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Real Name: Ken Weaver
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Kelowna- Ripe with Surprises

by Ken_Weaver - last update: Aug 8, 2005

Gem of the Okanagan

Entrance to City from the East On Highway 97
Kelowna sits on the east side of Lake Okanagan, a 60 mile long stretch of pristine water located in the central part of British Columbia. The city of 100,000 is surrounded by orchards and vineyards yet was selected by the Canadian Heritage Cultural Spaces program as having a cultural center that ranks "Best in Canada." The six block district is a concentration of galleries, museums, theaters, and artist studios.

There are 12 wineries within the city and about 65 total in the Okanagan Valley. Kelowna celebrates the harvest each year with a Spring and a Fall Festival!

The city celebrated its Centennial this year on 05-05-05. This last weekend we were fortunate to attend a street that carries on the celebration.

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Pros:"2000 Hours of Sunshine Every Year"
Cons:"Its a long Drive from Seattle!"
In A Nutshell:"Surrounded with Orchards and Vineyards yet Rich in Art"
Ken_Weaver's Kelowna Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
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Restaurants
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Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
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Transportation
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Local Customs
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Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

Ken_Weaver's Kelowna Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Trail Photos Along Lake OkanaganAugust, 2005 5
Father Pandosy MissionAugust, 2005 6

Comments for Ken_Weaver about Kelowna
Carmanah Sun Oct 29, 2006 20:55 UTC
 Thanks for sharing your experiences of Kelowna! I've visited many times during family vacations, but have never been to their museums. Next time, I'll have to check them out!

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