The UBCO Downtown Tower project will provide a world-class learning, research, living, and working facility for the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Standing at 43-storeys tall and over 400,000 SQFT, the UBCO Downtown Tower will be a monumental structure bringing vibrancy to downtown Kelowna as the tallest building between Vancouver and Calgary. The campus will encompass eight storeys of state-of-the-art academic facilities, on-site retail, cafe and office space, and 500+ student rental units. Slated for completion in 2027, the UBCO Downtown Tower will be an iconic landmark and innovation hub enriching the future of downtown Kelowna for years to come.

Retail Spaces at UBCO Downtown Tower

• Cafe Size: ± 280 sqft
• CRU Size: ± 4,435 sqft
• Parking: 15 Commercial Stalls
• Estimated Occupancy: 2027

UBCO Downtown Tower Highlights

• 43 storeys
• Over 400,000 sqft of finished floor area
• 8 floors of state-of-the-art academic facilities
• Home to the School of Social Work and School of Nursing
• Street front retail
• Main floor covered pavilion with cafe kiosk
• Public art gallery
• 500+ student rentals
• LEED Gold and BC Energy Step Code 3 certified

The City of Kelowna (population 144,576) is the centre of economic and business activity in the Okanagan Valley and is the largest trading centre between Metro Vancouver and Calgary, Alberta. The population of the Regional District of Central Okanagan, currently 223,000, is projected to grow by 80,000 residents over the next two decades and reach a total of 305,000 by 2040.

The UBCO Downtown Tower is situated in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural District. The District, spanning a six-block downtown area, features a concentration of restaurants, retail shops, galleries, museums, and a vibrant residential community.