KELOWNA–Tourism Kelowna is applying to the City of Kelowna for rezoning to build a new downtown visitor centre.
The visitor centre would be located on what is now a small city-owned parking lot at Queensway and Mill Street.
The city would retain ownership of the land for public use as part of the Kerry Park redesign.
Tourism Kelowna will hold open houses and collect public feedback once the rezoning application has been submitted.
“Tourism Kelowna is responsible for raising or borrowing the entire $3.5 million to build the new visitor centre. We are excited to be able to add another beautiful public building to downtown for use by visitors and residents. It will complement the new marina, yacht club, parks and other downtown improvements,” says Tourism Kelowna Chair Daniel Bibby. “The location was Kelowna’s original point of welcome as an historic ferry landing site and it will once again be used to welcome visitors and residents of Kelowna.”
Photos courtesy Kelowna Public Archives.
Plans for the visitor centre’s design include a 3,000-square foot footprint at ground level with a partial second floor of 2,000-square feet.
The building would be located approximately 50 feet from the waterfront.
It would take the place of the current visitor centre located on Harvey Avenue.