Situated on the shores of 82-mile long Lake Okanagan, Kelowna is the fastest growing city in BC and the largest city in the Okanagan valley with a population of 109,000 people. Surrounded by forested mountains and lush orchards and vineyards, Kelowna averages over 2,000 hours of sunshine and only 13 inches of precipitation annually.

The temperate and expansive lake encourages a wide range of outdoor activities including world class golf and ski, water sports, hiking and mountain biking. Wine and agricultural tours contribute to a rich cultural experience.

Kelowna also has a diverse economy. High technology and health care sectors in particular are attracting new businesses and residents to the area. This is fuelled by the fact that Kelowna has been identified as the most cost effective place to conduct business in the Pacific Region of North America in KPMG’s 2004 Competitive Alternative Study. Employers such as Kelowna Flight Craft (aerospace), Gorman Brothers (forestry) and Sun-Rype Products (food processor) are amongst the top employers for the city.

Kelowna also provides diversity in education. School District #23 operates over 40 elementary, middle and secondary schools, French immersion and innovative learning programs. This district serves over 22,000 students.

The city proudly welcomed UBC Okanagan in September 2005 as a distinctive, small university campus; an intimate learning community. As well, Okanagan College offers a full range of programs including trades and technology.

Kelowna is home to the Interior Health Authority, which is responsible for the delivery of health services to the entire interior region which incorporates approximately 720,000 people.

In the fall of 2005, a new Adolescent Psychiatry Unit opened to dedicate psychiatric services for children between age 12 and 17, a group that numbers about 180,000 in a total population of over 700,000 served by Interior Health.

The Kelowna International Airport is the 3rd busiest in British Columbia and the 11th largest in Canada. Kelowna is serviced by West Jet, Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, Central Mountain Air, Horizon Air, Harmony Airways and Regional 1 with non-stop flights from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Seattle, Honolulu and Victoria.

Rich in culture and entertainment, Kelowna hosts Wakefest; an internationally renowned wakeboarding competition and the annual Life and Arts Festival. The city comes alive with three wine festivals the biggest of which is in the fall. Throughout the summer months, the city features live music in the downtown core and in winter the Kelowna Rockets’ fans are out in full force to support Junior "A" hockey.

Kelowna boasts all the amenities of a major city such as fine dining, unique shops and a vibrant cultural life, yet orchards and vineyards thrive within a 10-minute drive of the downtown core. Amazing vistas await those ready to explore. A delightful day can be spent sampling the wares of our numerous internationally-acclaimed wineries, or you may wish to visit one of several championship golf courses in the area. The nearby mountains attract hikers, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts of all descriptions. There are three major ski hills within a one hour drive - Big White, Silver Star and Apex. So whether you’re ready to call the Okanagan home or you’re simply looking for a real estate professional you can trust, call Jerry Redman. Jerry’s constant attention to detail will ensure your real estate experience is enjoyable and carefree. Call today and get Jerry working for you!