Next year's event, which runs from October 31 to November 2, will be the first time that Kelowna has staged the Skate Canada International which forms part of the ISU Grand Prix series.

"We are thrilled that Kelowna will be the host community for Skate Canada International in 2014," said Jim Gabriel, active living and culture divisional director with the City of Kelowna.

"Alongside our local skating club volunteers who will play an integral role in delivering the event, we're confident that the community will showcase Kelowna's assets to the thousands of spectators and millions of viewers world-wide.

"This event is the first to receive funding support from the City through our Strategic Development Fund, which was established, in part, to attract and secure large scale events that will enhance our community and create a dynamic environment.

"We are truly looking forward to welcoming Skate Canada and the global figure skating community to our city in 2014."

Kelowna will be the second of six Grand Prix events in the 2014 season and will follow on from the Skate America meeting in October, before the tour moves onto to the Cup of China, Trophée Eric Bompard in France, Rostelecom Cup in Russia and the NHK Trophy in Japan, which all take place in November.

The venues for these events have yet to be finalised, as has the host city for the Grand Prix Final which is scheduled for December next year.

Vancouver 2010 champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir will be looking to continue winning on home ice at the 2014 Grand Prix event in Kelowna ©AFP/Getty Images