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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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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The Best Okanagan Food & Drink 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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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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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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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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Delicious Events In The Okanagan Wine Valley You MUST Attend
Foodie events throughout the Okanagan to accommodate any budget level!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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22 Restaurants To Impress For Date Night in Kelowna & West Kelowna
Where to go for date night in Kelowna? My hubby and I have been asking ourselves this monthly since we began a new date night ritual. Luckily, this last decade we’ve seen some of Kelowna’s...
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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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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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Taste Canada at Home: Top 10 Canadian Cookbooks
As Canada rings in its 150th year many are planning their own unique Canadian road trip. I’ve planned out a bit of a road trip myself from the Okanagan to Tofino stopping at vineyards and...
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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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What 6 Years of Blogging Gets You
Happy birthday to The Wanderfull Traveler! March makes for six years of writing, photographing, filming, travel and life here at TheWanderfullTraveler.com! When I first started this website it was to ensure I kept a creative...
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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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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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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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The Culinary Travel Guide: Style Files
Fellow Okanagan blogger Laura of The Culinary Travel Guide recently reached out to me about an idea for a new series she dubs Style Files. Laura has been sifting through chefs, travelers, bloggers and general...
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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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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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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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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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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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Kelowna Fall Events for Foodies & New Restaurants in Kelowna – 2024
Harvest season is upon us in the Okanagan which means Kelowna fall events and chefs get a renewed sense of creativity. New and more refined menus emerge at Kelowna restaurants as they make adjustments for...
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Don’t Miss These 10 Foodie Cities: The Best Cities For Food Right Now
Isn’t traveling one of the best things in the world? Right after food, of course! There’s nothing like exploring the best countries for food, seeing all kinds of notable landmarks, and witnessing new cultures. Still,...
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Free and Budget Friendly Things to do in Kelowna
Kelowna can be an expensive city to visit. The hotels during the summer months can skyrocket past $300 per night. Add to that the activities and you might be surprised how much visiting Kelowna can...
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New Kelowna Restaurants for 2024: What’s new in YLW from a steak house to sandwiches and ice cream
Best new restaurants in Kelowna for 2024 along with hot new menus! Foodietown.ca
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Is the Okanagan Family Friendly? Where to stay, eat & play for a perfect family vacay!
Are you searching for a family friendly Okanagan? We love it when you pop in our DMs to ask us! The Okanagan from Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton has something for every age to make for...
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A Secret Proposal with Flytographer in Victoria, BC, Canada
If you have been reading our little website long enough you might know that we make almost everything a family affair, even when the son-in-laws might not be so keen. So when Taryn’s (my sister...
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How Okanagan Restaurants Are Helping People Impacted By The Kelowna Fires
From free food to raising money for recovery efforts, the Okanagan foodie community is coming together in support of evacuees of the Kelowna fires. Okanagan residents are no strangers to fire. Our valley has earned...
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The Coolest Places to Stay in Kelowna – Budget Edition
One of the most asked questions we get here at Foodie Town, other than where to eat, is suggestions on where to stay in Kelowna. Is it better to stay in West Kelowna or downtown...
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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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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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These Kelowna Breweries Are Food Focused – North End Brewery District & Beyond
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 thanks to our North...
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Currently April 2020: Life in Kelowna, BC, Canada during Social Distancing
Some posts on this site contain affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you! Currently in April...
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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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My Guide to Venice, Italy – How to experience the real Venice
This is not a guide to Venice, Italy that covers how to get from the airport to your hotel. Nor is it a guide that talks about what you should do with your 6 hours...
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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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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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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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7 Winter Scenes Across Canada by The Group of Seven
It’s that time again where we ArtSmart bloggers from around the world write about a specific art topic each interpreting it in our way through our own travels. This month we each get to select...
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Brewery Tours with Vantigo, San Francisco
Ever wanted to take a road trip around the Bay area in a ruby red Volkswagen bus equipped with California crafted beers? I did with Erik, designated driver, guide, owner and genius behind Vantigo San...
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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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