| Kelowna,
British Columbia is the largest
community in the entire Okanagan
Valley. It is located on the shores of Okanagan Lake and is neighbours
to the areas of Westbank, Fintry, Big White, Lake Country (Oyama
and Winfield) and Rutland.
Kelowna is a year round destination for many
recreational activities. The fresh water lakes, sandy beaches,
powder snow mountains, backcountry forests, hillside wineries,
orchards, parks and trails in the region provide endless opportunities
for exploration and fun.
In Kelowna, the shoreline of Okanagan Lake is
decorated in docks, piers and marinas. Cruising the lake are sailboats,
pleasure boats and houseboats. During the summer people take to
the lakes and local parks to enjoy activities like boating, water
skiing, fishing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, scuba diving, windsurfing,
kite surfing and swimming.
The downtown shopping core of Kelowna, BC consists
of old and new buildings. The buildings lining the street include
restaurants, art galleries, pubs, coffee houses, tour companies,
grocery stores, gas stations, government buildings, banks, retail
shops, boutiques, accommodations and much more. Cultural venues
enjoyed in town include theatres, museums and art galleries.
Also downtown is a collection of community parks.
Waterfront Park and City Park are
two of the more popular parks downtown. Both are situated on Okanagan
Lake. Both parks provide good water views and are ideal for casual
walks and viewing the waterfront. Some downtown parks include
volleyball courts and picnic tables while others include viewing
benches, outdoor food stands and/or artisan booths.
Bigger parks located in the outlying areas near
the community provide plenty of opportunities to explore. Two
of the more popular parks include the Myra-Bellevue
Provincial Park and the Okanagan
Mountain Provincial Park. Activities in the summer include
hiking, mountain biking, birdwatching and horseback riding.
In the winter, the nearby mountains entertain
snowboarders, snowmobilers, snowshoers, downhill and cross country
skiers. The two main ski hills in the region are Big
White located east of Kelowna and Silver
Star Mountain located north of Vernon.
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