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West Kelowna

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About West Kelowna

West Kelowna is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Lakeview Heights, 7km from Okanagan Lake.

West Kelowna is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 28,793, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, West Kelowna sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add West Kelowna to your route.

About West Kelowna

West Kelowna, formerly known as Westside and colloquially known as Westbank, is a city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley on the west shore of Okanagan Lake. The city encompasses several neighbourhoods, including Casa Loma, Gellatly, Glenrosa, Lakeview Heights, Shannon Lake, Smith Creek, Rose Valley, Westbank, and

Read more West Kelowna Estates. As of 2021, West Kelowna had an estimated population of 36,078. West Kelowna incorporated in 2007 as Westside District Municipality, reflecting the name of the former Central Okanagan Regional District rural electoral area. On January 30, 2009, the municipality was officially renamed West Kelowna. The municipality was re-classified as the City of West Kelowna on June 26, 2015.

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Where is West Kelowna located?

West Kelowna is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.8625 latitude, -119.5833 longitude.

What is the population of West Kelowna?

West Kelowna has a population of approximately 28,793 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
28,793
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
49.8625, -119.5833

Emergency & Services

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from West Kelowna

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Okanagan Valley

British Columbia's sun-drenched wine country with over 200 wineries along a chain of lakes, orchards, and desert-like landscapes.

7 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Okanagan Lake

A long interior BC lake lined by Highway 97, wineries and beaches, and a common stop on drives between Vancouver and the Rockies.

7 km · about 15 min drive

Driving roads near West Kelowna

  • Right hereOkanagan LakeA long interior BC lake lined by Highway 97, wineries and beaches, and a common stop on drives between Vancouver and the Rockies.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near West Kelowna.

Smith Creek

🇨🇦 Canada

3 km awayPop. 3,500

Lakeview Heights

🇨🇦 Canada

4 km awayPop. 3,694

Gellatly

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 1,955

Glenrosa

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 6,039

Kelowna

🇨🇦 Canada

7 km awayPop. 144,576

Okanagan Mission

🇨🇦 Canada

9 km awayPop. 38,374

Rutland

🇨🇦 Canada

15 km awayPop. 34,800

Peachland

🇨🇦 Canada

16 km awayPop. 5,006

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