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The Okanagan Valley Lifestyle
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THE OKANAGAN IS ALL ABOUT LIFESTYLE
Kelowna and its surroundings have a population of approximately 150,000, with just over 300,000 people in the Okanagan Valley. In other words, it’s big enough to have city amenities such as “big box” shopping, good restaurants, entertainment and arts, but small enough to escape big city traffic and enjoy country amenities, as well.
Kelowna’s advantages are many. Situated at the mid-point 120 km (75 mile) long Lake Okanagan, Kelowna is blessed with a dry climate (only 355 mm/14 inches of rain annually) featuring warm summers averaging 27-30° C (80-85°F) and cool dry winters with very little snow. The pleasant Kelowna climate is a draw for vacationers and people seeking the “Okanagan Lifestyle.”
Some of the many pleasures enjoyed in the Okanagan Valley include the following: |
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GOLF
The Okanagan Valley has become a golfer’s paradise. There are over 30 golf courses in the Okanagan, offering everything from high end championship layouts to low-priced executive courses for the less adventurous golfer. Compared to other North American golf meccas, the quality of the Okanagan golf experience is high, while the costs are very reasonable. There are also several golf course communities located in the Okanagan Valley. |
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SUMMER SPORT ACTIVITIES
Summer sport activities, including boating, water skiing, cycling, in-line skating, parasailing, hiking, fishing (in the many mountain lakes that are easily accessible from the Okanagan Valley), houseboat tours and more.
If you prefer to just sit at an outdoor café, on the waterfront, watching the world go by, this is an option too!
Other winter sports: Kelowna and the Okanagan alley also have excellent cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice fishing nearby. |
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WINERIES
There are over 40 wineries, many of which are producing world-class wines throughout the Okanagan Valley. This has become a very popular pastime for both tourists and Okanagan locals. |
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Kelowna has recently added many venues to its arts and entertainment scene. These include Prospera Place, the Kelowna Art Gallery and the new Kelowna Library.
Prospera Place has played host to such world-class acts as Brian Adams, Ray Charles, The Guess Who, Bill Cosby, Moist, the musical “Chicago” and others. Of course, we also have the Kelowna Rockets hockey. It’s not the NHL, but it’s pretty darn entertaining, and you can take the whole family for the price of a “cheap” NHL ticket ! |
SKIING AND BOARDING
Big White, BC’s second largest alpine ski and snowboard area, is less than an hour’s drive for Kelowna residents, while several other well known ski areas (Apex, Silver Star and Sun Peaks) are also a short drive away. All these areas feature on-mountain ski villages for those who want a ski-in, ski-out experience. Other day ski areas serving the Okanagan Valley include Crystal Mountain, just outside Kelowna/Westbank and Baldy, near Oliver/Osoyoos. All feature plentiful snowfall and dry Okanagan powder. |
PLACES TO LIVE
From waterfront condos to large estates on Lake Okanagan, view homes overlooking the lake and vineyards, gated retirement communities, country acreages, golf course homes, golf cottages and townhouses, ski chalets and condos, modest priced bungalows, acreages and older character homes near the centre of the city, Kelowna offers almost anything that fits your fantasies or budget.
Compared to any other place in North America that offers even half the amenities and lifestyle of the Okanagan, these properties are surprisingly reasonably priced. Check this website for your “Special Okanagan Lifestyle” property. | |
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Bo Knows Homes!
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Welcome to the Bo Knows Homes Team website for Okanagan Valley Real Estate
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 The mission of the BoKnowsHomes team is to provide all our clients with exceptional service, whether they are buying or selling a home or other real estate property. We accomplish this by always putting the needs of our clients first. Our sales and marketing efforts extend throughout the Okanagan, from the Shuswap country in the north to Osoyoos in the south. Also check our main site www.BoKnowsHomes.com for additional information on the Okanagan. For information on condos in the Central Okanagan, please check out the Okanagan's best condo and townhouse website http://www.CondoKelowna.com
For our Buyers, we always ensure that we understand what types of properties they are looking for and send regular updates by e-mail as soon as new properties hit the market. If you are from out of the area, we ensure that you are familiar with the different neighbourhoods and the locations of different types of facilities that you are interested in. We will give you a tour of the area to ensure that you are familiar with Kelowna. We will show you all the homes that may be of interest to you. When you make your decision, we will provide you with professional advice, negotiation skills and ensure that all the necessary details are taken care of. Our service doesn't stop with the sale and you can come to us for any information or advice you require at any time. For Sellers, we provide a "Right Price Market Evaluation" based on market activities in your area and expected market trends. We provide the most aggressive and sophisticated marketing plan in the business to ensure that your property gets the best possible exposure. We monitor all showings of your property and provide you with follow up and updates on all showings. We help you negotiate the nest price for your property and we ensure that all the details of the sale are taken care of professionally. Our goal is to sell your property fast and ensure you get the best possible price for it. As a team, we can always ensure you continuity of service and ensure there is always someone there to take care of your needs. We can provide you with different ideas and opinions and different approaches, depending on your requirements. We are all committed to give you the level of service that we would like to expect from people doing business with us.  I invite you to contact me with any of your real estate needs and questions, as I am here to serve you, the client! I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Don't forget to check my other site: www.BoKnowsHomes.com, the Okanagan's most comprehensive real estate website. For information on condos and townhouse, check out the Okanagan's best strata property (condos & townhouses) website http://www.CondoKelowna.com. Another new site of mine is http://www.BoKnowsHomes.ca Some of the many pleasures enjoyed in the Okanagan Valley include the following: |
GOLF
The Okanagan Valley has become a golfer’s paradise. There are over 30 golf courses in the Okanagan, offering everything from high end championship layouts to low-priced executive courses for the less adventurous golfer. Compared to other North American golf meccas, the quality of the Okanagan golf experience is high, while the costs are very reasonable. There are also several golf course communities located in the Okanagan Valley. | SUMMER SPORT ACTIVITIES Summer sport activities, including boating, water skiing, cycling, in-line skating, parasailing, hiking, fishing (in the many mountain lakes that are easily accessible from the Okanagan Valley), houseboat tours and more.
If you prefer to just sit at an outdoor café, on the waterfront, watching the world go by, this is an option too!
Other winter sports: Kelowna and the Okanagan alley also have excellent cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice fishing nearby. | WINERIES
There are over 40 wineries, many of which are producing world-class wines throughout the Okanagan Valley. This has become a very popular pastime for both tourists and Okanagan locals. | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Kelowna has recently added many venues to its arts and entertainment scene. These include Prospera Place, the Kelowna Art Gallery and the new Kelowna Library.
Prospera Place has played host to such world-class acts as Brian Adams, Ray Charles, The Guess Who, Bill Cosby, Moist, the musical “Chicago” and others. Of course, we also have the Kelowna Rockets hockey. It’s not the NHL, but it’s pretty darn entertaining, and you can take the whole family for the price of a “cheap” NHL ticket ! | SKIING AND BOARDING
Big White, BC’s second largest alpine ski and snowboard area, is less than an hour’s drive for Kelowna residents, while several other well known ski areas (Apex, Silver Star and Sun Peaks) are also a short drive away. All these areas feature on-mountain ski villages for those who want a ski-in, ski-out experience. Other day ski areas serving the Okanagan Valley include Crystal Mountain, just outside Kelowna/Westbank and Baldy, near Oliver/Osoyoos. All feature plentiful snowfall and dry Okanagan powder. |
PLACES TO LIVE
From waterfront condos to large estates on Lake Okanagan, view homes overlooking the lake and vineyards, gated retirement communities, country acreages, golf course homes, golf cottages and townhouses, ski chalets and condos, modest priced bungalows, acreages and older character homes near the centre of the city, Kelowna offers almost anything that fits your fantasies or budget.
Compared to any other place in North America that offers even half the amenities and lifestyle of the Okanagan, these properties are surprisingly reasonably priced. Check this website for your “Special Okanagan Lifestyle” property. |
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