KF Centre for Excellence
Bring your family to the KF Centre for Excellence in Kelowna for an exciting aviation adventure! Located near the Kelowna International Airport, this world class facility showcases a historic unique aircraft collection. This 60,000-square-foot interactive exhibit is packed with hands-on exhibits, flight simulators, and real airplanes that kids and parents will love.
Start your visit by exploring two massive hangars filled with historic aircraft. Then, dive into interactive activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination:
Walk Across the Sky – Step onto a giant floor map of the Okanagan Valley and feel like you’re flying above the region!
Mechanized Helicopter Model – Press a button to watch how helicopters use turbulence to dry cherry trees in the Okanagan.
Try the Flight Simulators – Sit in a real cockpit and test out the controls—it’s a must-try for future pilots!
Motion-Activated Animations – Move around and watch aviation displays come to life.
Plane Spotting & Challenges – Learn to identify different types of aircraft with fun games and activities.
Meet the Founder (Hologram Style!) – Hear the story behind the KF Aerospace and the Centre for Excellence from Barry Lapointe in a cool holographic display.
Bonus: Head upstairs for a front-row seat to watch planes take off and land at Kelowna International Airport!
Admission: Just $10 per family or $5 per person. Open year-round with free parking. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible.
Perfect for curious kids, aspiring pilots, and families looking for a fun, educational outing—come explore the wonders of aviation!
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Interactive Aviation Exhibit
- Flight Simulators
- Multi-Sensory Valley ‘Fly-Over’
- Motion-Activated Animations
- Mechanized Helicopter Model
- Historic Aircraft Collection
- Restrooms
- Self-Guided Tours
- Private Tours
- Group Tours
