The steam train seemed to be a bigger hit with young families and seniors., This house on Candy Cane Lane is part of what makes living in Kelowna during the holidays so special. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

It’s not Christmas in the Central Okanagan until…

KELOWNA – It's just not Christmas in Kelowna until you've spotted these classic holiday scenes.

The Landmark Tree of Hope: It's a spectacle every year in one of the most visible and visited stretches of Kelowna

Christmas Express train in Summerland: The old steam locomotive turns into the Okanagan's version of Polar Express.

The steam train seemed to be a bigger hit with young families and seniors. Photographer: Marshall Jones

Santa Sleigh Bus: B.C. Transit and its workers always do an amazing job of making the Santa Bus festive and welcoming of the Christmas spirit.

The Uptown Rutland Christmas Tree light up: It doesn't just happen downtown

The steam train seemed to be a bigger hit with young families and seniors. Photographer: Marshall Jones

The West Kelowna light up: The event has moved to the recently renovated Brown Road and still has some growing to do, but it looks like it will be worth it.

The steam train seemed to be a bigger hit with young families and seniors. Photographer: Marshall Jones

Santa comes to Orchard Park Shopping Centre: And it's not only kids who are excited.

Photographer: Adam Proskiw

Candy Cane Lane: Dozens of houses on several blocks that are decorated with enough lights to impress even the Grinch.

Photographer: Adam Proskiw

City Hall wreath: It's not Christmas in Kelowna until the wreath goes up at City Hall.

The steam train seemed to be a bigger hit with young families and seniors. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

Outdoor skating: Stuart Rink opens to the public

The steam train seemed to be a bigger hit with young families and seniors. Photographer: Adam Proskiw

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