More About Kelowna
The City
With a population of approximately 106,000-162,000 , Kelowna, BC, Canada truly is a world-class destination for work and pleasure (www.tourismkelowna.com. The city itself offers a dramatic cityscape and thriving downtown core. Located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, its moderate climate offers a spectacular four-season playground supported by wilderness parks and mountain resorts for hiking, biking, and some of the best skiing anywhere (www.bcskicountry.com). Clean lakes and countless beaches for swimming, fishing, boating windsurfing and parasailing help round out the area and the activities one chooses to pursue here. With 15 golf courses in the immediate area and over 50 within a drive of an hour and a half or less, golfers of all abilities are never at a loss for a challenging course to play (www.golfokanagan.com). Whether it's touring one of the many local wineries, attending a performance by the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, or participating in one of the many local events and festivals, residents of Kelowna are blessed with outstanding recreational opportunities and activities.
RDCO and Municipal Population Estimates
(BC Stats)
| Name | Type | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Central Okanagan | RD | 167,417 | 173,745 | 180,321 | 184,662 | 185,389 | 187,234 | 188,501 |
| — Kelowna | C1 | 110,351 | 114,670 | 120,961 | 120,970 | 121,271 | 121,846 | 122,455 |
| — Lake Country | DM | 9,790 | 10,221 | 11,423 | 11,424 | 11,509 | 11,799 | 12,041 |
| — Peachland | DM | 4,938 | 5,113 | 5,250 | 5,251 | 5,172 | 5,160 | 5,128 |
| — West Kelowna | DM2 | na | na | 27,267 | 27,267 | 27,235 | 27,408 | 27,661 |
| — Unincorporated Areas |
RDR | 42,338 | 43,741 | 18,243 | 19,761 | 20,204 | 21,021 | 21,216 |