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Kelowna May 03, 2007 10:05:09
About KelownaWith a population of 106,000 Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, which is located in the south central region of the province. Easily accessible by car, bus and air, we’re 150 km. (90 miles) ... |
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Quick Facts:- Kelowna is home to 106,000 people.
- The Central Okanagan Regional District has a population of 167,000.
- Kelowna is well known for its hot summers and temperate winters.
- The average daytime high during July and August is 27.4 C (81.32 F).
- The average daytime high during December and January is -0.3 C (31.46 F). The average low is -7.7 C (18.14 F).
- Kelowna receives over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually and 28 cm. (11 inches) of rain.
- Total annual precipitation is 366.4 mm. (280.7 mm. of rain and 105.5 cm. of snow).
- Okanagan Lake is 110 km. (68 miles) long.
- Okanagan Lake Bridge (built in 1958) is the only floating bridge in Canada, with a floating section of 640 m. (2100 feet)
- A new five-lane bridge is to be in operation in 2008.
- Kelowna encompasses 262 square km. (101 square miles)
- Kelowna is 344 m. (1,129 feet) above sea level.
- Kelowna General Hospital is the largest and most comprehensive in the southern interior of B.C. with a full treatment cancer clinic.
- Kelowna is home to several local theatre groups, a symphony orchestra, museums and numerous art galleries.
- Okanagan College offers university and transfer programs, as well as a wide range of adult education and trades courses.
- UBC Okanagan opened September 2005.
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