Similkameen Place
About
Similkameen Place is the perfect environment for new students to make friends, get involved, and find quiet study time in a private living space. Students live in a single room on a floor with 40-55 other residents. Each floor has two single-gender communal bathrooms.
Quick Facts
- Fully furnished rooms
- Shared bathrooms on each floor
- Mandatory meal plan
- Wireless internet included
- Snack & TV lounge on each floor
- 166 beds
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Residence Address
1263 Discovery Ave
Kelowna, B.C.
V1V 1V8
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Mailing Address
Name
Room number
1263 Discovery Ave,
Kelowna, B.C., Canada
V1V 1V8
Rooms in this residence:
Single
Fully furnished room with shared, single-gender bathroom on each floor.
Your Community
Front Desk
Services are located in the Nechako Residence. This is where to make a payment, pick up parcels, borrow keys or ask a question.
Common Spaces
Each floor has a lounge with snacking kitchen and basic cable TV. There are also quiet study spaces. Wifi is available throughout residences.
Residence Life
Residence Advisors live here and provide support and opportunities for meeting people.
Meal Plan
Similkameen Place residents don’t have to cook! All residents purchase a mandatory meal plan valid at participating campus food outlets.
Laundry Facilities
Machines operate on a convenient card system—no need to worry about coins. Machines are located nearby in the Monashee Place basement.
Parking & Bicycle Storage
Limited monthly parking is available for a fee. Bicycle storage is available at Monashee Place or Purcell.
Fitness Facilities
UBCO campus has widespread recreational opportunities for students. Local nature trails and beaches are also steps away.
Health & Safety
Residents can access health services in the University Centre and programs like SafeWalk. There are regular patrols of residence properties.
Sustainability Features
UBC has been recognized internationally for its commitment to sustainable living. Many residences have modern sustainability features designed to reduce waste, energy consumption, and water use.
Residence Life
“There are plenty of evening programs like dinner nights, movies, and learning opportunities in residence.”
Each residence at UBC Okanagan has a team of Residence Advisors who work hard to promote a safe, inclusive and enjoyable community for residents.