Downtown Kelowna: What to do + Where to go?

Downtown Kelowna is the place to be! Downtown Kelowna has great shopping, mouth-watering food and fun activities. During the Summer, it is packed with locals and visitors from all over. During the Winter months you will find fun activities, a skating rink, and the trees lit up by beautiful Christmas lights! If you haven’t yet, head Downtown Kelowna to see what it is all about.

sign on door of curious cafe located in downtown Kelowna

Curious Cafe in Kelowna, BC

Eat Here → The Curious Cafe

Just a hop, skip and a jump away from our office is the Curious Cafe. This multi-room restaurant is the perfect spot for a delicious breakfast, afternoon lunch or a mouth-watering dinner. 

Drink Here → Calona Vineyards

Located in Downtown Kelowna is the Calona Winery! This award-winning winery is dedicated to quality and value. Something unique about this winery is their labels. Each label features wonderful art on it that is placed carefully for the way it brings out the the flavour of the wine.  

Dessert Here → MooLix Ice Cream

If you have ever walked in Downtown Kelowna, you have smelt the delicious Moolix Ice Cream shop! They serve over 40 delicious flavours, there is something every family member will love! What is that great smell coming from Moolix? It is waffle cones… freshly made ones to be exact… drop everything, head over!! It’s never too cold for a great icecream cone!

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Posh Jewelry located in Downtown Kelowna

Shop Here → Posh Jewelry

Are you looking for a Christmas present? Do you need something to cheer you up this week? Head over to Posh located in Downtown Kelowna. This stunning jewelry store is next door to our office and we find it hard every day not to buy a beautiful piece of jewelry! Unique designs and that comes from all over the world, you are sure to be the best gift giver ever… Or you can wrap it and give it to yourself, we won’t say anything!

If you are looking for Kelowna real estate in Downtown Kelowna, contact the team at Quincy Vrecko and Associates. Our dedicated team of Kelowna real estate agents are ready to assist you with your next Kelowna home purchase. Downtown Kelowna has so much to offer, your next Kelowna home is waiting… Call 1-778-760-2860 today!

November Agenda: What to do in Kelowna

Well it feels like we were just writing your October Agenda, and yet another month comes and goes. November is here and so is the cool weather! With a new month comes a new agenda of things to do in Kelowna. Check out our three ideas of things to do in Kelowna this November.

Remembrance Day Parade in Kelowna

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Remembrance Day in Kelowna, BC

With November comes an important day, Remembrance Day. This year, like every year, visit Downtown Kelowna for the Remembrance Day festivities. The parade begins at 10:30AM. The parade starts at Kerry Park and will finish at City Park so grab a seat wherever you can find one. You won’t miss it! Following the parade, there is a ceremony at City Park. The ceremony begins at 11:00AM.

Opening Day at Big White

If all goes as planned, Big White is scheduled to open November 23rd! Head on up to Big White for opening day from 8:45AM-3:45PM. Enjoy the party at the Ridge Rocket Express. Live music, free hot chocolate and a ton of giveaways is just a few things you may see on opening day! Loose and Lucy Moose are also making an appearance welcoming you all back to the beautiful Big White!

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Visit Intrigue Wines this November

Intrigue Wines Holiday Open House

It wouldn’t be a November agenda if there wasn’t one Holiday activity to do, now would it? Head over to Intrigue Wines on November 25th for their Annual Holiday Open House. This great event starts at 11:00AM and goes until 5:00PM. Enjoy treats, amazing wine and holiday specials! Do not miss out on this open house!

November is a great month, it is filled with family and friends getting together, holiday parties, opening day at Big White and much much more! This November make sure to get out there and enjoy all that Kelowna has to offer.

If you are looking to relocate to Kelowna this Winter, contact the team at Quincy Vrecko and Associates. Tracey Vrecko is an experienced real estate agent with RE/MAX Kelowna. Tracey Vrecko specializes in selling homes and condos in Kelowna and is ready to assist you with your next home purchase. Call 1-778-760-2860 to speak with Tracey today!

Top Waterfront Communities in Kelowna

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Kelowna is a beautiful city, there is no doubt about that! What makes Kelowna so unique and beautiful? The Okanagan Lake! Okanagan Lake is over 130 kilometers long and approximately 4 to 5 kilometers in width. You can also enjoy over 30 stunning local beaches. Kelowna is in no shortage of great waterfront communities right on Okanagan Lake. What makes each waterfront community different? How do you know what waterfront community will fit your lifestyle? Well, let’s take a look at each of Kelowna’s waterfront communities. Let’s find the perfect fit for you. Follow our new series detailing the features of these unique areas of Waterfront in Okanagan. First up Kelowna north to Hobson Road.

Waterfront Communities in Kelowna, Abbott Corridor

Home listed with Jerry Geen – RE/MAX Kelowna

Abbott Corridor

Are you looking for a waterfront home in Kelowna with some historic charm? If so, the Abbott corridor is perfect for you! This waterfront community is located in the Heritage District of Kelowna.  The Abbott Corridor features local sandy beaches and new walking and bike paths making it pedestrian-friendly. In this Kelowna waterfront community, you will find flat lots that are very close to Downtown Kelowna. This waterfront community is in the Heritage Conservation area. This means if you love the older look of a Kelowna home, this waterfront community is where you should plant your roots.

Downtown and Kelowna North

The northern part of the waterfront in Downtown Kelowna is dominated by deep water. If you require deep moorage options, then Kelowna North is the waterfront community for you. Instead of sandy beaches, Kelowna North features steeper shorelines. This means your lot sits higher up. You get the luxury of privacy! On the flip side, on Manhattan Drive, also located in Downtown Kelowna, you will find flat lots and closer to the Downtown Core. Depending on what style of waterfront community you are looking for, Kelowna North has options to suit your lifestyle.

Hobson Road

Waterfront home located on Hobson Road

4264 Hobson Road – Previously listed with Quincy Vrecko and Associates

Now if you are looking for one of the most elite postal codes in Kelowna, then Hobson is your waterfront community. These estate-sized lots are some of the most expensive waterfront homes in Kelowna. Hobson has deeper moorage options as well. If you are searching for a waterfront community where you can walk out of your back door and step into Okanagan Lake, this prestigious waterfront community is the perfect fit for you.

For detailed pricing for each of these waterfront communities and a list of waterfront properties for sale in Kelowna, contact Quincy Vrecko. Quincy Vrecko is a luxury real estate agent with Quincy Vrecko and Associates RE/MAX Kelowna. Quincy Vrecko specializes in selling Waterfront homes and luxury properties in the Okanagan. With over 28 years of luxury sales experience, Quincy is knowledgeable in the luxury real estate market. Quincy can assist you with your next Kelowna waterfront home purchase. For up-to-date information on the Kelowna waterfront luxury real estate for sale, contact Quincy today. Call 1-250-863-8810!

Hottest Indoor Activities for Winter in Kelowna

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Well, the snow has officially made its appearance. Looking at the weather forecast, it looks like the snow may be here to stay! With the cooler weather, it’s often hard to find things for your little ones to do that’ll keep them out of the cool weather and into warm weather! Yes, we all wish we were going on a hot vacation and sitting on a beach bathing in the warm summer heat. This winter in Kelowna, have a few fun activities up your sleeve for your little ones to do if the weather stops you from going outside!

Create an Indoor movie theatre

three children sitting in indoor movie theatre

Create an indoor movie theatre

Don’t let winter in Kelowna get you down! Create an indoor movie theatre in your Kelowna home. If you are looking for an inexpensive and fun idea for you and the family, this is it! Start by gathering the little ones, this one will for sure help set up! Grab blankets, pillows, and whatever else you may need to assemble this indoor movie theatre. Pick a movie the whole family will love and enjoy this time that you have with your little ones!

Fire and Hot Chocolate

The best part of this weather is cozying up to the fireplace and grabbing a nice hot cup of cocoa! This is probably the hottest indoor activity and we mean it! You can do plenty of things while sitting by the fire with hot chocolate. Play a game with your family, share fun memories of 2017, or just sit and enjoy the beautiful fire and time spent with family in your Kelowna home.

family baking until winter in Kelowna is over

Bake until Winter in Kelowna is over!

Bake until winter in Kelowna is over!

One way to heat your Kelowna home and warm some of your little one’s bellies is by baking! There are so many different things you can bake to keep your home warm and make winter in Kelowna go by quickly! Check out Pinterest for great recipes for holiday baking! This is a fun way to get the family together. Have fun decorating cookies or eating freshly baked brownies… don’t forget to share!

Winter in Kelowna is officially upon us! Don’t let the cool weather get you down. Try one or all of these hottest indoor activities with your family this winter. Enjoy the next few months of cool weather and snow. Spend time with your little ones, enjoy family time, and keep warm in your Kelowna home.

If you are looking to relocate to Kelowna, contact the team at Quincy Vrecko and Associates. Tracey Vrecko is an experienced real estate agent. She has years of experience selling Kelowna real estate and is ready to assist you with your next home purchase. Call Tracey today at 1-778-760-2860!

Big White: Kelowna’s Top Ski Resort

I hate to say it, but Winter is not far away. Good news, that means Big White should be close to opening day! Big White is Kelowna’s Top Ski Resort located just over 50 km from Kelowna. When people hear “Big White” they generally associate it with skiing and snowboarding. One of the best things about it is that there is actually way more to do than just skiing and snowboarding all day.

Christmas Market

friends standing together drinking hot chocolate at a Christmas Market

Enjoy the Christmas Market

This year at Big White, they will be hosting a festive Christmas Market. Head up to the beautiful Big White on Sunday December 3rd to enjoy the festivities. This great event starts from 8:30AM and goes till 4:30PM. Enjoy walking through the Village Center mall and shop for some local and handmade sourced products. Support local companies! If you are someone who leaves their Christmas shopping till last minute, this is the best way to get a lot of it done on one weekend!

Weekend Getaway

If you are interested in just getting away and want a relaxing weekend away, head up to Big White. There are plenty of different types of accommodations available. Rent anything from small one bedroom suites to luxury accommodations and executive condos. They are so close to Kelowna but far enough away that it feels like you are on a small vacation.

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Go for a thrill seeking tubing ride

Tubing at Big White

Located in Happy Valley Adventure Centre is a thrilling adventure, TUBING! The best thing? No skill required! Tubing is open until 9:00PM every day of the week. Jump into a tube, and ride down one of the five lanes. Tubing at Big White offers fun for all ages, so bring the family down and enjoy the thrill-seeking runs available! Wear warm clothing, winter boots and away you go!

If you are looking for something to do this Winter, head up to Big White! This amazing ski resort is sure to tick off your boxes for fun! Ski, snowboard, skate, tube the list is endless of things to do up at Big White.

If you are looking for a vacation home up at Big White, contact the real estate team at Quincy Vrecko and Associates. Our real estate professionals are ready to assist you with this vacation home purchase. Whether it be your first, second or tenth, we are experienced real estate professionals who work with you to find exactly what you are looking for. Call 1-778-760-2860 today!

Events in Kelowna this November

November is just around the corner and there is quite a few events in Kelowna this November! Check out what Kelowna has to offer by attending an event in our beautiful city. From wine events in Kelowna to plays in Kelowna, we’ve got it all!

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Head over to the Winetenders Mixoff!

Winetenders Mix Off

On November 2nd, head on down to the Laurel Packinghouse for the 2017 Winetenders Mix Off! This amazing event runs from 7-9:30pm and is put on by the Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery. Sample the night away! This event features live music, appetizers and of course cocktails produced by the bartenders competing to win Winetenders Mix Off Champion for 2017! For tickets or more information visit their website.

Glow Night

On November 18th from 6-8:30pm at the Parkinson’s Rec Centre, bring the whole family down for a Glow Night! This event is free and fun for the whole family! Dress up in bright neon colours and wear white to GLOW! Enjoy a night full of dancing, DJ and games. You won’t want to miss this one. For more information, visit https://www.kelowna.ca/our-community/news-events/city-calendar/family-glow-night

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Sip Sip Hooray! Cedarcreek After Hours!

Cedarcreek After Hours

Stop by Cedarcreek Winery located on Lakeshore Road in Kelowna on November 17th from 6:30-8:30pm! Cedarcreek After Hours is an event hosted by Cedar Creek Winery. This intimate gathering is located in their wine shop. Your ticket includes one glass of wine and canapes. Enjoy a fun evening with live music! What a great way to start off your weekend. For tickets or more information visit Cedarcreek’s website!

This November is full of events in Kelowna. These are just a few we want to feature! If you are looking for events in Kelowna not only in November but all year round visit, check out Tourism Kelowna’s website. They have a full list of new, recurring and one time events in Kelowna you don’t want to miss! This is just three great events that are happening in our city of Kelowna next month. Stay tuned for great events happening in December you don’t want to miss.

 

Make West Kelowna your Home

West Kelowna, our friendly neighbour, just a hop, skip and a drive over a bridge away!  It is the second most populated municipality in the Central Okanagan. This rapidly growing community has a wide range of activities for you and the family to enjoy. From hiking and biking to wine tours and much more, you’re sure to find it in West Kelowna.

Housing in West Kelowna

Home located in West Kelowna with large backyard and pool

1421 Pinot Noir Drive – Previously listed with Quincy Vrecko

More and more people are heading over the bridge to purchase real estate and in turn the housing market is rapidly growing.  Mission Hill, Shannon Lake and Lakeview Heights are just a few popular neighbourhoods in West Kelowna. Lakeview Heights is one neighbourhood that has been rapidly growing over the last few years. From luxury homes with stunning views of the Lake Okanagan to family homes perfect for your growing family. 

Wineries

West Kelowna is also known for their amazing wineries. From Mission Hill to Quails Gate, you are sure to find some amazing wines out that way. The wineries are within close proximity so choose a weekend and grab a few friends and enjoy a tour of the spectacular wineries. If you are looking for a weekend getaway that isn’t too far from home but relaxing enough to be able to unwind and enjoy yourself, the wine trails in West Kelowna are calling your name.

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Hiking Trails in West Kelowna

Hiking Trails

There is no shortage of hiking trails in our province that’s for sure! Check out the great hiking trails that West Kelowna has to offer. If you enjoy a more difficult hike, check out Crawford Falls! The waterfalls are just spectacular and so rewarding after the intensity of the hike! Another great place for a walk/hike is Rose Valley Regional Park. Great place to bring your dog for a walk or birdwatch. Whatever it may be, Rose Valley Regional Park is the place to be!

If you are looking to make a change and you want to make West Kelowna your new home, contact the team at Quincy Vrecko and Associates. Our dedicated team of real estate professionals are ready to assist you with your next Kelowna home purchase. Call 1-778-760-2860 today!

October Agenda: What to do in Kelowna

October has officially creeped up on us and we are just a few short months away from 2018! If you are trying to find things to do this October, you have come to the right place. Check out our three top ideas of what to do in Kelowna this October.

Visit a Pumpkin patch

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Visit a local pumpkin patch!

October and pumpkins tend to fit in the same sentence! This October visit a pumpkin patch such as McMillan farms. McMillan farms is probably one of the most popular pumpkin patches in all of Kelowna! Get lost in their exhilarating corn maze, pick up a pumpkin to carve or purchase some beautiful gourds and multi coloured corn to decorate your dining room table with!

Visit Arlo’s Honey Farm

Located in South East Kelowna is Arlo’s Honey Farm. This little hidden gem is perfect if you are looking for something to do in Kelowna this October. If you are looking for a great educational tour on all things bees as well as a close up of a working hive, this is the spot to be! They are open 11-4PM up until October 14th then by appointment only from November to April. Arlo’s Honey Farm not only has amazing 100% pure honey but they also sell a wide range of produce as well. Check out this amazing spot and support local!

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Go for a nice hike or walk on one of our beautiful trails

Go for a nice hike/walk

For the more adventurous type, a nice afternoon hike or walk may be the perfect thing for you to do this October. The weather is great for a hike or walk! Some of our favorite hiking and walking trails are Crawford Falls, Mission Creek Regional Park and Knox Mountain Park. In Kelowna, there are plenty hiking and walking trails. Enjoy them while the weather is great and enjoyable before we get our first snowfall!

Kelowna is full of great outdoor and indoor activities. There are endless things to do in Kelowna. Keep yourself going and entertained through this beautiful fall that we are going through. Enjoy it while it is here as winter is not far from making an appearance.

If you are looking for Kelowna real estate that are within close proximity of activities indoor and outdoor, contact the team at Quincy Vrecko and Associates. Our team of professional Kelowna real estate agents are ready to assist you with your next Kelowna home purchase. Call 1-778-760-2860! 

How to Prepare for the Fall

You have done it! Your Kelowna home is for sale!

Now here comes the hard part, you want to prepare your home and yard for the fall but are unsure of how to do it without making your home look bare! While your Kelowna homes for sale, you want to ensure it is in the best shape to set up a sale but you also want to ensure your home is prepared for the upcoming season!

Keep your Kelowna yard clean from leaves

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Keep your yard free of leaves

A hard task to keep up with but something very important! The fall season brings beautiful colourful leaves but the leaves fall onto your beautiful yard. Make sure your Kelowna home is in tip top shape by keeping your yard free of leaves. If you can’t keep up with your leaves everyday, we recommend keeping at least your front yard clean and free of leaves. A lot of potential buyers will do a drive by of your home before contacting their Kelowna realtor for a showing.

Keep up to date on your home maintenance

Just because your Kelowna homes for sale does not mean you should stop on your home maintenance for the idea you think your home will sell quickly! Your Kelowna home could take some time to sell or it could sell quick and have a longer possession. You do not want to delay on necessary maintenance to keep your home in its best shape. Ensure you get your furnace checked and filters changed before the cool weather comes quickly!

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Keep your Kelowna home smelling fresh

Keep your Kelowna home smelling fresh

In the summer time, we tend to keep our doors and windows open and allow in the summer breeze. In the fall, it tends to be a bit cooler and we close all of our doors and windows. The team at Quincy Vrecko and Associates, recommend letting in some fresh air before your showing. If weather allows, open up some windows to allow a cross breeze and freshen up your home!  If weather doesn’t allow for you to open your windows to freshen up your home, a simple diffuser shall do the trick!

With fall just around the corner it is time to ensure your Kelowna homes for sale is in its best shape! Keep up with your regular home maintenance and read our Livingroom DIY article , freshen up your home with the cool fall breeze and keep your yard in tip top shape! For more information on how you can prepare your Kelowna homes for sale contact the team at Quincy Vrecko and Associates. Our team of professional Kelowna real estate agents want to ensure your Kelowna home is in the best condition it can be to prepare for your sale! Call 1-778-760-2860!

Weekend DIY: Kelowna Living Room

The weekend is approaching quickly! Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Why not give your Kelowna living room a facelift. Try out one or all of these great living room DIY projects this weekend.

Style your bookshelf

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Style your bookshelf in your Kelowna living room

Do you have a bookshelf that is just in your Kelowna living room collecting dust? Another great weekend DIY for your Kelowna living room is to style your bookshelf! Adding things such as decorative objects or a pop of colour is sure to add that extra pop to your living room!

Reupholster an old chair or couch

Do you have an old chair or couch in your Kelowna living room that needs some updating? Quick weekend DIY that you can do to give it a refreshing look is to reuphoster it! If it is an old chair, try adding a fun print to add a pop of colour and print to your Kelowna living room!

 

collage wall on wall behind grey couch in living room

Collage wall behind living room couch

Add a collage wall

Is there a wall in your Kelowna living room that is lacking something special? A great way to liven it up is to add a collage wall. Take photos of your family and add some decorative objects such as a big letter of your last name and hang it all on the wall that is lacking something special! The key to a great collage wall is to have the objects and pictures not lined up but scattered around!

If you are updating your Kelowna living room to prepare it for sale, contact the team at Quincy Vrecko and Associates. On top of giving you expert real estate advice, we want to ensure your home is in perfect condition to set your sale up for success. This starts with small updates such as the ones listed above! Call one of our knowledgeable real estate agents today, 1-778-760-2860!