5 Strange Things You Didn’t Know About Kelowna, BC | Hidden History, Legends & Abandoned Projects
Discover the hidden and unusual side of Kelowna, BC, beyond its famous beaches and wineries. This collection of locations unveils abandoned mega-projects, forgotten historical sites, and intriguing local legends, offering a glimpse into the city's strange and fascinating past.
Kelowna Mountain Park
An abandoned mega-project envisioned as a massive adventure park with suspension bridges and a wine village, it was plagued by permit issues and lack of funds.
Rattlesnake Island
Once the site of Eddie Haymore's ambitious resort dream in the 1970s, this quiet island is now a rugged stop with remnants of its past.
Paul's Tomb
A historical landmark on Knox Mountain, this sealed tomb was built in 1910 for an early entrepreneur and his family, now backfilled but a unique spot for history and nature lovers.
Kettle Valley Railway Rock Ovens
Located near the Kettle Valley Rail Trail, these hand-built stone ovens were used by railway workers in the early 1900s for survival.
The Sunken Ogopogo Statue
A 12-foot statue of Kelowna's legendary lake monster, the Ogopogo, lies submerged at the bottom of Okanagan Lake near Paul's Tomb, a quirky attraction for divers.