Kelowna is now home to a Willy Wonka inspired sweet shop.
Von Schweets has opened its doors to the public and filling the sweet tooth cavity in the city.
Owner Daynna Barkley says through research he found the last candy shop in downtown Kelowna closed in 2018.
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The idea for Von Schweets came from a desire to leave the construction industry behind.
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Von Schweets is a dentist含羞草研究社檚 nightmare, filled floor to ceiling with taffy, jelly beans, chocolate, truffles, ice cream, donuts, sodas, and more. There are even fun buttons situated around the store to activate the moving displays above the candy shelves.
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In this candy land you含羞草研究社檒l first come across the Truffle Trunks before finding yourself at the Taffy Tower, and if you detour back toward the cash register you含羞草研究社檒l find yourself at Lolli-Pez Corner.
Von Schweets is hosting its grand opening on Canada Day. Barkley says customers can expect deals, giveaways, and possibly some free samples.
Check out Von Schweets on Bernard Avenue open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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