Cultural Plan
2020-2025 Cultural Plan
Active Living & Culture
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Cultural District
The Cultural District was developed in what was once the centre of the Okanagan's historical fruit packing industry. Through the dedication of the arts community, municipal leadership, strong community planning and major investments, the Cultural District has become the hub of Kelowna’s artistic and cultural activity.
Cultural Grants
We offer 5 categories of arts and culture grants to non-profit organizations on an annual basis. The purpose of these grants is to enrich the art, culture and heritage experience for Kelowna residents. An organization must be incorporated as a non-profit society and operate primarily in Kelowna to be eligible for a grant. Organizations may apply for grants under more than one category in the same calendar year.
2025 Cultural Grant applications are open until December 2, 2024.
Sister cities
Sister City relationships between communities can foster a range of cultural, educational, recreational and economic benefits and opportunities. Kelowna currently enjoys a Sister City relationship with Kasugai, Japan.
Kasugai, Japan
Kelowna and Kasugai have been sister cities since 1981. The arrangement has fostered a number of cultural exchanges and business ventures. The two cities also signed an Agreement on Environmental Protection in 2001.
Young Citizen of the Year Award
2023 Young Citizen of the Year Award Recipient
Tor Broughton
Teen Honour in the Arts Awards
2023 Teen Honour in the Arts Award Recipient
Ben Anderson
Male Athlete of the Year Award
2023 Male Athlete of the Year Award Recipient
Justin Towill
Honour in the Arts Award
2023 Honour in the Arts Award Recipient
Stephen Jefferys
Fred Macklin and Sarah Donalda-Treadgold Memorial Award - Citizen of the Year
2023 Fred Macklin & Sarah Donalda Treadgold Memorial Award: Citizen of the Year Recipient
Milt Stevenson
Female Athlete of the Year Award
2023 Female Athlete of the Year Recipient
Malindi Elmore