Father Pandosy Mission. Photo Credit: Tourism Kelowna
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heritage Experience our history for yourself and let your imagination be captivated with the remarkable stories of Kelowna.
Okanagan Packing House KMA#3775. Photo Credit: Kelowna Public Archives
• Kelowna's history is rooted in agriculture, first with ranching and then orchards and vineyards. Learn more about our agricultural roots at the BC Orchard Industry Museum and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop. • The recently renovated Laurel Packinghouse is a nationally designated heritage landmark and is the oldest and largest standing packing house in BC. • The tribes of the Okanagan First Nations were the first to call the valley home, followed by settlers and Oblate Missionaries. Travel your own route on the Heritage Driving Tour and soak up the history at your own pace. Your copy of the tour is available at the downtown Kelowna Visitor Centre and Kelowna Airport Information Kiosk.
Picking Grapes KMA #8159. Photo Credit: Kelowna Public Archives
• Explore a wide assortment of other historic landmarks including the original Oblate missionary buildings built by Father Pandosy, Guisachan Heritage Park and House, and Allison House at Quails’ Gate Estate Winery.
Kelowna’s history is yours to explore with four museums to visit. See the listings on the page 43.
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