PHOTOS: Kelowna celebrates summer solstice

It was a historically challenging spring for the Okanagan.

But the poor weather and widespread flooding have likely made residents just a bit more excited than usual for summer this year.

Kelowna started celebrating the summer solstice with nothing but sunshine today and folks were out and about it that vitamin d.

Here are some great #kelownanow and #kelowna Instagram posts from around the Valley today:

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Another stop at a great winery in Kelowna @cedarcreekwine #winery #tasting #kelownaviews #bcisbeautiful #view #winetasting #local #kelowna #cedarcreekwinery #perspective #bluesky

A post shared by Kelly Ferguson (@kellyferguson2323) on Jun 20, 2017 at 4:52pm PDT

I asked my boss for the day off to go hiking .... and she said YES! 🙌🏼 She's pretty sweet like that! 😉 #immyownboss #bossbabe #workfromanywhere #globalbiz #lovewhatido #timefreedom #makelifebeautiful #ylw #kelowna #knoxmountain

A post shared by Kristen Copeland (@kristen_copeland) on Jun 20, 2017 at 4:53pm PDT

Some local wineries have neat little stories like this old @ford pickup that was restored then burned in a fire and now it sits in the field @sthubertuswine #ford #pickup #winery #tasting #bc #kelowna #kelownaviews #local #bcisbeautiful #bluesky #vineyard

A post shared by Kelly Ferguson (@kellyferguson2323) on Jun 20, 2017 at 4:57pm PDT

Doodle synchronized swimming •••••••••••••••• #doodles #dogsofinstagram @dogsofinstagram @puppiesofinstagram #synchronizedswimming #funny #love #kelowna #okanaganlake #playtime

A post shared by K A T H R Y N R A M S A Y (@kathryn.ramsay.esthetics) on Jun 20, 2017 at 5:17pm PDT

Every week for Junior League we set up a mini putt course. #bcgolf #kelowna #playgolfkelowna #juniorgolf #makegolfgreatagain #visitwestside #kelownanow #okanagan

A post shared by Two Eagles Golf Course (@twoeaglesgolf) on Jun 20, 2017 at 5:36pm PDT

Somehow don't think she's ready for 18 holes just yet! #shannonlake#westkelowna##kelowna #family #love #minibreak #golf#vacation#june2017

A post shared by Mark Fountain (@mark_fountain_1967) on Jun 20, 2017 at 5:24pm PDT

Summer is upon us. Let us try help you if we can with your dog's behaviour. Last year during July 2016 we were surprised by a helicopter on our hike. Control is so important in all unexpected situations. www.dogzies.com @dogziespetservices #dogzies #dogziestraining #helicopter #dog #surprise #offleash #dogslife #dogstagram#pitbull #distraction #dogtraining #dogtrainer #kelowna #kelownanow #kelownabc #canada #okanagan #cherries#doodle #giantschnauzer #instagram #instadogs #kelownadogtrainer#realtraining #surprise #smalldog

A post shared by Dogzies Pet Services (@dogziespetservices) on Jun 20, 2017 at 5:23pm PDT

Just finished playing my first ever game of Golf. 18 holes and Omg that was fun. Definitely something I can see myself getting into 🌞📈🕳️🏴 My Scottish ancestors will be proud haha ❤️💯 #golf #firstgame #18holes #somuchfun #sunshine #tanned #kelowna #okanagan #entrepreneur #lifestyle #business #success #lifestyle #health #wealth #inspiration #motivation #millionairemindset #millennial

A post shared by Nick Stewart (@nickolasstewart11) on Jun 20, 2017 at 5:43pm PDT