Meetings & Groups

From October through May, Kelowna, B.C., offers one of Canada's best values for meetings and events. With an international airport, expert suppliers and range of activities for competitors, attendees and companions, Kelowna offers the metropolitan experience in a smaller urban setting where it's easy to get anywhere fast.

Easy Access to and within Kelowna

• 70+ daily non-stop flights from across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico
• One hour flights from Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle; four hours from Toronto
• Drive direct on Highway 97 or Highway 33 —four hours from Vancouver by car
• Get almost anywhere in 20 minutes or less
• Free airport shuttles for most hotels, plentiful rental cars, taxi services and regional bus lines

Comfortable Urban Environment

• 4,500 guest rooms with over 110,000 sq. ft. of meeting space in a variety of conference hotels in the heart of downtown or throughout the city
• Arts and culture for off-hours entertainment, including Opera Kelowna and community theatre companies
• Concerts, sports, comedy and more at the nearly 7,000-seat Prospera Place arena
• Nationally recognized chefs, craft breweries plus cafes, pubs and social houses around every corner

Activities for All

Kelowna offers a range of activities for off-site events and/or spousal programs:

• Wineries, orchards and gardens
• Championship golf
• Hiking, mountain biking and nearby skiing
• Seasonal cruises on Okanagan Lake
• Gaming, theatre, opera, concerts and arena events