Kelowna was front and centre on the world stage Tuesday as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a visit to the Okanagan. Will and Kate’s tour included a stop at Mission Hill Family Estate Winery for the Taste of British Columbia Festival.

Will and Kate at Mission Hill Winery
Will and Kate with Anthony von Mandl and his wife Dr. Debra Gibson, along with Premier Christy Clark

Will & Kate at Mission Hill
Will and Kate with Premier Christy Clark and BC MLA Norm Letnick

BC’s famous chefs showcased mouthwatering dishes featuring local ingredients.

Ned and Rob
Ned Bell, Rob Feenie

Vikram Vij
Vikram Vij

Hidekazu Tojo and Nathan Fong
Hidekazu Tojo and Nathan Fong

Local children participating in the Chefs in the Classroom program were also given the chance to demonstrate BC’s culinary scene.

Kids at Mission Hill Winery
Kids from the Chefs in the Classroom program

Food Tents at Mission Hill
Food tents line the courtyard at Mission Hill for the Taste of British Columbia Festival


Wesla Wong & Duane English
Wesla Wong & Duane English are meteorologists based in Kelowna. When not looking at weather charts, you will find the couple skiing, playing music or hiking with their dogs - enjoying everything that the Okanagan has to offer.