Kelowna is situated on an excellent road network at the junction of Highway 97 and Highway 33, making transportation options many.
Highway 97 runs through the city and continues south through the Okanagan Valley into Washington State.
To the north it intersects with Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway, providing access to Vancouver and Calgary. The most direct route to Vancouver is the Highway 97C/Highway 5 combination, which meets Highway 97 20km/12.4mi south of downtown.
Highway 33 runs southeast from Kelowna and connects with Highway 3 for access east or west to Calgary or Vancouver. For a longer scenic route follow the Mountains & Vineyards Circle Route.
Car Travel
Travelling by car is easy in terms of both getting to and around Kelowna. Rental cars are available from a variety of national chains with outlets in the city and at the Kelowna International Airport.
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Winter tires or chains are strongly recommended on Kelowna's mountain roads from October through April. Road conditions at higher elevations can be treacherous even when good in the valley. Four-wheel or all-wheel-drive vehicles are best suited for rugged backcountry travel.
Public Transportation
The Kelowna Regional Transit System provides fully accessible bus service within the city and to the neighbouring municipalities of Lake Country, West Kelowna, and Peachland. Buses run daily on varying schedules. Intercity bus routes converge at Kelowna's downtown depot. Greyhound Canada schedules multiple daily connections to Vancouver and Calgary as well as regional centres. Shuttle services run between Kelowna International Airport and downtown Kelowna hotels, as well as Big White Ski Resort.
Air Travel
Kelowna International Airport offers multiple daily flights to and from Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, and Seattle, Washington, plus regional airports. Carriers include Air Canada, Central Mountain Air, Horizon Air, and WestJet. Charters are also available.
Maps
Drop by the Kelowna Visitor Centre for a visitor's guide, detailed map, and information on major attractions and amenities.
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