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Kelowna
is the largest city in the Okanagan Valley
boasting all the amenities of a major city - fine dining,
unique shops and a vibrant cultural life - yet orchards and
vineyards thrive within a 10-minute drive of the downtown core.
Spectacular vistas await those ready to explore; a delightful day
can be spent sampling the award-winning wares of our numerous
internationally acclaimed wineries, or you may wish to visit one of
several championship golf courses in the area.

Situated on the shore of Okanagan Lake mid-way between Penticton in the
south and Vernon in the north, Kelowna residents and tourists alike
find the lake offers wonderful opportunities for boating, swimming
or fishing. The nearby mountains attract hikers, skiers and outdoor
enthusiasts of all descriptions. There are three major ski hills
within a one-hour drive - Big White, Silver Star and Apex.
Kelowna has become the main marketing and distribution centre
of the Okanagan Valley, with a flourishing tree fruit industry and a growing light
industrial sector that competes on a world scale. Best known for
forestry, the manufacture of trucks, boats, plastics, fibreglass,
body armour and oil field equipment, Kelowna also has a growing high
technology sector that includes aerospace development and service.

Kelowna's airport is the 11th busiest in Canada with approximately 35 scheduled
flights a day; it's also one of the fastest growing in North America
and a multi-year expansion plan is nearing completion. In addition
Skyreach Place, a 6,000-seat multi-purpose facility that’s home to
the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League, attracts major
entertainers and events. The new Rotary Centre For The Arts is a
significant feature of the downtown cultural district, and Stuart
Park on the Waterfront Promenade will be developed over the next
several years.
This and additional information
about Kelowna and the surrounding area is available at one of
these web sites:
City Of Kelowna
Downtown Kelowna
Association
Kelowna
Tourism
Kelowna Chamber of
Commerce
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