Neighbourhood Guide
Lower Mission
Kelowna, BC
Located along the shores of Okanagan Lake, just south of downtown Kelowna, Lower Mission is a vibrant community is known for its stunning waterfront properties, beautiful beaches, and an abundance of outdoor recreation.
The epitome of the Kelowna lifestyle.
If you love water activities, being outside and being close to wonderful shopping and dining options then this might be the location for you.
On The Map
Lower Mission is located south of Harvey Avenue and bordered by Kelowna South and Upper Mission.
Get Outside
Instant access to the seawall is the big perk in the neighbourhood.
At any given time you'll see people biking, running, rollerblading or walking their dog around the seawall.
Hinge Park is just to the west and has ample green space to loung in the summer. There’s also a beautiful community garden and a fenced in off-leash dog park so that your furry friends can let loose and have some fun. Activities in Olympic Village are not limited to just land. The Creekside Paddling Centre is right on the doorstep and is home to The Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival Society. This floating facility serves the huge demand for public padding programs in False Creek by providing instruction, boats and equipment for public use, and hosting paddling competitions – including North America’s largest Dragon Boat Festival.
Nearby Amenities
Creekside Community Centre is a state-of-the-art centre on the edge of False Creek.
The full service centre includes several programs and child care, along with a full size gym, aerobics studio, dance and yoga studios, fitness centre & games room.
The BMO Theatre Centre is the cultural hub in the community, with several plays and performances throughout the year.
Transit is a breeze. With both the Skytrain station and Canada Line transit station within walking distance, getting around the city is a breeze. Locals can access downtown, the waterfront, Metrotown or Vancouver International Airport with ease.. Looking to jump across the pond? The Aquabus ferry (a super cute and colourful mini tugboats) jumps between 8 locations in False Creek and can land you in awesome locations like Granville Island Market and Marinaside in Yaletown.
SHOP & DINE
From pubs to patios, you've got it all right here.
You'll find everything from super cool pubs, trendy eateries and staples like groceries and a big box pharmacy right at your doorstep.
That’s probably one of the greatest perks of living in Olympic Village. Everything is litterally at your doorstep. You want big box brand names for some heavy duty shopping? Sure – London Drugs & MEC. Craving a pint on the patio? Ok – Craft, Tap & Barrel and Brewhall. Grabbing a bite? The Flying Pig, Nook and Tractor. It’s just a small sample size of what’s on tap in the village. Simply awesome for a micro community.
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