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Kelowna City Overview
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Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbiašs Okanagan Valley, which is located in the south central region of the province. Easily accessible by car, bus and air, wešre 150 km. (90 miles) north of the United States border and 395 km. (247 miles) east of Vancouver.

Kelowna boasts all the amenities of a major city - fine dining, unique shops and a vibrant cultural life - yet orchards and vineyards thrive within a 10-minute drive of the downtown core. Spectacular vistas await those ready to explore.

Situated on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake mid-way between Penticton in the south and Vernon in the north, Kelowna residents and tourists alike find the lake offers wonderful opportunities for boating, swimming or fishing. The nearby mountains attract hikers, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts of all descriptions. Three major ski hills are within a one-hour drive.

Prospera Place, a 6,000-seat multi-purpose facility thatšs home to the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League, attracts major entertainers and events to the heart of our Cultural District. The new Rotary Centre for the Arts is a significant feature of the district, which was named a Cultural Capital of Canada in 2003. Waterfront Park is a showcase of the area with lagoons, an outdoor amphitheatre and a wooden boardwalk that links Tugboat Beach and the residential area to the north with the Grand Okanagan Hotel and the downtown. Stuart Park, located on the Waterfront Promenade across from City Hall on Water Street.

Kelowna British Columbia has great opportunities for sport tournaments of all kinds. Sport tourism is a part of Kelowna and it can host a wide range of sports.

   
   
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