• Kelowna Information
Kelowna is the Okanagan's largest city and the Valley's first pioneer settlement, established in 1859, located in beautiful British Columbia, home to awesome scenery, wineries, golfing and so much more.
The Kelowna floating bridge at Highway 97 over Okanagan Lake to the Westside, was opened in 1958 by Princess Margaret, and at 640 metres, this pontoon structure is the first and remains North America’s largest floating bridge. Prior to construction of the bridge, a ferry service connected the two shores.
William R. Bennett Bridge
The William R. Bennett Bridge, scheduled for completion in the summer of 2008, is the centerpiece of a revitalized road network in the Okanagan.
The five-lane structure will relieve congestion along Highway 97, ensuring the safe, efficient movement of people and goods through this growing corridor. It will play a pivotal role in growing the regional economy, particularly the Okanagan’s signature tourism industry.
The William R. Bennett Bridge replaces the current three-lane Okanagan Lake Bridge in Kelowna. This corridor is the most congested stretch of highway outside the Lower Mainland accommodating an average of 46,000 vehicles per day. By 2017, more than 69,000 vehicles are expected to use the new bridge each day.
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Ogopogo, is Canada's most popular cousin to the Loch Ness Monster. Ogopogo is said to be living at the bottom of Lake Okanagan in British Columbia. A known fact is that Ogopogo was discovered in 1926, before the first reported sightings of the Loch Ness Monster.
Beautiful Big White Ski Resort is centrally located in the BC, close to Kelowna. This ski village, located mid-mountain, is surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Monashee Mountain Ranges.
Big White is a ski resort that boasts some of Canada’s most spectacular runs along with a friendly atmosphere making it an unforgettable destination.
Big White
Okanagan Lake is 169 kilometers (100 miles) long from Penticton in the south to Vernon in the north with Kelowna situated in the middle. The lake has countless beaches where you can sunbathe, take a dip or enjoy a beautiful sunset. Central Okanagan has an average of 2000 hours of sunshine every summer,with an average maximum temperature of nearly 28 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Fahrenheit). It is not uncommon for the temperatures to reach mid to high 30 C. The evenings are generally cool.
• Travelling To Kelowna
Located approximately 400 kms (240 miles) from Vancouver and 600 kms (360 miles) from Calgary on Highway 97. Kelowna is 150 km (90 miles) north of the United States Border, and is easily accessible by air, and by bus and car via Highway 1, 3 or 5.
Kelowna International Airport is the 11th busiest airport in Canada with daily direct departures to Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto. Visit website.
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24 Hour Road Report
Driving Distances From Kelowna
| |
Km |
Miles |
| Banff |
474 |
294.5 |
| Calgary |
602 |
374 |
| Castlegar |
297 |
184.5 |
| Cranbrook |
526 |
327 |
| Edmonton |
897 |
557 |
| Golden |
340 |
211 |
| Grand
Forks |
203 |
126 |
| Hope |
245 |
152 |
| Jasper |
602 |
374 |
| Kamloops |
163 |
101 |
| Merritt |
132 |
82 |
| Nelson |
338 |
210 |
| Osoyoos |
126 |
77 |
| Penticton |
68 |
42 |
| Prince
George |
685 |
425 |
| Seattle |
504 |
313 |
| U.S.
Border |
128 |
79.5 |
| Vancouver |
395 |
245 |
| Victoria |
433 |
269 |
| Whistler |
515 |
320 |
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• Kelowna Links of Interest
Accommodations
Hotel Eldorado
Royal Anne Hotel
Lakeshore Inn
Best Western Inn
Kelowna Motor Inn
Kelowna Safari Inn
Mission Park Inn
Oasis Motor Inn
Okanagan Seasons Resort
Prestige Inn
Town & Country Motel
Travellers Choice Motor Inn
Misc
BC Gas Prices
BC Road Reports
City of Kelowna
Daily Courier Newspaper
Kelowna Capital News
Kelowna International Airport
Downtown Kelowna
Kelowna SPCA
Castanet
Canadian Relocation Systems
Kelowna B.C.
Thompson Okanagan
FREE Thompson Okanagan Guides
Kelowna Golfing
Fairview Par 3 Golf Courses
Gallagher's Canyon Golf
Harvest Golf Club
Kelowna GolfClub
Kelowna Springs Golf Course
Quail Ridge Golf Club
Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Shannon Lake Golf Club
Sunset Ranch Golf Club
• Kelowna Wineries
Okanagan Wine Club
Where the pleasures of wine and food are as important to us as the Okanagan's rich history, estate vineyards, and winemaking practices. Whether you are a seasoned expert or someone who enjoys wine and wants to learn a little more, we invite you to visit us where innovation and good taste have always been our trademark.
CedarCreek Estate Winery
We are a family owned and operated winery located just south of Kelowna in British Columbia’s spectacular Okanagan Valley. At CedarCreek, we are committed to producing premium British Columbia wines.
Mission Hill Winery
Mission Hill Family Estate, situated in the heart of British Columbia's breathtaking Okanagan Valley wine country, one of the Pacific Northwest's undiscovered gems.
Okanagan Spring Wine Festival
The Okanagan Spring Wine Festival is a perfect marriage of wine and culinary tourism.
For the first four days in May each year, it offers a tantalizing experience for anyone who loves fabulous wine accompanied by fine cuisine.
Quails' Gate Estate Winery
Named British Columbia Winery of the Year 2004, located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, is a family owned estate winery and has been producing wines since 1989.
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