Optional Tours and Events
So much to see and do in Kelowna, and the Okanagan Valley!
Friday Dinner Options | Tours | Flying Events
FRIDAY DINNER OPTIONS
Delegates are on their own to explore the many dinner options on Friday night. In addition to the water, earth and air options belown, you could also enjoy the many eating options available throughout the city.Water: Okanagan Lake Dinner Cruises
$10.00 off the Friday June 23 5:30 - 7:30 pm Dinner Lake Cruise if you book online and use the group code "okanaganwings1". Numerous daytime and other evening cruises available. Visit KelownaCruises.com for booking information.Earth: Vineyard Long Table Dinner
Most any Okanaganite enjoys partaking in a culinary adventure close to ground zero - in the heart of our agricultural lands! Enjoy a culinary tasting adventure at Blind Tiger Vineyards' "Live in the Vineyard" evening, including:- reserved seating at the COPA vineyard picnic table
- dinner and wine for two: 2 personal size wood-fire pizzas, 1 share size salad, 1 bottle of white wine
Air: Vernon Flying Club SOLD OUT
Vernon Flying Club / COPA Flight 65 invites all to enjoy the hospitality at BC's friendliest GA Airport and help celebrate their 70th Anniversary in 2017! CYVK is just a short 15 minute flight from CYLW or a 45 minute drive.Dinner and entertainment from 5:30 to 8:30* pm, including:
- Slow-Roasted Beef au jus
- Fresh Buns and Variety of Pickles
- Cole Slaw and Potato Salad
- Selection of Desserts
*Note: Taxiway G Gate closes at 20:00; plan your return flight accordingly.
There are many casual to fine-dining options in downtown Kelowna. We recommend a number of unique dining experiences, including Salted Brick, BNA Brewing, the Train Station Pub, or a variety of other well-known establishments. You can't walk a block in downtown Kelowna without finding a place to eat! Of course, Four Points Sheraton is home to Gulfstream restaurant: Taste. Sip. Social.
TOUR OPTIONS
City Tour
Friday 9:45 am to noon.Relax and have fun while some of the nicest tour guides in the region (Distinctly Tours) help you create memorable experiences that will last a lifetime. This tour includes some of the beautiful wineries in the city and the amazing Knox Mountain Park which is centrally located within the city. Explore the Father Pandosy Mission and Museum site, and BC Interior's first permanent European agricultural settlement. Lastly, enjoy a stop into the Pioneer Country Market where they specialize in homemade lunches, fresh baking, gourmet take-away items and so much more! You don't want to miss this tour.Cost is $40.95 per person (taxes included). Phone 250.979.1211 to book your seat.
Sip Happens Winery Tour
Friday 12:45 to 5:00 pm.Sip Happens Wine Tours has created a tour just for our COPA event. Delegates who select to partake will visit a selection of wineries, a craft brewery and local distillery where you can discover what we already know: the Okanagan delivers world-class award-winning beverages!Cost is $109 per person. Phone Liz at 778.214.4118 to reserve your seat - seating is limited!
Tree Brewing Beer Institute
Friday 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm (two one-hour tours).Located on Water Street in downtown Kelowna, Tree Brewing Beer Institute offers a tour that includes four 5oz glasses of Tree Beer.Cost is $12 per person. Phone 250.979.1211 to book
REGIONAL FLYING EVENTS
Now that you are in the beautiful Okanagan, plan to stay awhile and enjoy many great fly-out opportunities in British Columbia before, during and after the conference.
CYVK Vernon Flying Club - Barbeque on Friday, June 23rd
See Friday Dinner Options above.CYKA Kamloops Flying Club - Golf Tourny @ 108 Mile Ranch, June 26th
COPA Flight #82 has organized a golf tournament at 108 Mile Ranch for Monday June 26th. Information on the 108 Mile Ranch including accomodation and airstrip attached. Please contact Monte Dauncey (email: montedauncey 'at' telus.net) for further information.CZAM Salmon Arm Flying Club - Hot Breakfast, June 25th
COPA Flight #80 has organized a fly-in breakfast Sunday June 25th 08:00 to 11:00 hrs. Join the Salmon Arm pilots for pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee, fruit cup. Poster with details here. Please contact Tim Auger (email: TPAuger 'at' shaw.ca) for further information.CYLY Langley Fly-In - June 17th
The annual fly-in is on June 17th, one week before our AGM. If you are in the area, add this great flying opportunity to your list. Visit the Langley Aero Club website for more information.Vargas Island Fly-Out - June 18th
The BC General Aviation Association is planning a fly-out to Vargas Island the day after Langley's fly-in, June 18th. Visit the BC General Aviation website for more information. Read about the Great Vargas Island in this blog post.CYCZ Fairmont Hot Springs Lobster Fest Fly-In - July 1st
Dances with Lobsters is a great way to celebrate Canada's Birthday! Fly-in to the Fairmont Hot Springs airport and celebrate with other aviators at the 4th annual Fairmont Airport Lobster Fest. Click here for further details. Contact Shawn for further information by email (SJestley@fhsr.com) or by phone (250) 345-2121.HOW YOUR CLUB CAN BE INVOLVED
Host a fly-in, be an ambassador, host an Exhibitor booth...download our Invitation to Participate to learn more.Download our printable promotion poster to display at your club or distribute.