Main Street bones
The historic Westbank townsite is becoming a walkable centre again.
NEIGHBOURHOOD GUIDE · WEST KELOWNA, BC
The historic downtown of West Kelowna — Main Street's shops and services, the new civic centre energy, transit exchange and the condo towers rising around it.
West Kelowna, BCNeighbourhood guide · Go Kelowna
01AT A GLANCE
The details that matter.
Westbank Centre is West Kelowna's original main street and its emerging downtown: shops and services along Main Street and Brown Road, City Hall and the library, the transit exchange, and a growing cluster of mid-rise condos. Everything on the Westside eventually routes through here.
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- Wine country living, families, lake access
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02THE STORY
West Kelowna's downtown & transit heart
Westbank Centre is West Kelowna's original main street and its emerging downtown: shops and services along Main Street and Brown Road, City Hall and the library, the transit exchange, and a growing cluster of mid-rise condos. Everything on the Westside eventually routes through here.
•GALLERY
A look around
•DAY TO DAY
Living in Westbank Centre
Life in Westbank Centre offers the convenience of urban living within West Kelowna's historic heart, where daily necessities and new developments converge.
Outdoors
Enjoy immediate access to West Kelowna's stunning natural beauty.
A short drive connects residents to Gellatly Bay, home to the popular Gellatly Dog Beach, perfect for furry friends to splash and play. Nearby, the CNR Wharf and Gellatly Bay Aquatic Park offer stunning lake views, a pier for strolling, and a fantastic place for a picnic or a dip. Families will appreciate Rotary Beach, another local favourite just moments away, providing a sandy spot to relax and enjoy the water. Though not directly within the centre, these cherished outdoor havens are an integral part of living here, offering residents a quick escape to nature and recreation.
•WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
Civic anchor
City Hall, the library and Johnson Bentley pool are all in the district.
Growth core
West Kelowna's official town-centre plan is filling the skyline in.
•ON THE MAP
Getting your bearings
Westbank Centre is part of West 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 Westbank, Glenrosa, Boucherie Centre.
•Refresh & Refuel
Where to eat & drink in Westbank Centre
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•Retail Therapy
Shopping in Westbank Centre
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•Look Sharp
Beauty & the barber in Westbank Centre
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•Rest & Recharge
Health & wellness in Westbank Centre
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•Check In
Places to stay in Westbank Centre
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•Put Down Roots
Homes & rentals in Westbank Centre
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•Get Out There
Things to do around Westbank Centre
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•FAQ
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