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1. Ex Nihilo VineyardsGet a taste of the Mediterranean in your own backyard with a visit to this award-winning 8,000-square-foot winery and tasting room that's part of the Lake Country Wine Route.2. Kelowna International AirportJust 15 minutes by car from McKinley Beach, the Kelowna International Airport offers daily non-stop commercial flights around the globe.3. UBC’s Okanagan CampusOne of only two Canadian institutions consistently ranked among the world's 40 best universities, UBCO is known for its research and its interactive learning community.4. Kelowna Golf and Country ClubThis traditional golf course boasts meticulous grooming, enormous Ponderosa pines, and Amen Corner: five holes in a row where water comes into play.5. Accelerate OkanaganThis new accelerator and resource hub for the tech industry gives new and growing businesses the support they need to thrive.6. Cultural DistrictEncompassing six blocks of a historic neighbourhood in downtown Kelowna, here's where you'll find tremendous public art, galleries, museums, and theatres.7. Hot Sands BeachWith long stretches of sandy beach, this expansive spot offers live music in the summertime on its Parks Alive! stage.
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1. Penticton Regional AirportLess than a 40-minute drive from home, the airport provides daily nonstop flights to Calgary and Vancouver.2. Fairview Mountain Golf CourseRanked one of top 100 golf courses in Canada by Score Magazine, Fairview Mountain is consistently rated a four-star Must Play facility by Golf Digest.3. Black Hills Estate WinerySituated on famed Black Sage Road, the vineyards have been recognized as having some of the best terroir in Canada.
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