From anywhere within the Okanagan Valley, you will find yourself looking out toward a beautiful view. Whether eying the lakes, mountains, orchards, wineries, or parks, the valley is a palette of extraordinary colors and landscapes. A four-season paradise, with hot, dry summers and mild winters the Okangan Valley is known for being a favorable climate with ample recreational possibilities. Mix in vibrant arts and culture, shopping (a hybrid of locally-owned and chain), and tremendous dining options, and it's no wonder it's thought to be one of the greatest places in the world to live.

The Okangan Valley is located in the Central Interior of B.C., Canada. With its temperate climates, it is the perfect location for vineyards and orchards, and produces award winning wine and produce. With mountain-scapes that provide recreation during all four seasons, and a stunning patchwork of lakes and streams, the Okanagan Valley is a wonderful place to call home.

There are hundreds of reasons to live, work, and play in Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton and surrounding areas, but we'll give you 10.

1. Okanagan Climate
   With year-round mild weather, the Okanagan has no off-season. Summers are hot and dry, with temperatures reaching an average of 31°C. Winters are mild, with temperatures averaging around 0°C. Autumn and Spring are beautiful, mild seasons as well.
   
2. Vernon & Kelowna Golf
   Kelowna is proud to offer a wide variety of championship golf courses including The Harvest Golf Club, Gallagher's Canyon, and Sunset Ranch Golf and Country Club. World-Class golf is available at Predator Ridge, or one of Vernon's other fine golf courses.
   
3. Skiing in the Okanagan
   If you enjoy skiing or snowboarding, Big White, Crystal Mountain, and Silver Star are just short drives away.
   
4. Vernon & Kelowna Wineries
   Enjoy one of Kelowna's most popular exports: Wine. Some of the Kelowna's wineries include Mission Hill Winery, Summerhill Estate Winery, and Grey Monk Estate Winery. As well, there is a wine festival for every season.
   
5. Okanagan Dining
   So many different dining options await you within the Okanagan Valley. If you're looking for unique or ethnic, organic or trendy, high-end or franchised, you'll enjoy your dining choices and experience.
   
6. Okanagan Lakes
   Laying beside the beach or looking at the view from above, just being near a lake is reason enough. But now you can swim, take part in water sports, boat, and fish on not one, but an entire network of local lakes and streams.
   
7. Valley Shopping
   Within the valley you will find a wonderful mix of locally-owned stores and boutiques as well as franchises and big-box stores. From shopping malls, to downtown boutiques, and farmer's markets to unique gift stores, it's easy to find what you're looking for within the Okanagan.
   
8. Vernon and Kelowna Cultural Activities
   Each city and town within the Okanagan Valley has something to offer, culturally. From galleries and museums, to performing art centers, and talented musicians and artists, the Okanagan community is vibrant.
   
9. Real Estate in the Okanagan
   The Okanagan Valley Real Estate Market is hot. And because the valley enjoys a temperate climate, has ample recreational opportunities, and continues to be a place where people want to live, the future for the area's market looks bright.
   
10. The View from your Okanagan Home
    You wake up, spend your day, and then fall asleep with a gorgeous view that surrounds you. From the towns, to the landscape, it's hard not to be in awe at the beauty of the place.