Kelowna, B.C., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada. Travel, Tourism, Accommodations
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Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, B.C., Canada

Kelowna, British Columbia is the largest lake community in the Okanagan Valley. The community is a year round adventure destination located on the shores of Okanagan Lake close to some very popular recreation mountains. The lakefront sandy beaches, the powder snow mountain resorts, the abundance of lakes, the nearby wineries, the wilderness parks and the many well maintained trails in the region will compliment, any and every, vacation when visiting the Okanagan Valley.



Much of the shoreline of Okanagan Lake in Kelowna is lined with community parks connected by paved walkways and quiet side streets. The shoreline spotted with private docks and public marinas. The downtown shopping district is a mix of old and new architecture consisting of restaurants, galleries, pubs, coffee houses, grocery grocery stores, gas stations, government buildings, retail shops and accommodations.

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When visiting Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada please take some time exploring the many popular community parks in the region including Waterfront Park, City Park, Kinsmen Park, Gyro Beach and Sarsons Beach. Depending on your mood each park provides a different experience. Some parks include volleyball courts and picnic tables while others include viewing benches, outdoor food stands and/or artisan booths.

In the summer the mountains in the region entertain hikers, birdwatchers, backpackers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers. In the winter, the nearby mountains come alive with snowboarders, snowmobilers, snowshoers, downhill and cross country skiers.

The outlying rolling hills surrounding the community of Kelowna BC is rich in soil and home to many wineries. It is these wineries that create some of the finest wines in the world. Many wineries in the Okanagan Valley have won awards.


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attracts many people interested in eco adventures like kayaking and canoeing, fishing, beach worshipping, jet skiing, tubing, parasailing, swimming, mountain biking, and water skiing. Kelowna is rich in culture with various museums to discover, galleries and theatre to inspire creative thoughts - if just for a moment.

How To Get To Kelowna B.C., Canada From:

Vancouver, B.C., Canada | Seattle & Bellingham, Washington, U.S.A.: Enjoy the drive along the #1 Hwy from Vancouver, BC to the junction in Hope, B.C., Canada. At the junction the scenery takes you into the mountains, driving alongside lakes and rivers with all three offered routes ( #3 Hwy, #5 Hwy, #1 Hwy) taking you to Kelowna with Hwy #5 (Toll Highway) the FROG preferred route.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Take the #1 Hwy through Banff National Park into the province of British Columbia. Along the way watch for road signs to Vernon, BC via Hwy#97. Continue along Hwy #97 to Kelowna, B.C., Canada.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Take Hwy #16 towards Jasper National Park. Just outside of the borders of the park and once you have entered the province of British Columbia follow Hwy #5 to Kelowna, BC.

Spokane Washington, USA: Follow Hwy #395 onto Hwy#3 or take the Hwy #97 route from Central Washington State deep into Canada's true desert country through the towns of Osoyoos, Oliver, Penticton, Summerland, Peachland and Westbank, B.C., Canada eventually arriving in Kelowna B.C., Canada at the top of the Okanagan Valley.

Penticton, BC, Canada 68 Kms 42 Mi.
Kamloops, BC, Canada 163 Kms 101 Mi.
Vancouver, BC, Canada 395 Kms 245 Mi.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada 602 Kms 374 Mi.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 897 Kms 557 Mi
Seattle, Washington, USA 504 Kms 313 Mi.
Portland, Oregon, USA 800 Kms 500 Mi.
Victoria, BC, Canada 433 Kms 271 Mi.

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