Kelowna Gears Up for the 2026 BC Summer Games

This summer, Kelowna will welcome athletes, families, and visitors from across the province for the 2026 BC Summer Games. Taking place from July 22–26, the event is expected to bring exciting energy to the Okanagan with competitions, community events, and thousands of visitors exploring everything Kelowna has to offer.

At Car Craft Automotive, we know summer is one of the busiest travel seasons in the Okanagan, and major events like the BC Summer Games means many people will be driving into Kelowna!

The BC Summer Games are one of the province’s largest multi-sport events for young athletes. Competitors from across British Columbia will travel to Kelowna to participate in a wide variety of sports while families, coaches, and spectators enjoy the city throughout the week.

Events like this provide essential support for Kelowna’s local businesses, restaurants, hotels, and tourism throughout the Okanagan. Visitors will perhaps experience Kelowna’s beaches, parks, wineries, trails, and downtown attractions for the first time, while attending competitions during the Games.

With increased travel expected throughout Kelowna during the BC Summer Games, July is an important time to get ahead of any vehicle maintenance and summer driving preparation. Between road trips, family travel, and day-to-day commuting around busy event areas, at Car Craft Auto we know that drivers rely heavily on their vehicles during the summer months.

At Car Craft Automotive, we always recommend preparing your vehicle before busy summer travel begins. Checking brakes, tires, fluids, batteries, and air conditioning systems can help drivers stay safe and comfortable during long summer days on the road. To help prepare your vehicle for busy summer travel in Kelowna and the Okanagan, explore our vehicle maintenance tips and automotive services here.

Our hot Okanagan days, increased highway traffic, and stop-and-go driving around large events can also place extra strain on vehicles during July.

The BC Summer Games will give both residents and visitors another reason to explore Kelowna during one of the most beautiful times of year. Downtown patios, beaches along Okanagan Lake, hiking trails, local markets, and wineries all contribute to the vibrant atmosphere our city is known for during the summer months.

Many visitors attending the Games will also take time to travel up and down the Okanagan Valley, over to the Kootenays, or to Vancouver Island. Kelowna will be the start of summer road trips throughout the region.