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First settled by missionaries in 1859, Kelowna was officially incorporated in 1906. Neighbouring towns include Westbank to the west, Peachland to the southwest, Vernon to the north and Penticton south of Peachland. Travel by car from Vancouver is expedited by going through the towns of Abbotsford, Hope, and Merritt, a trip of approximately 425 km.
Kelowna is connected to Westbank by a floating bridge and links highway 97 south. The floating bridge is slated for replacement as it has outlived its usefulness and is incapable of supporting the current traffic levels. A new bridge will be built in the near future.
The service industry employs the most people in Kelowna, the largest city in the tourist-oriented Okanagan Valley . In summer, boating is popular and in winter, Alpine skiing at the nearby Big White Ski Resort.
Kelowna is well known for producing many varieties of fine wines. You will find this region is full of wonderful vineyards. The most captivating is the Mission Hill winery which sits atop a hill overlooking the lake.
Kelowna was home to the late Premier of British Columbia, W.A.C. Bennett and the birthplace of his son, William R. BennettWilliam Richards Bennett or simply Bill Bennett (born August 18, 1932) was Premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia (1975-1986). Born in Kelowna, British Columbia, he was the son of the former Premier, W. Bennett and following his father's res, who would also become Premier of the province.
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