Your Guide to Life in the Okanagan Valley
🏒 SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENT GUIDE Vancouver Canucks Training Camp in Penticton: Your 2026 Fan Guide Four public days at the South Okanagan Events Centre, including daily skates, fan activations and a packed Super Saturday. September 8, 2026·10 min read·Rico Manazza For four mornings in September, the start of the Vancouver Canucks season moves to Penticton. … Read more
🚣 SOUTH OKANAGAN EVENT GUIDE Penticton Dragon Boat Festival 2026: Your Skaha Lake Spectator Guide Two days of racing, food trucks, vendors and beachside viewing return to Skaha Lake Park on September 12 and 13. September 1, 2026·7 min read·Rico Manazza There are weekends when Penticton feels built around the water, and the Penticton Dragon … Read more
Penticton Lifestyle Early June in Penticton: Kidzfest, Lake Days, and the Start of Camping Season Early June is when Penticton starts feeling like summer without the full peak-season rush. Here is what to watch for if you want to understand the South Okanagan lifestyle. May 26, 2026–6 min read–Rico Manazza Early June is one of … Read more
LIFESTYLE Why Early Summer Makes the South Okanagan Feel So Easy to Love Before the peak-season rush, the South Okanagan settles into a rhythm that just makes sense—long evenings, lake time that feels casual, and a daily pace that’s easier to breathe in. May 12, 2026·6 min read·Rico Manazza In This Post The early-summer rhythm … Read more
SOUTH OKANAGAN LIFESTYLE · 2026 South Okanagan Farmers Markets: Your Complete 2026 Guide From Penticton’s legendary Saturday market to the hidden gems in Oliver, Osoyoos, and Summerland — here’s everything you need to know about market season in the valley. May 5, 2026 · 8 min read · Rico Manazza There’s a particular kind of … Read more
Lifestyle Guide Living in the Okanagan With a Dog: Trails, Parks, and Lifestyle Perks For a lot of buyers, the right home is not just about square footage. It is about how daily life actually feels — especially when you have a dog counting on it too. April 29, 2026 • 7 min read • … Read more
Community Guide Which South Okanagan Town Fits You Best Right Now? Penticton, Summerland, Oliver, and Osoyoos all offer a different version of South Okanagan living. The smart move is not picking the most popular town — it is picking the one that actually fits your life. April 24, 2026 • 7 min read • Rico … Read more
PENTICTON LIFESTYLE · SPRING/SUMMER 2026 Beach Season Is Back in Penticton The sun is out, the lakes are warming up, and the city is shifting into a different gear. Here is how to make the most of it. April 19, 2026 · 6 min read · Rico Manazza Penticton sits between two lakes. When the … Read more
Your weekly guide to the best events in the Okanagan — Hello Spring Artisans Market, We Create ArtWalk, Ignite the Arts Festival, siwɬkʷ Water Forum, and more happening March 21–27, 2026.
Home › Blog › Pet-Friendly Townhomes in Oliver BC Real Estate Guide • Oliver, BC • February 2026 Pet-Friendly Townhomes in Oliver, BC — Full Breakdown Most buyers focus on price — but in a strata, pet rules can make or break your decision. I break down every listing, strata rule, and location score so … Read more