Tourism Kelowna

Location
Named as one of the world’s top ten destinations for 2008 by the highly-regarded travel website Sherman’s Travel.com, the Okanagan Valley and its gateway city, Kelowna are perhaps among Canada’s freshest meeting destinations in recent years. Kelowna is located in the middle of the Okanagan Valley and welcomes direct flights from major centres like Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary and Seattle. Kelowna is approximately 400 km (240 miles) from Vancouver and 600 km (360 miles) from Calgary on Highway 97. Kelowna is just 150 km (90 miles) north of the United States border and easily accessible by bus and car via Highway 1, 3 or 5. Our site benefits are simply incomparable to anywhere else in Canada because Kelowna is truly an all season destination.

Accommodations
With over 4,000 guest rooms in the area, and a variety of styles and amenities, you’ll always find the perfect place to stay in Kelowna. The full spectrum of accommodation is available in Kelowna so you can be sure of finding the perfect property to match your budget. Whether you are looking for a lakeside resort, a quaint boutique-style hotel, deluxe, fully-stocked condominiums or more economical motels - you can find it in Kelowna.

Dining & Entertainment
Any place that celebrates wine also celebrates food - and that can’t be more evident than in Kelowna. The special mix of vineyards, orchards and organic farms in the Okanagan provide Kelowna’s award-winning restaurateurs with astounding variety for their creative menus. Enjoy a full spectrum of dining choices including lattés at street side cafés, appetizers on a rooftop patio or nightcaps by a marina under starry night sky. Menu choices range from popular pub-style or java bar fare to tantalizing ethnic selections. For a unique dining experience, try partnering delectable cuisine with an unforgettable adventure such as cruising Okanagan Lake onboard a houseboat.

Recreation
Kelowna is a bustling commercial hub where delegates can take in the sights at various galleries, artist studios, and museums in Kelowna’s Cultural District; or enjoy a free afternoon shopping and sipping a latté in a neighbourhood café. Perhaps the greatest surprise of all is this urban centre’s proximity to rural charm. Within minutes, your group can drive from the city’s epicentre and be on a hiking trail, in an orchard setting, sipping wine at a winery patio, or hitting the links on one of Kelowna’s dozen surrounding golf courses.

Facilities/Services
With a 150,000 population, Kelowna and area have impressive facility options. Select the ideal facility for your group from intimate boutique hotels to conference centres. The unique venues you’ll find span theatres, galleries, golf courses and even floating boardrooms. From technical services including the latest in audio/visual equipment and staging to event specialists to organize off-site events, Kelowna offers it all. As well our transportation infrastructure will transfer your guests efficiently and affordably.

Inquiries
All inquiries are welcome! Contact Jennifer Horsnell, Sales Manager Meetings & Incentive Travel at 250.861.1515 ext. 205 or via e-mail at jennifer@tourismkelowna.com. Please visit our website www.tourismkelowna.com for more information.