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      • Okanagan Rail Trail
      • Rock Climbing & Bouldering
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        • Hiking & Snowshoeing
      • Motorbiking
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        • Westside Wine Trail
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Tourism Kelowna 2022 Membership Survey Recap

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By Chris Shauf on Dec. 05, 2022

Tourism Kelowna conducted its annual member survey between October 4 – 26, 2022, to collect feedback from local tourism industry members and gauge awareness and satisfaction levels with our programs and services…

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New Strategic Framework for Tourism Recovery and Resiliency Launched

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By Tourism Kelowna on Mar. 22, 2022

The Government of BC recently released its three-year strategic plan to bolster the province’s vital tourism industry through recovery and beyond…

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COVID-19 Recovery: Resources for Businesses

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By Tourism Kelowna on Mar. 15, 2022

As we navigate through COVID-19 restart and recovery, we will update this post with resources on current provincial health orders and with resources to support businesses, as they become available. …

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Federal Fiscal Update Includes New Supports for Tourism Industry

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By Tourism Kelowna on Dec. 01, 2020

On November 30, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, released the Government of Canada’s Fall Economic Statement: Supporting Canadians and Fighting COVID-19…

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Upcoming Webinars and Virtual Events: October 21-November 4, 2020

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By Melissa McCluskey on Oct. 20, 2020

Numerous organizations continue to host webinars and virtual events to provide information, to help us stay connected, and to inspire new ways of thinking. Here are some of the webinars and events you can attend in the weeks ahead…

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Upcoming Webinars and Virtual Events: October 7-21, 2020

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By Melissa McCluskey on Oct. 06, 2020

Numerous organizations continue to host webinars and virtual events to provide information, to help us stay connected, and to inspire new ways of thinking. Here are some of the webinars and events you can attend in the weeks ahead…

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Upcoming Webinars and Virtual Events: September 23-October 7, 2020

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By Melissa McCluskey on Sep. 22, 2020

Numerous local, provincial, and national organizations continue to host webinars and virtual events to provide information, to help us stay connected, and to inspire new ways of thinking. Here are some of the webinars and events you can attend in the weeks ahead…

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Upcoming Webinars and Virtual Events: September 9-23, 2020

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By Melissa McCluskey on Sep. 08, 2020

Numerous local, provincial, and national organizations continue to host webinars and virtual events to provide information, to help us stay connected, and to inspire new ways of thinking. Here are some of the webinars and events you can attend in the weeks ahead…

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Upcoming Webinars and Virtual Events: August 26 to September 9

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By Melissa McCluskey on Aug. 25, 2020

Numerous local, provincial, and national organizations continue to host webinars and virtual events to provide information, to help us stay connected, and to inspire new ways of thinking. Here are some of the webinars you can attend in the weeks ahead…

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Upcoming Webinars and Virtual Events: August 19 to September 2

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By Melissa McCluskey on Aug. 18, 2020

Numerous local, provincial, and national organizations continue to host webinars and virtual events to provide information, to help us stay connected, and to inspire new ways of thinking. Here are some of the webinars you can attend in the weeks ahead…

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