With the price of real estate in the Greater Vancouver Area having been on the rise for some time, more and more people are looking to Kelowna as a place to call home. Moving from Vancouver to Kelowna offers a variety of benefits depending on your situation. For those with equity in their Vancouver are home, a move to Kelowna can provide you with a reduced mortgage or more available liquid capital for other investments or an enhanced lifestyle. Then there are those who simply can't get into the real estate market; there are thousands of young families who struggle just to make rental payments, let alone save for a down payment on a $1M+ family home. I'm not suggesting real estate prices in Kelowna are not at record highs - they are, but we definitely are not at the point where Vancouver is.
Indigenous World Winery Pickup Party
Yesterday, Sarah and I attended our first Pickup Party at Indigenous World Winery. A little over a month ago my brother and his partner were visiting from Toronto and we took them on a West Kelowna wine tour which included Indigenous. We had a fantastic tasting experience and left absolutely in love with a number of their wines.
4 Things People Won’t Tell You About the Beautiful Okanagan
Have you been thinking about moving to the Okanagan Valley? It’s an increasingly popular choice for people from across Canada looking for a change. There are so many excellent reasons to move to Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley! However, like any other location, there are always some less-than-perfect aspects. The following are four things people won’t tell you about the beautiful Okanagan Valley and the City of Kelowna. They won’t stop you from wanting to make the move, but knowing them will make sure you don’t have any surprise and might even help you choose the right neighbourhood.
Family Fun at The Big White Light Up Event
Grow Your Own Vegetable Garden in Kelowna
Do you live in a condominium, apartment, or townhouse, or property with a small yard, and wish you could have a garden but don't have the space?
Little did I know, the City of Kelowna partnered with the Central Okanagan Community Garden Society to provide community gardens within the city of Kelowna.
5 Indoor Activities for Families this Winter
Has the cold weather got the best of you or your children? There are plenty of fun winter activities but sometimes you just get tired of being out in the cold or the jackets, snow pants, and gloves are still soaking wet. Here are 5 fun indoor activities for your entire family to enjoy when you just need a break from the cold air and wet snow.
Childcare in Kelowna and the Okanagan
There are more than 140 licensed child care providers in Kelowna and surrounding area. For various reason, that doesn’t always mean there are vacancies. Researching and planning for your child care in advance will definitely give you a better chance of getting your child into the program of your choosing. There are currently 63 providers showing vacancies across all age groups.