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Kelowna (/ k ə ˈ l oʊ n ə / ⓘ kə-LOH-nə) is a city on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada. It serves as the head office of the Regional District of Central Okanagan. The name Kelowna derives from the Okanagan word kiʔláwnaʔ, referring to a grizzly bear.
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Kelowna is the largest city in the tourist-oriented Okanagan Valley with a population of about 142,000 in the city, and 215,000 in the metropolitan area (2020). During the summer, Okanagan Lake is the main draw, this 135 km-long (84 mi) jewel is a big draw for boaters (power and sail), swimmers and kite-boarders; in addition, golf, hiking and bikin...
By car
Highway 97 is the major highway through Kelowna, with Vernon and Highway 1 to the north, Penticton and Highway 3 to the south, and Merritt (via the Okanagan Connector, a.k.a. Highway 97C) to the west. Highway 33 provides secondary access to points south and east. It's a 4-5 hour drive from Vancouver via the Okanagan Connector, and 8-9 hours from Calgary.
By plane
1. 49.9512-119.381 Kelowna International Airport (YLWIATA), ☏ +1 250-807-4300, airport@kelowna.ca. Offers direct flights from several Canadian cities including Calgary (1 hour), Edmonton (1.25 hours), Toronto (4.5-4.75 hours), Vancouver (50-60 minutes), and Victoria (1 hour). Direct international flights to Kelowna include from Seattle (1-1.25 hours) and seasonally from Puerto Vallarta.(updated Apr 2022)
By bus
1. Ebus, toll-free: +1 877-769-3287.(updated Mar 2022) Daily bus service on the following routes: 1.1. Between Kelowna and Vancouver with stops in Merritt, Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and Surrey. Travel time to Kelowna from Vancouver is 5.5 hours, from Abbotsford is 4.25 hours, and from Hope is 3 hours. 1.2. Kamloops and Kelowna with stops in Chase, Sorrento, Salmon Arm, Enderby, Armstrong, and Vernon. Travel time to Kelowna from Kamloops is 2.5-3.25 hours (some trips do not stop between Ve...
Traffic can be quite heavy on major roads in Kelowna during the summer months, especially at the approaches to the floating bridge. A lack of advance left turn traffic lights contributes to accidents at major intersections. 1. Kelowna has an extensive network of bike lanes. Cyclists are advised to use bike lanes (when not obstructed by parked vehic...
Parks
1. 49.785-119.5611 Bertram Creek Regional Park, 5680 Lakeshore Rd (end of Lakeshore Rd). One of the best kept secrets of Kelowna is Bertram Park at the end of Lakeshore Road, with beautiful beaches and grassy areas to picnic on it is one of the most idyllic places in Kelowna, it offers BBQ's as well as change/wash rooms. 2. 49.8841-119.50172 City Park (Downtown City Park), Abbott St at Leon (west of Abbott St between Bernard and Harvey, car access from the corner of Abbott & Leon). A great en...
Sports
1. 49.8929-119.49498 Kelowna Rockets, 1223 Water St (at Prospera Place), ☏ +1 250-762-5050 (box office), +1 250-860-7825 (team office). M-F 9:30AM-5:30PM, Sa 10AM-4PM. The Rockets are the local team in the Western Hockey League (players are 16-20 years old). Tickets can be purchased online or through the box office at Prospera Place, their home arena. $17-24 for a bowl seat (child/adult). 2. 49.88656-119.45849 Okanagan Sun football, 1800 Parkinson Way. Junior football team, which is part of t...
Boating, Sailing, Seadoo-ing, Boating, and Windsurfing on Okanagan Lake.Wine tastingin this significant region for vineyards and wineries. See "Drink" section for local wineries.Enjoy the Athletic CentersBallet Kelowna, ☏ +1 250-762-6105. See a ballet performance.(updated Mar 2023)49.9396-119.39621 University of British Columbia (UBC) - Okanagan campus, 3333 University Way, ☏ +1-250-807-8000. Publicly funded university.(updated Feb 2023)49.862-119.48042 Okanagan College - Kelowna campus, 1000 KLO Rd, ☏ +1 236-420-6715. Publicly funded college.(updated Feb 2023)The main industry in Kelowna is tourism, with its requisite offering of service industry jobs at or slightly above minimum wage. The local ski hill Big White offers winter employment for ski/board instructors, liftees, servers, and so on. With the boom in housing, there is a shortage of skilled tradespeople in the construction industry.
49.88632-119.492671 Bernard Avenue(between Richter and Water Street) & the downtown area: Frock (vintage clothing), Olive & Elle (beautiful household items), Funktional49.88279-119.45262 koLu, 115-1950 Harvey Ave, ☏ +1 250-861-5658. Women's fashion store.(updated Mar 2023)49.8794-119.443 Orchard Tree Shopping Centre, 2271 Harvey Ave, toll-free: +1-800-610-7467. The area's largest shopping mall.(updated Mar 2023)49.862-119.49134 Pandosy St at/around KLO RoadBudget
1. 49.8866-119.49281 Bohemian Cafe, 524 Bernard Ave, ☏ +1 250 862-3517. W-F 7:30AM-2:30PM, Sa 8:30AM-2:30PM, Su 8:30AM-2PM. Cafe that serves breakfast, soups and sandwiches. Focuses on local sourced ingredients and makes their own bagels and bread. Breakfast $5.50-16, lunch $7-17.(updated Nov 2015) 2. 49.8785-119.45872 Lake Tai Vegetarian Restaurant, 1958 Kirschner Rd, ☏ +1 778 478-9931. M-F 11AM-9PM, Sa Su 12:30PM-9PM. Awesome little Taiwanese vegetarian restaurant serving light, healthy mea...
Mid-range
1. 49.88619-119.497376 Bai Tong Thai Restaurant, 275 Bernard Ave, ☏ +1 250-763-8638. One of Kelowna's best Thai food places!(updated Mar 2023) 2. 49.8861-119.4977 Memphis Blues, 289 Bernard Ave, ☏ +1 250 868-3699. A fantastic BBQ house, close to the water in downtown Kelowna. 3. 49.88345-119.453878 O-Zeki Japanese, 1-1745 Spall Rd, ☏ +1 250-862-8860.(updated Mar 2023) 4. 49.8858-119.49699 RauDZ Regional Table, 1560 Water St, ☏ +1 250 868-8805. 5-10PM. Popular and well regarded bistro. Dishes...
Splurge
1. 49.8944-119.495910 Bouchons Bistro, 1180 Sunset Dr #105, ☏ +1 250 763-6595. 5:30PM-10:30PM. Elegant French restaurant with many French classics — bouillabaisse, cassoulet, foie gras, duck confit, rabbit, lamb Provinçale and pommes frites. There's also a weekly "Chef's Table", a three-course fixed price menu. Mains $23-40, Chef's Table menu $45.(updated Nov 2015) 2. 49.85836-119.490811 The Fixx Cafe, 101-3275 Lakeshore Rd, ☏ +1 250-861-3499.(updated Mar 2023) 3. 49.95118-119.3885612 Gulfstr...
Pubs close at 1AM and clubs at 2AM. 1. 49.88482-119.428921 97 Street Pub, 2400 Hwy 97 N (At the intersection of Hwy 97 and Leckie Road (Beside the Best Western Hotel)), ☏ +1 250-979-6921.(updated Mar 2023) 2. 49.88526-119.494362 The Blue Gator, 441 Lawrence Ave, ☏ +1 250-860-1529. A Blues club on Lawrence Street. Has an outdoor sidewalk patio where...
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Apr 17, 2024 · It also boasts a rich history. See fascinating exhibits in the Wine Museum , BC Orchard Industry Museum, the Kelowna Museum and the Military Museum. Learn about Kelowna's fascinating history from the native hunters to the early settlers. View Kelowna's development & growth into the city it is today.
Nov 28, 2007 · Last Edited April 14, 2022. Kelowna, British Columbia, incorporated as a city in 1905, population 144,576 (2021 census ), 127,390 (2016 census). The city of Kelowna is located in south-central British Columbia on the east shore of Okanagan Lake.
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- Where is Kelowna? The city of Kelowna is located about mid-way on Lake Okanagan in south central British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, one of Canada's driest and warmest spots.
- Kelowna - Things To Do, Attractions. Just imagine a day where you go for a nice, vigorous hike in the morning and top it off with wine tasting and fine dining in a pristine setting.
- Kelowna Wineries. As the largest city in the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is a natural starting point for visiting the region's various wine trails. Kelowna itself is one wine sub-region of several wine regions located around Okanagan Lake.
- Kelowna Weather. The long warm summers (summer weather lasts 5 months) and short mild winters draw tourists year-round. Summer days are long and can be quite hot with cool evenings.
Aug 27, 2023 · Kelowna is the largest city in the Okanagan region, located in British Columbia, Canada . Understand edit. Kelowna is located in the heart of BC's wine country. It has a metropolitan population in 2020 of 217,229. Okanagan Lake is the main draw in the summer.
Located on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx/Okanagan people, Kelowna is a vibrant mid-sized city in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada. It is situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, surrounded by mountains, lakes and vineyards.
