Population:
Approximately
100,000
Elevation:
344
meters (1,129 feet) above sea level
Land Area:
262 square
kilometers (107 square miles)
Location:
Kelowna is the largest
city in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, which is located in the south
central region of the province. Easily accessible by car, bus and air, Kelowna
is 150 km. (90 miles) north of the United States border and 395 km. (247 miles)
east of Vancouver
Time Zone:
Kelowna is in the
Pacific Time Zone. Daylight Savings Time is in effect from 0200 hr on the first
Sunday in April until 0200 hr on the last Sunday in October
Average Monthly Temperatures
Month
High
Low
January
0 C /32 F
-7 C/19 F
February
3 C/37 F
-5 C/23 F
March
9 C/48 F
-2 C/28 F
April
15 C/59 F
1 C/34 F
May
20 C/68 F
5 C/41 F
June
24 C/75 F
8 C/46 F
July
28 C/82F
10 C/50 F
August
27 C/81 F
10 C/50 F
September
21 C/70 F
5 C/41 F
October
14 C/57 F
1 C/34 F
November
5 C/41 F
-2 C/28 F
December
0 C/32 F
-6 C/21
Climate:
Kelowna’s climate is mild
and one of the reasons why so many of its visitors become residents. Warm
summers are characterized by low humidity, along with relatively mild winters.
Local Seasons:
Kelowna is truly a city of
four distinct seasons. Summers do tend to be the busiest time of year as
visitors come to the area to experience the many sites and attractions, as well
as the near perfect weather. Winter also brings tourists to the area for the
abundant skiing. With over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually, anytime of year is
wonderful for a visit to this magnificent and picturesque city
How to Get There:
By Air
Kelowna
International Airport Terminal
250-765-5125
Shell Aero Centre
(Private Terminal)
250-765-8155
Air Canada Local
Flight Information
250-765-8777
Central Mountain Air
888-865-8585
Westjet Flight
Information
877-929-8646
Horizon Air Cargo
Information
800-225-2752
Wildcat Helicopters
Inc
877-768-2061
Carson Air Flight
Centre
800-765-7779
Bus Lines
Greyhound Bus
800-661-8747
Kelowna Terminal
250-860-3835
Ground Transportation
Kelowna Airporter
877-235-6962
Kelowna Airporter
(Local)
250-765-0182
Kelowna Transit
System
250-860-8121
Taxi Services
Checkmate Cabs
250- 861-1111
Donchuck Ventures
250- 860-2663
Vehicle Rental Companies
Budget Car & Truck
Rental
250-491-7368
Enterprise Rent A
Car
250-979-0299
BC Ferries
Information
604-386-3431
Toll Free (BC Only)
888-223-3779
Canada Customs
For information contact:
Canada Customs
800-461-9999 within Canada
or long distance at 204-983-3500 outside of Canada
How to Get Around:
With so many things to see
and do both in the city as well as throughout the surrounding area, the best way
to get around is by either personal or rental car.
National Holidays:
New Year’s Day
January 1
Good Friday
March or April
Easter Monday
March or April
Victoria Day
May 24
Canada Day
July 1
BC Day
August 2
Labour Day
1st
Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day
2nd
Monday in October
Remembrance Day
November 11
Christmas Day
December 25
Boxing Day
December 26