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      • Our cemetery occupies 50 picturesque acres at the base of Dilworth Mountain adjacent to the Kelowna Golf & Country Club.

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    • Airport

      • Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is your link to the world, serving over 2 million passengers annually and offering more than 70 daily non-stop commercial flights with nine airline partners.

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      • Learn more about parking in Kelowna, including location of lots and parking stalls, rates, permits and ticket payment options.

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      • Traffic Operations is responsible for traffic signals, pedestrian-activated road crossing signals and yellow pedestrian activated warning flashers in the city.

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      • Outdoor fitness permit
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      • Boat launches
      • Dog parks
      • Hidden gems
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      • Electric vehicle (EV) - public charging stations
      • Find parking / real-time parkade occupancy
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      • Boulevard upkeep rules
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      • Snow clearing & ice control
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      • Traffic calming
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  • Homes & building
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