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Similkameen Place is a residential building located on the University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus). Located on the unceded territory of the Sylix Okanagan nation, this residence offers single-room housing as well as common areas for students to congregate while providing opportunities to reduce waste and live sustainably[1]. This dormitory is home to primarily undergraduate students.

Facilities and Programs
The Similkameen residence offers a wide range of facilities to be used by students residing in the dormitory. These include common spaces, which are equipped with a snacking kitchen and basic cable TV, and Wireless Internet. Similkameen Place also contains 166 fully furnished rooms containing a twin XL bed, a desk, and storage, as well as a connected single-gender bathroom. Students in this residence must also purchase a meal plan.

History
The University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus opened in 2005 in Kelowna as an extension of the Vancouver campus. It boasts small class sizes, accessible research opportunities, and a beautiful background of the Okanagan valley.