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Support Local

Supporting local businesses feeds our economy, keeps jobs in our community, and helps to ensure Downtown Kelowna remains a vibrant, healthy, and desirable business district.

WE´RE ALL IN THIS

TOGETHER

Downtown Kelowna businesses have strict COVID-19 protocols in place to protect the health and safety of customers and employees alike. For more information, please consult the BC Government COVID-19 and WorkSafeBC websites.


KEEPING IT LOCAL DURING COVID-19

Be a good customer & client!

  • If you are sick, stay home
  • Wash your hands – Shop efficiently – Prepare to use debit or credit, not cash
  • Wear a mask when requested by businesses
  • Practice physical distancing and adhere to each businesses safety procedures

Stay engaged and educated!

  • Checkout our @DowntownKelowna social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for updates on our members.
  • Castanet COVID Resources
  • KelownaNow COVID Updates
  • Tourism Kelowna COVID Information
  • Useful Information

Enjoy the taste of downtown safely!

Many downtown businesses now offer safe pickup and delivery options. Let them take care of some of your meals and groceries! You can also visit local eateries and drinkeries for dine-in services. Please adhere to each business safety protocols while enjoying Downtown. Our restaurant community is working hard to stay safe – your understanding is greatly appreciated.

Buy local gift cards!

It’s a great idea to purchase gift cards to places you love, that can be used now or at another time. Consider buying one to a business that is temporarily closed, or who you know could use the added support. Gift cards are also a great gift idea, and work to help keep business afloat. Purchase local gift cards from businesses directly or online from Okanagan Lifestyle’s Local Gift Card Shop.

Stay social while staying safe!

Show your love through social media. Many of our Downtown businesses have social media accounts and websites. Give your favourites a follow, send a positive message, share stories, write a review, tag them in your posts of their products, keep up to date with what they are doing during this crisis.

Shop local!

You can now shop local at home, with products you love delivered right to your door or by curb-side pickup! Browse KelownaNow E-Commerce Directory to see who is online, or check with each business directly. In-store shopping is also available for many shops with guidelines to help keep everyone safe! Supporting local helps keep our business community strong!

Enjoy virtual experiences!

Businesses have adapted and are now using new technology to stay connected with their clients. Try online workshops and webinars. Try a virtual fitness class or purchase a subscription. Watch a live class on social media at home with your family. Now is a great time to try something new!

WE´RE ALL IN THIS

TOGETHER