Historic community venue and garden managed by the Central Okanagan Heritage Society.
The site includes the restored 1892 Benvoulin Church, Reid Hall, English cottage-style garden and McIver House. The church hosts public, family and cultural events, meetings, concerts, art shows and heritage events. Reid Hall is available for rental separately or with the church; it includes a kitchen, washrooms and change room, and is fully wheelchair accessible. Event rental availability and rates are provided by the Society on request. The source does not list regular public opening hours.
Emotional support and practical assistance for victims and survivors of crime or trauma in the Central Okanagan.
Trained caseworkers offer emotional support focused on grief, loss and trauma; crisis response, safety planning, court orientation and accompaniment, help with victim impact statements and Crime Victim Assistance Program forms, investigation and court-process information, and referrals to counselling, financial, legal and community resources. Serves Central Okanagan West Electoral Area residents and visitors, among others. Self-referral and referrals from RCMP or community professionals are accepted. No fee. Caseworkers answer calls and emails Monday to Friday. For danger or an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Service Areas: Kelowna, Lake Country, Oyama, Peachland, Traders Cove, Trêpanier, West Kelowna, Westbank
Location: 1190 Richter Street, Kelowna, British Columbia
Provider: Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna Branch
Mobile, in-person mental health crisis response for people aged 13 and older in Kelowna.
CRCL provides confidential, voluntary, consent-based, trauma-informed in-person support wherever the person is in the community. Call or text 778-940-2560. Service hours are 11:00–20:30, seven days a week. The service is not a police response; police are involved only where imminent risk requires emergency intervention.
Service Areas: Benvoulin, East Kelowna, Glenmore, Kelowna, Kettle Valley, McKinley Landing, Okanagan Mission, Rutland
Outreach and shelter supports for people experiencing homelessness in Kelowna.
The outreach team meets people where they are and offers food, clothing, hygiene items, basic health support, and connections to shelter, housing pathways, health care, identification support, mental health and substance-use services, and other community resources. The Leon Shelter has 60 emergency beds for men seeking to maintain sobriety, with showers, laundry, hygiene supplies, and three meals daily. The Bay Ave Community Shelter is co-ed and offers meals, washrooms, and case management. Call the Mission to ask about current access and availability.
Service Areas: Benvoulin, East Kelowna, Glenmore, Kelowna, Kettle Valley, McKinley Landing, Okanagan Mission, Rutland
No-cost food assistance for eligible Kelowna residents, available by appointment.
The Central Okanagan Food Bank provides food and other assistance to people facing food insecurity. New applicants need photo ID for adults, ID for children and proof of a current Kelowna or West Kelowna address. Kelowna distribution is by appointment, Monday through Saturday, 09:00–11:30 and 12:00–15:00; Tiny Bundles appointments are Fridays 09:00–15:00. Closed on BC statutory holidays. The provider also offers West Kelowna distribution by appointment at 203-3710 Hoskins Road: Tuesdays and Thursdays 09:30–12:30, Wednesdays 16:30–19:30, and Tiny Bundles Fridays 09:30–12:30.
Service Areas: Benvoulin, East Kelowna, Gellatly, Glenmore, Glenrosa, Kelowna, Kettle Valley, Lakeview Heights, McKinley Landing, Okanagan Mission, Rutland, West Kelowna, Westbank, Westside
Location: 2310 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, British Columbia
Public library branch at MNP Place in south Kelowna.
The branch offers library collections, public programs, computers, Wi-Fi, free parking and an accessibility ramp. Programs are free. Children aged 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The study room is free by reservation during library hours, seats up to six, and may be booked up to two weeks ahead for up to two hours per booking, no more than twice weekly. The book drop is normally always open except during Easter and Christmas closures. Statutory holiday and seasonal closures apply.
Service Areas: Benvoulin, Kelowna, Okanagan Mission
Same-day team-based care for non-emergency health concerns in Kelowna.
Provides same-day, walk-in team care for non-emergency concerns such as minor injuries, sprains, infections, less serious child illness or injury, high fever, cuts, wounds and skin conditions. Patients are seen according to urgency, not arrival order; no appointment is required. It does not replace emergency care. For life-threatening illness or injury, call 9-1-1 or go to an emergency department. HealthLink BC lists eligibility as needing medical attention within 12–24 hours but not emergently. Open daily, including statutory holidays, 9:30–20:30. Wheelchair accessible.
Service Areas: Benvoulin, East Kelowna, Glenmore, Kelowna, Kettle Valley, McKinley Landing, Okanagan Centre, Okanagan Mission, Oyama, Rutland, Winfield
Family practice and appointment-booked walk-in care on KLO Road.
The clinic provides family practice and accepts booked walk-in appointments for patients in its area. Walk-in patients book online and complete an intake form; patients looking for an ongoing family doctor or nurse practitioner can use the provincial Health Connect Registry. The clinic lists Monday–Friday hours of 9:00–17:00. Its website states it is accepting a limited number of new family-practice patients and advises inquiries at the front desk; availability can change. The clinic website currently says it cannot receive email; call reception instead.
Natural area and public park near Benvoulin Road and KLO Road.
A 9.82-hectare natural park with a pond of approximately 3.8 hectares, mature cottonwood forest, wetland habitat and bird-watching opportunities. The City identifies the park as being near Benvoulin Road and KLO Road. Dogs are not permitted because of the sensitive habitat. No opening hours or accessibility features were stated on the City park page.
Twice-weekly scheduled bus route with medical-trip priority and limited additional eligibility.
Northern Health Connections operates a Tuesday and Thursday bus between Prince George and Kelowna. Listed stops include Hixon, Quesnel, Kersley, Williams Lake, 150 Mile House, 108 Mile House, 100 Mile House, 70 Mile House, Clinton, Cache Creek, Kamloops and Vernon. The published timetable shows a 70 Mile House General Store stop at 12:30 p.m. southbound and 3:05 p.m. northbound. Eligible riders generally need a valid BC Services Card/CareCard and a verified appointment for health care unavailable in their home community; people over 60 and those needing accessible transport may travel without an appointment. Medical appointments, mobility-lift users and required companions receive priority. Reserve by phone; passengers under 18 need an authorized adult companion. The service does not provide ongoing medical care during travel. Check the live schedule and eligibility before booking.
Service Areas: 100 Mile House, 108 Mile Ranch, 150 Mile House, 70 Mile House, Cache Creek, Clinton, Hixon, Kamloops, Kelowna, Kersley, Prince George, Quesnel, Vernon, Williams Lake
City park in Kettle Valley with playground, trails, pickleball and tennis courts, and a seasonal splash park.
Located at 347 Quilchena Drive in the Village of Kettle Valley. The City lists pickleball courts, a playground, tennis courts, trails and a waterpark. Dogs are on-leash. The splash park is open from the May long weekend until early September; check the City page for current seasonal status and updates.
Service Areas: Kelowna, Kettle Valley
Location: 347 Quilchena Dr, Kelowna, British Columbia
BC Transit service connecting South Pandosy, KLO and Benvoulin, Gallaghers, Okanagan College and Orchard Park.
Route 12 McCulloch serves the KLO and Benvoulin timing point, connecting it with South Pandosy Transit Exchange, Orchard Park Mall, Gallaghers and Okanagan College Exchange. The current online timetable shows weekday, Saturday and Sunday trips; some weekday trips operate only September through April while university is in session. Community bus bike-rack use is limited to daylight hours. Check the linked live timetable before travelling because times can change.
Service Areas: Benvoulin, Kelowna, Okanagan Mission
Public nature park with woodland and riparian habitat.
Woodhaven Nature Conservancy Regional Park is a roughly 30-hectare nature park in southwest Kelowna. RDCO lists it in its current park directory; its management plan describes woodland and riparian habitats. UBC Okanagan lists the park at 4711 Raymer Road. Current RDCO park rules prohibit dogs. Use the RDCO park map and posted signs for current access and conditions.
Service Areas: Kelowna, Woodhaven
Location: 4711 Raymer Road, Kelowna, British Columbia