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Make Kelowna Yours...
Nestled on the pristine shores of Lake Okanagan and in the heart of British Columbia&s southern interior region, Kelowna is the largest city in the Okanagan Valley and the fastest growing city in the province. Home to more than 100,000 people, Kelowna is a vibrant, active community blending the best of big city commerce with the charm of small town hospitality.
...To Live
Situated only 400 km. (250 miles) from Vancouver and less than 130 km. (81 miles) north of the United States border, Kelowna is world–renowned for its stunning mountain vistas, extraordinary natural landscapes and spectacular beachfront properties. Whether you seek an executive lakeshore rancher, a traditional Victorian or a secluded country charmer, your dream home is waiting for you in this dynamic community. Enjoy all the amenities of a thriving major centre amidst a pastoral setting of sandy beaches, rich agricultural land and scenic forested peaks.
...To Work
Recently named the most cost–effective business location in the Pacific Region by KPMG, Kelowna boasts a commercial trading base of more than 450,000 people and is the largest centre for commerce, retail and health care services between Vancouver and Calgary. Entrepreneurs and employees alike enjoy the city´s convenient lifestyle and stable, diverse economy fuelled by growing industries such as high technology, manufacturing, light industrial, tree fruit and tourism, all of which compete on a global scale.
...To Play
With its hot summers, mild winters and more than 2,000 hours of annual sunshine, Kelowna is a four–season playground offering everything from championship golf courses to award–winning wineries. The surrounding lakes and mountains offer year round recreation opportunities, and the city´s booming arts and cultural district is home to several theatre groups, a symphony orchestra, numerous art galleries and Prospera Place, a 6,000–seat multi–purpose entertainment facility providing world–class events and performers.
...To Grow
Kelowna is an accessible, attractive community poised for dependable, well–planned and sustained growth. The city´s international airport is the 11th busiest in Canada, and Kelowna General Hospital maintains 329 beds and a full–treatment cancer clinic, making it the largest and most comprehensive care facility in the Southern Interior. Also, with two Kelowna campuses, Okanagan University College offers university degree, diploma, certificate, trade and adult education programs.
Let Roma help you discover this crown jewel of the Okanagan Valley. Make Kelowna yours!
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