LISTEN | Full interview with Westbank First Nation Chief Robert Louie: As It Happens 4:37 Kelowna, B.C., is the 1st Canadian city recognized by UNESCO for its cuisine

The United Nations has officially recognized Kelowna, B.C., as a terrific place to eat and drink.

The picturesque lakeside city in Okanagan Valley has been designated a Creative City of Gastronomy by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

It’s the first city in Canada to earn that moniker.

“We have a rich agricultural base, lots of orchards, vineyards, farms, wineries, craft beverages — you know, all the four seasons,” Robert Louie, chief of the Westbank First Nation, which borders Kelowna, told host Nil Kӧksal.

“It's just a beautiful place to live, so why not hav

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