"Kelowna- Ripe with Surprises" Top 5 Page for this destination Kelowna by Ken_Weaver

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Entrance to City from the East On Highway 97 - Kelowna
Entrance to City from the East On Highway 97
Gem of the Okanagan

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.

Pros and Cons
  • 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
  • Last visit to Kelowna: Aug 2005
  • Intro Updated Aug 8, 2005
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By Air - Kelowna By Air Transportation (1)

There are five scheduled carriers that use Kelowna International Airport- Air Canada, Central Mountain Air, Horizon Air,... more travel advice

Mexican Cuisine on the Waterfront - Kelowna Mexican Cuisine on the Waterfront Restaurants (2)

DJ's is located in the Okanagan Grand Hotel building although you enter from Water Street. It has a touch of elegance... more travel advice

The Okanagan Loc Ness Monster - Kelowna The Okanagan Loc Ness Monster Warnings and Dangers (1)

Of course, any time there is a large body of water, there is a mythical lake or sea monster and yes, Lake Okanagan has... more travel advice

Laurel Packinghouse - Kelowna B.C. Orchard /Wine Museum Things to Do (4)

This is actually two different museums. I spent more time in the wine museum of course! The museum tells the story of... more travel advice

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    Carmanah's Profile Photo
    Oct 29, 2006 at 12:55 PM

    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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