Category: Kelowna

How Far Is Kelowna From Calgary By Plane?

How far is Calgary from Kelowna? Distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 217 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 58 minutes. Is Calgary close to Kelowna? The drive from Calgary to Kelowna is 605 kilometers (375 miles) and will take a minimum of […]

What Days Can I Water My Lawn In Kelowna?

Normal residential water use restrictions Automatic underground irrigation systems may be run between midnight and 6 a.m. up to three days per week. E.g. an odd-numbered home can water anytime between midnight and 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and/or Saturday. Are there watering restrictions in Kelowna? 2022 Seasonal Water Restrictions are in effect from May […]

Why Is Kelowna Mountain Closed?

Kelowna Mountain is closed for the 2022 season due to renovations. Trespassing is strictly prohibited on the entire 640 acres. Who owns Kelowna Mountain? Nicola Consiglio –Nicola Consiglio – Owner – Kelowna Mountain Bridges and Vineyards | LinkedIn. Can you walk across Kelowna bridge? Details. A paved multi-use path that crosses Okanagan Lake along the […]

Why Is It So Smoky In West Kelowna?

The smoke seen in the Okanagan is primarily coming from the Heather Lake wildfire burning in Manning Park, according to Ken Dosanjh, meteorologist with Environment Canada. Where is the smoke in West Kelowna coming from? The smoke is blowing in from wildfires burning in Washington State and Manning Park. As of Monday afternoon, the Okanagan […]

What Year Was The Big Fire In Kelowna?

West Kelowna wildfires 2009 West Kelowna wildfires Location West Kelowna and surrounding area Statistics Date(s) July 18 – August 14, 2009 Burned area 9,877 hectares (24,410 acres) total; What year did Kelowna burn? On August 16, 2003, at about 4 a.m. local time, a wildfire started via lightning strike near Rattlesnake Island in Okanagan Mountain […]

Can You Have A Backyard Fire Pit In Kelowna?

Check with your local fire department for any additional regulations, permits or fire bans. Campfires and outdoor wood burning appliances are not permitted in the City of Kelowna, including fire pits, woodstoves, chimneys, and other appliances unless conditions are met as outlined in Bylaw 10760. Can I have a fire pit in my backyard BC? […]

What River Is Kelowna On?

Okanogan River Okanogan River Okanagan River Province British Columbia Cities Penticton, BC, Omak, WA Physical characteristics Source Okanagan Lake Which is the main river that flows Okanagan? The tranquil Okanogan River (spelled Okanagan in Canada) flows from the serpent-shaped Okanagan Lake in British Columbia to the Columbia River in north central Washington. Is the Okanagan […]

Where Does West Kelowna Power Come From?

The Westbank Substation has been in service since the early 1970s, reliably serving more than 22,000 customers in West Kelowna and Peachland. The station is supplied with electricity from one 138 kilovolt transmission line from Nicola Substation east of Merritt. Where does Kelowna get its electricity? Most electricity in B.C. is generated from a clean […]