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Downtown Kelowna Distances to nearby cities:

Vernon Hwy. 97N
Distance: 53 Km’s
Travel Time: 50 minutes

Penticton Hwy. 97
Distance: 63 Km’s
Travel Time:
55 Minutes

Osoyoos Hwy. 97S to Hwy. 3 Crowsnest Highway
Distance: 123 Km’s
Travel Time:
1 Hour and 45 Minutes
 

Travel to the Okanagan Valley - Kelowna

Kelowna is situated between Penticton and Vernon, and is the center for the wine and fruit growing industries in the Okanagan.  Oh yeah, tourism!

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Okanagan Lake Kelowna

View of Kelowna and the floating bridge

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Kelowna is the largest city in Okanagan Valley with a population around 110,000 and growing!   With the long hot summers, warm lake waters and sandy beaches it makes a perfect summer vacation.  There are endless attractions, entertainment and shopping including Orchard Park the largest selection of retailers between Calgary and Vancouver.

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Tubing on Okanagan Lake
rental boat and tube - perfect

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Downtown Kelowna Marina
lakefront walk to casino

Of course, Kelowna is popular for its water sports including: boating, skiing & wake boarding, tubing, parasailing, swimming, diving and fishing.  There are plenty of boat launches, marinas and rental companies situated on the lake. One thing for sure, you’ll never forget a boat rental tour on the Okanagan Lake.

Kelowna downtown

Kelowna City Park
Hot Sands Beach

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Fintry Queen - Downtown
Dinner Cruise on Okanagan Lake

Kelowna downtown is an awesome place to spend the day site seeing, dining or enjoying its galleries and museum. You’ll find a beautiful park and lake front walkway from the bridge to the Grand hotel and casino. There are many unique boutique stores, arts & crafts, businesses, cafes and fine dining restaurants. Plus, museums, galleries, heritage buildings, movies, live theater, entertainment and much much more. 

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Dolphins near Fintry Queen and City Park

There are several hotels near downtown Kelowna within easy walking distance to all the popular activities and sites.

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Loads of orchards to pick your own fruit

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Sails - downtown Kelowna
 

Hot long summers in Kelowna makes it perfect for the fruit growers.  Visit some of the local orchards, take a tour on a tractor or pick your own fruit.

Some of the orchardists sell there fruit at roadside stands. 

Popular Kelowna Attractions

Father Pandosy Mission
Most visitors miss this hidden gem located at the South end of Kelowna on Benvoulin and Casorso Road.  Setup with historical buildings from Kelowna and antique farm equipment.  Drop a small donation at the gate and wander the old buildings, discover the many antiques and peak through the windows and see how people lived in the Okanagan Valley when it first began.
Phone: 250-860-8369

Lake City Casino Kelowna
Fully licensed casino at the Grand Hotel located on the second floor.  This is a fantastic hotel where you can spend your time in the casino, hotel shops and restaurants or walking the beautiful Okanagan Lake. Close to many other attractions.
Address: 1300 Water Street downtown Kelowna
Phone: 250-860-9467

Chances Kelowna
Chances is the latest casino that opened in Kelowna.
Located on Springfield Road which runs parallel to Hwy. 97.
Address: 1585 Springfield Road Phone: 250-860-9577

Kelowna Parasail Adventures
A view of Kelowna and Okanagan Lake you'll never forget.
Address: 1310 Water Street
Phone: 250-868-4838

Okanagan Ballooning
Flights operate through all four seasons.
Address: 848 Leon Avenue downtown Kelowna.
Phone: 250-712-0342 
 
Prospera Place
Home of Kelowna Rockets Hockey team, concerts and events.
Address: 1223 Water Street
Phone: 250-979-0888

Scandia  Golf & Games
Lots of games, mini golf and restaurant.
Located in the north end of Kelowna just past the auto dealers.
Address: 2898 Highway 97 North
Phone 250-765-2355
 
Kelowna Community Theatre
Located downtown across from the yacht club.
Address: 1435 Water Street
Phone: 250-762-2471
 
Kelowna Grand Prix
Fun for the whole family across from Scandia
Located in the north end of Kelowna.
Address: 911 Stremel Road
Phone: 250-765-1434

Kelowna Art Gallery
Located downtown Kelowna near the Grand Hotel.
Address: 1315 Water Street
Phone: 250-762-2226
 
Kelowna Centennial Museum
Address: 470 Queensway downtown Kelowna.
Phone: 250-763-2417

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