Rutland
NEIGHBOURHOOD GUIDE · KELOWNA, BC

Kelowna's largest and most affordable neighbourhood — a genuine community with its own town centre, Ben Lee Park, YMCA, and fast transit links to UBCO and downtown.

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01AT A GLANCE

The details that matter.

Rutland has its own gravity: a town centre, a park system anchored by Ben Lee's waterpark, the city's best-value housing and the most diverse food scene in the Okanagan. Transit and the Highway 33 corridor connect it to UBCO, the airport and downtown, and new condo and townhome projects are steadily renewing its core.

City
Kelowna, BC
Vibe
Kelowna's value neighbourhood — parks, diversity & big growth
Best for
Lake life, families, four-season recreation
Getting around
Car, cycling, BC Transit

02THE STORY

Kelowna's value neighbourhood — parks, diversity & big growth

Rutland has its own gravity: a town centre, a park system anchored by Ben Lee's waterpark, the city's best-value housing and the most diverse food scene in the Okanagan. Transit and the Highway 33 corridor connect it to UBCO, the airport and downtown, and new condo and townhome projects are steadily renewing its core.

•DAY TO DAY

Living in Rutland

Life in Rutland offers a welcoming community feel, combining affordability with the convenience of a self-contained town center.

Outdoors

Rutland provides ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors year-round.

Rutland makes getting outside easy, thanks to its well-established park system. Ben Lee Park stands out as a true community hub, especially during warmer months with its popular waterpark drawing families from across the neighbourhood. Beyond the spray park, you'll find plenty of green space for picnics, playgrounds for children, and open fields perfect for an afternoon game. The area encourages walking and cycling, with local pathways connecting residents to various amenities and smaller, quiet parks where one can simply relax and enjoy the Okanagan sunshine. It’s a great place to step out for a walk with the dog or gather with friends for some fresh air.

•WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL

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Food finds

The Okanagan's best cheap eats — pho, tacos, punjabi kitchens and more.

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Growth corridor

New condos and townhomes are renewing the Rutland core block by block.

•ON THE MAP

Getting your bearings

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Rutland is part of Kelowna, in BC's Central Okanagan. Kelowna International Airport (YLW) serves the region, Highway 97 runs the length of the valley, and the William R. Bennett Bridge links Kelowna and West Kelowna across Okanagan Lake. Nearby neighbourhoods include Belgo - Black Mountain, Highway 97, Glenmore - Clifton - Dilworth.

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