Make a game plan to get around the Apple Bowl this Saturday

Public Service Announcement

Residents and visitors travelling near the Apple Bowl this Saturday, June 27, should expect the area to be busy as the BC Lions take on the Calgary Stampeders for the first of two Touchdown Kelowna games.

With thousands of fans expected to attend the game, some impacts are anticipated in areas around the Apple Bowl from noon until approximately 9 p.m., including increased activity on roadways, sidewalks, bike lanes and the Rail Trail.

Traffic & travel

Northbound left turns from Spall to Clement and Spall to Bernard will be closed to all traffic. Those not attending the game are encouraged to avoid the area if possible or consider alternate routes and allow extra time if travelling nearby. Increased law enforcement, traffic control personnel and bylaw will be in the area to support traffic flow and safe movement around the stadium.

Fans attending the game are advised to plan ahead and are strongly encouraged to walk, scooter, transit or bike to the stadium. Options to make it easier include:

• Free bike valets and Lime Scooter/Bike Drop-Off Zones at Parkinson Recreation Centre and the Kelowna Bible Chapel at 1423 Vineland St.
• Extra bus service on routes 97 and 98 to support travel between the Parkinson-Landmark Rapid Stations, Queensway Exchange, Rutland Exchange and UBCO Exchange from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on game day. Regular Saturday scheduling on all other routes will remain in place with some detours on routes 9 and 10 in effect. Check the BC Transit website for alerts and full detour information.

Those being dropped off by car should go to the designated passenger pick-up and drop-off area located off Bernard Avenue near Spall Road.

Parking

Parkinson Recreation Centre, including the parking lot and pickleball courts will close at noon to support game-day operations. Attendees who are planning to drive to the game can reserve pre-paid parking at select nearby lots in advance. Free parking will also be available further from the site at Glenmore Elementary and Bankhead Elementary schools on a first-come, first-served basis. No public parking will be available at the Apple Bowl.

More information

Complete game-day details including parking, shuttle and access information can be found on the BC Lions’ Touchdown Kelowna Game Day page.

The Touchdown Kelowna Festival runs from June 26 to July 4, bringing football, live music, fan experiences and community events to Kelowna alongside the BC Lions’ two-game visit to the Apple Bowl. Learn more about Touchdown Kelowna, and the weeklong free community festival at kelowna.ca/touchdown.

Travel map showing routes to and from Apple Bowl, bike scooter and passenger drop off locations, parking lots, and stadium access points.