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Sunshine and Wine in Kelowna

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I have visited Kelowna , British Columbia on several occasions, but they were always very brief visits. I spent four days there this October and was pleasantly surprised to discover that there is more to Kelowna than simply a strip mall highway running through town. The IABC conference was held at Manteo Resort so we were right on the waterfront and walked back and forth to sessions along the dock. There was a very pleasant shopping area on Pandosy Street called the Mission District . I particularly enjoyed my breakfast at the Marmalade Cat Cafe. The Art of Yarn has a wide selection of wool, and there are several excellent restaurants. I had an excellent supper at Waterfront Wines . The wine menu is 10 times as long as the food menu, but both are excellent (they’re happy to provide a vegetarian meal even though none are listed on the menu). I also enjoyed an Indian dinner at Chutney’s. I went on a half-day winery tour with Distinctly Kelowna Tours (the two women owners are delightful