WELCOME TO WEST KELOWNA IN B.C.'S OKANAGAN VALLEY
A spectacular oasis filled with discovery and unparalleled beauty, the Okanagan Valley is Western Canada's prized jewel. Situated in the heart of British Columbia's south central interior, sweeping mountain vistas provide a picture perfect backdrop for this natural valley corridor linked together by a series of magnificent crystal lakes, lined with lush, colourful orchards and some of the world's most exceptional vineyards.
Throughout the year, the Okanagan plays host to a wide assortment of four-season recreational activities. Boating, golfing, hiking, a full spectrum of water sports and kilometres of soft, sandy beaches provide endless fun from sunrise to sunset for Okanagan residents throughout the spring and summer months. In fall and winter, world renowned ski resorts like Big White Ski Resort in Kelowna, Silver Star Ski Resort in Vernon and Apex Mountain Resort in Penticton become snow-filled playgrounds for world-class downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, tubing and more.
And while those who like to play in the Okanagan are never left wanting more, businesses also flourish here as the always present stream of visitors into the valley provides a healthy, year-round source of valuable tourism. Considered Silicon Valley of the North, the Okanagan is headquarters to some of Canada's leading hi-tech giants and home to a wide array of corporate offices.
Many describe our valley as the perfect combination of natural tranquility and modern, cosmopolitan living. Rich with all the amenities of a thriving urban centre - miles of untouched walking trails, parks and quiet shoreline coves are never more than a stone's throw away.
An ideal place to raise a family or the perfect spot to live out your retirement dreams, an unsurpassed lifestyle is the promise delivered to all those fortunate enough to call this BC paradise home.
WEST KELOWNA:
West Kelowna is a small city situated on the west side of Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, Canada. In order to appreciate what makes this real estate market special, analyzing this location from A to Z is a must. The district is a local government in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Formerly known as Westside District Municipality, the name was changed to West Kelowna in January 2009.
Currently, West Kelowna and surrounding area (including Peachland) has a diverse population approaching 50,000 citizens. West Kelowna is the second largest municipality in the Regional District of Central Okanagan. It is expected that West Kelowna will continue to grow in terms of population. Many people enjoy the small town feel and rich cultural heritage, accompanied by most of the amenities found in larger centres.
West Kelowna definitely sets an example of a great suburban lifestyle for just about everyone. The potential investment opportunities for real estate in West Kelowna are rising robustly as more small, medium, and large sized businesses set up their companies in the district.
For families with children, the district offers a variety of choices for education. West Kelowna is situated within School District 23 in Central Okanagan. There is one high school in West Kelowna, Mount Boucherie Secondary School. This school serves grades 10 through 12. There are two middle schools, Constable Neil Bruce Middle School, and Glenrosa Middle School. Both of these serve grades 7 through 9.
West Kelowna offers numerous elementary schools serving grades K through 6. These include; Hudson Road Elementary, Rose Valley Elementary, Chief Tomat Elementary, Shannon Lake Elementary, George Pringle Elementary, Glenrosa Elementary, and Helen Gorman Elementary. Although there are no post-secondary schools in West Kelowna, there are two major public institutions in nearby Kelowna, UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College.
In the heart of the West Kelowna community is Mount Boucherie Recreation Centre, a premier ice sport facility. It is the main centre for activities in the community such as hockey tournaments, figure skating classes, and other ice sports. The centre also has spaces to accommodate community meetings and the office for the District of West Kelowna Municipal Hall.
West Kelowna offers a variety of parks with walking trails and swimming areas along Okanagan Lake. With soccer fields, ball fields, hiking trails, children’s playgrounds, and Crystal Mountain Ski area, West Kelowna offers splendid summer and winter activities.
Aside from catering to the locals, these recreation options also cater to the needs of tourists and have helped boost the local economy. This, in turn, has drawn in many businesses interested in seizing these profitable opportunities. Real estate investors are capitalizing on West Kelowna’s promising future as a town for tourism.
103 2205 Louie Drive
West Kelowna BC V4T 3C3
(250)768-3339
