Sun Peaks A four-and-a-half hour drive from Vancouver, or easily accessible via Kelowna or Kamloops airports, Sun Peaks Resort is ideal for summer and winter activities (it’s Canada’s second-largest ski area). Recent listing: This massive six-bedroom, five-bathroom custom timberframe chalet, situated on one of the community’s largest residential lots, features extensive natural rock, lofty ceilings, radiant-heat flooring and wrap-around outdoor decks with incredible views. $2,930,000.
Peachland Located midway between Kelowna and Penticton on 11 kilometres of Okanagan Lake lakefront, Peachland puts its residents in reach of more than 200 estate wineries and microbreweries, plus hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trails. Recent listing: The recently rejuvenated Headwaters Family Resort is a business opportunity in waiting: 10 rustic guest cabins and 14 RV campsites (most with views of the lake), a lodge/store and 1,200 sq ft of waterfront, plus all the equipment to run it. $1,095,000.
Sicamous Situated halfway between Calgary and Vancouver, Sicamous derives its name from a Secwepemic First Nations word meaning “in the middle.” Visitors and locals enjoy canoeing, camping, hiking, snowmobiling and houseboating. Recent listing: A unique opportunity to own a self-sufficient 28-acre waterfront property on Shuswap Lake offers tree houses, rainforest trails and hand-built cabins, with off-the-grid power, waterfall energy and a greenhouse for sustenance. $1,999,000.
Princeton Situated in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in the Similkameen Region, this town is known for forestry, mining, agriculture, ranching and the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. It’s a family-friendly community with familyfriendly home prices. Recent listing: This custom built six-bedroom, three-bathroom 3,520-sq-ft log home is situated on a private lot within 17 kilometres of Manning Park and Lightening Lake, close to hiking trails. It has a separate-access two-bedroom suite, which has rentalincome potential. $429,900.
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Osoyoos This town with a population of 5,085 is the hub of Canada’s only semi-arid desert region. Hike the tranquil Okanagan River and climb Mount Kabou, e-bike cruise along Black Sage Road and indulge at local wineries. Recent listing: A custom-built West Coast timberframe, with five-bedrooms and five-bathrooms, is perched above Lake Osoyoos with panoramic views of the lake, town and mountains. It includes a guest suite, wine cellar, theatre room and a separate suite above a triple garage. $1,299,900.
