Public Discussions about Kelowna Development Projects
Okanagan Enthusiast about Bay Avenue Tower
Community Voice, Feb 24, 2026
So the application on this project was approved late 2025..
The city council from what i hear is making sure it aligns with the new North End Plan.
After that the usual public hearing and final readings.
I’m just pleased to see finally some investment on that area.
Alex Duffield |construction update at 405 Groves
Newcomer, Feb 23, 2026
Alexander Jack about Bertram BC Housing
Newcomer, Feb 23, 2026
They were moving dirt last week. They had some light equipment on site. So I imagine excavation might begin this summer
Okanagan Enthusiast about The Vintage at Waterscapes
Community Voice, Feb 22, 2026
They did get a fresh permit for the project may 2025, so I’m expecting maybe this year or worse case next year. I know they are quite eager to have this project start soon.
Unfortunately a lot of new developments we see that are approved are sorta pushed back due to market conditions or even until the short term rental ban gets uplifted for Kelowna later this year. But with that, many investors that would’ve been worried will probably be flocking to Kelowna as we have the highest vacancy rate in all of BC and the best times are ahead of us.
Any updates on whether this is moving forward? Seems weird it's been approved and we've heard nothing
Lucy Eve Casey about The Vintage at Waterscapes
Newcomer, Feb 22, 2026
Any updates on whether this is moving forward? Seems weird it's been approved and we've heard nothing
Okanagan Enthusiast about 251 Comox St
Community Voice, Feb 19, 2026
Approved Feb 17th!
Okanagan Enthusiast about One Varsity
Community Voice, Feb 15, 2026
The one varsity site.
I’m assuming being used for the Ubco tower and probably “may” break ground towards completion
Okanagan Enthusiast |construction update at 1333 Bertram St
Community Voice, Feb 15, 2026
Pretty close to being done
Okanagan Enthusiast |construction update at UBCO Downtown
Community Voice, Feb 15, 2026
Progress as of Feb/15
Okanagan Enthusiast |construction update at Dickson Manor
Community Voice, Feb 14, 2026
First floor is up
Sheener |construction update at 2343 Pandosy
Local Expert, Feb 13, 2026
Construction started
Sheener |construction update at 2275 Pandosy St.
Local Expert, Feb 12, 2026
Cladding
Jack B about Downtown Hotel
Urban Legend, Feb 12, 2026
Thank you for the explanation, good insight!
At least from what i know, In October 2025, the City of Kelowna purchased three key properties from Westcorp for $27.8 million. The city has hired Avington Financial Limited to find a major hotel brand and a new investment group to take over the project. I meant to say it will take 3-5 years from estimates for them to find a new contractor and start work ASAP as the city wants it done.
Unfortunately, I forgot to say the building height can't be over 25 stories now as per the new city’s Official Community Plan but I'm quite optimistic whoever gets it will be granted height variance. But i am still I'm expecting a total overhaul.
The Westcorp project as we knew it is dead officially which makes me a little sad as I loved the last proposal but I am also just as pleased to see what we get next as Kelowna is investing a lot for it to finally happen.
Okanagan Enthusiast about 1355 St Paul
Community Voice, Feb 10, 2026
I've been hearing a rumour near the summer this year but I'm unsure still. I know they were using the lot for 1355 for the UBCO construction staging.
I also heard due to the UBCO issues they needed significant engineering studies submitted before the city would issue the final permit, don't know if they have been done yet or not.
Any ideas on when they might break ground?
