A Guide to Coworking in the Okanagan

Uncategorized May 6, 2019

Building strong community, meeting like-minded people, and free coffee are just a few of the benefits of co-working and there is no shortage of shared-space options here in the Okanagan. Here is some intel on our favourites co-working spaces in the Valley:

coLab | Kelowna, BC

coLab is a bright and lively co-working space for professionals and creatives looking to meet like-minded people. These master community builders welcome entrepreneurs from all kinds of industries making it easy to collaborate. They also play host to an ongoing roster of amazing events that are designed to support and connect and teach.

Check out coLab | Explore events

 

Regus | Kelowna, BC

Regus is located in the Landmark Centre and offers a modern workspace for all different types of coworkers; they are not specifically tech or entrepreneur focused. This co-working space is also very flexible around space rental making it really accessible. One year, one week, one day, one hour? Regus can make that work.

Check out Regus | Explore rental options

 

OKGNworks | Kelowna, BC

OKGNworks is located on the second floor of the Kelowna Innovation Centre and shares a lounge with the team at Accelerate Okanagan. This new and open concept work space is a home base for tech entrepreneurs and creatives looking to plug into the innovation ecosystem. OKGNworks is membership-based coworking space—rent a desk, join a community!

Check out OKGNworks | Explore the Community

 

alternawork | Kelowna, BC

alternawork is a new co-working space located in the new Sole building in downtown Kelowna. This fresh take on a co-working space offers a ton of deluxe amenities and services so you can stay focused on your work. The design of the space allows for single desk or small pod rentals for growing teams. [Editor’s note: they have meeting rooms with balconies! Hello sunshine.]

Check out alternawork | Explore rental options

 

Spaces | Kelowna, BC [ COMING SOON ]

Spaces was initially launched in Amsterdam but now has coworking offices around the globe. Their newest coworking office will be coming to Kelowna this spring. Spaces offers a creative working environment for those who are looking to redefine the way work is done. This new venue will also play host to a series of events, speaker series, and networking lunches.

Check out Spaces | Explore events

 

Big Bear Innovation Centre | West Kelowna, BC

Big Bear Software has been building software for over 15 years and this spring they launched their very own coworking space. They know how fast businesses can change, so when building out their new space they designed it with flexibility in mind. Big Bear has contractors located throughout Western Canada including Calgary, Kelowna, and Penticton—they understand the importance of collaborative workspaces.

Hungry for more? Reach out to their team 

Check out Big Bear Innovation Centre

Cowork Vernon | Vernon, BC

Cowork Vernon is nestled right next to great restaurants, coffee shops, library, and brewpubs [Editor’s note: it’s good to work near beer]. Outside of their collaborative space, Cowork Vernon also has offices for private phone calls, meeting rooms, and audio recording space so you can start that podcast asap.

Check out CoWork Vernon | Explore the blog

 

Cowork Penticton | Penticton, BC

Cowork Penticton provides a shared office environment with on-demand resources. That’s right. On. Demand. This group of go-getting entrepreneurs are keen to help you find your place in the local business community. This venue also plays host to all kinds of cool events and community building activities.

Check out Cowork Penticton | Memberships and Services

 

Innovation Centre Powered by SASCU | Salmon Arm, BC

Salmon Arm’s new Innovation Centre is consists of a makerspace and coworking space! The Innovation Centre is also home to a variety of business accelerator programs designed to provide mentorship and support for budding entrepreneurs and inventors looking to change the world. Want to work here commitment free? Use a hot desk.

Check out the Innovation Centre | Events and Workshops