Why go
- City in British Columbia, Canada.
- Known for Westbank, Shannon Lake, vineyards, West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL).
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Shannon Lake Golf Course.
- Home to roughly 40,093 people.
History
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 West Kelowna Estates. As of 2021, West Kelowna had an estimated population of 36,078.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- WestJet WS (737-700, Dash 8-400, 736) · 5 routes: Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-300, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 3 routes: Calgary*, Los Angeles*, Vancouver*
- Air North Charter - Canada 4N (737) · 2 routes: Vancouver, Whitehorse
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Seattle*
- Northwestern Air J3 (J31) · 1 route: Red Deer Industrial
- Pacific Coastal Airline 8P (BE1) · 1 route: Cranbrook
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for West Kelowna, BC — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for West Kelowna, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.