Naturalists' club based in Kelowna that runs weekly birding outings, hikes, cycling and snowshoe trips, and holds monthly meetings with a presentation on the second Tuesday from September to May.
When and where
Monday birding walk (April to September, not August)
Every Monday at 8:00 AM, April to July and September
A different trailhead each week (emailed the Friday before)
Monday birding walk (October to March)
Every Monday at 9:00 AM, October to March
A different trailhead each week (emailed the Friday before)
$45 a year ($60 family, $15 student); guests may try one hike first
First visit
Outings are for members, but a guest may join one hike first and signs a waiver the leader brings. Would-be birders email [email protected] to get the next outing's meeting place. Most hikes and the Thursday and Saturday birding trips leave from the Robert Hobson EECO lot at Leckie and Springfield; arrive 15 minutes early. Riders give drivers about $0.18/km.
Meetup group of more than 1,500 members that organizes hikes, walks and bike rides around Kelowna and the Okanagan, along with backpacking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and kayaking.
When and where
Hikes, walks and rides
Several outings a week on varying days, each with its own meeting spot, posted on Meetup (most upcoming ones start at 10 am)
First visit
Join the Meetup group (it asks a few questions and an organizer approves members), then RSVP to an outing, since seats are often limited. Each event gives its own meeting spot, pace and what to bring; one fall walk promises a relaxing pace with no speed walkers. Many outings end with coffee or a meal.
Regional District hiking program that meets Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 am for a two-hour hike at a rotating Central Okanagan regional park. Registration is required.
When and where
Thursday morning hike
Every Thursday at 9:30 AM
A different regional park each week (e.g. KLO Creek, Black Mountain, Rose Valley)
First visit
Registration is required: create an account on the RDCO park programs site (rdco.com/parkprograms) and book the Thursday hike you want. Hikes are rated Active, Moderate+ and last about two hours, at a different regional park each week, led by RDCO park staff.
Member-funded club for adults 19 and older that organizes hikes, road biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing around the Central Okanagan. Members pay a $10 annual fee and sign a waiver.
When and where
Hikes and rides
Several outings a week on varying days, posted on Meetup, including themed series such as Tuesday Perambulations and Wednesday Constitutionals
Cost
$10 a year membership; guests may try two events with a member
First visit
For adults 19 and older. Click Request to Join on Meetup, then follow the message on paying the $10 annual fee and signing the waiver. A guest may come to up to two events with a member, signing a guest waiver each time. RSVP with Attend and cancel at least a day ahead if you cannot go, since numbers are limited. The club does not arrange carpools.
How many hiking and outdoor clubs are there in Kelowna?
This page lists 4 hiking and outdoor clubs in Kelowna that meet on a repeating schedule. Each listing links to the group's own page for joining details.
Are Kelowna hiking and outdoor clubs free to join?
Costs and joining rules vary. Check each group's own page for fees, registration and membership requirements before you go.
Do I need the Culdesac app to join Kelowna hiking and outdoor clubs?
No. This page is free to browse and every group links out to wherever it already organises. The app matters once a group runs its own chat and calendar on Culdesac.