Kelowna has a population of over 100,000 and is situated by Okanagan Lake and surrounded by mountains. The city is celebrating its centennial in 2005. The Okanagan region is know for its tree fruits heritage and more recently it wine industry. But it is also home to significant manufacturing and high tech sectors, many serving international markets.

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan and Okanagan University College campus's offer top notch post secondary education opportunities.

Kelowna International Airport provides multiple daily direct flights to Seattle, Vancouver and Calgary as well as regular direct flights to Toronto.

Vancouver is approximately 4 hours drive away.

Some helpful websites:
Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission - Information on business and living in the community.
http://www.edccord.com/

Tourism Kelowna and the Chamber of Commerce
http://www.kelownachamber.org/