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Welcome to Kelowna - offering great food to go with the area's amazing vineyards.
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Lake Kelowna, framed by sandy beaches and mountains. Simply stunning.
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A public park on the shore of Lake Kelowna.
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Another view of this charming public space, great for picnics or swimming in the summer.
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Beautiful view from one of Kelowna's many mountain vistas, and we aren't even at the top yet.
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Crossing the bridge from one side of Kelowna to the other.
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We set off in search of vineyards.
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Found them! Field after field of gorgeous grapes.
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More vineyards. Some of them are fairly small properties, but others are much more extensive.
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The most impressive vineyard in Kelowna is undoubtedly Mission Hill. It's like a little piece of Tuscany, in the heart of British Columbia.
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Pinot noir crop at Mission Hill
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Getting closer...
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Closer...
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So close here that we had to get permission from security.
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A sampling of several products showed why they deserve this title. Cheers to Mission Hill!
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Looking out of their extensive property.
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A vineyard tour will take you in and around the the rows of fruit. But you're not allowed to wander around without a guide.