First Impressions of Kelowna, British Columbia 🇨🇦 Family Travel Vlog

[@GeminiDiscover]

This video was filmed in July 2023.

[@bobsyoruncle4583]

another reason for all the high-rise construction is the agricultural land reserve. Kelowna was settled because of the Okanagan's micro-climate that made fruit orchards and tobacco farms viable - the only other location in Canada being the Niagara region of southern Ontario where this was possible. The vast majority of the area now covered by Kelowna's urban development was once agricultural land occupied by orchards and farms, and in order to preserve what remained of this prime agricultural land after decades of unrestricted development the existing agricultural areas are now protected and can only be developed for other purposes under certain conditions.

[@SaraMc-ez2mv]

I used to live in Kelowna…it is cracking me up that you are calling it the north! We need to send you up to Fort St John or somewhere lol

[@GeminiDiscover]

It's a lot more north than Cabo!

[@personincognito3989]

Haha fort St John is not a tourist destination though. A dusty ugly town with nothing to do.

[@daryllogan8214]

Does it get lots of snow there

[@SkodenEh]

FSJ is one of the worst places BC has to offer haha. Spent most of my life there. In the Shuswap now.

[@creardon2757]

​@@daryllogan8214 no, not at all, but it does get cold in January.

[@jodygoodman916]

Yup. I live in a beautiful part of the country! Thanks for highlighting the lovely downtown area of Kelowna. One of my favorite places to be.

[@sherryhudson6879]

Aaaaawwwwww little sweety! I’m glad you came to visit us….happy trails!❤️❤️❤️

[@GeminiDiscover]

We want to visit many more times

[@SaundraClare]

Thank you for featuring our beautiful city .... Kelowna is changing ... at one time "small city" vacation destination but now rather boujee fancy

[@shawnawhiting]

So fun! I just found your videos. We live in Kelowna and we love it here. 😊 I love your positive outlook on everything you experienced here! Such a breath of fresh air. Take care. 😊

[@GeminiDiscover]

We're glad the locals like our videos 😁

[@paulafowler5099]

It's always a good feeling when tourists come and enjoy our beautiful city. Spread the word to your friends and family. There is also a lovely farmer's market every Wed. and Sat. during the summer months. It's amazing!!

[@GeminiDiscover]

We liked it so much we wouldn't mind getting a place there

[@lelerussell3623]

Omg Julien gave you major stink eye when he realized there was no time for him to swim! Poor boy! So glad he made up for it later and he got that swim in and the smile back on his face lol:)

[@valentinaufimzeff3527]

So glad to come across this video. I live in Kelowna and would say it’s the prettiest place in Canada! Sprout coffee shop has the best bread around town! And you stayed in a perfect location, close to downtown and beaches! Parlor ice cream shop is the best as well! As for the apartments that are being built, we have extremely low availability for an apartment rentals and to fix this issue, the city decided to start building apartment buildings. Hopefully it will help with rental costs and availability. It is truly a very beautiful place, I wish you had a chance to go to Kalamalka lake, with deep green and turquoise waters… It is surely a place, where you can do skiing in the mountains and golfing in town the same day and be surrounded by wineries anywhere you go True Canadian gem❤️

[@GeminiDiscover]

@@valentinaufimzeff3527 we truly loved it and want to come back many times

[@lubama]

Great job on the video! Excellent video quality and synopsis of some things to do in Kelowna! 😊

[@GeminiDiscover]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@AjaySingh-228]

Wow beautiful Vlog.. I love it ❤️Good One Mam and Sir.. Have a good day 🎉

[@PodieM18]

It can actually get super hot here in the summer, we just got over 2 weeks of 35 - 40 C , so like high 90's or over 100 degrees Fahrenheit...

[@GeminiDiscover]

That's too much. It has been a really hot month in Seattle too

[@benaminyang]

Safe travels. Great video, wishing you and your lovely family all the best!!! If you ever get a chance to head to Northern BC, out to the Coast (Prince Rupert) and then take the inside passage back down to Vancouver island or Seattle) you should do it. It's a fantastic voyage, driving north to Rupert on Hwy 16, then south via Ferry to Port Hardy, drive the length of the island and you're almost home.

[@GeminiDiscover]

Definitely on the list. Thanks for the tip

[@shanejackson1973]

hi, Susie. I love the sound of your videos! Julian seems to be growing and growing! Wonderful stuff 3:23 !

[@GeminiDiscover]

Thank you so much! It’s fun to look back at these videos and see how much he’s grown.

[@ErmiaAghaie]

😍😍😍 N I C E

[@harryswain4452]

I really enjoy your videos they are easy to watch and enjoy. Well done. Started watching your big island video which helped us enjoy our trip more.

[@GeminiDiscover]

Thank you so much for the kind words 🙏

[@primalfury2011]

It gets from 35 c to 20c at night in the heat if the summer !!! Usually !!! Such great Weather !!!

[@seattlekevin]

Fun video, I grew up in Kelowna and fun to see it through fresh eyes. It's so much longer to go through eastern WA though! (If you go through Bellingham can use Sumas or Lynden rather than the busy Peace Arch border crossing.)

[@GeminiDiscover]

@@seattlekevin I remember looking that up and not seeing too major of a difference. This route was very scenic

[@yordanpopov]

Looks really nice. I put it on my list.

[@GeminiDiscover]

We were so pleasantly surprised by Kelowna. It exceeded all expectations!

[@ChristoPavic-ql5it]

The southern interior of BC is stunning.

[@BDOKV]

its boring here but if you like swimming all day then the place is for you ✌🏼😆

[@ChristoPavic-ql5it]

@@BDOKV , you sound lazy as hell. There’s swimming, paddle boarding, , kayaking, windsurfing, sailing ,water skiing, boating, hiking, some of the best mountain biking around. Parasailing, skydiving., snorkelling. Epic golf courses. Bike riding on the trails . Camping, fishing, so many beautiful lakes to choose from. Wine tours and great local restaurants. That’s just to name a few.

[@TMNTJ3SSI]

The comments about our infrastructure … spot on xD

[@Random_Videos_I_Make_For_Fun]

Yea it’s beautiful and grew up there in Kelowna. Osoyoos is great too but it’s hotter than Kelowna and hot weather is my only complaint there.

[@ChristoPavic-ql5it]

Hope you were able to see Kalamalka lake between Kelowna and Vernon. It’s absolutely gorgeous. ❤

[@GeminiDiscover]

Yes we visit in the next episode

[@missamo80]

The timing of this is great! We are heading that way in May 😂

[@GeminiDiscover]

Hope you have a great time! We absolutely loved Kelowna.

[@ultimouomo11]

3:10 Gyro Park is in Osoyoos (not Penticton).

[@GeminiDiscover]

Yes we must have misspoken

[@taz-man]

On July 1 Canada Day there are fireworks off the beach close to your accomidations!

[@skipper4114]

This obviously wasn't filmed recently .....lol. Been a subscriber since your beginnings. Kelowna was hit really bad with forest fires last summer. Cheers from Northern Canada.

[@GeminiDiscover]

Yes, it was filmed in July 2023, before the wildfires.

[@charlenejackson8432]

💖💖💖

[@IonaMacinnes]

Great video. Which camera were you using in the car and at Gyro park and the pool? Also which microphone did you use? I enjoy your other channel too. Looks like you had a great time. Iona x

[@GeminiDiscover]

This is all GoPro 11 I think

[@Kit2Canada]

Good call, avoid Peace Arch whenever you can - it’s waaaay too busy.

[@GeminiDiscover]

So true! We try to go through Blaine when going to Vancouver.

[@michaeldowson6988]

I used to live in White Rock, the other side of the border from Blaine. When I'd go skiing at Mt Baker, I'd always use the Sumas border crossing. It was always trouble free.@@GeminiDiscover

[@lindsayder]

Ok the logic about the beach being busy is not true. Try swimming in bay area or monterey, both of which are significantly more south and colder than swimming at a beach in Vancouver. Also, that particular beach referenced at the start is on a lake. The water temperature for individual lakes varies wildly.

[@definehome]

They heard you, there is now an arcteryx

[@GeminiDiscover]

Excellent. We made it happen

[@thecyberseer]

Yellow sand beaches and clear water in Canada!

[@personincognito3989]

Kelowna is not building up for the teasons you stated it us building up because the demand for housing is great. people want to move from the over crowded bigger cities to a smaller town / city. Also people moving from thecold east to a warmer climate. It does get much hotter in Kelowna- 35-40° C it hotter. There is so much in Kelowna that you didnt see like know mountain and Paul's tomb. Lake country beach winery restaurants fruit stands all water activity like boating ,skiing paddle boarding etc. you'd need a couple weeks to see it all

[@GeminiDiscover]

The biggest reason Kelowna is building is that there is a massive real estate bubble in Canada. Check out how many homes are sitting unsold in Kelowna for months

[@MrYoup11]

I'm glad the Ogopogo didn't get you, lol.

[@GeminiDiscover]

It was close!

[@darlene6228]

You will have to check out Kasugai garden next time yo visit us. Beautiful little hidden gem downtown.

[@BDOKV]

I love that tourists come to the Okanagan, but how do y'all find things to do in retirement city?! 😭🤣

[@personincognito3989]

Haha Kelowna has long since not been a retired city besides it was Penticton that was labeled " newly weds and nearly dead. But not anymore

[@BDOKV]

@@personincognito3989 actually, the whole Okanagan is retirement central

[@GeminiDiscover]

There is so much nature and beaches

[@BDOKV]

@@GeminiDiscover well, im glad y'all found things to do and enjoyed your time! its sure a unique area!

[@primalfury2011]

4:55 why the heck did they put a towel on the toilet ?? so gross !!!!!

[@13a17ga]

Джуджу е толкова прекрасен

[@zane1509]

"Promo SM"

[@hernancarpio2845]

Kelowna stinks like weed 😷

[@GeminiDiscover]

@@hernancarpio2845 didn't see any of that

[@hernancarpio2845]

@@GeminiDiscover every lake and park I went to, teens and young adults were smoking weed.

[@M1978-p8j]

Yes , it’s legal now!?!?

[@timw4369]

Overpriced Kelowna

[@GeminiDiscover]

It's cheaper than the USA or Cabo!

[@deanreadman3263]

This Canada those highrises are going to be sold before they are built.lots of money in BC

[@GeminiDiscover]

The market has completely stalled