Movers Kelowna BC

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at Ferguson Moving & Storage, we totally get that moving is overwhelming. As Kelowna Movers have the solutions you need.

For more than 97 years, we have been asked to come into homes like yours for the purpose of moving peoples treasured furniture and other belongings. We think you deserve the highest level of moving service to the Kelowna area. That is why we act like a concierge for your move. We assign every move with a single point of contact from beginning to end. Our personalized service in moving means you won’t have to meet our entire office staff, just one single caring manager that will look after your moving needs. Our mission is to make sure you are looked after before during and after moving day.

We really do want to make sure you are moved with the uttermost care. That’s why we offer the highest quality movers, packing materials and customer care. We blanket wrap your furniture in your home before it moves. So you can see us caring.

We’ll pack up & move your finest electronics

Need audio/video disconnection service? Perhaps you need you your Plasma TV packed because you didn’t keep the original TV Box. We offer customized packing and watch out for even the finer details.

We know your neighbourhood.

We’ve been moving BC residents for nearly 100 years. So we won’t have any trouble navigating to your old home or your new one. Not ready to move in yet? Ask us about our storage container options!

Buildings managers love us and so will your new Kelowna neighbours.

We’ll take care to protect your building’s entrance floors and work with your building managers to make sure elevators are padded and locked before the movers even arrive.

We know how to work fast and move your items carefully.

We have the only training facility for moving companies that shows our crews how to disassemble and reassemble furniture that doesn’t fit out the doors. Plus, we have access to specialty companies to service universal gyms, pool tables and more.

This is all part of your guaranteed flat moving quote.

All the above services are genuinely included in your flat rate moving price. Your professional move manager will access everything before quoting your move. We never have hidden fees and you can count on it.

Below are more services we offer at Ferguson Moving & Storage:

• Packing and Unpacking Moving Tips We’re probably the only people you now know in Kelowna who actually enjoy packing and unpacking services.

• Moving Cleaning Service Ferguson Movers help take the moving strains and stress off you by providing you with their professional cleaning service. Ferguson Movers will leave your house smelling fresh and clean for the new residents, ultimately leaving you with more time and energy to unpack and settle in your new home.

• We have made a handy moving cleaning checklist that you can print off if you want to clean yourself after the movers are gone or we offer a flat rate cleaning serviceto clean your home or just a few rooms using the same cleaning checklist.

• Click here for additional FAQ’s and information about our Penticton moving services.

• Click here for additional FAQ’s and information about our Kelowna moving company.

A BRIEF HISTORY AND HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA

The City of Kelowna is situated on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake, in the Okanagan Valley.
Kelowna is located on Highway #97, midway between the cities of Penticton on the south and Vernon to
the north, 150 km north of the United States border.
The climate of Kelowna is mild, with long sunny summers and comparatively short winters. The
average temperature in January is –3.8oC and the average temperature in July is 19.5oC. The average
annual rainfall is 280.7 mm with an average annual snowfall of 101.8 cm. The average annual amount of
sunshine is 2000 hours. Due to the mild dry climate, many people who suffer from arthritis, asthma and
other respiratory ailments find relief here.
The population of Kelowna numbers approximately 120,812.

YESTERDAY AND TODAY
The city was incorporated in 1905. The name Kelowna is a corruption of the native word meaning
“Grizzly Bear”. The history of the area involving European settlement began with the fur brigades in the
early 19th century. Father Pandosy of the Oblate Order established a mission near the city in 1858. The
apple trees he planted flourished, illustrating the fertility and potential of the area; in 1892 the first
commercial orchards were planted and today Kelowna is the focal point of the largest fruit growing
district in Canada. One-third of all apple shipments in Canada emanates from this city, thereby deriving
the nickname “Canada’s Apple Capital”.
Today, Kelowna is the marketing and distribution centre of the fabulous Okanagan Valley. The city and
surrounding area is the centre for a very large fruit tree industry, including grapes for the numerous
world-renowned wineries. Lumbering is a key industry, with a number of new plants being established
recently.

ATTRACTIONS
Kelowna is rich in history and cultural development, including art, with the Kelowna Art Gallery and
Kelowna Museum. The Kelowna Community Theatre offers music and live theatre.
Kelowna Farmer’s and Crafter’s Market – This farmers market is open April to October, on Saturday and
Wednesdays, from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Local produce, fruit, baked goods crafts and fresh cut flowers are
available at over 100 vendors.

Annual Festivals – Kelowna is host to numerous annual events including the Kelowna SnowFest in
January, Canada Day Celebration and the Music and Arts Festival in July, Dragon Boat Festival in
September and the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival in October.
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ATTRACTIONS (CONT)
Beaches – Kelowna is homes to nine beaches, all located along the shore of the Okanagan Lake.
Kerry Park – Situated in the heart of downtown Kelowna, this community park offers a waterfront
walkway and is host to live music during July and August.
City Park – This popular park offers a sandy beach, running track, waterpark and picnic areas.
MEDIA
One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local newspaper. Many
publishers will mail their newspaper to you, even before you move. For more information, contact:
“The Daily Courier”
550 Doyle Ave.
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 7V1
(250) 762-4445
www.kelowndailycourier.ca
“Capital News”
2495 Enterprise Way
Kelowna, BC
V1X 7K2
(250) 763-3212
Local FM Radio Stations:
CBTK ………………………………… 88.9
CILK …………………………………. 101.5
CKLZ ………………………………… 104.7
CHSU ………………………………… 99.9

MEDICAL SERVICES
A list of names and addresses of physicians currently accepting new patients is available from:
Kelowna General Hospital
2268 Pandosy St.
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 1T2
(250) 862-4000
www.interiorhealth.ca
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
*Please confirm these emergency numbers when you arrive in your new community.
AMBULANCE …………………………………………… 911
FIRE ………………………………………………………….. 911
POLICE …………………………………………………….. 911
EDUCATION
For information regarding curriculum and enrollment procedures, please contact:
School District #23 (Central Okanagan)
1940 Underhill St.
Kelowna, BC
V1X 5X7
(250) 860-8888
www.sd23.bc.ca
Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (School District 93)
180 – 10200 Shellbridge Way
Richmond, BC
V6X 2W7
(604) 214-2600
www.csf.bc.ca
Additional educational institutes:
Okanagan College
KLO Road Campus
1000 K.L.O. Rd.
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 4X8
(250) 762-5445
www.okanagan.bc.ca
University of British Columbia
Okanagan Campus
3333 University Way
Kelowna, BC
V1V 1V7
(250) 807-8000
www.ubc.ca

TRANSPORTATION
Driver Services – ICBC ……………………………….. 1-800-950-1498
Kelowna Regional Transit System ………………… (250) 860-8121
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PUBLIC SERVICES
Cable TV: Shaw Cable Ltd. …………………………………………………….. (250) 979-6565
Website ……………………………………………………………………. www.shaw.ca
Hydro: FortisBC ……………………………………………………………….. 1-866-436-7847
Website …………………………………………………………….. www.fortisbc.com
City of Kelowna – Utility Service …………………………….. (250) 979-4928
Gas: Terasen Gas…………………………………………………………….1-888-224-2710
Website …………………………………………………………….. www.terasen.com
Water: General Inquiries ……………………………………………………. (250) 469-8500
Account Billing ……………………………………………………… (250) 979-4928
Garbage/Recycling: Collection Inquiries ………………………………………………… (250) 469-6250
Telephone: Telus (outside BC) …………………………………………………. 1-888-811-2323
Telus (with BC) ………………………………………………………………. 310-2255
Website …………………………………………………………………. www.telus.com
The telephone area code for Kelowna is 250.

RECREATION
For information about recreational programs in Kelowna, contact:
Active Communities-Recreation Programs ……. (250) 469-8800
Parks Division ……………………………………………. (250) 469-8503
Kelowna Library ………………………………………… (250) 762-2800
Parkinson Recreation Centre ………………………… (250) 469-8800
Prospera Place ……………………………………………. (250) 979-0888
Kelowna Memorial Arena ……………………………. (250) 762-3132
Capital News Centre …………………………………… (250) 764-6288

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
For other information on your new community, including brochures and area maps, contact:
City Clerk
1435 Water St.
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 1J4
(250) 469-8500
For more information about Kelowna, visit their website at www.kelowna.ca.
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OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION (CONT)
The Chamber of Commerce is the best source of information about your new community. Many of these
groups have booklets and brochures full of local facts. Please contact:
Kelowna Chamber of Commerce
544 Harvey Ave.
Kelowna, BC
V1Y 6C9
(250) 861-3627
www.kelownachamber.org

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