Annual Kelowna kikinee Festival celebrates spawning of kokanee salmon

Kelowna News

The annual Kelowna kikinee Festival is a celebration of the spawning of kokanee salmon in the Okanagan River. The festival, which takes place in September, features a variety of events and activities, including a salmon release, a First Nations cultural showcase, and a salmon barbecue. This year, the Okanagan Nation Alliance will hold the opening ceremony at the festival.

The kokanee salmon is a unique species of landlocked sockeye salmon that is found only in the Okanagan River watershed.

Kokanee salmon are born in freshwater lakes and streams, and then migrate to the ocean to feed and grow. After several years, they return to their birthplace to spawn. The kokanee salmon is an important part of the Okanagan ecosystem, and the kikinee Festival is a celebration of their return.

The kikinee Festival is a family-friendly event that is enjoyed by people of all ages.

The festival is a great opportunity to learn about the kokanee salmon and the Okanagan River ecosystem. There are also plenty of activities for kids, including face painting, crafts, and games. The festival is a great way to celebrate the fall season and the return of the kokanee salmon.

Here are some interesting facts about the kokanee salmon:

• Kokanee salmon are the only species of salmon that is found only in freshwater lakes and streams.
• Kokanee salmon are born in freshwater lakes and streams, and then migrate to the ocean to feed and grow.
• After several years, kokanee salmon return to their birthplace to spawn.
• Kokanee salmon are an important part of the Okanagan ecosystem.
• The kikinee Festival is a celebration of the spawning of kokanee salmon in the Okanagan River.

The kikinee Festival is a great opportunity to learn about the kokanee salmon and the Okanagan River ecosystem. The festival is also a great way to celebrate the fall season and the return of the kokanee salmon.