Kelowna and UBC Okanagan
We sincerely hope that, in addition to enjoying a very insightful and exciting conference with your colleagues, you get to enjoy all that lovely Kelowna has to offer.
Transportation
Car rentals at airport https://ylw.kelowna.ca/passengers/transportation
The bus also goes to campus. It is bus #23. Runs every 30 min.
From campus, there are buses to get to Orchard Park mall or downtown Kelowna about every 10-15 min. (bus #97)
Parking
If you are staying on campus, they will let you know about parking when you check-in. The full day rate is $3.50 plus tax for the day.
Visitors to campus may park in either metered visitor stalls or day pass dispenser lots.
Metered stalls are located in lots E (EME Metered Parking), F (UNC Metered Parking) and G (DIS Metered Parking). Meters accept coins only at a rate of $1.50 per hour up to a maximum of 2 hours.
Dispensers are available in lots G, H, M and W all day. Dispensers are available in lots B, J after 12 pm and in lots E, F after 1pm. Rates are $4-6 for 3 hours and $6-8 for one day. Dispensers accept coins, Visa and MasterCard.
Click here to download UBC Okanagan maps for venue location, parking, and on-campus accommodation A .html-based map is available through http://maps.ok.ubc.ca/map/
Please refer to the UBCO Parking website, http://parking.ok.ubc.ca/Parking_Areas.html for more details on parking.
Maps
Things to See and Do
General links:
Lake Country (in general) https://www.lakecountry.bc.ca/en/index.aspx#
Kelowna (in general) https://www.tourismkelowna.com/
Wineries:
Lake Country Wineries https://www.lakecountry.bc.ca/en/what-to-do/wineries-and-vineyards.aspx
Kelowna https://www.tourismkelowna.com/do/wine/all-wineries/
BC Craft Brewery List http://beermebc.com/bc-breweries/
Golf courses:
Kelowna https://www.golfkelowna.com/golf-courses/
Vernon http://www.therisegolf.ca/
Vernon http://www.predatorridge.com/golf/
Other interesting activities: (all of these can also be accessed from the general Lake Country or Toursim kelowna sites)
Walking Trails on Campus
Kangaroo Creek Farm, Winfield http://kangaroocreekfarm.com/
Okanagan Lavender Herb Farm, Kelowna http://www.okanaganlavender.com/
Oyama Zipline (outside of Winfield in Oyama) http://www.oyamazipline.com/
Scandia Golf and Games (10 min from campus) http://scandiagolfandgames.com/
Shopping (can take bus from UBCO to the mall) http://www.orchardparkshopping.com/