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Kelowna

 Welcome to the Central Okanagan

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Highlights

Population: 105,000
  • Accessibility - the region's international airport is only 10 km from the city centre
  • Mild, dry climate
  • Surrounding orchards and award-winning wineries
  • World-class skiing and snowboarding
  • Located on beautiful Okanagan Lake
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Kelowna Campus - Long
Okanagan College - Kelowna Campus

Location

The city of Kelowna is located in the centre of the Okanagan Valley, approximately 400 km east of Vancouver and 600 km west of Calgary. Kelowna is easily accessible to visitors, only a four-hour drive from Vancouver or a quick 60-minute flight from Vancouver or Calgary.

Culture

Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley and features all of the cultural and recreational amenities of a major centre. An excellent place to study English, the growing city of Kelowna offers a thriving Cultural District, shopping, theatres, music, restaurants, nightlife, spectator sports, outdoor festivals, beaches, parks and more.

Recreation

Kelowna is a sought after year-round vacation destination. Recreational opportunities include some of Canada’s best golf, snowboarding and skiing. In winter, Kelowna is a skier’s paradise, with powder snow conditions on nearby ski hills, including Big White and Silver Star. In summer, students can enjoy swimming, boating, camping, canoeing, sailing and numerous marathon and triathlon events.

Why we like living in Kelowna...

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"The reason that I like living in Kelowna is the mountains and the lakes. The lakes are so great. They are the most beautiful jewels on the earth."

           --- Hogan Yang, China
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"I love to live here. . . .  Kelowna is a quiet place to live, especially for studying."   -- Nicholas Wei
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Local Tourism Sites

 City of Vernon | City of Salmon Arm | City of Penticton