WEST KELOWNA, BC
Located on the western shores and hillsides of Okanagan Lake.
Located on the western shores and hillsides of Okanagan Lake is the stunning community of West Kelowna. Though the city started out as a district, the growing number of residents in the area helped it to gain City status in 2015. Now populated with nearly 35,000 people, the community is one of the largest in the Okanagan Valley and continues to grow into a more urban centre.
There is never a shortage of things to do right at home in West Kelowna. The city is home to beautiful beaches, hills, and vineyards that serve as excellent recreation for its active residents, and for those who appreciate the scenic beauty of the community. Alongside Gellatly Road is a lakefront trail and swimming areas including Willow Beach that residents frequent and embrace. With many community and regional parks found throughout the municipality, outdoor space is plentiful for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. Those who enjoy sport for fun or exercise can find many soccer fields and golf courses for recreational play within the area. For indoor entertainment, Royal LePage Place arena is host to many hockey games, figure skating, ringette and other great events each year.
West Kelowna has schools within the city for elementary, middle and secondary schools for children to attend. You can also find an abundance of amenities such as grocery stores, pharmacies, medical offices, hardware stores along with many restaurants, local specialty stores for shopping, and big box stores just a short drive from the city centre.
Residents and Living in West Kelowna
The every-growing community of West-Kelowna offers an active, family-friendly atmosphere that many homeowners find appealing. People of all ages and stages of life are proud to call West Kelowna their home. The sense of community among residents is shared, and neighbours stay connected. It is not uncommon to receive a smile or wave from a familiar face.
There are an many different styles of homes that make up the city, including single detached, duplex, townhouses and condominiums in a variety of different neighbourhoods, making it easy to find the home that is right for you and your family. For more information about moving to West Kelowna, contact us today. We are happy to help you make your dreams of living on the beautiful shores and hillside of this community come true.
Neighbourhoods
There are many neighbourhoods to choose from when looking for a home to call your own in West Kelowna.
West Kelowna Entertainment
There is never a shortage of things to do right at home in West Kelowna. The city is home to beautiful beaches, hills, and vineyards that serve as excellent recreation for its active residents, and for those who appreciate the scenic beauty of the community.
Alongside Gellatly Road is a lakefront trail and swimming areas such as Willow Beach that residents frequent and embrace. With many community and regional parks found throughout the municipality, outdoor space is plentiful for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
Music lovers line up each year for the West Kelowna World Music Festival at the Memorial Park amphitheater, where the diverse lineup of musical acts will have you feeling like you have traveled the world in one weekend, tapping your toes the entire way.
Those who enjoy sport for fun or outdoor exercise can find many soccer fields and golf courses for recreational play within the area. For indoor entertainment, the Royal LePage Place arena is host to many hockey games, figure skating, ringette, and other great events each year.
Okanagan Wineries
The Okanagan valley is likely best known for its diverse varieties of award-winning wines. Located on the top of the dormant Mt Boucherie are several of West Kelownas wineries. After years of erosion to the mountain’s rocky surface, a mix of sandy loam, clay, and limestone with mineral-rich deposits emerged, creating a fabulous medium for growing the delicious grapes that make up the notable wines grown in the Westside. In the mid 20th century, the industry took flight when the Steward family began growing grapes at what is now known as Quail’s Gate. Soon after, the original Mission Hill opened its doors and now with more than 13 established wineries, West Kelowna is recognized as a world-class wine region.
Landmarks on the Westside
West Kelowna is a beautiful town with many different geological and volcanic landmarks that breathe both beauty and history into the city. To name a few, Mt. Boucherie is a dormant volcano known for its several blocks of dacite, streams of ancient lava flow, and sandstone cavities and Rose Valley Regional Park is a sight worth seeing with several caves that are thought to have formed as a result of large air bubbles in the lava that once passed through. Other notable West Kelowna views to take in include Hwy97/Glenrosa Road Overpass that show fossil tree trunks and thin coal seams in the bedrock, or Glencanyon Regional Park where the glacial meltwater has dramatically cut a 1200 meter deep canyon.