About Kelowna
Nestled in the heart of British Columbia's breathtaking mountains, positioned on the beautiful Okanagan Lake, Kelowna is the largest city of the Okanagan Valley. With a population of more than 235,000, Kelowna is home to a top-ranked university, a world-class teaching hospital, the second largest trade school in the province, and Kelowna International Airport. This mid-size city offers a fantastic quality of life, a vibrant arts and culture scene, a strong sense of community, and a diverse economy that includes a mix of industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, retail trade, construction, technology, healthcare, and tourism. A growing hub for technology and aerospace-related companies, Kelowna is fast becoming an economic powerhouse and remains one of the area’s most sought-after tourist destinations. Kelowna is a true four-season outdoor playground that offers vast mountains for skiing and all-winter fun, trails for hiking and mountain biking, numerous lakes for boating and water activities, and a golf paradise must-play destination on every golf enthusiast’s list.
Boasting 86% of the province’s vineyard acreage, the Okanagan Valley is BC’s premier grape-growing region that features over 185 wineries. The region is world-famous for its wineries, fruit orchards, farm-to-table restaurants, microbreweries, and distilleries. This region's natural beauty and wealth of activities make it the perfect home for outdoor enthusiasts, foodies, and wine lovers.
In the heart of the stunning Okanagan Valley stands UBC’s Okanagan campus (UBCO). The Okanagan campus bolsters the strength of UBC as a global top-40 university and offers a world-class academic experience with 10,610 students from 110 different countries and 60+ undergraduate programs. UBC’s Okanagan campus is a state-of-the-art center for research and learning. Life on the Okanagan campus is shaped by its vibrant host city, Kelowna, known for its growing tech industry and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities.
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