MUB is a great place to brew your own beer, wine, and ciders. Fun and high quality. One of the cool…read morethings since the new owners took over is that they've brought a beer canning system. It's the only place in Vernon or Lumby where you can can your beer and nobody north of Kelowna has a state-of-the-art carbonating system like theirs. Fresh, cool, crisp beer, in a can. I can't wait for summer again! My friends in Vernon go to MUB to make beer in cans. They've got great loyalty and referral programs and are active supporters of the community. I love my MUB!

THE place to find artsy gifts in downtown Vernon. Xmas makes me wish I could change Vernon into…read morea cool, hipster town. The VPAG makes me realize ... it could be.

Four years ago, my future husband, good friend, and another friend (who unfortunately I am no…read morelonger in touch with) went to Osoyoos to visit the wineries.  We had a great time, and doing another wine trip has been high on my travel list.  Due to COVID-19, my travel plans for 2020 were cancelled, leaving only local travel as an option, so it was the perfect opportunity to do another wine trip.  This time I went to Kelowna, another city known for its wineries. I went over the Labour Day Long weekend with my husband, my sister, the same good friend from the Osoyoos trip, and another good friend.  We rented an Airbnb with a hot tub (our motto for the trip is #hottubwine), and we went to several wineries, a gin distillery (there were donkeys!), a meadery, a cidery, and a kangaroo farm.  We had an absolute blast, and it will definitely be one of my favourite trips, one that would not have happened if it weren't for COVID. [Yelp collections: Kelowna 2020; Cities]

Kelowna is a very nice tourist designation especially during the summer time. People come here in…read morethe summer for the wine tours. yes Kelowna/Okanagan is known for their wine. There are so many wineares and a bottle of wine is very very reasonably priced. People who come here on vacation always go back home and said they wished they bought more wine. Yup, people make the same mistakes wishes they bought more. In the winter time, people come here to ski. It is located so close to/ an hour away from Big White resort. If you are a local you do get discounts ski passes. Unfortunately, I am not a local there. Downtown is nice. Like Vancouver there is a free skating rink. So remember to bring your own skates or you could rent them there.

This Italian restaurant provides plenty of options for pasta as well as pizza. I was there with a…read morelarge group and everybody ordered something a little bit different. In hindsight because the portions are so large we easily could've ordered one or two entrées and split them. I opted for the classic fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. The sauce was nice and thick and creamy and the noodles were perfectly cooked. The one thing I would've liked was a bit more seasoning in the sauce.

OMG. Seriously. It's not my first day with Italian food. I served it from a very authentic kitchen…read morefrom 1990 to 1993. That restaurant was considered the best Italian restaurant for 50 miles around. When compared to Mamma Rosa, it sucked. The portions were generous, and delicious. The pasta, bread, and pizza shells are made from scratch daily - and it shows. I would go on, but sadly we were just told they will be closing in 2025. So come get the most amazing food as soon as you can!!

Fantastic! My sister took us here for a family dinner, and wow it was amazing!…read more Authentic Italian foods and 5 star hospitality. We arrived right on time for our reservation, but the table was not quite ready as the previous party was taking their time to settle their bill. The owner took us to be seated in the gallery area and brought us some champagne and fresh bruschetta to snack on. I was blown away by the delicious and generous appetizer. We were not at all upset to wait for the table, but the fact he went above and beyond just really set us up for a great night. Once we did get our table, we were quick to order a few pastas from Rome. The front of house manager/ owner is the husband of the talented chef, so he was able to give us some recommendations. The complimentary bread comes with a great quality olive oil and the most delicious, aceto balsamico for dipping. I literally have been hunting for a balsamic vinegar that tastes even slightly similar. The meal was amazing. Burrata Speck I think it was (it's burrata with speck layered over top) was AMAZING. Great balance of flavours and the burrata was a delicious, fresh milky taste. I can't handle much oil, so I already knew the pasta with all the cheese and olive oil, wouldn't settle well in my stomach. Luckily, I'm with my whole family so I was able to just take a little taster of everything. We really loved everything we ordered. The cacio e pepe was delish! Salty from all the parm but a creamy sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. We also got the Carbonara which I found to be too salty after having the Cacio E Pepe. It tasted very good though! We also got a fettucini I think with ragu which was such a lovely depth of flavour. We also got some kind of a pork shank which is HUGE and came with some delicious roasted fingerling potatoes and I think pork lard. Pork is not my cup of tea, but I will say it was cooked very well and had a great taste. Seasoned beautifully! The staff were so friendly throughout the whole dinner and we had such a great time. I highly recommend reserving a table because they were fairly full all night long.

Tried to make reservations for this very popular Italian place as soon as we got into town, but…read morethey were booked up. It was suggested that we stop in around 8:30 PM and they may be able to take drop ins. That is exactly what we did as it's a short three minute stroll from our hotel. It's an unusual space with a couple of sliding garage doors and surrounded by glass, certainly not your prototypical Italian bistro. It somehow works, with the checkered table cloths and the impeccable service, especially what we received from Griff. The martinis were spot on, the Cacio e Pepe so good with a house white and a whole fish Pesce del Giorno disassembled at the table by the owner Danilo. The bread with EVOO and balsamic was also excellent. The entire experience has us longing to go back to Rome again. Danilo's Wife is the chef and a true star in the kitchen. She was taught in Rome and the authenticity of the food is amazing. We were even given a chance to talk to Danilo the following afternoon prior to opening where we were given tips on sights and restaurants in Rome for our upcoming trip. Our meals done, we were offered a couple of digestif's which just capped the meal off and again spoke of a true Italian experience. We can't wait to come back again, for Griff's service, and to share our experiences with the tips we were given by Danilo. It was a true 6 stars out of 5!

Highly recommend! (Victoria to Cowichan Valley) Vivid Tours…read morearranged a wonderful wine tour around Cowichan Valley yesterday. The wineries had fantastic tastings, very welcoming and beautiful. We were on a schedule to ensure we could get to all 4 wineries and out for lunch, but never felt rushed. What really made the day (other than 10 friends getting together) was our fabulous driver, Lee. He has a great way with his passengers and wants everyone to have the best experience. He says he loves his job, and it shows. Thank you Vivid, Lee, Averill Creek, Blue Grouse, Cobble Hill and Enrico wineries.

From the owner: Vivid Tours offers Kelowna wine tour packages including half day, full day and sunset tour…read moreexperiences. As Kelowna's leading wine tour company, our guiding team and winery partnerships allow us to offer unparalleled wine tour experiences and access to over 200 wineries in the region. We offer wine tours in West Kelowna, East Kelowna, Lake Country, Penticton, the Naramata Bench, Summerland, Oliver and Osoyoos. Our half day wine tour experiences offer tastings and visits to 4 wineries and run from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM or 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Our full day wine tour packages offer tastings and visits to 5 wineries as well as a lunch stop half way through the day at a winery bistro. Your Sunset tours run from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM and include tastings and visits to 3 award winning wineries, finishing with a dinner reservation overlooking the vineyard at a winery restaurant. Vivid Tours offers a luxurious, premium experience including hosting our guests in brand new vehicles, a highly trained guiding team and access to exclusive winery experiences not open to the public.

This was a great three hour walking tour of the Cultural Distract around our hotel. Andrew Deans,…read morethe owner and guide, grew up in the Okanagan and worked at his Grandparent's Orchard in Lake Country until he started this business 5 years ago. The tour started at the historic Laurel Packinghouse. We had: Tea at Chaibaba Avocado Toast at Sprout Bakery Fried Tofu with Gochujang at Gather (where we were recognized from Sunday) Tacos and Margaritas at Tacos & Tequila Pizza and wine at The Curious Cafe Visited the Japanese Garden Gelato at The Kelowna Yacht Club Everything was terrific, and Andrew seems to know everyone in town. As a result you feel like a real insider wandering around town with him, saying hi to everyone he meets.

From the owner: Our Guided Walking Tours help guests learn about the food & culture of Kelowna through a jam-packed…read more2 hour "local experience" where we tell you the stories you won't find in any brochure, meet the people who actually make this city so great, and taste the food that has put Kelowna on the international culinary stage. With us you get the personal experience and local insight from someone who grew up in the area and worked on his Grandparents Orchard. Let the history of Kelowna come alive! The tour starts at the old Laurel Packinghouse, and winds its way through the stunning Cultural District. Lots of opportunities for photos and video of beautiful buildings, statues, waterfalls, Okanagan Lake, and many other historical & cultural stops. Along the way we include 6-8 taste/drink visits included at local businesses only that will add to your authentic experience of picturesque downtown Kelowna, BC! The tour lasts roughly 2-to-2.5 hours, and is about 2-2.5 kilometres in walking distance. However, we stop lots and never more than 10 minutes or so between tastings. We go rain or shine! Also, we provide umbrellas for the day upon request. Please check the weather and dress accordingly. We can't wait to explore our beautiful city with you!

After travelling up from the lower mainland and getting settled in a hotel just down the street we…read morechecked out La Vela. The place looks very new inside, wry clean and inviting. We got there about an hour prior to closing, but figured a wood fired pizza can't take all that long. The server Abigale was very quick, polite and obviously well trained. We ordered a bottle of Chianti along with a Caprese salad. The lovely K an Al Pesto pizza and I the Hawaiian. I know there is a big debate about pineapple on a pizza, but we are here at home not in Italy. The salad was excellent, the wine very nice, and the pizza's were divine. They were crunchy, well topped and cooked perfectly for us. Having spent the month of March in the south of Italy this year we've eaten a fair amount of pizza, this experience took us right back. It wasn't long that we were the only ones in the place and the owner came by the check on us while he mopped the floors. The place was being cleaned by all the staff along with the owner, you don't see that often. He moved from India to Italy and finally here to Canada. We're glad he did! 100% Recommended!! We will be back for sure!

I can't say enough great things about La Vela! Our server was kind, attentive, and extremely…read morehelpful with suggestions for wine pairings. Being a family business, the employees genuinely care about the service given and it shows. The lighting is perfect for my wife and I (she is on the spectrum and can't do bright lights.) The open kitchen totally adds to the ambience and atmosphere, warming the place up and creating an amazing aroma that leaves you wanting more!!! This is our second trip here in one day! We got the focaccia and the bruschetta. We ended up putting the tomatoes that fell off the bread onto the focaccia and it was incredible. We came back later, got more bruschetta, a margherita di bufalo pizza and a glass of the mazzei chianti! Perfect pairing! We ended with an affogato and tiramisu (the server's mother's secret recipe!!!!) Also want to add they have a wonderful patio section with plentiful seating!