Murder is afoot in the Okanagan.

At least, in the 1800s.

The Okanagan Mystery Bus Tour loaded up residents for a murder-mystery story that had them learning about history and the historical places in Kelowna.

Jenn Garner, education and program coordinator with the Okanagan Museum said the 40 seats were quickly filled.

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This was the second bus tour held as part of Heritage Week. This year害羞草研究所檚 adventure also included a story.

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The murder-mystery is a true local unsolved mystery, she said.

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The tour visited six locations, beginning and ending at the Benvoulin Heritage Church.

Bob Hayes with the historical society, said they came up with the idea to add a mystery.

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The tour was held Friday, Feb. 17.