49-636: Canadian Football team in British Columbia Okanagan Sun [REDACTED] Established 1980 ( 1980 ) Based in Kelowna , British Columbia Home stadium Apple Bowl Head coach Travis Miller League Canadian Junior Football League Division B.C. Football Conference Colours Burnt orange, Brown and white League titles 3 (1988, 2000, 2022) The Okanagan Sun are
98-666: A Canadian Junior Football team based in Kelowna , British Columbia . The Sun play in the seven-team B.C. Football Conference, which itself is part of the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) and competes annually for the national title known as the Canadian Bowl . The Sun were founded in 1980, began play in 1981, and are one of the most successful teams in junior football history. They have had 25 consecutive winning seasons (1982 through 2006), were
147-506: A community hosting hundreds of homes, many of which are considered relatively high-end. Central Kelowna is a tourist district alongside Okanagan Lake. It is officially defined as all land north of Highway 97, south of Clement Avenue, east of Okanagan Lake , and west of Richter Street. There are two main routes through the downtown core, along which attractions and commerce are concentrated. These include several parks and beaches, boardwalks and other walking trails, Kelowna Marina and Yacht Club,
196-471: A historic Chinatown in the area between Harvey Avenue and Leon Avenue, east of Abbott and west of Highway 97 / Harvey Avenue. Historically, most residents of this Chinatown were males. In 1909, 15% of Kelowna's population was ethnic Chinese. In 1911, the percentage was the same. That year, Sun Yat-sen visited Kelowna for fundraising purposes. In 1978, the remaining traditional Chinese business ceased operations. By 2010, less than 1% of Kelowna's population
245-543: A low ceiling, and often bright sunshine can be experienced by driving approximately 20 minutes up into the nearby mountains. Summer days in Kelowna are very warm with periods of hot and sunny conditions. Temperatures typically reach the high 30s °C, or above for at least a few days each summer. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Kelowna was 45.7 °C (114.3 °F) on June 29, 2021 . During summer, clear, dry air allows night-time temperatures to fall rapidly, however in
294-421: A nearby office building and a seniors home. The city declared a local state of emergency, and the area's residents were evacuated. Five people were killed in the collapse: four construction workers and one person in the office building. In Kelowna, many seasonal wildfires have occurred over the years. Some significant fires warranting evacuations and/or causing damage are listed below: Kelowna's official flower
343-466: A northern migration led to the habitation of this area some 9,000 years ago. The Indigenous Syilx people are the first known inhabitants of the region where they continue to live today. In 1811, David Stuart travelled to the Okanagan Valley, becoming the first European to do so. Despite this, it was not until 1859 that Father Pandosy , a French Roman Catholic Oblate missionary, became
392-511: A population of 600. The town's first mayor was Henry Raymer. Although agriculture had become an important mark of Kelowna in the surrounding region, the town relied entirely on transportation over Okanagan Lake until 1925. In 1893, the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) constructed the steamer SS Aberdeen on the lake, which served as the first significant transportation link between Kelowna and Penticton , greatly increasing
441-402: A result, this part of town is widely regarded as luxurious and is indeed one of the most expensive neighbourhoods of Kelowna. It is not unusual to see homes worth one million dollars or more, the most costly of which can reach 5 million or even slightly above. Rutland is Kelowna's largest neighbourhood by far. Although most of the area sits on the valley bottom and is therefore relatively flat,
490-513: Is Balsamorhiza sagittata , commonly referred to as arrowleaf balsamroot. Kelowna is classified as a humid continental climate or an inland oceanic climate per the Köppen climate classification system due to its coldest month having an average temperature slightly above −3.0 °C (26.6 °F) and below 0 °C (32 °F), with dry, hot, sunny summers and cool, cloudy winters, and four seasons. The official climate station for Kelowna
539-463: Is Kelowna's largest indoor recreation facility with a 50 m pool, water slides, diving boards, and surfing waves. Gyro Beach and Rotary Beach, two of Kelowna's most popular beaches, are also located in the Lower Mission. The Upper Mission begins to extend into the foothills and higher terrain, and many parts of this area boast magnificent views of the city, mountains and Okanagan Lake . As
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#1732791956224588-594: Is a city on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley in the southern interior of British Columbia , Canada. It serves as the head office of the Regional District of Central Okanagan . The name Kelowna derives from the Okanagan word kiʔláwnaʔ , referring to a grizzly bear . Kelowna is the province's third-largest metropolitan area (after Vancouver and Victoria ). At the same time, it
637-592: Is at the Kelowna International Airport , which is at a higher elevation than the city core, with slightly higher precipitation and cooler nighttime temperatures. Kelowna has the second mildest winter of any non-coastal city in Canada, after neighbouring Penticton . This is caused by the moderating effects of Okanagan Lake combined with mountains separating most of BC from the prairies; however bitter Arctic air masses can occasionally penetrate
686-530: Is often criticized for its plainness; its contributions to urban sprawl and the decline of the pedestrian-oriented Downtown; and its lack of green space, as the area was formerly a linear park and golf course. Known locally as "the Mission" (or " Okanagan Mission ") to differentiate it from the Lower Mainland city of Mission , this area was a separate jurisdiction before being amalgamated with Kelowna in
735-415: Is the fourth least affordable housing market in Canada, currently maintaining the classification of "Severely Unaffordable." Because of the Okanagan 's climate and vineyard-filled scenery, it is often compared to Napa Valley, California . Due to its moderate population, Kelowna is often used as a market trial area where national businesses and organizations can test a new product. Examples include: In
784-483: Is the seventh-largest city overall and the largest in the Interior. It is the 20th-largest metropolitan area in Canada . The city proper encompasses 211.85 km (81.80 sq mi), and the census metropolitan area 2,904.86 km (1,121.57 sq mi). Kelowna's estimated population in 2020 is 222,748 in the metropolitan area and 142,146 in the city proper. After a period of suburban expansion into
833-410: The 2021 Canadian census conducted by Statistics Canada , Kelowna had a population of 144,576 living in 62,209 of its 67,115 total private dwellings, a change of 13.5% from its 2016 population of 127,390. With a land area of 211.85 km (81.80 sq mi), it had a population density of 682.4/km (1,767.5/sq mi) in 2021. At the census metropolitan area (CMA) level in the 2021 census,
882-5266: The BCFC champions 14 times, and won the Canadian Bowl three times as CJFL champions in 1988, 2000 and 2022. External links [ edit ] Official website Canadian Junior Football League v t e Canadian Junior Football League B.C. conference Kamloops Broncos Langley Rams Okanagan Sun Prince George Kodiaks Valley Huskers Vancouver Island Raiders Westshore Rebels Prairie conference Calgary Colts Edmonton Huskies Edmonton Wildcats Regina Thunder Saskatoon Hilltops Winnipeg Rifles Ontario conference GTA Grizzlies Hamilton Hurricanes London Beefeaters Ottawa Sooners Quinte Skyhawks St. Clair Saints Canadian Bowl v t e Sports teams based in British Columbia Baseball NWL : Vancouver Canadians WCL : Kamloops NorthPaws Kelowna Falcons Nanaimo NightOwls Victoria HarbourCats [REDACTED] Basketball CEBL : Vancouver Bandits Esports CDL : Vancouver Surge Football CFL : BC Lions CJFL : Kamloops Broncos Langley Rams Okanagan Sun Prince George Kodiaks Valley Huskers Vancouver Island Raiders Westshore Rebels Ice hockey NHL : Vancouver Canucks AHL : Abbotsford Canucks WHL : Kamloops Blazers Kelowna Rockets Prince George Cougars Vancouver Giants Victoria Royals BCHL : Alberni Valley Bulldogs Blackfalds Bulldogs Brooks Bandits Chilliwack Chiefs Coquitlam Express Cowichan Valley Capitals Cranbrook Bucks Langley Rivermen Okotoks Oilers Nanaimo Clippers Penticton Vees Powell River Kings Prince George Spruce Kings Salmon Arm Silverbacks Sherwood Park Crusaders Spruce Grove Saints Surrey Eagles Trail Smoke Eaters Vernon Vipers Victoria Grizzlies West Kelowna Warriors Other junior leagues KIJHL PJHL VIJHL Lacrosse NLL : Vancouver Warriors WLA : Burnaby Lakers Coquitlam Adanacs Langley Thunder Maple Ridge Burrards Nanaimo Timbermen New Westminster Salmonbellies Victoria Shamrocks BCJALL : Burnaby Lakers Soccer MLS : Vancouver Whitecaps FC NSL : Vancouver Rise FC MLS Next Pro : Whitecaps FC 2 CPL : Pacific FC Vancouver FC L1BC : Altitude FC Burnaby FC Harbourside FC Rivers FC TSS FC Rovers Unity FC Vancouver Whitecaps Academy PCSL : Victoria United MLS Next : Vancouver Whitecaps FC Residency Rugby league BCRL Abbotsford Griffins BC Bulldogs Capilano Cougars Valley Warriors Vancouver Dragons Rugby union RCNJC : Fraser Valley Venom Vancouver Island Rising Tide Vancouver Wave NWL : British Columbia BC U23 BC U20 Ringette NRL : BC Thunder Roller derby WFTDA : Terminal City Rollergirls University athletics U Sports : UFV Cascades ( CWUAA ) TRU WolfPack ( CWUAA ) Trinity Western Spartans ( CWUAA ) UBC Thunderbirds ( CWUAA / AII ) UBC Okanagan Heat ( CWUAA ) UNBC Timberwolves ( CWUAA ) Victoria Vikes ( CWUAA / AII ) NCAA D-II : Simon Fraser Red Leafs ( GNAC ) CCAA : Camosun Chargers ( PacWest ) Capilano Blues ( PacWest ) CBC Bearcats ( PacWest ) Douglas Royals ( PacWest ) Langara Falcons ( PacWest ) Okanagan Coyotes ( PacWest ) Rockies Avalanche ( PacWest ) VIU Mariners ( PacWest ) Defunct teams NBA : Vancouver Grizzlies NLL : Vancouver Ravens PDL : Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 LFL : BC Angels AHL : Abbotsford Heat L1BC : Nautsaʼmawt FC Victoria Highlanders FC OWL : Vancouver Titans Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Okanagan_Sun&oldid=1191551864 " Categories : Canadian Junior Football League teams Canadian football teams in British Columbia Sport in Kelowna Sports clubs and teams established in 1980 1980 establishments in British Columbia Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description matches Wikidata Official website not in Wikidata Kelowna Kelowna ( / k ə ˈ l oʊ n ə / kə- LOH -nə )
931-488: The Delta Grand Hotel and Casino, and Prospera Place arena. The other main route through downtown is Bernard Avenue from Richter Street to the lake, with more shops and restaurants designed for locals and tourists. Although Bernard Avenue continues east well past downtown, it is not part of downtown and is zoned residential. The commercial segment lies within its downtown section between Richter and Abbott streets,
980-527: The Kelowna CMA had a population of 222,162 living in 94,335 of its 102,097 total private dwellings, a change of 14% from its 2016 population of 194,892. With a land area of 2,902.45 km (1,120.64 sq mi), it had a population density of 76.5/km (198.2/sq mi) in 2021. In 2011, 48.4% of residents were male and 51.6% were female. The predominant language spoken in Kelowna is English. Children under five accounted for approximately 4.8% of
1029-530: The University of British Columbia. In addition to vocational training and adult basic education, the college offers a highly regarded university transfer program. University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus has a student population of over 8,000 full-time students enrolled in diverse undergraduate and graduate programs. Kelowna is the seat of the Regional District of the Central Okanagan ,
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#17327919562241078-524: The built-up city near lakeside, nights are somewhat warm on average by Canadian standards. The city averages about 380 mm (15 in) of precipitation per year, with about a fifth of the precipitation falling as snow, the bulk in December and January; however, June is the wettest month of the year, followed by a sharp drying trend through the remainder of summer. While some smaller communities such as Blue River and Golden get less wind, Kelowna has
1127-476: The city core, is one of the busiest airports in Canada . There are regular flights to and from Calgary , Edmonton , Toronto , Vancouver , Victoria , Cranbrook , Whitehorse , and Seattle , as well as seasonal service to Las Vegas , Phoenix , Montréal, Cuba and Mexico. Three major passenger airlines serve the airport; Air Canada , Alaska Airlines , and WestJet . The airport is also the main hub of cargo airline KF Cargo . Emergency services are provided by
1176-535: The city where the climate is ideal for the many wineries . At least two major wineries were damaged or destroyed (now rebuilt) in 2003 due to the Okanagan Mountain Park Fire . Kelowna is also the home of Sun-Rype , a popular manufacturer of fruit bars and juices. Okanagan College and University of British Columbia are the predominant centres for post-secondary education. Over 8,745 students attend Okanagan College and 8,718 students attend
1225-436: The city's geographic centre. Adjoining Knox Mountain to the west, it is part of the eastern heights that form Glenmore Valley and rises about one thousand feet above the rest of the Okanagan Valley. It has been extensively developed in recent years, with scenic suburban-influenced neighbourhoods only minutes from Central City. Like many other Kelowna residential districts, Dilworth has gone from relative isolation and wilderness to
1274-475: The city. The city is served by Highway 97 and Highway 33 . Kelowna Regional Transit System is operated by FirstGroup , providing public bus transportation services in Kelowna and its surrounding areas. Funding for the transit system is shared between the City of Kelowna, Central Okanagan Regional District , District of Lake Country and BC Transit . Kelowna International Airport ( IATA : YLW), north of
1323-426: The first European to settle there. Pandosy's settlement was located at l'Anse au Sable (Bay of Sand), which he named in reference to its sandy shoreline. Although the population remained small for the rest of the 19th century, sustenance fruit growing expanded in Kelowna during the 1870s, and by the 1890s, commercial agriculture had become firmly established. Kelowna was officially incorporated on May 4, 1905, with
1372-412: The five-lane William R. Bennett Bridge to replace the three-lane Okanagan Lake Bridge as part of a plan to alleviate traffic problems during the summer tourist season. The new bridge was completed in 2008. On July 12, 2021, a crane suffered a catastrophic failure while being dismantled at a construction site located at St. Paul Street near Bernard Avenue in downtown Kelowna. Part of the crane struck
1421-441: The fringes continue up into the hills and are thus built at higher elevations and possess more expansive views than the rest of the neighbourhood; these homes are correspondingly more expensive. This is the exception, however, as the majority of Rutland is among the most affordable of Kelowna housing. Additionally, the presence of numerous low-rise apartment buildings contributes to a higher population density compared to other areas of
1470-469: The greatest percentage of "calm" wind observations for any major city in Canada (39% of the time). The four-year average wind measured at the airport has been less than 5 knots (9.3 km/h; 5.8 mph) on average 10 to 12 months of the year between 2008 and 2011. Kelowna has an average high temperature that is above freezing every month of the year, rare for an inland Canadian city. Kelowna consists of ten sectors with multiple neighbourhoods within
1519-469: The latter of which is lake-adjacent. Kelowna has declared a 1 km (0.39 sq mi) downtown area a "red zone" of prolific drug trafficking, assaults and robberies. The red zone extends from Okanagan Lake to the west, Lake Avenue, Rowcliffe to Ethel and Ethel to Stockwell, Doyle and back to the lake. The red zone was identified in 1992 to reduce street crime. The RCMP conducts annual "spring sweeps" there, arresting low-level drug dealers. Kelowna
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1568-591: The mid-to-late-20th century. It features a vibrant secondary commercial centre separate from the downtown, with low- to moderate-density residential areas between them. Its northern border is K.L.O. Road. It is often differentiated as Lower Mission and Upper Mission. The Lower Mission contains most of the aforementioned commercial areas, such as shopping malls, grocery stores, coffee shops, and boutiques, and also has extensive recreational facilities. Mission Recreation Park has six softball diamonds, soccer fields, community gardens, playgrounds, and trails while neighbouring H2O
1617-558: The most people in Kelowna, the largest city in the tourist-oriented Okanagan Valley . In summer, boating, golf, hiking and biking are popular, and in winter, both skiing and snowboarding are favourite activities at the nearby Big White and Silver Star ski resorts. Tourism in the Greater Kelowna Area has now become a $ 1-billion a year industry, as of 2016. Kelowna produces wines that have received international recognition. Vineyards are common around and south of
1666-502: The popularity of low-density car-oriented developments. As of 2007, Kelowna has the highest car dependency rate in Canada and has the second highest per-capita road transportation carbon footprint in British Columbia. Despite having a metro population of about 230,000, the greater Kelowna area is slightly bigger than that of Metro Vancouver . Road transportation accounts for more than 65% of total greenhouse gas emission in
1715-655: The population is foreign-born. On February 10, 2016, Statistics Canada declared the 3.1% Kelowna census metropolitan area growth rate as being the highest in Canada. According to the 2021 census , religious groups in Kelowna included: As per the 2021 census, visible minorities comprise about 14% of the population of Kelowna. The largest group of visible minorities are, in order of size, South Asian (4.4%), Chinese (1.9%), Filipino (1.7%), Black (1.3%), Latin American (0.9%) Japanese (0.9%), Southeast Asian (0.7%), Korean (0.5%), West Asian (0.5%), and Arab (0.4%). Kelowna had
1764-498: The relatively flat valley bottom, several large and more recent neighbourhoods, including the community of Wilden, are being built into the adjacent mountains. The Midtown area, bordered by Enterprise Way on the north and Springfield and Baron Road on the south, is a popular shopping destination for locals. Orchard Park , the shopping complex in BC's interior, is here. Since most of Midtown consists of large, car-oriented big-box stores , it
1813-497: The resident population of Kelowna. This compares to 5.2% in British Columbia and 5.6% for Canada. In mid-2001, 18.4% of the resident population in Kelowna were of retirement age (65 and over for males and females), compared with 13.2% in Canada; the average age is 41.1, compared to an average age of 37.6 in Canada. Kelowna's population growth has been driven primarily by the movement of Canadians from BC and other provinces into this region, not by international immigration. Only 15.1% of
1862-616: The sector boundaries. Central City is a linear commercial sector along Harvey Avenue , from downtown to Highway 33 . Major commercial developments include the Capri Centre Mall, the Landmark buildings, and the Orchard Park Shopping Centre. Commercial activity is mainly concentrated along or near Highway 97 (Harvey). Dilworth Mountain is a relatively low, isolated mountain just over 2000 feet near
1911-430: The southern interior give Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley near constant cloudy conditions during December and January, making it the cloudiest winter climate in Canada, outside of parts of Newfoundland. Since Okanagan Lake rarely freezes, the warmer air from the lake rises above the colder atmospheric air, leading to a temperature inversion that also contributes to the valley being enveloped by clouds. This valley cloud has
1960-459: The speed of Kelowna's growth. On September 11, 1925, CP was extended to Kelowna, ending the town's reliance on Okanagan Lake for transportation and trade. In 1911, Chinese revolutionary Sun Yat-sen visited Kelowna for fundraising. At that time, approximately 15% of the population was ethnically Chinese . On August 6, 1969, a sonic boom from a nearby air show broke a quarter million dollars worth of glass, injuring six people. The destruction
2009-573: The street and 144 individuals in shelters. On February 24, 2016, as part of the Government of Canada's Homelessness Partnering Strategy, the Central Okanagan Foundation conducted a coordinated Point-in-Time (PiT) Count of Kelowna's homeless population. The survey found at least 233 people were homeless, and another 273 were living in temporary housing. Kelowna faces severe suburbanization and urban sprawl promoted by
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2058-433: The surrounding mountain slopes, the city council adopted a long-term plan intended to increase density instead — particularly in the downtown core. This has resulted in the construction of taller buildings, including One Water Street — a 36-story building that is the tallest in Kelowna. Other high rise developments have already broken ground or been approved since then, including a 42-storey tower on Leon Avenue which will be
2107-402: The tallest building in the city, and among the tallest in B.C. Nearby communities include the City of West Kelowna (also referred to as Westbank and Westside) to the west, across Okanagan Lake ; Lake Country and Vernon to the north; Peachland to the southwest; and Summerland and Penticton to the south. The exact dates of the first settlement in the Okanagan Valley are unknown, but
2156-546: The third-largest metropolitan area in British Columbia after Vancouver and Victoria and the largest in the British Columbia Interior. With scenic lake vistas and a dry, mild climate, Kelowna has become one of the fastest-growing cities in North America. The appropriate management of such rapid development (and its attendant consequences) is a source of significant debate within the community. Kelowna
2205-484: The town. Rutland was a town until it amalgamated with Kelowna in 1973, and this union has resulted in Rutland having a distinct commercial centre with many shops and restaurants. An improvement and gentrification effort has been ongoing for the past decade, with new parks, widened sidewalks, bike lanes, a renovated YMCA, a rebuilt high school, and many new shops and condominiums being added. The service industry employs
2254-459: The valley during winter, usually for very short periods. The coldest recorded temperature in the city was −36.1 °C (−33.0 °F) recorded on December 30, 1968. The last time the lake completely froze over was in the winter of 1969.A partial lake freeze also took place in the winter of 1985-1986. Some winters pass without any significant surface ice. An inversion layer of cloud created by Pacific low pressure system moving into or stalling over
2303-761: Was caused by a member of the United States Blue Angels during a practice routine for the Kelowna Regatta festival when the pilot accidentally broke the sound barrier while flying too low. On November 25, 2005, the First Ministers and National Aboriginal Leaders signed the Kelowna Accord , which sought to improve the lives of Indigenous peoples. Kelowna celebrated its centennial in May 2005. The same year, construction began on
2352-615: Was ethnic Chinese. A section of the façade of the rebuilt "Chinese Store" that was in Chinatown is now housed at the Kelowna Museum. Women make up nearly half of Kelowna's homeless . In other Canadian cities, the overwhelming majority of homeless are males. On May 12, 2003, the Kelowna Homelessness Networking Group conducted a limited census and enumerated 198 people: 54 individuals from
2401-497: Was the second British Columbia city to declare a red zone. Glenmore is a suburb primarily within Glenmore Valley, a subsection of the Okanagan Valley in the Kelowna area. It has been extensively developed in the past two decades, transforming from a small suburb with a rural character to large suburban neighbourhoods, including several elementary schools and a rapidly growing commercial hub. While most of its homes are on
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