the Kelowna paddle Centre invites you to join our next adventure

The Kelowna Paddle Centre is transforming our aging facility into a modern, accessible campus. We look forward to welcoming paddlers of all ages to our new centre at the north end of Pandosy Waterfront Park.
Our current facility is a repurposed house originally built in the 1960s. The City granted the Kelowna Paddle Centre permission to use the house in 2015 and our members did most of the work themselves to create a usable space. Despite the building's age and limitations, public programs for all ages host over 2,500 paddlers a year.
The updated Kelowna Paddle Centre campus will include two new buildings and extensive renovations of the current house. New amenities will include a community service desk opening directly onto the lakeshore, public multi-purpose activity centre, public washrooms, modern change rooms, training & classroom spaces, interior equipment storage, and improved boat storage racks. 

Your support for KPC will have a positive impact on the community for years to come.

Morning classes promote healthy living in even the busiest lives.
We provide programs for all ages.
We are an epicentre for female and 40+ high-performance athletes.
Paddling is a great way to build lasting friendships.
Our facility and programs are open to the public.
We offer day-camp programs for over 500 youth each summer.
We collaborate to promote equitable access to paddling.
Our competitive paddlers are among the best in the world.
KPC instructors are SafeSport and NCCP trained.
Our SUP & kayak rentals are the best deal in Kelowna.
We are open for paddling year round.
We provide all the equipment needed to safely enjoy paddling.
Our Junior Racing Program supports youth to achieve their best.
Over 6k new homes will be built within a 10-min walk from KPC by 2035.
KPC teaches water safety to over 1,000 school students each year.
We provide a safe and convenient gateway to Lake Okanagan.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How does this help the community?

As a public facility, the Kelowna Paddle Centre welcomes over 2,000 non-members each year. The updated campus is designed to provide a better experience for everyone who visits the Kelowna Paddle Centre and to increase our capacity to provide programs and services to the community. Our members will benefit significantly from those improvements as the most frequent visitors to the centre.

Will the new campus be accessible?

The new design makes KPC an integral part of Pandosy Waterfront Park. As such, the campus will be open to the park on three sides and to the Abbot Street corridor on the east.

A new parking lot at the north end of the park will be right next to the KPC Community Service Centre with design elements catered specifically for paddlers. There will also be a new lay-by on Abbott Street for pick-ups and drop-offs, and gated bike storage inside the campus.

The campus grounds and buildings will incorporate many accessible design features missing from the current facility. This should facilitate the movement of both people and boats to and from the lake.

Why is KPC paying to improve a City-owned property?

Non-profit organizations operating on City land are responsible for capital improvements. Our Memorandum of Understanding with the City states that KPC will complete the upgrades to the campus prior to the end of our current lease, and doing so will enable us to enter into a new long-term lease with the City.

The City is also contributing significantly to the the project, including construction of the public washrooms and multi-purpose room, parking, landscaping, and demolition.

Ten years ago, a small group of enthusiasts created a home for paddling on the shores of Lake Okanagan. With your help we can safeguard that home and realize their legacy.