City of Kelowna

An easy day, exactly when you need one.

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If you're looking for an easy day with swimming, City of Kelowna is a solid pick.

Not the pick for solitude or a rugged wilderness day.

Don't leave without...

Blossom viewing
Hiking
Swimming

Overview

City of Kelowna, a legally defined municipal boundary published by the Province of British Columbia (Regional District of Central Okanagan). Boundary last updated 2026-03-17Z.

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Quick Facts

Type: geographic-area

Good to know

Getting there & parking: Located on the unceded and traditional territory of the syilx/Okanagan people
Facilities: Community and facilities — Kelowna has world-class training facilities that helped Kierra Smith achieve her dreams.

More details

UNESCO designation: City of Gastronomy
Steam boat stop: Stop for steam boats travelling Okanagan Lake
Olympic-size pool: The city built an Olympic-size pool when Kierra Smith was young, making it realistic to dream of swimming at the Olympics.
Okanagan Lake: Having Okanagan Lake in her backyard was one of the things Kierra loved most about growing up in Kelowna.
Population growth: The Central Okanagan region saw an increase of 14% between 2016 and 2021, making it the fastest-growing Census Metropolitan Area (CMA).

What Being a UNESCO City of Gastronomy Really Means

UNESCO designation: Canada's first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
Food culture: Rooted in agriculture, knowledge sharing, and ongoing partnerships with Westbank First Nation and other local partners.