Category: Kelowna

How Far Apart Are Kelowna And Osoyoos?

There are 95.17 km (59.14 miles) from Kelowna to Osoyoos in south direction and 122.31 km (76 miles) by car, following the 97 S route. Kelowna and Osoyoos are 1 hour 37 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop . How far apart are Kelowna and Penticton? Distance between Penticton and Kelowna is 45 kilometers […]

Is Kelowna Water Metered?

All residents receiving water from the City Utility are required to have a water meter. Water metering has been shown to reduce water consumption and help plan water upgrade projects, and is a sensible way to manage and pay for our water supply. Do you pay for water in Kelowna? Water and wastewater (sewer) billing. […]

How Big Was The 2003 Kelowna Fire?

The Okanagan Mountain Park fire of August and September 2003 consumed over 25,000 hectares of forest and park land south and east of the city, forcing the evacuation of more than 27,000 people and destroying 239 homes on the southern edges of the city. What is the biggest forest fire in BC history? Okanagan Mountain […]

How Does Kelowna Floating Bridge Work?

High-strength steel cables and concrete anchors embedded deep within the lake bottom are used to secure the pontoons and level out the bridge. When the water level rises, the pontoons rise with it, maintaining the horizontal alignment of the bridge. How does a floating bridge work? THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS Make the individual bridge pontoons on […]