Welcome to Kelowna

Kelowna voted most beautiful small city in Canada and the best place to live in North America, is situated on the mid point of Okanagan Lake.  It's a tourist Mecca, with long hot summers, great beaches, hiking trails and back roads; it's an outdoor enthusiasts dream.  Kelowna boasts, world-class golf courses, snow skiing, a destination Casino, it's own unique floating bridge and the world famous Lake Monster Ogopogo.  Local wineries are among the best in the world winning more than their share of International Competitions.   Kelowna is the business center of the Okanagan, with every type of shopping imaginable, from local artisans tucked away in romantic hideaways to the largest chain stores.  Kelowna is not only a great city to visit, it’s a great place to live, it has Okanagan University College, a first class hospital and Cancer Center, a quality public transportation system, the new 6500 seat Skyreach Place… Kelowna offers everything and more!  There are so many hidden treasures such as the abandoned Kettle Valley Railway which winds it's way throughout the Okanagan Valley, it has been developed as a bicycle and hiking trail with spectacular views, towering trestles across canyons, and dark tunnels carved through the mountain side.  Search our web pages to find out more about the people and places to visit in the Kelowna area.

Population: 97,000

Emergency: 911

(for a comprehensive list of  important local phone numbers in a printable list see our important phone numbers)

Major Events: Thunder Fest (hydroplane races), Regatta (for a full listing and dates see our calendar of events)

Airport: Kelowna International serviced by Air Canada, Alaska-Horizon Air, Westjet. (see individual airlines for schedules)

Driving distances: Mileage Chart