#exploreKelowna Blog

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Local Love for Kelowna: Rawle James

Fruitful in Unity is what the City of Kelowna’s Coat of Arms proclaims and what Rawle James believes. At once a poet, life coach, and community servant, Rawle has embraced Kelowna since arriving in the city 16 years ago from Toronto and declares it, “The best move I’ve ever made.”…

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Golden Larch Season is a Photographer's Dream

In a few short weeks the trees will change, the leaves will go to rest, and the crispness of fall will be in full effect. My favourite photographic subjects (this time of year) are the golden larch trees that surround Myra Canyon and the beautiful trestles…

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Day Tripping: Kelowna to Cherryville and Back

This year World Tourism Day is on September 27 and the theme is "Tourism and Rural Development" with the focus on celebrating the unique role that tourism plays in providing opportunities outside of big cities to preserve cultural and natural heritage all around the world…

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Local Love for Kelowna: Bobby Bissessar

Upon meeting Bobby Bissessar, you will be struck by his poise, professionalism, and plain old friendliness, which makes sense since he’s built a successful career in customer service and experiential marketing. From the time he was a young child growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, Bobby knew the…

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