Peachland Art Gallery

Penticton Art Gallery - Student Exhibition

Students in the South Okanagan show their art as part of an exhibition at the Penticton Art Gallery.

British Columbia

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Musical Artist Spotlight - Miles to Go, by Norine Braun

Classic Canadian log home in West Kelowna - SOLD

This beautifully crafted log home can be your next legacy investment. Raise your family, rent it out or laze away the summer evenings on the expansive deck as you raise your family in this mature subdivision in West Kelowna, close to the Rose Valley elementary school.

Always warm, always cozy... this home is a real charmer, everybody's Canadian dream!

Kitty Hawk Estates - Hillside Lot 4 - Harrison Plan by Peachland Homes in Atlanta, Fulton County

New Construction in Sandy Springs Peachland Homes in sought after Highpoint Elementary School District. Located in the sought after Chastain Park area, Mystic at Kitty Hawk Estates will feature two custom homes with fine interior finishes and stately exteriors exuding character and charm. These homes are nestled in a beautiful established neighborhood inside the perimeter, which affords the luxury of living within minutes of all Atlanta has to offer, including Chastain Park, Buckhead, Sandy Springs, and the best of fine dining and shopping.

Westside development under siege

Crumbling infrastructure and receivership is a hard hit for home owners at Copper Sky. (Video:Jen Zielinski and Rob Balsdon)

Real Estate Market Update for Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland and Lake Country

Keeping you informed on the Real Estate Market in the Central Okanagan. Update for Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland and Lake Country.

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Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty - Art Gallery Real Estate Lounge

Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty is proud to introduce a new way to do business that is in keeping with the Okanagan Lifestyle.  A gallery, where you can browse art, photography and an array of special properties.  Enjoy comfortable seating and really get to know your real estate professional.  Here, they can set up an online search, and customize a portfolio of properties just for you.  

If you are selling a property, you can see it showcased in an interesting way.  Not only will it be on display in the Luxury Lounge and Horizon Showcase inside the Gallery, it will also be digitally displayed in the Grand Hotel Lobby for visiting guests to enjoy.  Our agents are on hand daily, and can help you with all types of Kelowna Properties:  Luxury, Residential, Investment and Strata. Drop by the Gallery today! - 9 - 1310 Water Street, Kelowna

Canada Day in Kelowna

July 1, 2011 Kelowna celebrates Canada Day

7775 McRae Road, Christina Lake, BC

Stunning and immaculate newer 4 bedroom 3 ½ bathroom lake view home situated on 5.20 acres with huge 26 X 36 shop. The property also boasts 200ft of shared private sandy beach deeded & boat launch.

The gorgeous interior accommodation includes:
Bright & spacious Great Room comprising large living room with vaulted beam ceiling & a wall of windows taking in the spectacular Christina Lake views. The living room also has a door leading to the deck and a ceiling fan. The kitchen is beautifully finished with solid honey oak cabinetry, a large island with breakfast bar and a large dining area boasting stunning lake & mountain views completes this cohesive space.

There is also a great size family room off the kitchen which has cedar tongue and groove walls and lots of windows taking advantage of the striking views. There is plenty of room to have this space as a formal dining room and family room, or it would make an ideal hobby room or artists studio.

Spacious Master bedroom with glass patio doors leading to the deck and framing picturesque lake views, ceiling fan, closet and ensuite with the ‘must have’ his and hers sinks, oversize vanity, tub and over tub shower.

Bedroom 2 is located on the main floor and has built-in closets. It is currently used as a home office. There is also a main floor laundry room complete with washer, dryer, toilet and vanity with sink.

The walk-out basement has 9ft ceilings and is extremely bright. It includes a spacious family room with wood burning stove with tiled surround & access to the large covered concrete patio. Two further bedrooms both with built-in storage & one with access to the yard and a large mechanical room with lots of built-in shelving complete the space.

There is plenty of storage in this gorgeous home on both floors, and the main entrance hall has large coat closets.
To the exterior of the home are 5.20 acres of property. There is also a huge 26’ X 36’ shop which is fully insulated and has wood heat, power & 14’ ceilings which would be ideal for the handyman.

There is also a substantial carport to park up to 3 cars, mature landscaping around the home & a large vegetable garden. The property also boasts 200 ft of shared sandy beach front, boat launch & double size boat house. This property would make an excellent B&B with no shortage of bookings.

Voted BC's Favourite Lake, Christina Lake is famous for its' clean, clear water, warmth and beauty. Although known as one of the best family vacation destinations, Christina Lake offers something for everyone.

Christina Lake is a recreation paradise in the summer, famous for its water sports in the warmest tree lined lake in BC. Many sandy beaches promote swimming, tanning, or water skiing, boating, fishing and windsurfing. It enjoys warm dry summers and relatively mild winters.

The average winter temperature range is from â€8 to â€2 degrees Celsius, with mid summer temperatures reaching well into the 30’s.
Christina Lake is located about half way between the West Coast and Alberta in beautiful Boundary Country, just east of junction of Hwy. # 395 and Hwy. #3 (Crows nest). Spokane is 2 ½ of the lake on Hwy. # 395 and Calgary and Vancouver are 8 and 7 hours by car respectively. Castlegar Airport is a 45-minute drive east.

KELOWNA BOUND FALL 2012

KELOWNA BOUND FALL 2012

This video documents a trip from Nakusp to Kelowna, with a side trip to Penticton, and then back to Nakusp. It starts out at the Needles Ferry, Wikipedia:

The Needles Ferry is a cable ferry across Lower Arrow Lake in British Columbia, Canada. It is situated 59 kilometres (37 mi) south of Nakusp and links Needles and Fauquier.

The ferry operates under contract to the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and is free of tolls. It travels back and forth every thirty minutes, from the first departure at 5am until the last departure at 10pm, with a crossing time of about five minutes. The ferry has capacity for 30 vehicles and 144 passengers.[1]

The ferry is diesel powered and pulls using a winding drum on a pair of 1-inch-diameter (25 mm) cables, plastic coated to prevent wear, which are suspended in the lake. The crossing is about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) in length.

A ferry has been in operation from Needles since 1913.[2] Early farmers built the first ferry using Ford Model T parts. A small community in Needles, which pre-dated the ferry, was an area of fruit trees and scrub farming. Farmers provided fruit and vegetables to the mines of the Lardeau district (between Upper Arrow Lake and the head of Kootenay Lake). Canadian Pacific Railway lake steamers connected the farms to Arrowhead and Robson. The valley was flooded in the late 1960s by the construction of the Hugh Keenleyside Dam at Castlegar in the 1960s, leading people to abandon the town, after being expropriated from the lakeshore by Hydro. The ferry landing and a small cemetery are all that remain.[3]

Fauquier is the centre of the area that includes Edgewood and Burton with a few houses, gas station and grocery store.

Then we went over the Monashee Pass to Vernon and on to Kelowna. Monashee Pass, 1,205 m (3,953 ft), is a mountain pass in the Monashee Mountains of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. Located southeast of Cherryvile and is used by British Columbia Highway 6 connecting Vernon to Nakusp on Arrow Lake, and beyond to the cities of the West Kootenay. It is the prominence col for Big White Mountain, which is the highest mountain to its southwest.

In Kelowna we visited The Vibrant Vine vineyard. Then went to West Kelowna to visit friends. Then to Penticton to visit the Penticton Art Gallery and The Book Shop. Then back to Kelowna and finally back over the Monashee to the ferry and back to Nakusp. We left on Monday and returned on Thursday.



MUSIC:
Boogie Chillen No. 2 Canned Heat & John Lee Hooker (one of my favs).

Available on iTunes.

multimillion dollar home BC white rock

multimillion-dollar home, white rock
high definition 360° virtual tour. Real Estate Exhibition, White Rock, B.C.

News Brief: Little White fire

Wildfires are popping up throughout the region, with three new fires south of Kelowna – as well as one in Peachland and one near Salmon Arm. (Video: Carmen Weld with contributed videos)

British Columbia Water Front Dream Property For Sale

Waterfront Dream Property $2,450,000 CAD.

For 360 degree panoramic displays, image gallery, floor plans and other complete details please visit



This is a waterskiing, boating, fishing, golfing and winter skiing paradise.

This spectacular waterfront luxury home is only 20 minutes east of Kamloops located, in the heart of the Thompson Okanagan region of British Columbia, on the shores of the South Thompson River. The South Thompson River offers calm waters renowned for waterskiing, wake boarding and other water recreation. Combined with both the Shuswap Lakes and Kamloops Lake the region enjoys over 180 miles of navigable waterway.

This estate has more than 6800 sq ft of quality post and beam design craftsmanship with 30 foot ceilings and is situated on a well designed 5 acres with solid cedar rail fencing for horses or other hobby farm animals. This home features a long list of country style furnishing, many handcrafted which add to a long list of built in features. There is extensive hardwood, stone and tile throughout.

The home features dual gas furnaces, central air conditioning, a large river rock wood fireplace as well as 4 gas fireplaces. The gourmet kitchen is an entertainers dream featuring stainless steel appliances including a built in refrigerated island with a marble pastry top, maple cabinets, dual wall ovens, dual dishwashers, and much more. There is room for all the family in a dining room fit for 16 or in the home theatre room. 8 bedrooms, all fully furnished with custom designed furniture and featuring ensuite bathrooms in each. The master bedroom boasts a two person soaker tub, steam shower, gas fireplace and large walk in custom closet. You will also find a fully equipped gym and fitness room, and pool table for your enjoyment.

The meticulously kept grounds boast many fruit bearing tress including peach, apple and cherry. There are also numerous raspberry bushes, strawberry plants and grape vines that are surrounded by lush landscaped gardens. The grounds also include a custom built river rock BBQ for you to sit around and enjoy the hot dry summer evenings while entertaining your family and friends.

Not only does this property offer infinite family fun, recreation, and a venue for building lasting memories, it also offers unique opportunities for creative minds.

This piece of paradise has endless potential. Are you interested in raising horses, teaching your children or grandchildren to ride ponies, or have you always wanted to raise organic livestock? Perhaps you have a green thumb, and dreamed of planting a vineyard, owning your own orchard, growing heritage tomatoes or prize raspberries. For the budding entrepreneurs or those interested in some extra income into retirement, consider operating a bed and breakfast, a bed and bale business, corporate retreats or perhaps you have always wanted to open a yoga studio. The opportunities from this property are endless.

ET2media | Reimagine Art 2012 | Penticton, BC

This video was created by ET2media for the Downtown Penticton Association.

The Reimagine Art Festival takes place in downtown Penticton every September, with artists taking to the backstreets and alleyways bringing their works to life.

Reimagine is attracting the attention of communities across North America as a great way to promote the unique discipline of street art while reducing tagging and graffiti.



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Discovery Bay Resort Kelowna

Okanagan Valley Rentals offers superior accommodation and service, with locations in the Central Okanagan, Kelowna and Westbank. It's the valley of sandy beaches lots of sun, golf courses and vineyards. OKVR provides vacationers with the opportunity to stay at first class properties during their trip to British Columbias interior. All properties are close to outdoor adventures, golf and ski resorts or parks and cultural centers.

Kelowna is home to many Class A events, incl. The Dragon Boat Festival, AppleThon, Hydroplane boat racing and premium entertainment. With some accommodations being within a short walking distance from the area's finest art galleries, museums, theatres, wine tours, casino and convention center,


For Property Owners
Okanagan Valley Rentals is an objective, professional management company dedicated to delivering three things for our client-homeowners:
1.Enhanced value.
2.Maximized revenue.
3.Controlled costs.
We do this by providing a full spectrum of booking and property management services designed to accommodate absentee homeowners looking for greater return and the peace of mind that comes from knowing their real estate in the Okanagan is being properly maintained and managed.

For further information on our accommodations or services for owners, please contact Sherry Kowalchuk @ 1.877.801.6651

THE BOOK SHOP, PENTICTON, BC

THE BOOK SHOP, PENTICTON, BC

This is one of the coolest bookstores I have ever seen. It is located in Penticton, BC and we visit the store every time we go to Penticton. Check it out some time.

THE BOOK SHOP WEBSITE:


MUSIC:
Thrift Shop Rag by Michael Bloomfield from the album If You Love These Blues, Play'em As You Please (Remastered)

Kelowna - Okanagan Valley

Kelowna - Okanagan Valley
Instrumental Music by Kate Ryan.
Kelowna is a city on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley,
in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada.
It serves as the head office of the Regional District
of Central Okanagan. Its name derives from an
Okanagan language term for grizzly ear.
Kelowna is the third largest metropolitan area
in the province and ranks as the 22nd largest in Canada,
with a population of 179,839 in 2011. It is the largest city
in BC that is not located on the coast.

Nearby communities include the district municipality of West Kelowna (also referred to as Westbank, Westside) to the west across Okanagan Lake, Lake Country and Vernon to the north, as well as Peachland to the southwest and, further to the south, Summerland and Penticton.

Father Charles M. Pandosy, a French Roman Catholic Oblate missionary, arriving in 1859 was the first European to settle at Kelowna, a place named L'anse au sable (Bay of Sand) in reference to the sandy shoreline. Kelowna was officially incorporated in May 4, 1905.

In May 2005, Kelowna celebrated its Centennial. In the same year, new five lane William R. Bennett Bridge began construction to replace the three lane Okanagan Lake Bridge. It was part of a plan to alleviate traffic problems experienced during the summer tourist season, when the influx of tourists adds to the commuters between West Kelowna and Kelowna. The new bridge was completed in 2008.

Central City is the sector near the Harvey Avenue from the Okanagan Lake to Highway 33, comprising the city's major business and commercial centres, such as Downtown, Capri, Landmark and Midtown.

Downtown is located by the Okanagan Lake. Multiple beaches, parks, restaurants and stores are located near the waterfront and Bernard Avenue. The cultural district within downtown is home to art galleries, museums, sports arenas and several government offices including the law courts and city hall.

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Corner Turtles

At Giving Others A Boost Gala 2012 in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada