Remember to join us for the official opening of the new City Hall/Library Building

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
 
Don’t miss the City of West Kelowna’s official opening and community celebration for the new City Hall/Library Building happening this weekend at 3731 Old Okanagan Hwy.
 
Add your calendar reminder to attend the event on Saturday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the plaza overlooking Memorial Park and spectacular Okanagan Lake on the southeast side of the building. The free festivities will include an official ribbon and cake cutting ceremony, a barbecue hosted by the Westbank Lions, refreshments, music, children’s games and activities hosted by West Kelowna Recreation and Culture, face painting, and pre-registered guided tours.
 
We hope to see you there!
 
Join us at the City Hall/Library Building official opening
 

• Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024
• Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Official opening ceremony: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Location: City Hall/Library Building, 3731 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna, B.C. V4T 0G7

Know before you go

• Dress for the weather.
• We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes.
• Parking may be limited; please, carpool, walk, or bike, if possible.
• Please see the area parking map at westkelownacity.ca/cityhall.

Guided tours

• Guided tours of the City Hall/Library Building will occur from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., following the official ribbon and cake cutting ceremony.
• Tour spaces are limited; pre-registration is required by calling 778-797-1234.
• The site is accessible, but please provide any additional accessibility information that you may wish to share when you call.
• Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Tours will be limited to groups of 25 or less.
• Check-in and orientation will occur prior to the tour beginning.
• Sorry, pets are not permitted on the tour for health and safety reasons.

Westside Multiculturalism Day, hosted by the Westbank Museum

Before or after stopping by the City Hall/Library Building official opening celebration, residents can also enjoy the exciting festivities taking place at Westside Multiculturism Day at the adjacent Memorial Park. The Westbank Museum Society is organizing and hosting the event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. Multiculturalism Day festivities will feature 30 cultural pavilions, live performances, educational opportunities, various activities, tasting samples, food vendors and more!

Learn more about the City Hall/Library Building

For more information on the other organizations that will soon serve the public at the City Hall/Library Building, such as the Okanagan Regional Library, our equity partner, and the MLA, MP, ICBC, and Service BC, please visit westkelownacity.ca/cityhallandlibrary and remain signed up at westkelownacity.ca/subscribe to receive updates.

West Kelowna’s first, purpose-built City Hall/Library Building is designed to serve our dynamic and growing community. Located next to Memorial Park and Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre, it provides the Westside with a greater civic centre area and is a true gathering place for our community.