City of Kelowna successful in its purchase of the former Hell’s Angels Clubhouse

The former Hell’s Angles Clubhouse in Kelowna has been sold to the city.

The government finalized the sale of the property valued at roughly $1.25-million seized by the Province through the Civil Forfeiture process.

“In February 2023, three Hell’s Angels clubhouses in Vancouver, Kelowna and Nanaimo were forfeited to the Province – a major victory – following more than a decade of legal proceedings,” Garry Begg, B.C.’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, said in a release.

“Today (De. 19), the government has finalized the sale of the former Hell’s Angels Kelowna clubhouse to the City of Kelowna, marking the next step in addressing organized crime in British Columbia.”

Included in the sale was a new right of entry tool, which would allow the Civil Forfeiture Office to take back the property if it were ever used for organized crime again in the future.

“In B.C., we don’t believe in getting ahead through violence, intimidation and criminal activity,” Begg added.

“Premier David Eby and I will continue to go after gangs, guns and toxic drugs that are hurting loved ones, take away their illegally acquired assets and protect British Columbians.”