Kelowna, Urban center on Okanagan Lake, British Columbia, Canada.
Kelowna extends along the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake, surrounded by mountains, vineyards, and orchards at an elevation of 344 meters.
The Canadian Pacific Railway's construction of the SS Aberdeen steamship in 1893 established the first major transportation link between Kelowna and neighboring communities.
The name originates from the Indigenous Okanagan word kiʔláwnaʔ, referring to a grizzly bear, reflecting the deep connection to First Nations heritage.
The Kelowna International Airport serves as a major transportation hub, connecting the region with numerous domestic and seasonal international destinations throughout the year.
The city maintains 19 distinct golf courses and numerous wineries, while Mission Creek provides natural spawning grounds for salmon within city limits.
Location: Regional District of Central Okanagan
Inception: 1879
Elevation above the sea: 344 m
Shares border with: West Kelowna, Lake Country, Lakeview Heights
Address: Kelowna, BC, Canada Kelowna
Website: https://kelowna.ca
GPS coordinates: 49.88010,-119.44360
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:07
William R. Bennett Bridge
4.8 km
Kettle Valley Rail Trail
12.8 km
Prospera Place
3.9 km
Mount Boucherie
9.7 km
Okanagan Lake Bridge
4.9 km
South Okanagan Events Centre
44.5 km
Sicamous
43.8 km
Bear Creek Provincial Park
7.9 km
Ellison Provincial Park
32.7 km
Predator Ridge Resort
34.5 km
Fintry Provincial Park and Protected Area
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Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
36.2 km
Naramata
43.8 km
Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park
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Okanagan Lake Provincial Park
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Skye at Waterscapes
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Silver Star Provincial Park
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Canadian National Tug no. 6
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Darke Lake Provincial Park
34.5 km
Wrinkly Face Provincial Park
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Trepanier Provincial Park
29.9 km
Browne Lake Provincial Park
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Atlantis Waterslides
52.6 km
Predator Ridge
34.7 km
Fintry Provincial Park
29.1 km
Okanagan Heritage Museum
3.7 km
Vernon Public Art Gallery
44.5 km
Mount Munson
41.6 kmReviews
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