Business Spotlight
Soccer Express
Is Canada's largest soccer store that used to be located in Kelowna and is now located in Coquitlam, BC. Some might call it "very European-like" destination store, a company passionate about soccer (football). They also provide
organizations the opportunity to become a club partner, please go online for more details.
Here are product categories they have;
- Footwear
- Replica
- Apparel
- Balls
- Team
- Keepers
- Referees
- Equipment
- Kids
- Sales
Check-out their website or store location
Phone: 1-866-942-6605
Address: #10 - 75 Blue Mountain Street, Coquitlam, BC V3K 0A7
Website: http://www.soccerx.ca/
Adventure Blog - Your GAC: Soccer
Athlete Spotlight
The Canadian Force Snowbirds
Founded in 1971 The Canadian Force Snowbirds (431 Air Demonstration Squadron) are Canadian icon compromised
of serving members of the Canadian Air Forces.
Their pilots and technicians work as a team to bring thrilling performances to the North American public while flying their planes.
Serving as Canadian ambassadors, the Snowbirds demonstrate the high level of professionalism, teamwork,
excellence, discipline and dedication to inherent in women and men of the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Forces.
Check-out their show schedule online for more details
Phone: 306-694-0431
Address: 15 Wing PO Box 5000, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 7Z8
Website: http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/snowbirds/index.page
Business Spotlight
Outdoor Adventure Gear
Outdoor Adventure Gear caters to the outdoor enthusiasts with unique and hard to find products such as; bear spray, survival gear, dehydrated food, flares, emergency gear, local and regional maps. They also rent snowshoes and backpacks as well as used gear.
The products they have include the following;
- Hiking
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Climbing
- Snowshoeing
- Travel
- Mail Order
- Paddle sports asserssories
- Survival
- Call to inquire for hard to find camping gear
Check-out their location or website for more details
Phone: 250-860-9481
Address:1963 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6G5
Website: http://www.outdooradventuregear.ca/
Adventure Blog - Your GAC: Hiking
Business Spotlight
WildPlay Element Parks
At Kelowna WildPlay Element Park, aerial adventures and zip-lines transform a casual nature day into unforgettable outdoor recreation for adults, teens, kids and groups.
The elements at WildPlay are built using environmentally sensitive methods that mitigate harm to the forest and natural settings.
They have a wide variety of adventure activities to do there that include the following;
- Monkido Aerial Adventure - classic, extreme & kids
- What to Fear Jump - plunge from the edge of a 40-foot perch
- DragonFly Zip-Lines - 100+feet scenic view of the valley
- Bungy Jump - 150-foot plunge toward Nanaimo River
- Primal Swing - 110-foot drop off a cliff edge
- Zoom Zip-lines - fastest high flying excursions
Check-out their locations or website for more details
Phone: 1-855-595-2251
Website: http://wildplay.com/kelowna/
Website: http://wildplay.com/nanaimo/
Video: http://wildplay.com/bungy-jump/
Business Spotlight
H20 Adventure & Fitness Centre
H20 Adventure & Fitness Centre is a world class health, recreation and aquatics facility located in the heart of Kelowna. Owned by the City of Kelowna and operated by the YMCA of the Okanagan a non-profit organization devoted to building healthy children, families and communities.
They have been serving the community since 2009 offering a array of benefits including;
- Olympic-size swimming pool
- wave pool
- river run
- surf simulator / flow rider
- over 12,00 square feet of fitness equipment
- fitness classes
- children and youth programs
Check-out their facility or website for more details
Phone: 250-764-4040
Website: http://www.h2okelowna.ca/
Athlete Spotlight
Sarah Cornett-Ching
Sarah is a professional car racer that started at the age of 12 years old. She is from Summerland, BC and now travels the world racing professionally.
Major career accomplishments include;
- 2013 West Coast Sportsman Series 2nd place
- 2012 West Coast Sportsman Series 3rd place
- 2011 ARCA Ok Tire Series Rookie of the year
- 2010 Most Improved Driver West Coast Sportsman Series / Motoplex Speedway (Vernon, BC)
- 2007 Claimer Series Champion Penticton (BC) Speedway
- 2005 Hornet Series Champion Penticton (BC) Speedway
Read more of her biography and upcoming schedule on her website
Email: race101office@gmail.com
Website: http://sccracing.com/
Business Spotlight
Kelowna E Ride
Kelowna E Ride provides a wide variety of bikes and e-bikes to the community residents and tourists to purchase or rent.
Their products include;
- Bicycles
- Electric bikes
- Electric shooters
- Trailers
- Conversion kits
Kelowna E Ride also offers bicycle and E bike rentals during the summer months. Check out their website at the end of the season for their stock liquidation of reduced prices.
They also provide sales and services on bicycles and E bikes with parts, fixes and maintenance.
Check out their location or website for more details
Phone: (250) 717-7124
Address: 901 Ellis Street, Kelowna. BC V1Y 7J8
Website: http://kelownaeride.com/
