Shopping in Kelowna

Flip Flop Shops grants previously restricted toes the freedom to frolic with its wide selection of summer-inspired men's, women's, and children's footwear from name brands such as Havaianas and Quicksilver. The shop also hawks boots and closed-toe shoes alongside its toe-exposing namesake sandals, and their vegan and water-friendly styles protect the bodily pedestals of surfers and surfing beluga whales alike.

Outbound Cycle's active staff members use their knowledge of riding and racing to assist clients shopping through their selection of bikes from Rocky Mountain, KHS, GT, and Haro. Cyclists can also rent mountain or downhill bikes to take scenic jaunts through the lolling Okanagan landscape or have something to lean on when posing for photos. With the purchase of a new bike, patrons will get one free tune-up from the shop's technicians. Other services include everything from cable adjustments and suspension repair to complete bike overhauls.

For more than 30 years, The Bumwrap has cloaked men, women, and youngsters in breathable beachwear ideal for swimming, surfing, or other outdoor activities. Shoppers suit up in water-resistant footwear, stylish swimsuits, and sporty sunglasses from an inventory brimming with durable clothes from Billabong, Seafolly, and Quiksilver. The Bumwrap's experienced staff of apparel aficionados can perform custom, one-on-one fittings for customers seeking bikinis, or mechanical exoskeletons that flatter their bodies' individual contours.

At Cottage Quilting, shelves groan under the weight of more than 3,500 bolts of fabric awaiting adoption by nimble hands. Friendly staffers help customers navigate reams of brightly hued designer cottons, sweet floral prints from Amy Butler, and vivid batik patterns in their quest for the perfect cloth. They can also point crafters toward hand-dyed threads, pattern books, and tools such as rotary cutters and mats, as well as new sewing and embroidery machines from Bernina and Brother. Their classes dole out guidance and inspiration for students of varying skill levels, focusing on anything from binding basics and hand embroidery to crafting reversible aprons that enable a single chef to play both good cop and bad cop with fallen soufflés.

When clients walk out of Downtown Eyewear, not only does the world look better to them, but they also look better to the world. The former is due to the facility’s licensed opticians, whose craftsmanship ensures quality, vision-clarifying lenses. The latter is the result of a wide stock of designer frames and sunglasses from brands such as Silhouette, Yabi-arts, OGA, Reflections, Elce, Brendel, and Humphrey's. This facility also offers specialty eyewear that caters to athletic lifestyles and protects against occupational hazards and doorbells that poke back. Downtown Eyewear invites clients to come in any time without an appointment for an adjustment.

At Lake Country Cycle Ltd., bicycle lover Cameron Donald pours his energy into providing a host of bike services. Using skills acquired at the Winterborne Bicycle Institute in Guelph, where he obtained his professional bicycle mechanic certificate, the shop offers everything from standard tune-ups to full bicycle rebuilds. Lake Country Cycle Ltd. also lubes chains, adjusts bearings, and even custom-builds new wheels for cyclists who thought a roll through the brier patch sounded lovely. If customers require a new ride, the staffers help them choose road, mountain, and kids bicycles from manufacturers including Scott and Louis Garneau.