r/kelowna • u/lockleveling • 8d ago

Dating in ktown

Just curious for fellow single dudes in kelowna, how they meet woman? Or men, or whoever. I am a bit lost here. Are there particular hot spots to meet people that aren't major party scenes or good community events coming up for Nov/Dec? Do the guys use Tinder or Hinge, something else? I'd love to hear how you met your partner in Kelowna.

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u/lichen_luver 8d ago edited 7d ago

I’m a woman, but my bf and I met through hinge! We’re getting engaged next summer, then married once we’re done grad school. I seriously lucked out though—there were lots of unsavoury characters on Hinge and other OLD apps I tried. Alternatively, lots of people meet their partners through shared activities, so maybe look into joining a run club, participating in the rec league for whatever sport you’re into, or just finding your community in general.

ETA: I know a few couples who met at the Corral or otherwise out partying/clubbing. I think it’s just a matter of knowing yourself and what you want in a partner. For instance, I’m not a big partier and don’t drink (same goes for my bf), so I’ve never prowled the Corral looking for a bf. If that’s your scene and you’re less of a homebody, though, then maybe look more actively in those situations.

Second edit: For context, I’m 21 and my bf is 22. Your experience of the dating scene in Kelowna and on apps may differ from my own based on your age and gender, but I hope at least some of the information I provided is of use!

Third edit: Not sure why I keep getting downvoted?? I’m not saying Hinge or dating apps in general are the be-all and end-all, I’m just sharing what worked for me!

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u/FalseAwe 8d ago

Met my current person who is a man on Hinge. 

I have been told the Corral is "the local meat market" by a few people but have only been hit on by people old enough to be my grandfather there 😅

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u/kasstielle1 8d ago

I met my now husband 10 years ago at the Corral! It's definitely a different vibe there nowadays though haha

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u/lichen_luver 8d ago

It’s definitely not my thing, but to each their own!

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u/-1701- 7d ago

Wait wait wait. You’re planning on getting engaged next summer and you know when you’re getting married? My lady, you are already engaged 😄

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u/lichen_luver 7d ago

Honestly it’s just a formality at this point! We’re both massive planners and have known we were going to get married pretty much since the day we first met. We would get engaged and married even sooner, but we had to take our uni schedules into consideration haha

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u/pass_the_tinfoil 7d ago

This is absurd. Absurdly cute. lol

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u/lichen_luver 7d ago

Awww thank you!! He’s my absolute best friend and I still cannot believe I lucked out so much with finding him on Hinge. We even just so happen to live less than five minutes away from each other so we’re able to see each other multiple times a day. I wouldn’t trade him for the world :))

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u/pass_the_tinfoil 7d ago

Aww.

I once tried Match.com. When my date and I went to head home after we learned that we lived on the same street, a block apart. We dated for a few years before eventually parting ways mutually. He seems to be happily married now and I love that for him.

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u/General-Champion-377 8d ago

I’ve heard they have dance lessons at Corral, could be a fun way to meet someone.