Long Distance Moving within Canada - Kelowna
Kelowna - Community Overview
The city was incorporated in 1905. The name Kelowna is a corruption of the First Nation word meaning “Grizzly Bear”. The history of the area involving European settlement began with the fur brigades in the early 19th century. Father Pandosy of the Oblate Order established a mission near the city in 1858. The apple trees he planted flourished, illustrating the fertility and potential of the area; in 1892 the first commercial orchards were planted and today Kelowna is the focal point of the largest fruit growing district in Canada. One-third of all apple shipments in Canada emanates from this city, thereby obtaining the nickname "Canada's Apple Capital".
Kelowna is the marketing and distribution centre of the fabulous Okanagan Valley. The city and surrounding area is the centre for a very large fruit tree industry, including grapes for the numerous world-renowned wineries. Lumbering is a key industry, with a number of new plants being established recently.
The City of Kelowna is situated on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake, in the Okanagan Valley. Kelowna is located on Highway #97, midway between the cities of Penticton on the south and Vernon to the north, 150 km north of the United States border.
The population of Kelowna numbers approximately 106,707.
For more information about Kelowna:
Weather
Kelowna has an average July temperature of 21.1°C and an average January temperature of -1.6°C. The average annual precipitation is 409 mm.
For daily or historical weather conditions, visit:
MEDIA
One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local newspaper:
The Daily Courier
https://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/
Capital News
EDUCATION
For information regarding curriculum and enrolment procedures, please contact:
School District #23 (Central Okanagan)
550 Doyle Ave.
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 7V1
http://www.sd23.bc.ca/Pages/default.aspx
Conseil Scolaire Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (School District 93)
2495 Enterprise Way
Kelowna, BC
V1X 7K2
Additional educational institutes:
Okanagan University College
University of British Columbia-Okanagan
Medical Information
Kelowna General Hospital
2268 Pandosy St.
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 1T2
Public Services
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Cable TV
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Hydro
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Gas
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Water
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Garbage/Recycling
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Telephone
TRANSPORTATION
Motor Vehicle & Driver Licencing
ICBC
https://www.icbc.com/Pages/default.aspx
Public Transit
Kelowna Regional Transit System
COMMUNITY
Sports and Recreation
Okanagan Regional Library
Parkinson Recreation Centre
Prospera Place
Kelowna Memorial Arena
Rutland Twin Arena
Capital News Centre
https://www.capitalnewscentre.com/
For information about upcoming events in Kelowna, visit:
Sports and Leisure
Sports and Recreation
YMCA
https://www.ymcaokanagan.ca/Locations/Kelowna-Downtown-Y
Golf Courses
Kelowna Springs Golf Club
https://www.kelownasprings.com
The Harvest Golf Club
Kelowna Golf & Country Club
https://www.kelownagolfandcountryclub.com
Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club
Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club
Special Attractions
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Annual Events
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Kelowna Farmer’s and Crafter’s Market
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Beaches
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Kerry Park
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City Park
GROCERY STORES
To find a grocery store in the Kelowna area, visit:
Sobeys
Save on Foods
Specialty Stores
Caramoomel
Local Grocery
Shopping Centres
Orchard Park Shopping Centre
2271 Harvey Ave.
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 6H2
Entertainment
Movie Theatres
To find a movie theatre near you, visit:
https://www.frontrowcentre.com/
Restaurants
To find local restaurants, visit:
https://www.restaurantica.com/
Live Theatre
For production information, visit:
Nightlife
For information on bars and nightclubs, visit:
https://www.masterhouse.net/onelight/
Parks to Visit
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City Park
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Kerry Park
Moving Tips Brochures
Call at 1-888-708-7700 to order the following brochures:
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Protecting your goods in transit
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Handling dangerous goods
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Do-it-yourself packing guide
