News Items tag as: Kelowna beaches

Dive into these semi-secret Kelowna swim spots to beat the heat wave
June 26, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Summer, even during a pandemic, is a busy time in the Okanagan, and Kelowna is known for its amazing beaches.
High bacteria levels prompts swimming advisory for Kelowna's Strathcona beach
August 21, 2020 - 4:31 PM

Residents and tourists are being warned that swimming at a Kelowna beach could possibly result in stomach illness and rash.
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE: Kelowna ambassadors are hitting parks and beaches this weekend
July 31, 2020 - 8:00 AM

The City of Kelowna is launching its Safety Education Ambassadors program this weekend in an effort to make sure COVID-19 safe distancing rules are followed.
Protestors vow to make beach access a Kelowna election issue
July 04, 2018 - 5:00 PM

KELOWNA - A group of local residents determined to see beach access restored has announced plans for a second beach protest and with local voters picking a new mayor and council this fall, they are determined to make the right to walk the beach on Okanagan Lake an election issue.
All Kelowna boat launches are now open
July 14, 2017 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA - As the level of Okanagan Lake continues to drop, more beaches and boat launches in Kelowna are open in time for the weekend.
Kelowna slowly reopening beaches and boat launches
July 07, 2017 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - With temperatures rising and lake levels going down, Kelowna seems to be slowly returning to its usual summer state with more beaches and boat launches opening this weekend.
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News Items tag as: Kelowna beaches

Dive into these semi-secret Kelowna swim spots to beat the heat wave

High bacteria levels prompts swimming advisory for Kelowna's Strathcona beach

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE: Kelowna ambassadors are hitting parks and beaches this weekend

Protestors vow to make beach access a Kelowna election issue

All Kelowna boat launches are now open

Kelowna slowly reopening beaches and boat launches

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