15 of the Best Places in the World for Food Right Now
The magazine highlighted 800 farms, 40 wineries and local restaurants, and said the city’s food scene draws more than 2 million visitors a year.
- On Tuesday, National Geographic named Kelowna one of the top 15 food destinations globally, marking the first time a Canadian city received this distinction.
- Kelowna's selection follows its 2025 recognition as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, a designation Mayor Tom Dyas said would be "yet another reason for visitors to come to Kelowna, experience all our region has to offer."
- The traditional territory of the Syilx Okanagan people is home to more than 800 farms and 40 wineries, including Mission Hill Family Estate and Volcanic Hills Estate Winery accessible via the three-mile Boucherie bike route.
- Gastronomy drives the local economy, attracting over 2 million visitors annually and generating $1.17 billion in tourism revenue, while local agriculture adds $3.6 billion and supports nearly 5,000 jobs.
- Joining an international list of 2026 destinations, Kelowna is highlighted alongside global culinary capitals including Singapore, Cape Town, and Crete, positioning the city within the world's premier food regions.
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Kelowna named top 15 food city in the world by National Geographic - Creston Valley Advance
A well-known American media outlet says Kelowna’s food scene is one of the best in the world. On Tuesday, May 19, National Geographic called Kelowna one of the top 15 places in the world for food right now. The article notes that Kelowna was recognized with a UNSECO Creative City of Gastronomy designation in 2025. “The designation recognizes this premier wine region and its growing culinary offerings, made possible by centuries of land preservat…
Kelowna named top 15 food city in the world by National Geographic - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
A well-known American media outlet says Kelowna’s food scene is one of the best in the world. On Tuesday, May 19, National Geographic called Kelowna one of the top 15 places in the world for food right now. The article notes that Kelowna was recognized with a UNSECO Creative City of Gastronomy designation in 2025. “The designation recognizes this premier wine region and its growing culinary offerings, made possible by centuries of land preservat…
Kelowna named top 15 food city in the world by National Geographic - Northern Sentinel
A well-known American media outlet says Kelowna’s food scene is one of the best in the world. On Tuesday, May 19, National Geographic called Kelowna one of the top 15 places in the world for food right now. The article notes that Kelowna was recognized with a UNSECO Creative City of Gastronomy designation in 2025. “The designation recognizes this premier wine region and its growing culinary offerings, made possible by centuries of land preservat…
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Sooke News MirrorKelowna named top 15 food city in the world by National Geographic
A well-known American media outlet says Kelowna’s food scene is one of the best in the world. On Tuesday, May 19, National Geographic called Kelowna one of the top 15 places in the world for food right now. The article notes that Kelowna was recognized with a UNSECO Creative City of Gastronomy designation in 2025. “The designation recognizes this premier wine region and its growing culinary offerings, made possible by centuries of land preservat…
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