Live and Retire in the Okanagan

— What makes it so great? Let’s dive in….

Climate

The Okanagan is known for its milder winters and it’s hot, dry, beautiful summers. The average daytime temperature in the region is about 15.0 °C, which is the warmest in Canada. This allows its residents to spend a great deal of time outdoors enjoying life!

Active Lifestyle

There is just something about this place that keeps people active (the weather that we just spoke about definitely plays a role). From hiking to mountain biking, golfing, boating, paddleboarding, skiing and more, you get a lot of bang for your buck when it comes to staying active. Popular pursuits include cycling the Kettle Valley Rail Trail and boating on Okanagan Lake.
The Okanagan is home to many world renown Ski Resorts including Big White Ski Resort and Silver Star Mountain Resort where people travel from all over the world to visit.

Gorgeous Scenery

At every turn the Okanagan Valley will blow you away with breathtaking scenery. This includes rolling orchards and vineyards throughout the region, mountain ranges, valleys, desert, and spectacular sunsets!
The Okanagan is filled with many amazing Lakes including Lake Okanagan which spans from Vernon to Penticton, totalling over 135 KM in length!

World-Class Wine

The Okanagan is home to many world-class wineries – some call us the Napa of the North. There are 222 licensed Grape Wineries (according to WineBC.com). Some of our personal favorites include:

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery: Osoyoos
50th Parallel Estate Winery: Lake Country
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery: West Kelowna
Martin’s Lane Winery: Kelowna
Van Westen Vineyards: Naramata Bench
Blue Mountain Vineyards and Cellars: Okanagan Falls
Stoneboat Vineyards: Oliver
Dirty Laundry Vineyard: Peachland/Summerland