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Kelowna, with a greater metropolitan population of 165,596, is located on the Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley in south central British Columbia. It is 400 kilometers east northeast of Vancouver, BC and 200 kilometers southeast of Kamloops, BC and 400 kilometers northwest of Spokane, Wa. in the United States. Kelowna is the third largest metropolitan area in British Columbia.
The area economy focuses on providing services to the many people who come to enjoy the wonderful boating on Lake Okanagan in the summer and winter skiing at two large ski resort located in the area. Vineyards and wine making abound as the area south of the city is ideal. Kelowna is also home to Sun-Rype, Canada’s largest fruit-based food and beverage manufacturer.
Okanagan College, with an enrollment of over 5,000, provides post secondary and vocational education and is the second largest such institution in British Columbia. University of British Columbia offers classes in undergraduate Engineering and Management with graduate programs in most academic departments.
Kelowna may be reached by highway or air. Connected to Vancouver via Highway 5 and Highway 97c Kelowna is now a 4 hour drive. Kelowna International Airport is one of the top ten airports in Canada with non-stop service to major Canadian and US cities.
Kelowna is the 2003 Cultural Capital of Canada with major investments in art, theater and culture. Okanagan Lake, 135 kilometers long and 4 to 5 kilometers wide, provides extensive recreational opportunities in all seasons as do the surrounding hills and mountains. Go to www.kelowna.ca for more information.
Kelowna has a mild climate with an average January temperatures of -3 C. Summer daytime temperatures often exceeding 35C with cooler nights due to the moderating effects of the lake and the dry environment (annual precipitation of 300 mm 1/3 of which is snow).
Scenic lake vistas and dry mild climate make Kelowna is one of the fastest growing metropolitan regions in Canada and the second most expensive. The appropriate management of growth is important aspect the city government should help to provide for ongoing value in real estate investments. Buying a home today could be a great investment.
