Silver Star Ski Resort Opening

Vernon:

*BREAKING NEWS Silver Star OPENS for Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Friday November 27th!*

30% Discount on alpine day passes opening weekend.

Big White pass holders ski free opening weekend at Silver Star.

Australian Tour

21 to 30 day Australian tour leaving Kelowna in 2010. Your vacation includes:
**Tours of Brisbane, Surfers Paradise, Noosa, Byron Bay plus many more signature stops on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts
**Wine Tours & Tastings, Food Pairings for Happy Hour
**Rainforest Skywalks and Hinterland Hikes

See www.wherelocalstravel.com for more information!

Big White Ski Resort Opens!!

Let the games begin!

With an alpine base of over 65 centimetres Big White is ready to open for the season. Make your way to Big White Saturday, November 14 and make some early turns as we crank up the Ridge Rocket Express, Plaza Chair and Lara's Gondola. We're also opening The Happy Valley Day Lodge, including Sk8ers cafeteria and the lockers and the washrooms. As well, the Village Centre Mall will be in full swing as the Ski School opens for another season. Oh yeah, we've got day care, rentals and Ski Dazzle too.
Or take a quick trip to Silver Star as the Nordic season continues to get better with every snowflake. The trails are tiller groomed and just waiting for you. Don't forget to sign up for Silver Star's XC Camps. It's a great way to get in shape for the season. Silver Star's alpine season is still on target for its Nov. 28 opening. But until it does, Silver Star season pass holders can ski Big White.

NEW LISTING: 2BR Townhouse (Downtown Kelowna)

Downtown 2Br+1Bath Townhome for $1300/month. Situated on Lawrence close to Gordon. Wood floors, granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, modern kitchen, AC Heat Pump, newly renovated.

Are Vacation Home Rental Guests Satisfied?

According to a survey (2008) by PhoCusWright of 21.5 million guests over the past two years, only 1 percent of those surveyed went home unhappy. Very Impressive!

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NEW LISTING: 2BR Towhouse (Lower Mission)

2Br+2Bath Townhome for $1300/month. Includes cablevision and strata fees! Situated next to Mission Creek Greenway. Click link above to view.

Golf Specials in the Okanagan!

Summer has arrived! Get out and golf in the sunny Okanagan! Check out great special offers and last minute tee times on PrimeTime Online.

Father's Day is just around the corner! Looking for the perfect gift? The Okanagan Golf Club and Gallagher's Canyon have a wide selection of gifts for dad in the golf shop. Great lesson packages or gift cards also available!

Couples Night
Starts June 18 at The Okanagan Golf Club and runs Thursday evenings throughout the summer. 9 holes of golf on the Bear and a 3-course meal in Sarazen's Restaurant for $44.95. 7 day advance booking.

Back 9 and breakfast
Every Friday - Sunday morning from 6:00 - 7:30am starting June 26 at The Okanagan Golf Club. 9 holes of golf first thing in the morning and breakfast after your round for $34.95. 7 day advance booking.

9 & Wine
$39.00 Everyday after 5pm at Gallagher's Canyon. 9 holes of golf on the Championship Canyon Course and enjoy a local Okanagan wine and cheese platter after the round.

Gallagher's Canyon 250.861.4240 | Okanagan Golf Club 250.765.5955

July Events in Kelowna

Jul 1
Canada Day Celebrations • Bernard Avenue Kid’s Zone - Waterfront Park
250-862-3515

Jul 1
Kelowna Pops Orchestra • Prospera Place 8:00 PM • 100 Piece Orchestral Concert

Jul 1-4
Westside Daze
250-768-3378

Jul 1
Folk Fest • Prospera Place
250-762-7255

Jul 4
Lavender Discovery Days Harvest & Culinary
www.okanaganlavender.com

Jul 9-11
Ogopogo Golf Tournament • Kelowna Golf & Country Club
250-762-2531

Jul 9 - Aug 2
Kelowna Actors Studio Live Theatre Presents: “The Producers”
250-862-2867 • www.kelownaactorsstudio.com

Jul 18
DKA Summer Nite Car Show • Bernard Ave
250-862-3515

Jul 25
Cherry Fair • Laurel Building
250-763-2417

Blossom & Fruit Dates

June Events in Kelowna

Jun 7
Healthy Kids Day & Family Entertainment • Kelowna Family YMCA/YWCA
250-491-9622

Jun 12-13
Fat Cat Children’s Festival • City Park
250-979-7318 • www.fatcatfestival.ca

Jun 12
Old Time Fiddlers’ Contest • Immaculata Church Hall
250-763-4406

Jun 13
DKA Fat Cat Festival Parade
250-862-3515

Jun 13,14
2009 Okanagan 24 Hour Relay for the Kids
10am Saturday June 13 until 10am Sunday June 14
Kelowna Apple Bowl • www.24hourrelay.com
250-862-3515

Jun 19
CHBA Golf Tournament
www.chbakelowna.bc.ca

Jun 20
Kelowna Gardens Tour • Various Locations
250-764-0942

Jun 21
Gibson House Strawberry Tea • Kopje Regional Park
www.regionaldistrict.com

Spring Wine Festival

The Okanagan Spring Wine Festival is a perfect marriage of wine and culinary tourism. For the first ten days in May each year, it offers a tantalizing experience for anyone who loves fabulous wine accompanied by fine cuisine. And what better way to announce the grape growing season than to hold a Festival during bud break!

Guests can choose an incredible 100 plus events throughout Okanagan Wine Country at a time of year when it is absolutely delightful to savour Spring in the warm sunshine. The Okanagan Spring Wine Festival has been described as "one of Canada's best small festivals" and it is no wonder that its success continues to grow. (blog by owfs.com)

Wine Fest Dates
2009 Apr 30-May 9
2010 Apr 29-May 8

Things to do in Kelowna

Whether you are feeling adventurous or just wanting to kick back and relax, Kelowna is sure to please. A multitude of choices to suit every taste from leisurely cruises and white water rafting to fine dining and luxury accommodation exists here in Kelowna.

We have golfing, indoor water-slides for kids, adventure tours, horseback riding, balloon rides, helicopter and plane rides, guides, heritage and historic sites, museums and art galleries, boating, and lots more to make your Okanagan visit pleasant and memorable.

iLoveKelowna.com has organized their list of things to do while visiting Kelowna.

Postcards

We had added a free electronic postcard service to realTopia Vacation Rentals. From the home page, you can access the link to several postcards of the Okanagan and the Playa Del Sol resort. Each postcard can be modified and emailed to a friend.

More postcards will be added over time, until we have photographs of all 4 Okanagan seasons. Meanwhile, if you don't see one that you like, you can always upload one of your digital photographs into a postcard.

Enjoy!

Big White Ski Resort Demo Days

Make your way to Big White Jan. 31 and try some of the latest skis from Atomic and Salomon. Starting at 11 a.m. in the village, test these great skis on some of our great runs. Whether you're ripping up Black Bear, Black Jack, or Blackout, there's no easier way to get a feel for the latest equipment than a free demo day at Big White.

Okanagan Spring Wine Festival

The first of the annual Okanagan Wine Festivals is fast approaching. The Spring Wine Festival is a perfect marriage of wine and culinary tourism.For the first ten days in May, it offers a tantalizing experience for anyone who loves fabulous wine accompanied by fine cuisine. And what better way to announce the grape growing season than to hold a Festival during bud break!

Guests can choose an incredible 100 plus events throughout Okanagan Wine Country at a time of year when it is absolutely delightful to savour the spring season in the warm sunshine.

The spring Wine Festival has been described as "one of Canada's best small festivals" and it is no wonder that its success continues to grow. This year, the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival dates are April 30 to May 9, 2009.