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Cultural District
 Kelowna’s Cultural District is located in downtown Kelowna and was once the centre of the Okanagan Fruit Packing industry. Now home to artists and performers, the Cultural District offers a variety of activities and experiences for residents and visitors.
The Kelowna Community Theatre, Kelowna Art Gallery, Rotary Centre for the Arts, the main branch of the Kelowna Library (Okanagan Regional Library system), all four Kelowna Museums and other exciting cultural facilities are situated within the Cultural District. The area also houses and assortment of private galleries, restaurants and unique shops. The Cultural District promises experiences that appeal to every age and interest.
Within the District’s eclectic six blocks, there are also 18 pieces of Public Art on display, created by local, regional, national and international artists.
Cultural Services is offering free guided walks of the Cultural District and Heritage Areas. Get in your fitness on your lunch break or after work and learn more about our history, public art and the events and activities going on in the areas.
Summer Schedule of Walks:
Cultural District: Tuesdays @ 7:10am & Thursdays @ 9:00am
Bernard/Lawrence Heritage Area: Tuesdays @ 9:00am
Abbott St. Heritage Area: Thursdays @ 7:10am
Fall Walks Schedule starts September 13, 2010!
See the activities and events link below for more information.
Or pick up the Self Guided Walking Tour  brochure and tour the area at your leisure. Pick and choose from the many activities and events. Visit one of the four information Kiosks to learn more about the area and what events are taking place each month or check out one of these online event listings for more information: www.artscard.ca , www.downtownkelowna.com, www.uptownrutland.com, www.kcr.ca/page/community-information.
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