Newcomers
Getting Settled in Kelowna
Welcome to Kelowna! We're thrilled to have you join our vibrant community. On this page, you'll find some information to help you settle in.
Where can I find information about....
- Active transportation
- Arts and Culture
- Beaches & Parks
- City’s profile
- City utility billing
- Garbage, recycling & yard waste collection
- Parking
- Recreation facilities
- Reporting an issue like a pothole or request improvements, like parks and road maintenance
- Street sweeping & litter removal
- Snow clearing & ice control
- Transit Service
Would you like to contribute to the growth and well-being of this wonderful community? Your efforts can make a significant impact.
Get involved in the community Good neighbour tips Community safety
School District 23: Public school district in the Okanagan valley of British Columbia and is the 5th largest district in BC.
School District 93: French-language public school board for all French schools located in British Columbia.
UBC Okanagan: Ranked in top 5% of global universities
Okanagan College: Second-largest trades training institution in the province
In addition, Kelowna boasts a diverse selection of private schools, catering to various educational needs and preferences. These institutions can be easily located through a simple web search.
Interior Health Authority: Regional health authority of the Province of BC providing health care and support services to residents throughout the East Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary, Okanagan and Thompson Cariboo Shuswap areas.
Kelowna Urgent and Primary Care Centre: Care Centre for non-emergency health concerns that require same-day attention.
Where is the local hospital? Kelowna General Hospital is located at 2268 Pandosy St, Kelowna.
Where can I find my Public Library?
Get Started After Moving to the Okanagan
Kelowna Community Resources: Community, family, employment and immigration services. Providing participants with high-quality interpretation and translation services in over 50 languages.
Additionally, Kelowna hosts a variety of cultural organizations, including the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society, Kelowna Japanese Canadian Association, Kelowna Canadian Italian Club, and the French Cultural Center, among others. These associations can be easily found through a simple web search.
