Father Pandosy Mission — Attraction in Kelowna

Although the buildings are currently closed in the pandemic, there is still a lot to see on this the original site of the buildings and the mission.

There are many beautifully restored wooden buildings to view. The first buildings went up in the 1860s. It was decommissioned in 1906 with some artifacts going to the east of Canada and some to the new St Louis mission property in Kamloops.

A walk around gives you sense of life back then and there are some interesting carts, buggies and agricultural equipment to see.

You can see an early cabin on the site and I’d you get interested In the history head down to Kelowna’s Okanagan Heritage museum where there is another 1860s cabin reconstructed with some fittings inside to give you a sense of how it might have been to...

I really enjoyed this little museum — it has a charming green space and a peaceful vibe. Entrance is free, but there’s a donation box if you’d like to contribute. The miniature houses and displays are beautifully done and fun to explore. It’s a lovely spot to stop by if you’re visiting Kelowna. Just keep in mind that it seems to be closed on Sundays and possibly other holidays. I first went on a Sunday and it was closed, but I came back on Monday and it was open. It doesn’t take long to walk through, but it’s definitely worth seeing. A hidden gem that adds a cozy touch...

I went out to attend the drop in archery class with my partner, from what I saw the site is extremely well preserved. Plenty of items donated from within the community that helps shape the image of how the Okanagan was. The buildings are in nice condition as well, most you can enter. All and all a great experience, traffic is dense in the area. I suggest if you're going to turn left in, to to the end of the street and there's a roundabout. Go around and you can turn right into the establishment, trust me it saves a lot of time waiting for a gap on...