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Your guide to the best Okanagan experiences for visitors and locals

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A Guide to Arts & Culture Experiences in Lake Country

Lake Country is where countryside charm meets creativity. It has cerulean lakes, scenic wineries, and orchards, but outside of what it's best known for, its arts and culture scene stands out. It documents the district's heritage and beautifully captures its character, providing a way to connect more meaningfully with the people and land…

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Your Ultimate Winter Guide to Kelowna in 48 Hours

Kelowna in winter is magical. Imagine it: the surrounding mountains, farmlands and ponderosa pines are covered in a light dusting of snow, the air is crisp but mild, and you’re looking forward to starting your day on a mountain and ending it with a meal overlooking the lake…

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Creative Currents: Discovering Arts & Culture Across West Kelowna, Kelowna & Lake Country

Fall in the Central Okanagan is a season of gathering and expression. Across West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country, the arts and culture scene comes alive through live performances, music, galleries, and public art. From symphony concerts and local theatre productions to Indigenous storytelling and murals that reflect community history, each community offers ways to connect with creativity…

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Culture Outside of the Cultural District

If you are an interested visitor who has already begun your research, you have most likely heard about Kelowna’s Cultural District. Our city’s downtown core is absolutely bursting with artistic colour and history, but the culture of the Central Okanagan extends far beyond that innermost hub…

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