Empress Theatre

285-287 Bernard Avenue,
Kelowna, BC BC V1Y 6N2

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50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on February 1, 2026 at 8:59 am

Most likely closed in 1949 when the Paramount Theatre opened nearby. An article from that same year announces a special event, meaning that the former Empress briefly became a special events house before housing the Capital News for more than two decades.

DavidZornig
DavidZornig on September 23, 2020 at 3:15 pm

Two photos added. Additional history below.

https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/wm131FB_1919_Capital_News_Empress_Theatre_Kelowna_BC