The Burtches - 55+ Community in Kelowna, British Columbia

The Burtches is a 90-unit independent-living apartment building for adults 55+ and people with disabilities in Kelowna. Operated by Orchard Valley Senior Housing Society, it offers fully renovated, one-bedroom apartments of about 600 square feet. Its strongest practical feature is the combination of affordable rental housing and direct access to recreation: the building is across the street from Parkinson Recreation Centre, with shops, restaurants, services and public transit nearby. Three common rooms also provide space for residents to gather socially.

Homes at The Burtches

The Burtches offers 90 one-bedroom rental apartments, each about 600 square feet. The apartments are fully renovated and include a kitchen, bathroom, stove, refrigerator and wall-unit air conditioner. Electricity, including heat and lights, is included in the rent. This is a rental community rather than a for-sale development, so there are no builder sales or resale homes to compare. Underground parking is available for an additional monthly fee, while coin-operated laundry facilities are provided on each of the building’s three floors.

Amenities at The Burtches

On-site amenities at The Burtches are geared toward independent apartment living. Residents have access to three common rooms for social gatherings, coin-operated laundry facilities on each floor, and underground parking for an additional monthly fee. The building is across the street from Parkinson Recreation Centre, where public facilities include swimming pools, a fitness centre, gymnasiums and multipurpose rooms. Nearby Parkinson Recreation Park adds walking and biking trails, pickleball courts, community gardens, sports fields and the Apple Bowl stadium.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Burtches sits at 1620 Burtch Road in Kelowna, with the building on a bus route and shops, restaurants and services within walking distance, according to the operator. Parkinson Recreation Centre is directly across the street at 1800 Parkinson Way, while Parkinson Recreation Park provides trails, sports fields, pickleball courts and community gardens. Kelowna’s broader recreation system offers seasonal fitness, sports and cultural programs. The property is within Kelowna rather than a separate municipality, in the Central Okanagan Regional District.