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New Years Eve 2021

New Years Eve 2021

As 2021 comes to an end, I want to reflect on my experiences this year. I had some ups and downs in 2021, but I have become a more robust and better person for all my experiences this year.This year, I represented Canada, not yet on the stage but as Canada’s Travel ambassador for Miss Tourism as I prepared for the pageant. I was able to show fans of Miss Tourism WHY they should come and visit our…

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Supporting Local Tourism Episode 33, Caravan Farm Theater JoyRide

Supporting Local Tourism Episode 33, Caravan Farm Theater JoyRide

We ventured back to the Caravan Farm Theater this week on Supporting Local Tourism in Spallmachene, BC! This time for their Holiday show Joy ride, which takes place between December 3rd-January 2, 2022! Joy ride is an all outdoor performance featuring some experienced and some new actors that perform different scenes throughout the snow cover forest while you are sitting on a “Two Horse Open…

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Orca Themed Wool Outfit Photoshoot

Orca Themed Wool Outfit Photoshoot

Eh, Canada Travel asked me to help model a one-of-a-kind Orca Themed wool outfit for their new contest. This outfit was stunning, and believe me; you want to win it!! Modeled in Kelowna BC, at Miss Creek Reginal park, the weather held off for our shoot! It was a great day to reunite and for pictures! Check them out!!

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Supporting Local Tourism Episode 32, Gatzke's Farm Market

Supporting Local Tourism Episode 32, Gatzke’s Farm Market

In Lake Country, BC, we are on this week’s episode of Supporting Local Tourism at the Gatzke’s Farm Market. This farm market located at the end of the Pamalaush Parkway is a beautiful location for tourism and non-tourists to visit! This location is filled with beautiful scenery, stores, local goodies, and more!

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NYFW February Announcement

The first of several NYFW announcements! On February 12th I will be living my dream and modeling on a Hitechmoda NYFW show modeling an amazing design by Bel Ange Couture! I am so excited for this opportunity as modeling on a HiTech Moda stage has been a dream of mine for quite a while now! Stay tuned for more announcements!!

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Supporting Local Tourism Episode 31, Pelmewash Parkway

Supporting Local Tourism Episode 31, Pelmewash Parkway

On this week’s episode of Supporting Local Tourism, we are in Oyama, BC, walking along the Pelmewash Parkway. The parkway is a beautiful walk that goes along the beautiful Okanagan Lake. There are spots for families to eat, play, and even fish. This walk is perfect for people of all ages and abilities of mobility, meaning that it is ideal for inclusive tourism opportunities.*All people on the…

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Supporting Local Tourism Special; Haunted Driveway

Supporting Local Tourism Special; Haunted Driveway

On this special episode of Supporting Local Tourism, we are visiting our haunted yeard haunts at my own house. We have been named in years past one of the spookiest driveway haunts on Halloween, in years past (pre covid) being part of the Halloween must do map, and having visitors from around the Okanagan coming to walk out the driveway. We have even got adults walking through before without kids…

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Supporting Local Tourism Episode 30, Davison Orchards

Supporting Local Tourism Episode 30, Davison Orchards

We are in Vernon, BC, at Davison Orchard this week for Supporting Local Tourism. Davidson Orchard is a popular location for locals and tourists alike. This location is a fantastic day trip for any family, featuring train (tractor) rides, pumpkin picking, apple picking, playgrounds, and more. There are playgrounds for the children and a restaurant for the whole family. This location is where to go…

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Supporting Local Tourism Episode 29, Family Daze in the Corn Maze

Supporting Local Tourism Episode 29, Family Daze in the Corn Maze

We are back at O’keefe Ranch for another Episode of Supporting Local Tourism.Is the field of screams too scary for you littles? Don’t fear O’keefe ranch has a family-friendly Halloween fun event for you and your littles. Family daze in the Corn is a family-friendly weekend event happening at O’keefe ranch each Saturday and Sunday until October 24th, from 10 am until 4 pm.This event has everything…

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Supporting Local Tourism Special, Armstrong Pumpkin Festival

Supporting Local Tourism Special, Armstrong Pumpkin Festival

On this special episode of Supporting Local Tourism, we visited the Armstong Pumpkin Festival. This annual festival happens every Thanksgiving weekend in Armstong. They featured pumpkin growing contests, pumpkin catapult, circus shows, and so much more. The event went for most of the day on Saturday.This family-friendly event was filled with entertainment and fun!

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Supporting Local Tourism Episode 28, Caravan Farm Theater, Walk of Terror

Supporting Local Tourism Episode 28, Caravan Farm Theater, Walk of Terror

We are at the Caravan Farm Theater in Armstrong B.c for the Walk of Terror for this episode of Supporting Local Tourism.An exciting and unique horror experience in the North Okanagan, the walk of Terror, features an audio headset (That is sterilized before and after each person) that walks you through a story with 3D sound effects, voices, and more, all while actors and scenery interact with…

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Supporting Local Tourism Episode 26, Mill Creek Regional Park

Supporting Local Tourism Episode 26, Mill Creek Regional Park

We are in Kelowna, British Columbia, at Mill Creek Regional Park on this episode of Supporting Local Tourism. This park is the perfect park to take your family to go for a leisurely walk. Take a walk to the bottom and the top of the waterfall. Stop at the several lookouts along the way. Featuring two different ways to the waterfall, one with no steps, where you can take a bike, wheelchair, or…

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Supporting Local Tourism Episode 25, Vernon Museum and Archives

Supporting Local Tourism Episode 25, Vernon Museum and Archives

We are in Vernon, BC, on Supporting Local Tourism at the Vernon Museum and archives today. In the Vernon Museum, there are lots of Local and Canadian animals, a wonderful indigenous exhibit, and a FULL downtown strip that takes you back to the 1930s! Walking into Vernon Museum is walking through history, more than just any museum. The Vernon Museum has a cut-out of an old 1930’s home, with a game…

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Hat Doctor, Merritt BC

Hat Doctor, Merritt BC

While in Merritt, B.C, I was invited to “Hat Doctor”! I was able to interview the Hat doctors on the process of making and fixing custom cowboy hats. I also got my head-sized, a tour of the shop, as well as surprised with a custom-made keychain and cute cowboy hat pens for my preschool classroom! This visit was AMAZING and one of my highlights! I learned that while most people have a “long oval”…

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City Hall Visit, Merritt Trip

City Hall Visit, Merritt Trip

While in Merritt, B.C, I met up with the Mayor of the town, Mayor Brown. Meeting with Mayor brown was an excellent opportunity to discuss inclusive tourism within the small town. As well as educate the Mayor on the importance of which and what my journey to the crown means!

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Supporting Local Tourism Episode 24, Kalavada Surf Shop Paddle boarding

Supporting Local Tourism Episode 24, Kalavada Surf Shop Paddle boarding

We are in Vernon, BC, on Supporting Local Tourism at the Kalavada Surf Shop by Kal beach this week. Thanks to Glohaven and their Glo Box, I had the opportunity to test out one of their paddle boards on Okanagan lake! In every Globox, there is a family coupon for 4-6 people on a paddleboard for up to two hours. Kalavada Surf Shop supplies a paddle, measured to your height, the inflatable paddle…

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Supporting Local Tourism Episode 23, Okanagan Science Center

Supporting Local Tourism Episode 23, Okanagan Science Center

We are in Vernon, BC, this week on Supporting Local Tourism at the Okanagan Science Center. Right now, the Okanagan Science center has the beyond-limits exhibit (until December 2021), a display full of the high intestacy spots and adventures.The Okanagan Science center also has a fantastic Space exhibit complete with hands-on experiences, a gyro chair used to train astronauts, and an actual space…