Activities and facilities in Kelowna

This page includes a list of accessible fitness facilities, accessible activities (indoor and outdoor), and adapted sports in Kelowna area. 

Fitness facilities

  • YMCA of Okanagan
    • Locations:
      • Downtown YMCA on 1011-505 Doyle Ave
      • Rutland Family YMCA on 375 Hartman Road
    • Cost: $10.00 Adult (25-64) Drop-in / $53.00 Adult Monthly
      $7.50 Senior (65+) Drop-in / $43.00 Senior Monthly
    • Accessible change/washrooms
    • Adequate space between machines
    • Equipment includes:
      • Machines
      • Free weights
      • Exercise bands
      • Upper body cardio machine (requires transfer)
    • Staff assistance typically available
  • H2O Fitness Centre
    • Cost: $11.25 Adult (25-64) Drop-in / $53.00 Adult Monthly
      $8.75 Senior (65+) Drop-in / $43.00 Senior Monthly
    • Accessible change/washrooms
    • Slightly tight between machines
    • Equipment includes:
      • Machines
      • Free weights
      • Exercise bands
      • Upper body cardio machine
    • Staff assistance less available
  • Parkinson Recreation Centre
    • Cost: Access pass for persons with a permanent cognitive or physical disability
      • Programs & facility access ($142.82 annually)
      • Programs for Persons with DiverseAbilities ($108.19 annually)
      • Facility access to aquatic and recreation/fitness centres  ($108.19 annually)
    • Accessible change/washrooms
    • Adequate space between machines
    • Equipment includes:
      • Machines (many require transfer)
      • Free weights
      • Exercise bands
      • Arm ergometer
    • Staff assistance typically available
  • World Gym
    • No accessible change/washroom
    • Adequate space between machines
    • Equipment includes:
      • Machines (require transfer)
      • Free weights
      • Exercise bands

Accessible activities

  • Hiking
    • Location: Multiple locations across the Okanagan Valley
    • Cost: $50 annual membership fee
      • Attend adaptive hike ($10)
      • Assisted hike – use of guide or assistance ($20)
      • Adaptive hike – use of adaptive equipment and assistance ($35)
  • Cycling
    • Location: Multiple locations across the Okanagan Valley
    • Cost: $50 annual membership fee
      • Adaptive cycle – use of adaptive bike and assistance ($25)
  • Kayaking
    • Location: Multiple locations across the Okanagan Valley
    • Cost: $50 annual membership fee
      • Adaptive kayak – use of adaptive kayak and assistance ($35)
  • Snowshoeing
    • Location: Multiple locations across the Okanagan Valley
    • Cost: $50 annual membership fee
      • Attend adaptive snowshoe – no assistance, use of snowshoe ($15)
      • Assisted snowshoe – requiring a guide or assistance and snowshoes ($25)
      • Adaptive snowshoe – use of Pulk sled and assistance ($35)
  • Cross-country Skiing
    • Location: Multiple locations across the Okanagan Valley
    • Cost: $50 annual membership fee
      • Adaptive cross-country ski – use of sit ski, no assistance ($15)
      • Adaptive cross-country ski – use of sit ski with assistance ($35)
  • Sailing
    • Location: North end of Kelowna Yacht Club basin
    • Cost: Single sail ($30)
      • Package 1 – 11 sails and a membership ($250)
      • Package 2 – 21 sails and a membership ($400)

Adapted sports