At a Glance
Population: 106,000
Health Services: Kelowna General Hospital
Education: 20 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 4 secondary schools (including K-12 French Immersion) as well as a choice of private schools and Montessori academies. University of British Columbia Okanagan and Okanagan College.
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Kelowna, BC
School District No. 23
The largest and liveliest lakeshore community in the Okanagan, Kelowna is well-known as a year round outdoor playground. Named The Cultural Capital of Canada in 2004, Kelowna’s sunny weather, spectacular scenery, lakes, canyons and many attractions are the perfect combination for those who enjoy an active lifestyle and an urban setting.
City of Kelowna residents and visitors enjoy a vibrant cultural life including a professional symphony, annual festivals, and art exhibits.
Golf courses, orchards, pristine lakes and numerous surrounding vineyards make Kelowna a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. World-class skiing and snowboarding is only a short drive away at Big White – where Canada’s largest ski-in / ski-out village offers a host of winter activities, fine dining and shopping.
Kelowna is located at the junction of Highway 97 and Highway 33 on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley. It lies 46 kms south of Vernon and 68 kms north of Penticton. Kelowna is a 5 hour drive from Vancouver. The Kelowna International Airport is the 3rd busiest in British Columbia and provides direct flights to many locations throughout North America, Mexico and Hawaii.
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*Images courtesy of the Central Okanagan Economic Development Office