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Okanagan Valley Community Information
The Okanagan Valley is a region of British Columbia, sometimes regarded as the "California" of Canada. Its mild, dry climate with plenty of sunshine ensures that the area is a popular destination for vacationers and home-buyers alike. The area is best known for its wineries (over 120 in the Valley), orchards, and outdoor activities. The Valley is home to over 200,000 people, with slightly over 100,000 located in the major city of Kelowna. Other communities include Armstrong, Vernon, Penticton, and Summerland.
Real Estate
For more detailed information on current real estate market conditions and knowledgeable service in the Okanagan, British Columbia real estate market, contact Gerry Fraser directly.
Education
Educational opportunities depend on the area of the Okanagan that you prefer to live in. The largest city in the area is Kelowna, with a population of over 100,000. Kelowna is served by School District 23 Central Okanagan or School District 93 Conseil scolaire francophone, and provides private, public, Montessori or French immersion schools. Post-secondary schools in the area include a campus of the University of British Columbia, the Okanagan College and Sprott-Shaw Community College.
Recreation
Recreation in the Okanagan often means turning to the outdoors. In this area known for its exquisite climate and landscape, such a choice comes naturally.
Nature lovers will delight in the many opportunities to appreciate the outdoors, whether hiking in the Monashee Mountains, boating or fishing in one of the many lakes, or strolling through an apple orchard. Should you enjoy a faster pace of life, visit the Big White Ski Resort and try one of the 118 runs ranked from a gentle bunny hill to Extreme. Described by Okanagan.com as a "heaven for golfers", Kelowna alone is host to over a dozen different courses. Many more courses are scattered through the Valley, most notably in Vernon, Penticton, Summerland, and Osoyoos. With several cities of varying sizes in the Okanagan Valley, shoppers and indoor enthusiasts will be pleased by the wide array of local goods, boutique, and big box stores available for their perusal.
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