Did you know the following interesting facts about Kelowna, BC?

Did you know the following interesting facts about Kelowna: Kelowna was founded in 1905 and until 1925, it was entirely dependent on water transportation for all freight and passenger movement. The word Kelowna means Grizzly Bear in Native/First Nations dialect. Kelowna's total land area is 221.69 square kilometers. Kelowna is located in British Columbia's Central Okanagan Regional District. Kelowna is 471 kilometers east of Vancouver,BC. Kelowna BC is 606 kilometers west of Calgary Alberta, 78 kilometers north of Penticton BC, and 54 kilometers south of Vernon BC.