About Lake Country

Nestled in the scenic Okanagan Valley, Lake Country is uniquely located on the shores of three magnificent lakes, no doubt a key reason the community continues to outpace the provincial growth rate as people flock here to experience Life. The Okanagan Way.

Lake Country is part of the Central Okanagan, the largest population centre between Vancouver and Calgary. It sits between Vernon and Kelowna along Highway 97 and boasts easy air access via the Kelowna International Airport. The community is a hub of growth and innovation for tourism, agriculture, technology, business and the arts.

Lake Country includes four distinct wards; Carr’s Landing, Okanagan Centre, Oyama and Winfield. Okanagan Lake is Lake Country’s western boundary and Wood Lake sits in the middle of the community with an isthmus separating Wood Lake and Kalamalka Lake, the southern portion of which is within Lake Country’s boundaries. Comprising a geographic area of 122.16 square kilometres, Lake Country offers a balance of rural and urban experiences with its major industries being agriculture and tourism. Forty per cent of the land in the community is within the Agricultural Land Reserve and major crops include apples, peaches, pears and cherries. Serene lakes, exquisite orchards and vineyards, miles of sun-drenched landscapes and exciting outdoor adventures; this is what makes Lake Country the perfect setting for work and play.