Many communities throughout the Thompson Okanagan go to great lengths to put together wonderful celebrations in the snowy months of the year to raise levels of joy & cheer. These celebrations range from grand to quaint, exhilarating to peaceful, and everything in-between.

While I could spill oodles of digital ink describing each affair and its uniqueness, I think that the energy & emotions related to each celebration are better communicated through the photos you’ll find in this post.

Be sure to check out the links if an event catches your eye! These celebrations offer quite a bit more than these lovely visual captures.

Summerland Light Up - December 18 - Annual

Location: Summerland, British Columbia

Season of Trees - November 26-December 23 - Annual

Location: Mission Hill Family Estate, West Kelowna, British Columbia

WildLights Festival - December 10, 2021-January 3, 2022 - Annual

Location: BC Wildlife Park, Kamloops, BC

Joyride by Caravan Farm Theatre - December 3-January 2 - Annual

Location: Armstrong, British Columbia

New York New Years - New Years Eve - Annual

Location: Stuart Park, Kelowna, BC

Peak Pride - January-March - Annual

Location: Big White Ski Resort, SilverStar Mountain Resort, Sun Peaks Resort

Vernon Winter Carnival - February 4-13, 2022 - Annual

Location: Vernon, BC

Magical Winter Sleigh Rides

Locations: Horse Drawn Okanagan - Armstrong, British Columbia - December 21 – 24, and 26 – 29, 2021

Okanagan Sleigh and Wagon Aventures - SilverStar, British Columbia - Annual December 4th-April

Winter Markets in Boundary - All Winter

Locations: Greenwood, British Columbia

Grand Forks, British Columbia

Written by Darnel St.Pierre

After graduating from university & completing a collegiate athletics career in 2020, Darnel returned home to Kelowna and started rediscovering his hometown. With endless wineries to discover and adventures to be experienced, he couldn’t be happier with his current chapter. Showcasing the Thompson Okanagan through tourism marketing has brought Darnel immense joy as he looks to grow alongside the tourism industry.