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Waterfront · Kelowna, British Columbia
Kelowna Waterfront
Promenade along Okanagan Lake in downtown Kelowna, featuring City Park, beaches, the marina and the Ogopogo legend sculpture.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Kelowna Waterfront
Kelowna’s waterfront follows Okanagan Lake through the city center, from City Park to the marina and the Waterfront Park neighborhood. A boardwalk links beaches, lawns, piers and restaurants, with the William R. Bennett Bridge crossing the lake in view.
City Park, the largest downtown park, has a beach, picnic area and large trees by the water. Near the pier stands the Ogopogo sculpture, the creature that, according to a regional legend, lives in the lake’s depths; the figure comes from stories of the Syilx people, the valley’s original inhabitants.
In summer the waterfront is busy, with people swimming, paddling on boards and in kayaks, and tour boats leaving the marina.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
From June to September, in the late afternoon when the sun sets behind the mountains on the far side of the lake.
How to get there
In downtown Kelowna, a few minutes’ walk from Bernard Avenue.
Tip
Rent a kayak or a paddleboard at City Park beach to see the city from the water.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kelowna Waterfront
What is the Ogopogo?
A legendary creature that, according to regional stories, would live in Okanagan Lake. There is a sculpture of it on Kelowna’s waterfront.
Can you swim at Kelowna’s waterfront?
Yes, at City Park beach and other waterfront sections in summer.
Where is Kelowna’s waterfront located?
Downtown, along Okanagan Lake, near Bernard Avenue.