Various rodents are found in the Okanagan. The house mouse has a small, slender body with pointed ears and a long tail. The field vole, common near weeds, is small and stocky with rounded ears and a short tail. The Deer mouse, which lives in forested areas, is recognized by its white underbelly. The rat most commonly found in the Okanagan is the black rat (also known as roof rat).

If you have spotted a rat in: 

The western pine beetle and mountain pine beetle are native beetles that attacks pine trees in the Kelowna area and throughout western North America. Between 2003 and 2009, the pine beetle populations rose significantly in the Okanagan Valley, causing considerable mortality to native ponderosa pine trees. 

Kelowna is home to many types of urban wildlife. As our population and urban areas grow, habitat and natural food sources available for wildlife diminish; this is why we find these animals in our neighbourhoods, seeking out garbage for food and our backyards for shelter. Kelowna is an ideal location to live, not only for us, but for many types of wildlife including:

Beach water quality status Call Swimming Advisory Hotline 

There are four different boat launches you can access in Kelowna: 

There are numerous regional and provincial parks in Kelowna and the surrounding area that you can enjoy. 

Regional Parks

Regional Parks are managed by the Regional District of the Central Okanagan and include: