The Perfect Family Outing: How to Make the Most of Your Mother’s Day Celebration

Make this Mother’s Day extra special by treating your Mom to a warm day out on the Okanagan Lake.

While it’s important to show Mom how much she is loved and appreciated all year round, Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to go the extra mile and make a special fuss about her. And with the anticipated warm sunshine coming to Kelowna this weekend, what better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than with a day out on the lake?

Daylight Dazzlement

Now is a great time to embrace summer’s approach. With Kelowna Marina boat rentals, you can take the whole family out on a big bowrider or pontoon boat with a picnic basket for a feast on the waves. You can eat at a land-based restaurant any day – switch things up for this ferry special day and take your breakfast, lunch, or dinner to the water. You can bring her favorite take-out or add another special touch for Mom by making the food yourself.

While you’re on the water, enjoying the sun and the food, you might as well take a dip too! Since it’s a myth that you need to wait 30 minutes after eating before swimming, all you need is a swimsuit and a can-do attitude.

Adventures of All Kinds

Lake Okanagan is perfect for more than just relaxing and enjoying the view. There are also lots of water toys you can rent to help make the most of your time on the water!

Whether Mom wants to experience a high-speed zip along the waves on a Sea-Doo or Jet Ski, surf on a wakeboard, or take it easy with a kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP), we at Kelowna Downtown Marina have all your water-sport toy needs covered. We’ve also got tubes to drag the kids behind the boat – or even anchorage for Mom to go for a spin.

While treating Mom to all this fun, if she’s not already a licensed boat driver, consider getting her an Operator Card so she can also enjoy the thrill of being behind the wheel of a boat on a beautiful Kelowna summer day. (Though if she wants just to kick back, relax, and let others do all the work – who are we to say? It’s her day to do what she wants!)

Romance on the Waves

Although we love bringing the kids along for a day of water and sun, sometimes it’s nice to leave them at home. Take the opportunity before Kelowna tourism season really starts to celebrate the mother of your children with some chill one-on-one time on the lake, especially in the evenings. Watch a romantic sunset over our scenic Okanagan Mountain range, bring a classy dinner to eat on the waves, or maybe even just a dessert. 

Match your romantic boat ride with a hand-crafted playlist to set the mood, or gift Mom with a bouquet (or maybe a boat hat with flowers tucked into it). No matter what Mom’s love language is, you can find a unique opportunity to express your love for her out on the lake.

Wondering where would be a special place to take Mom on your boat trip? Check out some of these special places accessible from our dock: 5 Hidden Gems of Okanagan Lake.

Kelowna’s Downtown Marina loves the lake life and wants its passion to be accessible to all. Located in the heart of downtown, getting on the lake has never been more convenient. Visit kelownadowntownmarina.com or stop by to rent your very own boat for an hour, a day, or a week.