Kelowna first gained the
nickname "Florida of the
north" because of its fruit and vegetable export, but Canada's "fruit basket"
has more in common with the Sunshine State than just apples and oranges. Like
its southern counterpart, golfing is a huge industry in this region and with
over 50 golf courses, ranging from championship 27-hole courses to recreational
par threes, the Okanagan is one of Canada's premier golf destinations. (continue...)