Category: Kelowna

With sandy shores, cool waters and beautiful views, it’s no wonder that the Okanagan has long been a popular summer destination. Whether you’re a local or just visiting for the day, there’s a beach in Kelowna that fits the bill. Is Okanagan Lake good for swimming? We maintain many beautiful beaches on the shores of […]

Apples, grapes and 96% of BC’s soft fruits are grown in the south-central Okanagan. Further north in the Kelowna-Vernon area, apples are the main tree-fruit crop. Fruit processing companies and wineries are common in this area. What is Kelowna most known for? Kelowna’s known for it’s internationally recognized and award-winning vineyards and wineries, so there’s […]

Westbank traditional lands and waters are located in the Kelowna area. Which Indigenous land is Kelowna on? Kelowna and area reside on the land of the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the syilx/Okanagan people. What Indigenous land is the Okanagan? The Thompson Okanagan region is situated on the traditional, unceded territory of three Interior […]

Situated along the shores of the Okanagan Lake, this beautiful city is home to 142,000 year-round residents. Renting in Kelowna. City 1 Bedroom Apartment 2 Bedroom Apartment Kelowna $1,875 per month $2,400 per month Victoria $2,085 per month $2,450 per month Vancouver $2,400 per month $3,473 per month What’s the average house price in Kelowna? […]

Kelowna is much bigger… about 100k people more than Vernon. As such, it has more amenities and specialty stores like MEC, etc. Is Vernon a big city? Vernon is the hub of the North Okanagan and has a population of over 43,000. Vernon is surrounded by several small communities including Coldstream, Armstrong, Spallumcheen, Enderby and […]

The Okanagan Observatory hosts free public observing nights every Friday. The Okanagan Observatory is exactly 4 kms up Big White Rd from Hwy 33. That makes it only 35 kms from Rutland Rd. We will be pointing out the Milky Way and constellations with special astronomical laser pointers as we tour the night sky. Which […]

Kelowna is an Indian word meaning “grizzly bear”. The name was selected by the late John Coryell, CE, who surveyed the site of the present city in 1891-92 for Laquime Bros, the owners of the land. Are there grizzlies in Kelowna? What does the word Kelowna mean?Its name comes from the story of August Gillard, […]

We work with PayByPhone to let you pay for on-street and lot parking in seconds. Download the app on iOS or Android, or call 1-866-234-7275. There are three parkades in Kelowna – Library Parkade, Memorial Parkade and the Chapman Parkade – that provide short- and long-term parking options, along with event parking. Where do I […]

When do fruit stands open for the season in Kelowna, British Columbia? Fruit stands in Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley open for season at the end of June or early July (strawberries, cherries, blueberries), and close for the season in late October (apples, gourds). What fruit is ready in BC? Another View of the Harvest […]

Let’s check Okanagan Okanagan dates: Cherries: Early-July to Early-August. Peaches: Late-July to Early-September. What month is cherry picking in Kelowna? The fruit-picking season typically begins at the end of June/beginning of July, with cherries being the first fruit available to pick. The season is finished by the end of October, with apples being the last […]