The City of Kelowna, in partnership with Tourism Kelowna and Okanagan College, has been invited to apply for designation as Canada's first UNESCO City of Gastronomy. 

UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, aims to celebrate the impact and importance of culture around the world through its Creative Cities Network established in 2004. 

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The application will include input for from a wide range of businesses, experts, and other groups with ties to Kelowna's food and beverage sector. 

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The application will be submitted at the end of February. Learn more about the application and the Creative Cities Network at .