New Restaurants in Kelowna To Check Out *2023
The new restaurants in Kelowna are bringing the variety and flavour this year! I am so excited to show you some of the new must eats at these new Kelowna restaurants! From fine dining to...
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10 Best Places to Grab The Best Coffee in Kelowna, BC
8 of Kelowna's best coffee shops and unique spaces slinging up lattes. Updated annually!
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Top 10 Hot Chocolates to Taste During the 2nd Okanagan Hot Chocolate Fest!
It’s the 2nd annual Okanagan Hot Chocolate Fest here in our valley. We have the first scoop of all the hot chocolates and locations participating, from vegan to cocktails and everything in between. These are...
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The Best Food in Vancouver is on Granville Island; How to Visit
Granville Island is a must stop if it is your first time or 100th visit to Vancouver, you must go! The food is unmatched and is a true West Coast treasure in British Columbia,...
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Vancouver Christmas Market Food Tour 2022
As a huge fan of the Vancouver Christmas Market, and an attendee since 2016, it’s my family’s favourite way to kick off the holidays. We love to shop for new glass and wooden ornaments that...
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5 Stunning Wineries in West Kelowna
Don't be fooled. There is a big difference between West Kelowna and Kelowna. Many visitors conflate the two but as a local I keep them separated. And for good reason! Here are 5 of the best wineries in West Kelowna for architecture and winery experiences + plus how to get around from hiring a designated drive to tour companies.
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No Waste Cooking: Table49’s Best Roast Chicken
Breanna MacDonald of Table49 brings us a twist on the classic roast chicken.
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Kelowna Winter Guide
I have to confess, Winter is my least favourite season. I mean the holidays without snow aren’t the same but come January I am over it. It is probably one of the reasons why Taryn...
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It’s Happy Hour in Kelowna! Where to go according to a local foodie
The best happy hour locations in Kelowna written by a local foodie.
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Budget Friendly Date Night Ideas in Kelowna, BC
Looking for budget friendly date night ideas in Kelowna, BC? We've been there!
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Top 13 Food Trucks in Kelowna, BC
The best summer eats can be experienced at Kelowna food trucks. And the best food trucks in Kelowna can be found on social media. I use social media like Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube to...
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Things To Do In Whistler With Kids
Whistler has long been a tradition for my family to visit during the month of July for my mom’s birthday. However, it has been a hot minute since my last visit thanks to the pandemic...
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Summerland, BC has a wine train with insane views
Taryn and I have lived in the Okanagan for close to 15 years and I can’t believe this was our first time scoring tickets to the Grand Sommelier Express in Summerland, BC. Only an hour...
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The Delicious Richmond Dumpling Trail
Follow your stomach on Richmond's delicious Dumpling Train in Metro Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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The Right Way To Visit The Richmond Public Market
Richmond attracts foodies for the annual Richmond Night Market but did you know the Richmond Public Market is just as worthy? What’s the difference, you might be pondering. The Richmond Public Market is a year...
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Richmond Night Market: Advice & Tips
The Richmond Night Market is North America’s largest night market. With 70% of Richmond inhabitants identifying as Asian and only a 25 minute ride from Vancouver…it’s like San Francisco’s Chinatown moved north of the border...
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6 Luxury Stays at Okanagan Wineries
Seven luxury stays at Okanagan wineries throughout the valley. These stays are at some of the Okanagan's most beloved wineries.
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22 Delicious Events In The Okanagan Wine Valley You MUST Attend
Foodie events throughout the Okanagan to accommodate any budget level!
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Instagram Guide: Kelowna Spring Blossoms
Where are the best spots for Kelowna spring blossoms? We’ve got the goods for you in this guide from a local featuring Kelowna’s best spots for gorgeous blossoming fruit trees. As an avid seeker of...
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Visiting Kelowna on a Budget
Yes, it is possible to visit Kelowna on a budget! The Okanagan, and in particular Kelowna can be an expensive area to visit during the peak season or really in any season. I live here...
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Okanagan Road Trippin’: Hidden Foodie Stops from Osoyoos to Oyama
Summertime in the Okanagan begs for a roadtrip, an Okanagan fruit stand, and great views. There are so many options and all of them offer views, great food, the classic Okanagan fruit stand and excellent...
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Explore the Similkameen Valley
You might be asking yourself where the Similkameen Valley is. From just East of Osoyoos through Cawston, Keremeos and Princeton, there are historic hidden gems and delightful small farms with unique experiences to enhance your...
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West Kelowna Wineries: A comprehensive guide by a local
The best liquor store in the Okanagan? Plus West Kelowna wineries in the Okanagan wine valley of British Columbia, Canada. Where to go, what to taste, iconic views and which have restaurants? ~ The Wanderfull Traveler ~ Food, wine and life in the Okanagan wine region and beyond.
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Eat, Drink & Play in Penticton, BC, Canada
Eat, SUP and explore Penticton wine and the Naramata wine bench. This is the ideal Okanagan getaway in British Columbia, Canada! - FoodieTown.ca
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Best Okanagan Patios For Your Summer
Where are the best Okanagan patios for summer sipping? This is a question I’ve been asked a lot lately and my answers always vary. It depends on what you’re looking for exactly; is it a...
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How to Celebrate Anthony Bourdain Day in the Okanagan #BourdainDay
#BourdainDay - How to celebrate Anthony Bourdain Day - Here's how I'm going about it. Tell me how you observe it and where you're from!
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Okanagan Foraging with Scott Moran
Interview with Okanagan foraging with professional forager Scott Moran. Subscribe to The Okanagan Podcast where you get your podcasts. Have you ever wanted to try your hand at foraging in the wild? It can be...
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Ethereal Turquoise Kalamalka Lake + 1 Day Okanagan Itinerary Ideas
Visit Kalamalka Lake in the Okanagan region of British Columbia. The turquoise ethereal waters will transport you to the Caribbean yet has a distinct vibe with vineyards and orchards in the immediate area.
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Winter Wine Touring in Kelowna: Don’t miss these wineries!
Winter wine touring in the Okanagan wine region of British Columbia, Canada
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Eat This Guide! The Best Things to Eat in the Okanagan
There are so many delicious things to eat in the Okanagan but what to choose? Where do you go? What’s seasonal and is it worth it? This guide provides an answer to all those questions...
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14 Epic Things To Do In The Okanagan; Hello thrill-seekers
The most epic things to do in the Okanagan! Tell me if you’ve tried any of these activities in the comments at the bottom of this post. The Okanagan Valley contains some very unique and...
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The Coolest AirBnBs in British Columbia, Canada
Amazing places to stay in British Columbia, Canada. You won’t want to miss these magical AirBnbs in British Columbia for any budget, travel style and occasion. British Columbia is one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces...
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The Best of the Okanagan: Things I Ate & Drank in 2020
I had some incredible dishes here in the Okanagan during the pandemic. Here’s a roundup of the best of the Okanagan during 2020! I hope these experiences inspire you to try some of these unique...
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Virtual Holiday Food Tour in Kelowna
Did you know I operate a food tour business? Well, it was due to launch in April but then we all know what happened in 2020! Nothing went to plan for anyone! In the meantime...
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101 Things To Do In Kelowna, BC, Canada
101 Things to do in Kelowna for newbies and locals alike, foodies, winos, beer lovers, kids, families and history buffs. - The Wanderfull Traveler; Food and Life in the Okanagan wine region of British Columbia and beyond.
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A List of Kelowna’s Craft & Farmers’ Markets 2020
This list of Kelowna’s Craft Markets is ongoing and continuously updated. If you are hosting a market, virtually or physically this year please let me know and I will add you. We are all in...
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Top 9 European Specialty Shops & Delis In Kelowna
Kelowna European delis and specialty shops are a true gem within the city. I am a European deli addict and when the holidays roll around they offer that cozy feel that you might imagine at...
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Sweet Tooth? Get to These 5 Kelowna Dessert Spots!
An unsung hero of the night out (or in) is dessert. At least it is in my house. I like to put a lot of thought into dessert if I am hosting company but find...
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7 Vegan Restaurants That Will Fool Your Carnivorous Friends
These are Kelowna’s best vegan restaurants that bring this carnivore back time and time again! It’s definitely no secret that I am not a vegan but I don’t have any problem trying new things, even...
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Top 9 Best Brunch in Kelowna
Brunch is one of my favourite weekend luxuries, no matter where I am. And brunch in Kelowna, well we have no shortage of options. As a parent I tend to rise early and brunch spots...
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Okanagan Glamping in a Yurt at Chute Lake Lodge
If you haven’t seen the news on my Instagram, let me tell you here and now…I’m expecting my second child! We are thrilled and excited to welcome our next issue April 2021! So right now,...
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5 Kelowna Food Trucks Not To Be Missed
Don't miss these 5 Kelowna food trucks with unique menus and easy to find availability so you won't miss out on your next visit - All recommended by a local!
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You’ll Have to Swim to This Historical Site in British Columbia
A Boundary Kootenay road trip from Kelowna to Christina Lake, BC. Stops of historical interested, foodie tips, cliff jumping, water fall gazing, and SUP boarding to ancient hieroglyphs left by the Sinixt First Nations people.
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Kite Surfing in Kelowna
No matter the season, provided that the beaches aren’t frozen over yet, you can find kite surfing in Kelowna, BC, Canada. This gorgeous water sport has taken off in the last decade and with the...
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Vodka, Gin & a Lesson in Life; Wiseacre Distillery in Kelowna
I’ve got your wineries and incredible breweries but did you know the Kelowna distillery scene is booming? Life nowadays is insane, isn’t it? Just last month I was so hopeful about the future of British...
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Heli Wine Tour + Tasting in The Okanagan
There are wine tours and then there are heli wine tours. Helicopter wine tours are becoming wildly popular in the Okanagan and it has long been something I wanted to do but didn't think I ever would. But this 33rd birthday I was treated to an adventure checking off another Okanagan bucket list item. - TheWanderfullTraveler.com - Life in the Okanagan wine valley and beyond.
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Kelowna Boat Tour & Vineyard Views: An epic weekend!
Would it surprise you to know that I have lived in Kelowna for 15 years now and I’ve never been on a Kelowna boat tour? I’ve never been on a boat upon the Okanagan Lake!...
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Pop Up Dinner on a Mountain Top by Paisley Notebook
Have you ever dreamed of a mountain top dinner? (Some of you probably image all Canadians dine this way) With the pandemic I am sure you’ve been dreaming about a lot of things lately. With...
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Currently June 2020: Food Trucks, Strawberries and Phase 2
Things are beginning to return to some normalcy here in British Columbia, Canada. Restaurants, food trucks, bars and even movie theatres are opening their doors to customers who want in. Some wear masks, most don’t....
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E-Biking Around Southeast Kelowna
Shop the Post [show_shopthepost_widget id=”4054588″] E-Biking may be the cheaters way out of pedalling your ass off up rolling hills in East Kelowna but I enjoy going further, faster. East Kelowna is one of my...
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How to throw an epic celebration during the Pandemic?
Shop the post [show_shopthepost_widget id=”4053019″] This is my sister, Taryn. She turned 30 during this pandemic. How do you throw an epic birthday during this unusual time? I looked to host a luxury picnic, curbsidding,...
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Currently May 2020: Opening Up
Currently is a series I recently began during the lockdown to reflect and bring me back to blogging in a conversational style. I was inspired by Misadventures by Andi’s series and she was inspired by...
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Kelowna in Lockdown
Kelowna during the Corona crisis has, like many communities, been a beacon of innovation. We’ve been in lockdown for about 3 weeks now. Days are blending. Memories of normalcy and the luxury of travel are...
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Food Tours Kelowna Offers Foodie Box Delivered!
Who wants a Food Tours Kelowna Foodie Box? I’ve been struggling. Food Tours Kelowna, my food tour company, was supposed to launch on April 4th and the very partners we were to work with are...
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15 Restaurants To Impress For Date Night in Kelowna
Where to go for date night in Kelowna? My hubby and I have been asking ourselves this monthly since he first moved in with me back in 2007. Luckily, this last decade we’ve seen more...
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20 Instagram Worthy Spots in British Columbia, Canada
Pondering a trip to Canada? Then you must make British Columbia part of your itinerary! In my mind it is the best province to live. Our geographical location is situated with Washington state below us, the...
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Kelowna’s Best French Pastry & Chocolate Shop
I have been slowly fulfilling my Okanagan bucket list. I’ve lived in Kelowna, central Okanagan, for almost 15 years now and each year new events, restaurants, shops, wineries open up making my local must-do list...
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The Okanagan’s Top Food Festivals, Events & Classes
Where there’s a wine country there’s also a budding if not prominent food scene. In British Columbia’s Okanagan wine valley this is exactly the case with festivals and events year round. Here’s a guide to...
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These Kelowna Breweries Are Food Focused
You might be more used to hearing about wineries but Kelowna breweries are catching up in popularity and quality. In the last decade Kelowna has emerged as a leading brewery town and craft beer has...
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I’m Launching a Food Tour Company! Food Tours Kelowna
I’m letting my secret out to readers early. There’s a reason I have been relatively silent. I’m sure you’ve noticed the little design changes I’ve made but I haven’t been writing and there’s a reason…and...
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Autumn Scenes in Wine Country
Autumn is the best time to visit the Okanagan because of the amazing colours that grace our mountains and vineyards. The elevated peaks are dusted white with the promise of snow to come. The...
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4 Ways to Get Free Wine Tastings
A lot of you have been asking for this post. You want to know how you can get free wine tastings because obviously, like all of us when we travel or just live life from...
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Wine Country Getaway: A Re-Education in Naramata
I know I’ve written about Naramata a few times now. It has been and remains a favourite of mine within the Okanagan wine valley. But this time was very different. I hadn’t explored the depths...
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A Cheese Shop, Breweries & Plant Based Menus: New to Kelowna 2019
I know I say this every year but Kelowna’s foodie scene is booming and 2019 is no different. Would you believe it if I told you there are 11 spots I want you to check...
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Six Memories You Have Growing Up British Columbian
I’ve been writing this blog for 8 years which means there are plenty of lingering and unfinished drafts. I began this post 5 years ago and just never felt the urge to hit publish..until now. ...
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Road 13 Vineyards in Oliver, Canada’s Wine Capital
Being located in Kelowna, the central Okanagan, I tend to cover wineries nearest to me. Rarely do I get to venture down south to the Golden Mile Bench in Oliver and Osoyoos. But I had...
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Postcards from the Golden Mile: Oliver & Osoyoos, BC
Being located in Kelowna I tend to tour the wineries in the central Okanagan. I’ve visited all the wineries and can recommend wines from each winery, where to take the best photos, which vineyards offer...
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Free & Budget Friendly Wine Events: Spring Okanagan Wine Fest 2019
*Updated for 2019 Visiting the Okanagan isn’t cheap, especially during the prime tourist season which begins May to October. The Spring Okanagan Wine Fest kicks off this busy season beginning May 2nd to 13th....
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21 of Kelowna’s Most Instagrammable Spots
I’m always skeptic when I see a list proposing the “most instagrammable” city. Normally these lists feature food too big for any human to consume or specialty drinks that make for pretty pictures but are...
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Kelowna’s Wineries: A Complete Guide to the Traditional & Unique Wine Experiences
In Kelowna there are approximately 17 wineries;14 traditional(ish), in the sense that you can go do a tasting at a winery located within a vineyard.1 urban winery not located upon a vineyard, but rather in...
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Kelowna Hangouts: Try These Before Summer Ends!
This summer has been a banner year for Kelowna when it comes to new locales to grab a drink. I’ve been out of commission for most of the summer after having my baby in June...
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QB Gelato Behind The Scenes, Kelowna, BC, Canada
*Update: QB Gelato has been closed permanently in 2023. I credit my very first trip to Italy to be an education. Not only did I learn about the nuances between the Venetian artists during the...
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Support BC Wine: Quiz! Which Okanagan Winery Matches Your Personality?
The British Columbia wine industry is taking a hit. No, it isn’t because I am pregnant and have ceased buying/consuming wine! Although I’m sure that doesn’t help things. If you aren’t from Canada you might...
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One of Kelowna’s Best Restaurants – RauDZ, Kelowna, BC
In my seven years of blogging I recently realized that I have yet to write about one of Kelowna’s most popular restaurants, RauDZ! It can be difficult to grab a spot at this downtown foodie...
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A Lebanese Mezza by Saj Common Kitchen, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Saj’s Common Kitchen is now Lebanese Cuisine and Catering – Updated 2020. I am not that familiar with Lebanese cooking. Kelowna is rather slow when it comes to ethnic cuisine to be properly established within...
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Wild Tofino: Beaches, Wildlife & Hiking
Tofino is all about the great outdoors. People from all over the world, especially Vancouver and Washington state, flock to Vancouver Island, as well as the Gulf Islands, in order to experience the wilderness and...
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Things To Do in Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada
After 3 days in Tofino, a semi-successful whale watching tour, plenty of good food and lots of biking on beaches, we ventured to Ucluelet for some variety. Ucluelet is a smaller town than Tofino yet...
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The 10 Best Things I Ate in Tofino, British Columbia
The best way to get acquainted with any city or town is through local food. Tofino, although a small coastal town, is populated with famous restaurants. From the world famous Tacofino food truck to BC favourite,...
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Tofino, British Columbia – Surf Town, Canada
It’s the dead of winter and, as usual for this time of year, I find myself day dreaming of places I’d rather be. Warmer locals or other places that are devoid of so much snow....
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Oak + Cru Brewers Brunch: The Great Okanagan Beer Festival ’17
You’ve got an entire day of beers and ciders ahead of you. The Okanagan sunshine is set to make an appearance. The kegs are tapped and the food truck grills are a sizzle with promise. The...
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Are You Ready for Diner En Blanc Okanagan, July 6th?
This year marks the 5th anniversary of Diner en Blanc in the Okanagan. This year there’s said to be a gelato bar, even more delicious food picnic baskets for purchase and as always fantastic Okanagan...
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The Great Okanagan Beer Festival: My Favourite Moments
I’ve been selected to cover the Great Okanagan Beer Festival by Gibbons for the second year in a row! It’s one of my favourite local events and the three day event cannot be topped. For...
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Okanagan Events May 2017
There’s too much going on in May here in the Okanagan. The Okanagan Spring Wine Festival is in full swing, the orchards are blooming and there are so many unique dinners being held at various...
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Win 2 Tickets to the Great Okanagan Beer Festival!
The Great Okanagan Beer Festival is coming back to Kelowna from May 11th – 13th. Hosted by Gibbons Whistler and founders of the wildly popular Whistler Village Beer Festival, they’ll be offering even more events...
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Get Involved with the Great Okanagan Beer Festival
The Great Okanagan Beer Festival (GOBF) is recruiting volunteers for the third annual event celebrating the union of hops, malt and water in Kelowna, BC. The Main Event will be held at Waterfront Park on...
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For The Love of Macarons & A Great Cause
I have been a long time fan of Sandrine and her French pastry and chocolates. Her macarons are legendary here in the Okanagan and as they should be. Trained in France, her croissants, fanciful pastries...
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Okanagan Wine Country Events April 2017
When spring arrives all is well in the Okanagan and I can return to my outdoorsy habits. The snow has finally melted, the markets open and wineries begin to host events. We’ve had a wild...
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Wanderlist Series #4: Tofino, British Columbia
Follow my blog with Bloglovin My wanderlist series is one of my favourite posts to write. At first, it started out as being a fun “what if” scenario but has now become a way to...
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Travel Themed Wedding for Foodies in Kelowna
The photos are finally in! Now I can share my travel themed wedding for foodies and all the Okanagan vendors who made it a reality. It was a long year of planning that went into...
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Sunday Pranzo: Summerhill Pyramid Winery Bistro, Kelowna
The tourists are practically all gone here in Kelowna making it possible for me to explore the parts of the Okanagan I love most. Traffic is less hectic and the beaches are no longer packed...
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Welcome! Prince William & Princess Kate: Kelowna for Royals
September 27th, 2016 marks the day Prince William & Princess Kate journey to Kelowna. Ironic since I’ll probably by strolling by Buckingham Palace that day on my UK Honeymoon. They’ll be paying a visit to...
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Okanagan Summer: Myra Canyon KVR Hike & Bike
Ashamedly, I’ve only just now visited one of Kelowna’s most popular free attractions. The Myra Canyon KVR trestle trail is wildly popular with visiting Europeans, Americans and Albertans. Simply listen to the languages being spoken...
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24 Hours on the Naramata Wine Bench
I always smack myself in the head when I leave Naramata Wine Bench wondering why I didn’t book a week off just so I could stay longer. It’s my favourite place in the Okanagan for...
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4 Hipster Wineries in the Okanagan
Hipster wineries? Let me explain! Hipster wineries, to me and John Erickson, is the expression of odd, rare and organic wines. I’d also add to this natural wines that have become a prevalent trend within...
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Bike Whistler: 3 Lakes, 2.5 Hrs, 1 Canadian Experience
It has become a tradition for my family to visit Whistler over my mom’s birthday weekend. This time we booked an AirBnB for all 5 of us in the heart of the village (see our...
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3 Hikes in Kelowna, BC: Views, Swimming Holes & Suspension Bridges
As my wedding approaches at a ridiculous pace I have been trying to shape up. It’s one of the most important and memorable days of your life and so why not look good in the...
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The Great Okanagan Beer Fest 2016
40 breweries. 120 beers and ciders. 3000 people all gathering #Fortheloveofbeer. This weekend in Kelowna was the kickstart to the tourist season. Local beer enthusiasts and travellers from near and far arrived at the Waterfront...
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Foodie Tours: Exploring Granville Island by Food
Continuing on with the theme of food tours this month, and believe me there’s more to come when I hit Oahu, I have to share one of the best food tours I have ever experienced...
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A Walking Food Tour of Downtown Kelowna
With all the local artisans, cocktail revolutionaries and new chefs creating new restaurants arriving almost monthly, Kelowna has become a place to eat, drink and be merry. Recently, Expedia.ca approached me asking for my own suggestions...
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ArtSmart: Vancouver’s New Art Gallery
My family history and connection to the Vancouver Art Gallery can be traced back to the 1930s when my great uncle Jack Borradaile delivered two J.M.W. Turner paintings by bus and foot. He delivered them,...
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An Orchard Walk: U-Picking Okanagan Fruit {Video}
A shocking realization occurred to me the other day. I have never picked fruit. U-pick signs and orchards all around but in the last 10 years of living year I never thought to pick my...
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The Best Views of Kelowna Paired with Okanagan Bubbly
Life is short, drink more bubbly. It’s obvious I love sparkling wine, especially Okanagan bubbly. As I often say give me a good view, good wine, and good company – I’m set. That “good” wine...
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Diner en Blanc 2015: 1000+ wearing white in Peachland
For years I have been studying the tradition of Diner en Blanc from afar. I’ve watched the documentary detailing its humble French beginnings with a group of friends wanting a chic picnic in white while...
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Top 3 Gelato Finds in Kelowna #MyOkanaganSummer
What does it mean to live in a “foodie” town? I am finding out with every year that I live in Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley in general. It means that you can find...
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#MyOkanaganSummer Begins!
Wine tasting within vineyards. Swimming in the refreshing lake with the sun illuminating my face. The smells and sounds of busy farmers’ markets in the city. Patio parties with views of the valley and boats...
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Joy Road Catering on God’s Mountain Estate
Where has the time gone? If you’ve subscribed to my newsletter you probably know that I am newly engaged! And little did I know what that really meant. I was never the type to plan...
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Fermented Firmament: Vancouver’s Craft Beer Market
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I’ve got beer on my mind and during my last visit to Vancouver I was able to explore a completely new area – The Olympic Village aka False Creek neighbourhood. It’s amazing...
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ArtSmart: A Look at the Art Scene in Vancouver
When you think of great art cities of the world you probably don’t think of Vancouver. I don’t really blame you either. There are plenty of cities that outrank Vancouver when it comes to art...
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Sunday Pranzo: The Curious Artistry & Alchemy, Kelowna, BC
This Sunday Pranzo I wandered around my own adopted home town of Kelowna where I stumbled upon a new restaurant, The Curious Artistry and Alchemy. Needless to say is raised my curiosity and I wasn’t...
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A Christmas Sneeze: Return to Vancouver’s German Christmas Market {Video}
On my 4th annual visit to Vancouver’s German Christmas Market I learned how important of a tradition it was for the vendors. My conversation with a busy vendor was brief and started out in the...
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A Good Year via Instagram
How is it possible this year is already coming to a close? It’s time for a look back. This is 2014 in review. This year has offered opportunities I had only dreamed about when beginning...
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ArtSmart: Reading Totem Poles & Their History in British Columbia
Thanks to a recent visit to the Vancouver Art Gallery, and a case of mistaken identity when it came time for my tour, I found myself learning about the history of the Totem Pole...
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The Lake|N-HA-A-ITK: A Canadian Opera Premier At Quails’ Gate Winery
When I heard that the world premier of a sixty year old opera would be happening at the Quail’s Gate Winery I immediately bought tickets. It’s not often you hear Canadian and opera in the...
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A Foodie’s Tour of Prince George #TakeOnPG
As a kid the best place to eat in Prince George was North 54 then called Damareno’s which offered Italian food at it’s finest. It was an anomaly back then and I only got to...
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Hidden Whistler via Instagram
This BC (British Columbia) Day long weekend I explored Whistler by bike. I am normally a wuss when it comes to heart pumping adrenaline but luckily I found a way to escape the gruelling hills!...
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Spend a Weekend in 1896: Fort St James National Historic Site #TakeOnPG
Let’s get rustic! No plumbing. No running water. No air conditioning. Alone in a large home from 1896. It was an evening that I thought would be a challenge for this city girl. But on...
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Postcards from Prince George, British Columbia #TakeOnPG
I’ve lived all over British Columbia. I was born in Merritt, lived in Prince George, then moved down south in the Kootenays along the border and now I find my home in the central Okanagan...
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Eat, Sip, Swim, Repeat: A Brief Guide to the Okanagan Wine Valley
The Okanagan is fast becoming a worthy rival of Bordeaux, Tuscany and Napa. In fact, it is often referred to as the Napa of the North and was named #1 wine valley in the world...
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West Kelowna Wineries: A Tour with Distinctly Kelowna Wine Tours {Video}
“Where are you from?” The first question asked as I sat myself in a van for nine, our chariot of sorts for the day. One couple said Arizona, another from St. John’s and another from...
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Sparkling Wine Caves at Sumac Ridge
Sparkling wine done in the Champagne style. There’s a lot of that here in the Okanagan. Of course, we cannot call it Champagne because only sparkling wine made in the Champagne region can be called...
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Meadow Vista Honey Wines: The Spirit of Vikings & Medieval Legends
I begin the Spring Okanagan Wine Fest at an unorthodox winery that uses mead to create wine. But what is unorthodox today is actually an ancient tradition being carried on by meaderies throughout the world....
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Spring in the Okanagan Wine Valley
It doesn’t truly feel like Springtime until the cherry, apple and pear orchards bloom their flowers of white and pink throughout the valley. The wind surfers all flock to the beaches as the breeze strengthens...
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Exploring Downtown Vancouver Top 5
Of all the cities in the world, Vancouver is one of the most beautiful in its seemingly peaceful co-existence with the Pacific Ocean and wild encompassing rainforest. There’s a Feng Shui to the city. The...
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Kelowna’s Gold Medal Plates 2014: An Interview with Competing Chefs {Video}
Don’t you just love adventitious meetings? When the universe and chance come together creating an unexpected opportunity resulting in something you wouldn’t have otherwise been able to experience. It doesn’t happen often but it did...
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Coffee, Croissant & Racy Reads: Pulp Fiction Coffee House {Video}
Do you like your coffee with a side of mystery or how about a femme fatale with steeping tea in hand? Whatever your choice of pulp fiction you’ll be able to find it over a...
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Guide to Vancouver’s Christmas Market
This year I am visiting Vancouver’s Christmas Market for the 3rd year in a row. It has become a sort of tradition where I load up on more Christmas decor and worry about logistics and storage...
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The Best Things I’ve Ever Ate In Vancouver: Restaurants & Food Trucks
Vancouver is one of my favourite weekend getaways from Kelowna. Ironically, the Okanagan is a favourite weekend getaway for many Vancouverites as well. But here in Kelowna, as a smaller city, it can feel...
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FarmFolk CityFolk’s Feast of Fields: Eating Local at an Urban Farm
Venice has its San Marco and St. Geneviève watches over Paris and the Okanagan also has its own patron saint known as Father Pandosy, (1824-1891) a Marseilles born missionary sent to North America at the age...
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British Columbian Road Trip & Murrin Provincial Park, BC, Canada
Road trips in my convertible are what I love most about the summer travel season. Driving in the car as opposed to taking the train or an airplane offer moments of spontaneous additions to fluid...
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ArtSmart: The Evolution of the Hotel
We don’t often think about it but hotels are a reflection of our socio-economic standings, our personalities, desires, political relations and histories both personal and cultural. But we often choose a hotel nowadays by the...
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The Belvedere Ice Room, Whistler
I used to live up North where the winters would reach -40˚Celsius and school would shut down for up to three weeks. Playing outside would be a struggle for your lungs unless you had a...
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What’s Your Whistler?: Westin Whistler Resort & Spa
During the first morning in Whistler I woke up to hot green tea brewed in my Westin Whistler Resort & Spa one bedroom suite kitchenette equipped with fridge, microwave, fridge and freezer as well as...
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Summertime in Whistler
Not everyone thinks of going to the ski hill at the peak of summer but that’s when I prefer to visit the slopes since I am not a fan of descending icy cliffs at top...
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Photo Essay: An Okanagan Birthday Fit For a Royal Gourmand
Now that I have a moment to breathe and have been at home for a brief few days I would like to say a huge Thank you! to Chef Matt Batey CCC, Chef Chris Stewart,...
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Gatsby Plans a Moveable Feast {Okanagan Style}
See Ya Later Ranch Winery, the host site for the kick-off opening reception of the Wine Bloggers’ Conference, features one of the best views seen high above the Okanagan Valley, as well as vast acres...
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Beneath the Grapevine: An Underground Dinner at Seven Stones Winery
Continuing on from my experiences at the Wine Bloggers’ Conference I am admittedly behind on a few of my summer adventures already. Nevertheless I’ve got some fantastic stories to tell in the coming weeks that not only...
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Top 5 Travel Experiences at 25
Today is my birthday and unfortunately I am recovering from a cold so no champagne until tomorrow. However, I still feel the need to celebrate somehow so I figured I’d do a roundup of the...
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Wine & Geology: Similkameen Wine Valley
Just outside of the Okanagan wine region, an hour or so drive from Kelowna, rests the Similkameen wine valley. A truly picturesque landscape with volcanic rock mountains and hoodoos (clay pillar anomalies perched upon hillsides)...
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Honey & Wine: Arlo’s Honey Farm at Tantalus Vineyards
After my return from the Wine Bloggers Conference in Penticton this past weekend it is ironic that my first post isn’t really about wine but honey. These seemingly two different products, honey and wine, actually have...
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ArtSmart: Chagall Tapestries, Mission Hill Winery
This month at ArtSmart we’ve loosened the topic to be somewhat of a personal choice. In case this is your first time hearing of the ArtSmart Roundtable, it is a group of bloggers with a...
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A Legendary Wine Tour: Mission Hill Winery Pt 2
With the approaching Wine Bloggers’ Conference (June 6th-8th in Penticton) eager participants have been wondering what it’ll be like in British Columbia’s wine country. With such a short period of time I am hoping visitors...
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Learning to Cook in Wine Country, British Columbia
As the brown sleepy extensions of the grape vines wake up to the sounds of spring so too does The Wanderfull Traveler. Between the months of January to April I...
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Harvesting Icewine in Western Canada
The cold Arctic air has finally arrived in British Columbia when the Arctic’s icy fingers turn the bulbous, sued flesh of left over grapes upon the vine into cold sugar pearls. However, the cold arrived...
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Okanagan Wine: A worthy rival of Tuscany & Napa
September 28th was the first day of the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival which means 160+ wine related events over ten days. I thought it would be appropriate to write about the Okanagan and why it...
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Back to Nature: The Johns Family Nature Conservancy in Kelowna, BC
After the stress of last weekend it has been nice to get back to normal in the Okanagan. Normalcy includes relaxing on our deck with some local wine, an activity I indulged in yesterday, and...
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Julia Child’s 100th Birthday Celebration Dinner
Les Dames d’Escoffier of British Columbia, a society of accomplished women helping other women in food related fields, arranged a province wide dinner celebrating the 100th birthday of much loved Julia Child on Wednesday. I was lucky enough...
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An Imagined Trip to Paris: Le Crocodile, Vancouver
Le Crocodile has been in Vancouver for an impressive 26 years and is the result of chef Michel Jacob wanting to create a memorable dinning experience for foodies such as myself. His passion is...
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A Big White New Year!
I do not ski. I do not snowboard. I do not own snow pants (anymore). ...
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Vancouver’s German Christmas Market
While taking in the festivities offered during the Grey Cup, I was elated to find out that Vancouver’s German Christmas Market was open for business just steps away from the stadium. I was amazed...
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Anthony Bourdain In Vancouver
Written in 2011. See also How to Celebrate Anthony Bourdain Day. As a self-proclaimed foodie, I would like to think that my palate has two sides; a benevolent side as represented by the simplistic David...
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Desert Wine Oasis: Mission Hill Winery, West Kelowna, BC, Canada
The Northern tip of the Great Basin Desert cradles the Okanagan wine region of British Columbia, Canada. Along Lake Okanagan, in West Kelowna, rests the Mission Hill Estate Winery atop an extinct volcano. When you...
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