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From April 7-9, Tourism Kelowna attended the 2021 virtual edition of Sport Events Congress (SEC) hosted by Sport Tourism Canada. SEC is a three-day interactive and educational event and the largest annual gathering of professionals connected to Canada's $6.8 billion sport tourism industry…
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By 2040, it is expected that another 45,000 residents will call Kelowna home. At our first Stakeholder Plug-In Session of 2021, hosted earlier this week, Robert Miles, OCP Project Planner with the City of Kelowna, shared an overview of Kelowna's 2040 Official Community Plan (OCP), which is the document that will guide how the city grows over the next 20 years. …
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Tourism Kelowna is excited to announce that we are resuming our Stakeholder Plug-in Sessions, virtually, after they were paused in 2020 due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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With longer days in our sights and spring on the horizon, it's the perfect time to pause and reflect on all the work being done to create a healthier, sustainable future for our community and to get involved in sustainability initiatives taking place in and around Kelowna…
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The City of Kelowna has launched a new grant program to support eligible non-profit organizations that continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Established in 2016, Tourism Kelowna’s Major Event Strategy was developed as a component of the organization’s strategic plan. This strategy formalized an event attraction framework to tap into the growing sport and event tourism industry, to further our destination’s national exposure, and to be a significant driver of overnight visitation and economic activity…
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For three days this week, our President & CEO, Lisanne Ballantyne, has been going about her day-to-day activities and exploring Kelowna with a beacon named Amelia.…
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Applications for the City of Kelowna's art and culture grants are now open, with more than $150,000 in support available…
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A month-long celebration of arts and culture kicks off this Friday, September 25, with the return of BC Culture Days, which is part of the national Culture Days celebrations. This year’s expanded event will include a diverse mix of programming in and around Kelowna, with events taking place in person and online throughout the month, exploring the ‘unexpected intersections’ theme, focused on creative connection and artistic discovery…
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This summer, the majority of Bernard Avenue is closed to traffic, creating a pedestrian-friendly area that can be enjoyed by visitors and residents alike. As part of the initiative, the City of Kelowna has created an 'animation zone' as a creative solution to provide entertainment for those exploring downtown…
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