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Mandala Books
About Mandala Books
Pandosy Street south of the downtown core has kept the feel of a village high street, with low buildings, short blocks and shops you can walk between without moving the car. Mandala Books occupies a place in that run at 3019 Pandosy St, a few minutes from the water and from the Lower Mission beaches beyond.
Bookshops are not interchangeable, and the character of one is set by what its shelves lean toward. Some are broad general stores with a strong children's corner; others build around particular subjects, whether that is fiction, spirituality, art, local history or the natural world of the valley. Many carry cards, journals, decks and gifts alongside the books, and most will order in a title they do not have on hand, usually inside a week or two. If you are hunting for something specific rather than browsing, asking about a special order is almost always faster than assuming it cannot be found.
The Pandosy district rewards an unhurried visit. There are cafes and small restaurants within a block, beach access points are close by, and the whole area is flat enough to walk comfortably in any season. Parking is a mix of side street spaces and small lots, which is fine most of the year and tighter on summer weekends when the water pulls the city south. Coming from downtown it is a short drive; from Rutland or Glenmore, allow for a proper trip across town and make an afternoon of it.
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In the Pandosy neighbourhood of Kelowna.
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