The Tallest Buildings in Kelowna, BC
Kelowna is a city in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. The city serves as the head office of the Regional District of the Central Okanagan. The name Kelowna derives from an Okanagan language term for "grizzly bear". Kelowna is the third largest metropolitan area in the province and ranks as the 19th largest in Canada, with a population of 235,473 in 2022. Nearby communities include the City of West Kelowna (also referred to as Westbank and Westside) to the west, Lake Country and Vernon to the north, as well as Peachland to the southwest and, further to the south, Summerland and Penticton.
As of October 2024 Kelowna has 14 completed buildings higher than 49m. tall, 2 of them are commercial buildings and the rest are residensial. However, with the rapid construction, the city will look very different in the near future, with 7 high-rise buildings under construction.
List of the current tallest buildings
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1. One Water Street East
One Water Street East is a condo high-rise development by Kerkhoff: Develop-Build, completed in 2022. At 119m. high it is currently the tallest building in Kelowna. Located at 1187 Sunset Dr, Kelowna, BC, and consists of 36 storeys.
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2. Bertram at Bernard Block
Bertram at Bernard Block is a condo high-rise development by Mission Group, completed in 2024. At 106m. high it is currently the 2nd tallest building in Kelowna. Located at 1488 Bertram Street, Kelowna, BC, and consists of 34 storeys.
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3. One Water Street West
One Water Street West is a condo high-rise development by Kerkhoff: Develop-Build, completed in 2022. At 98m. high it is currently the 3rd tallest building in Kelowna. Located at 1187 Sunset Dr, Kelowna, BC, and consists of 29 storeys.
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4. Landmark 7
Landmark 7 is a commercial high-rise development by Stober Group, completed in 2022. At 91m. high it is currently the 4th tallest building in Kelowna. Located at 1700 Dickson Ave, Kelowna, BC, and consists of 23 storeys.
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5. Landmark 6
Landmark 6 is a commercial high-rise development by Stober Group, completed in 2012. At 81m. high it is currently the 5th tallest building in Kelowna. Located at 1631 Dickson Ave, Kelowna, BC, and consists of 18 storeys.
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6. Skye at Waterscapes
Skye at Waterscapes is a condo high-rise development by Ledingham McAllister, completed in 2010. At 77.76m. high it is currently the 6th tallest building in Kelowna. Located at 1075 Sunset Drive, Kelowna, BC, and consists of 27 storeys.
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7. Brooklyn at Bernard Block
Brooklyn at Bernard Block is a condo high-rise development by Mission Group, completed in 2022. At 75m. high it is currently the 7th tallest building in Kelowna. Located at 1471 St Paul Street Kelowna, and consists of 25 storeys.
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8. Discovery Pointe Resort Tower
Discovery Pointe Resort Tower is a mixed-use high-rise development, completed in 2005. At 70.1m. high it is currently the 8th tallest building in Kelowna. Located at 1128 Sunset Drive, Kelowna, BC, and consists of 22 storeys.
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9. Park Place
Park Place is a condo high-rise development, completed in 2005. At 62m. high it is currently the 9th tallest building in Kelowna. Located at 1947 Underhill St, Kelowna, BC, and consists of 17 storeys.
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10. ELLA
ELLA is a condo high-rise development by Mission Group, completed in 2020. At 61m. high it is currently the 10th tallest building in Kelowna. Located at 1588 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC, and consists of 20 storeys.
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11. 1151 Sunset
1151 Sunset is a condo high-rise development by Kerkhoff: Develop-Build, completed in 2019. At 61m. high it is currently the 11th tallest building in Kelowna. Located at 1151 Sunset Drive, Kelowna, BC, and consists of 21 storeys.
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12. The Block Office Tower
The Block Office Tower is a condo high-rise development by Mission Group, completed in 2024. At 58m. high it is currently the 12th tallest building in Kelowna. Located at 1488 Bertram Street, Kelowna, BC, and consists of 17 storeys.
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13. The Lagoons
The Lagoons is a condo high-rise development, completed in 2000. At 56.1m. high it is currently the 13th tallest building in Kelowna. Located at 1152 Sunset Drive, Kelowna BC, and consists of 17 storeys.
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14. The Dolphins
The Dolphins is a condo high-rise development, completed in 1993. At 56.1m. high it is currently the 14th tallest building in Kelowna. Located at 1160 Sunset Drive, Kelowna, BC, and consists of 17 storeys.
List of the under construction towers
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1. UBCO Downtown
UBCO Downtown is going to be a rental skyscraper by UBC Properties Trust. Located at 550 Doyle Ave, Kelowna, BC, it will rise 149.2m. tall accross 43 storeys. Expected complition is in 2027.
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2. The Eli
The Eli is going to be a condo skyscraper by Orchard Park Properties. Located at 1626 Water Street, Kelowna BC, it will rise 135m. tall accross 42 storeys. Expected complition is in 2026.
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3. Water Street by the Park Tower One
Water Street by the Park Tower One is going to be a condo high-rise by Orchard Park Properties. Located at 1626 Water Street, Kelowna BC, it will rise 101m. tall accross 30 storeys. Expected complition is in 2026.
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4. Water Street by the Park Tower Three
Water Street by the Park Tower Three is going to be a condo high-rise by Orchard Park Properties. Located at 1626 Water Street, Kelowna BC, it will rise 85m. tall accross 24 storeys. Expected complition is in 2026.
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5. The Ledge on Lakeshore
The Ledge on Lakeshore is going to be a rental high-rise by Westcorp. Located at 3795 Lakeshore Rd. Kelowna, BC, it will rise 60m. tall accross 17 storeys. Expected complition is in 2026.
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6. 1333 Bertram St
1333 Bertram St is going to be a rental high-rise by Mission Group. Located at 1333 Bertram St, Kelowna, BC, it will rise 56m. tall accross 19 storeys. Expected complition is in 2026.
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7. Aqua Tower 2
Aqua Tower 2 is going to be a condo high-rise by Mission Group. Located at 3800 Capozzi Road, Kelowna, BC, it will rise 54m. tall accross 17 storeys. Expected complition is in 2026.
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