Experience the Okanagan Lifestyle

Spend warm summer nights relaxing by the water and, in the winter, head up to the ski hill to enjoy majestic views and champagne powder. Whether you’re a year-round hiker or a weekend wine-tour warrior, you’re home.

Overview

There’s a reason the Central Okanagan is the fastest-growing metropolitan area in Canada.

As soon as your plane touches down at Kelowna International Airport or you first step foot outside the car after a scenic drive down Highway 97, you’re met with a world of possibilities. It’s a city where entrepreneurs flourish in a space that supports innovation and empowers business leaders to step away from the office and into nature any chance they get.

Here, you’re free to leave the car at home and pedal, or even row, your way to work all year round. And, with plenty of great schools, beautiful natural surroundings and lots of fresh air, the Central Okanagan gives you room to grow for generations to come.

Housing

What do acreage living and elegant urban condominiums have in common? They’re both available in spades in the Central Okanagan.

Grab your shovel and get ready to get your hands dirty on a hobby farm or prepare for your new low-maintenance urban micro suite life, because there’s a home here that fits your dream Okanagan lifestyle.

Education

With incredible public schools run by the Central Okanagan School District and some of the best private schools in the province, the Central Okanagan is the perfect place for your growing family.

When it’s time for post-secondary, Kelowna has one of North America’s top-rated universities right in town with the University of British Columbia Okanagan and the nationally respected Okanagan College.

Healthcare

Get peace of mind and live life to the fullest with state-of-the-art healthcare facilities in Kelowna.

With the Kelowna General Hospital, Interior Health and Surgical Centre and Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins Centre for the Southern Interior, access to high-quality, accessible healthcare through Interior Health is always just around the corner.

Our Communities

Imagine your future community: Is it an impressive urban metropolis or a quiet lakeside village? How about both?

With small cities such as Lake Country and Peachland, plus plenty of open rural space in the regional district, the Okanagan lifestyle means living your life, and running your business, your way. And, no matter where you live, Kelowna, West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation are only a short drive away.

Industry and Economic Profiles

The Central Okanagan is thriving. The trends, demographics, and innovation assets to prove the potential are at your fingertips.

Starting a Business

Are you ready to turn your business dream into a reality? At the COEDC, we have the resources and local connections you need to make it happen.

Ready to Live Your Okanagan Lifestyle?

Not only is the Central Okanagan the perfect place to enjoy Canada’s four-season playground, but it’s also a great region to start your business.