See Kelowna, Victoria, and Metro Vancouver
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in these thriving urban centres

June 3, 2021

Kelowna Mountain | Andrew Strain

There’s more to these city gems than meets the eye. From hidden cocktail lounges inside heritage buildings and overnights in tucked-away boutique hotels to new vantage points on flightseeing excursions, scenic winery tours, and the like, you can make new discoveries in familiar places. Find new things to do this spring with a fresh perspective, and plenty of opportunity to explore these urban delights surrounded by nature.

Victoria cherry blossoms | @emgemstone

New Ways to Experience Kelowna, Metro Vancouver, and Victoria

Life is springing back into action, with sunnier days rekindling our passion for exploring attractions in Metro Vancouver, Victoria, and Kelowna. Spring brings fresh opportunities to taste seasonal bounty, go on outdoor adventures close to the city, and reconnect with locals and loved-ones alike.

Whether you’re reconnecting with nature near Victoria, saying, “cheers” to a creative cocktail in Vancouver, or soaking up the sun in Kelowna, there’s plenty of things to keep you busy in BC’s major cities this spring.

A couple walks by the outdoor pool on a roof deck at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel. The sun is low and there is a mist coming off the pool that is obscuring the background.

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A couple in a room at the Inn at Laurel Point. One person stands outside on the balcony looking out at the harbour, the other person walks towards the patio doors.

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Two people walk horses back to their pastures outside the Myra Canyon Lodge in Kelowna. The sun is setting, and the lights are on inside the lodge.

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An employee of Springtide Whale Watching holds a red lifejacket facing the crowd on the boat deck. She is doing a safety briefing to passengers.

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Woman on a ropes course at Grouse Mountain - a popular Vancouver attraction. She is wearing a white helmet and holding a line above her head and walking carefully across the ropes below.

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A person heads into a tunnel on their bike in the Myra Canyon section of the Kettle Valley Railway near Kelowna

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