This became the local name for Gillard and his residence. In when Bernard Lequime had John Coryell, CE, lay out the townsite, the question arose as to the name for the new settlement. The old story of Kimach Touche was recalled, but this name seemed too uncouth. Then someone came up with the bright idea of substituting kelowna, from the Okanagan Indian word meaning "female grizzly bear", and Kelowna it became. Source : Akrigg, Helen B. BC Geographical Names.
Kelowna Feature Type : City - A populated place with legally defined boundaries, incorporated as a city municipality under the provincial Municipal Act. Over 80 years ago, Calona Wines got their start producing apple wines, heavily fortified berry wines, and sacramental wine before transitioning to more European-style wines in the s.
Feature image: Steamboat in Kelowna, BC Archives. Join our Newsletter. Home Sponsored Sponsored Content. Ancient peoples The Okanagan Valley's first people were the Syilx, who are believed to have arrived in the British Columbia Interior from the north. Before trains, there were steamships With steep slopes and rough terrain on either side of Okanagan Lake, the preferred form of transportation in the Valley was by water.
Tobacco was once the pride of Kelowna Although renowned for its fruit, farm crops and wine industry, Kelowna was once home to a thriving tobacco industry as well. The first bridge between Kelowna and Westbank In , construction of a floating bridge across Lake Okanagan was completed, linking Kelowna to the communities of Westbank to the west and Peachland and Summerland to the south.
Kelowna is the birthplace of the BC wine industry Over 80 years ago, Calona Wines got their start producing apple wines, heavily fortified berry wines, and sacramental wine before transitioning to more European-style wines in the s. This has been shared 0 times 0. Is Vancouver's local news important to you? If it is, we could use your help. The Provincial Health Authority publishes a Community Health Profile for the Kelowna to provide data that facilitates dialogue about community health.
The profile features data on demographics, factors that affect health and health status, and compares them to provincial averages. Each year, the Community Trends Report focuses on a different theme, while also providing the community with a resource for basic statistical and demographic data that can be used as the foundation for organizational and program planning and development, policy analysis and community development.
Kelowna is located along the beautiful shores of Okanagan Lake, in the heart of the stunning Okanagan Valley. The lake offers opportunities for boating, swimming or fishing, while nearby mountains attract hikers, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts. Golfers tee-it-up at our 14 courses, and bustling urban centres offer restaurants with delectable food, award-winning wines, craft beers and ciders, local shopping, museums, live entertainment and cultural festivals.
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