Kelowna offers various facilities for residents to escape the extreme heat.
A heat warning is currently impacting communities across the Okanagan, prompting officials in Kelowna to offer locations for residents and visitors seeking relief from the soaring temperatures.
City facilities, available during operating hours, provide cool respite, including recreation centers, libraries, and parks with shady areas. Beaches also offer a cooler atmosphere amid the sweltering heat.
Residents can utilize various amenities, with maps available to find a nearby park or one of the city’s three waterparks: City Park Waterpark, Ben Lee Waterpark, and Quilchena Splash Park, to help offset the heat.
Individuals without air conditioning are encouraged to visit public spaces or take breaks indoors at local establishments like restaurants and theaters. To assist in accessibility, Kelowna is waiving transit fares for those traveling to cooling centers.
Community solidarity is essential during extreme heat events, and residents are urged to check on vulnerable friends, neighbors, and loved ones. Kelowna provides extensive online resources with safety tips and locations for those in need of cooling opportunities.
More information can be found on the city’s website along with additional advice from health and environmental organizations dedicated to public safety and heat response initiatives.