Where to Live in the Okanagan: The Upper Mission in Kelowna, of Course!

The Myra Canyon Trestles are one of many worthwhile attractions awaiting people who invest in Kelowna real estate.

The Okanagan as a whole is a fantastic place to live. We are blessed with all four seasons, including relatively mild winters, and summertime in the valley is legendary. But there’s one area, in particular, that seems to be garnering a lot of interest on the Kelowna real estate market these days: the Upper Mission.

Located about 20 minutes south of downtown Kelowna, the Upper Mission encompasses everything that’s good about the Okanagan lifestyle. Here are a few highlights.

Rural Living at Its Finest

As an upscale neighbourhood, the Upper Mission caters to those who enjoy a laidback lifestyle with all of the amenities close at hand, including:

• Cafes
• Restaurants
• Bars
• Groceries

Of course, if you need to make a run to Costco, or you find yourself craving the big-city life, Kelowna is a quick car ride away.

Family-friendly Neighbourhood

The Upper Mission is also a great place to raise a family. There are plenty of nearby schools, including Chute Lake Elementary, which is located right in the heart of the neighbourhood. Other local schools in the neighbouring Okanagan Mission, including:

• Stepping Stones Preschool
• Kelowna Waldorf School
• OKM Secondary

There are also plenty of parks in the area where families can spend some quality time together, including:

• Providence Park
• Tulameen Park
• Quilchena Park
• Lebanon Creek Linear Park

If you have any four-legged family members, Cedar Creek Park and Bertram Creek Regional Park, which are located on the shores of Okanagan Lake, have dog-friendly beaches.

Things to Do in the Upper Mission

As soon as your friends and family know you’ve bought Kelowna real estate in the Upper Mission, you’re guaranteed to have visitors. Fortunately, you won’t have to look far to find things to do. For starters, there are a handful of award-winning vineyards within easy reach, including:

• Cedar Creek Estate Winery
• St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery
• Summerhill Pyramid Winery (organic)
• Tantalus Vineyards

Your visitors might enjoy their stay so much that they’ll start hunting for Kelowna houses for sale, too. While the local housing market is busy, there new neighbourhoods like Kestrel Ridge are making it easier to find a home.

There are also plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities to take advantage of in the area. One of the most popular (and memorable) attractions is the Myra Canyon Trestles. As part of the former Kettle Valley Railway, this iconic landmark features a pair of tunnels and 18 trestle bridges. Best of all, you can walk it, cycle it or take a guided tour.

If you want to enjoy the laidback Okanagan lifestyle, talk to the friendly sales team about the Kelowna real estate opportunities at Kestrel Ridge.