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Photo Courtesy: Melanie Wolczuk • CNR Wharf Gellatly Recreation Corridor The“Westside”ofKelownaismadeupof twouniquejurisdictionswithintermingled borders, the City of West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation (WFN). The City of West Kelowna, incorporated in 2007, includes the communities of
Westbank, Shannon Lake, Glenrosa, Casa Loma, West Kelowna Estates,
Rose Valley and Lakeview Heights. The WFN includes the communities of
West Harbour, Bayview, Sonoma Pines, Sage Creek, Copper Sky, West-
lake Estates and Sun Village. The 5 lane William R Bennett Bridge has relieved hwy congestion, increased economic activity in the area and attracted many new Shopping Centres. WFN itself is home to over 400 businesses and the mostretaildevelopmentofanyreservein Canada. It includes the Okanagan Lake Shopping Centre, Synatan, Governor’s Landing, Governor’s Market, Mountain View Plaza, Vintage View Centre and Westbank Shopping Centre. The "rural sophistication" of this lakeside communitymakesitapopulardestination. Gellatly Bay wharf now has a new halfmilliondollarreplicawharfandincludes2 lighted towers, a 3 metre high jumping platform,aziplineandafloatingplatform. A 2km promenade along the waterfront links several beaches and parks and includes a fenced dog beach. Explore the sections of this Guide to find listings and exact map locations for Accommodations,Attractions,Parks,Golf Courses,Wineries,Shopping,Museums, History, Art Galleries, Restaurants, Real Estate, Services and more. For info on Events go to www.okmapguides.com.
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