If you're considering taking up paragliding and reading through reviews to help make your decision—look no further. After extensive research on the best place in Canada to complete my P1 and P2 courses, all signs kept pointing back to Freedom Flight School. One phone call with Dave (the owner) sealed the deal for me, and I’ve had zero regrets since. I flew from Ontario to Lumby, BC in mid-June 2025, ready to dive into two full weeks of training. From the moment I landed in Kelowna and met Terry (one of the instructors), I felt completely welcomed and confident I’d made the right choice. Freedom Flight School offers an experience that’s truly immersive and authentic. The school’s property includes a large camping area, and I pitched a tent right on-site. There’s something incredibly special about sleeping under the stars while pursuing your passion—but fair warning: bring a warm sleeping bag, as nighttime temps in June can drop to around 10°C. The Pilots’ Lounge is a well-equipped communal space with couches, a fridge and freezer, BBQ, hotplate, microwave, coffee maker, and full kitchenware—everything you need to keep yourself fueled and comfortable. It overlooks the landing zone, where you can watch paragliders, hang gliders, and even small planes come in. The site also includes running water, clean washrooms, and a hot shower, making it a perfect setup for students and visiting pilots alike. The instructors? Incredible. Terry, Susan, Lorne, and Jerry—each brought their own style, expertise, and passion for the sport. A special thanks to all of you for sharing your knowledge with such patience and enthusiasm. And Dave—thank you for creating such a vibrant and supportive learning environment. The course progression felt natural and well thought out, each skill building on the last until the moment came for our first tows and eventual flights from Coopers. Your charisma and daily dedication don’t go unnoticed. During my stay, I was lucky enough to be there for the Lumby Air Races, a week-long event that brings together pilots from all over Canada. The camaraderie was amazing—we’d spend the evenings playing cards and board games, swapping stories about flying sites across BC. In the end, your choice is yours. But if you’re looking for a school that offers expert instruction, a welcoming community, and a chance to truly immerse yourself in the world of paragliding—choose Freedom Flight School.

My kids knew I always wanted to try kayaking, so for my birthday they got me Gift Certificate with Big Bear Tours! I contacted Ron and arranged a Kayaking tour down the Enderby river! It was amazing! Ron and his wife know their stuff! They even fed me! It was about a 3.5 hr paddle that was a great way to unwind! Can't recommend this company enough! Next I'm trying their Quad tour!

A wonderful spot, very clean and friendly staff. Lake is one of the better lakes we have stayed at and would come back every year if it was closer than 16 hrs drive away. If you have a trailer over 32 feet, some of the round abouts are very tight, and use caution. I madenit around without hitting a tree but watching many people not cut the corner properly. It would be nice to have a couple of trees removed. We were in site 67. Super Dog friendly place also, huge area on the beach for dogs, leashed in the park of course but no issues. Great spot to shut off, no cell service. You can get service closer to Lumby. No shower and great flushing toilets. Cascade Falls hike up the road about 5 km ish, shirt but beautiful. Caution if your not an outdoors person, there is a small section that is on a side hill.

Went there with Family and a few Friends, to celebrate my Birthday!🎁 Ordered the Special of Ribs and Pasta. A burger was also ordered and a Poutine dish. Been there many times for their Awesome Borscht, so thought we'd give it a go. Meal was good but the ribs could have used longer marinating. Our waitress was nice and the atmosphere, is always pleasant, relaxing and a great way to spend an evening or lunch. My Daughter cannot have chocolate so I rang ahead, to make sure they would have other desserts. Well, the Blue Ox did not disappoint. Tried their Fried Bananas with Ice Cream and it was Incredible!!! They also have Cheesecake. Have been coming here for years from Vernon and will definitely be back. Thank you Lumby.🎉🥳🎉

Beautiful Christmas tree farm, well organized with many tree options, hot chocolate, music and friendly people. Highly recommend visiting to put you in the Christmas spirit.

Good local info. Open Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm in summer.

Such a fun little course! Sure, it’s not perfectly manicured but that’s part of it’s charm! We loved the variety of holes and lots of good opportunities for long drives. It’s a great course to play a fun and affordable round and not take golf too seriously. We lost quite a few balls in the rough but also came home with some extras. Enjoy!

A great array of everything from nuts to bolts, vintage and new, furniture and nicknacks! Lumby's Marketplace is located adjacent to it and is home of over 100 vendors and carries a large selection of homemade items, essential oils, soaps, signs and food as well. There is even a laundrymat located at the Emporium! This is a one-stop place to spend a few hours browsing!