For fun things to do in Kelowna you can’t beat the Bead Trails.

Beads Blossom Across BC

Written on March 12th, 2018

It is amazing to look back seven years and see how the BeadTrails Experience has taken root and grown. Starting with just a handful of beads to create a trail between wineries in her hometown of Summerland, Karen Griggs has created an experience that is designed to help businesses and ...

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Tags: business, success story, Beads, British Columbia, BC

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Full Steam Ahead for 2018

Written on March 6th, 2018

What a night! Thank you to the Summerland Chamber, and everyone who worked so hard to provide thrilling entertainment and top-notch food and beverages! Congratulations once again to all the nominees and award-winners. Here are the Summerland Chamber criteria for the Retail Excellence Award:"Skilled retailing requires an attention for detail ...

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Tags: Summerland Awards, Retail Excellence, BeadTrails Commendations, Summerland Chamber of Commerce

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Not as tasty but just as sweet!

Written on March 3rd, 2018

The BeadTrails Experience isn't a jewelry store. Well yes, technically it is, but we are so much more! BeadTrails promotes businesses and communities in and around the Okanagan, and that includes those in need. We recently raised over $1300 by offering a fire-bead in return for donations towards the BC ...

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Tags: BCSPCA, Bead, BeadTrails Experience, Fundraiser, SPCA

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Bead Fever

Written on December 13th, 2017

Now let’s be clear, it’s not just the physical bead itself that our beadtrailers are addicted to, it’s the whole BeadTrailing Experience. I have to be upfront here and admit that this was a deliberate strategy; over the years we have built up the Trails to include almost 200 quality ...

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The BeadTrails Experience Store

Written on September 12th, 2017

Last year we finally outgrew the space at the Summerland Visitor Centre and made the move into the busy downtown area. .We caused quite a stir when we sourced extra shelving and storage for our growing business! The new space meant that there was more work space for preparing and ...

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Vernon BC What to do - on and off the trails

Written on August 1st, 2016

Vernon is proud of its heritage, as can be seen in the twenty-seven colourful murals that depict the region’s history, culture and stunning scenery; this makes it one of the largest public art displays in Canada! In addition, Vernon’s rolling grassland hills, jutting ... Read more »

Tags: BC, Vernon, Tours, Vacation

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Oliver B.C. What to do - on and off the Trails

Written on July 14th, 2016

Taste the sunshine Oliver soaks up 2000 hours of sunshine a year so it’s easy to see why the area is home to more than 400 farms, around 100 vineyards and over 30 wineries! The Oliver Bead Trail currently features 17 wineries and an artisanal distillery. The sign that reads ...

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Okanagan Stories: Vernon & Armstrong

Written on June 28th, 2016

Okanagan Adventures with Annette & Lorraine

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Annette couldn't spend Mother's Day with her mom so they made a plan to spend the following weekend together. They decided their first stop would be their long-time favourite, Davidson Orchards in Vernon. Annette had ... Read more »

Tags: Jewelry, Story, BC, Vernon, Armstrong

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Wine Tours Connect the Bead Trails Dots...

Written on May 2nd, 2016

Wine Tours in the Okanagan

Photo courtesy of Distinctly Kelowna Tours.

There are many ways to enjoy the BeadTrails experience. You can follow the maps and take a self-guided tour; walking or driving. Or as of this year you can book ... Read more »

Tags: Winetours, Beads, Jewelry, Tours, Okanagan

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A Map of the Okanagan Valley

Written on April 11th, 2016

All you need is a Map

Did you hear it? A rumbling in the valley? The creaking of mountains? Did you notice the tremble of leaves out of the corner of your eye? The single undulating wave, snaking from ... Read more »

Tags: BeadTrails, Okanagan

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