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She competed in Rio in 2016, advancing to the 200m breaststroke final in her Olympic debut. Five years later, Kierra Smith hopes to represent her hometown of Kelowna as a member of Team Canada at the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo…
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Pam Sawatzky grew up in Kelowna, Joe Roberts is originally from England. Recently, the two of them joined forces to explore their own backyard with a downtown staycation…
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Who knew Kelowna once had a vibrant Chinatown, filled with groceries, laundries and merchant shops? Or that the Okanagan Valley is the most bio-diverse region in Canada? These are but two fascinating facts gleaned at the Okanagan Heritage Museum during a recent visit…
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Fall is a beautiful time of year in the Okanagan Valley. Imagine a walk surrounded by colourful trees and splashes of red, orange and yellow leaves…
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Put on your favourite sweater and get exploring in Kelowna. The weather is lovely, the fall colours are beautiful, and harvest is in full swing…
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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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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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If you’re planning on visiting Kelowna, you don’t have to leave your dog behind! The Kelowna area is home to many options for dog-friendly accommodations…
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During the holidays, we like to spend as much time with the kids outside as we can. The mild temperatures in Kelowna make it perfect for outdoor family adventures…
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Vacationing with your baby can be fun despite all of the packing and planning…
Kelowna is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the syilx/Okanagan people
Kelowna Visitor Centre:
238 Queensway
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S4 Canada
1-800-663-4345
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