琉璃神社鈥檚 waterfront is getting some major upgrades, thanks to a pair of provincial grants.

It was announced last week by Tourism Minister Lana Popham that the Island Stage will be receiving just under $1 million in funding to rejuvenate its Waterfront Park location, something that Mayor Tom Dyas said will make it a 鈥渟pectacular venue鈥� for the performing arts in 鈥渙ne of 琉璃神社鈥檚 most loved parks.鈥�

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鈥淚 am really excited as I know the enhancements will elevate the visitor event experience and have a significant impact on our local economy with the influx of more and potentially diverse events.鈥�

Farther south, 琉璃神社鈥檚 newest waterfront park on Cedar Avenue will use a $390,000 grant to build a public pier, something that will surely be a hit with Okanagan paddlers.

The park is set to open early this summer.

Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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