Kelowna is the seat
of the
Regional District of the Central Okanagan,
the third-largest metropolitan area in British
Columbia (after the
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 is the second most
expensive housing market in Canada (behind
Vancouver).[1]
Because of the
Okanagan's climate and vineyard-filled
scenery, it has been compared to California.
Kelowna ranks as the 22nd largest metropolitan area in Canada.
