South Okanagan — Community by Community

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In-depth community spotlights — from someone who lives here. Not a marketing brochure. Real information about what each community is actually like to live in, buy in, and invest in.

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Osoyoos — community photo
Town — Osoyoos

Osoyoos

Canada's warmest town. Osoyoos Lake, wine country, golf, desert. The anchor community of the South Okanagan — and outside BC's Speculation & Vacancy Tax area.

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Oliver, Canada's Wine Capital welcome sign with wine-barrel emblems
Town — Oliver

Oliver — Canada's Wine Capital

The Golden Mile Bench and Black Sage Bench. Burrowing Owl, Black Hills, and 50+ wineries on your doorstep. Also outside the Speculation Tax area. More affordable than Osoyoos.

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Anarchist Mountain seen across the Osoyoos valley
Rural — Anarchist Mountain

Anarchist Mountain

Pat's home community. Mountain acreages, big views, volunteer fire department, community society, and a unique STR jurisdictional angle that most agents get wrong.

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Regal Ridge — community photo
Rural — Anarchist Mountain

Regal Ridge (a.k.a. Osoyoos Mountain Estates)

A named subdivision of wooded estate lots on Anarchist Mountain, developed in the early 2000s. Same mountain, same views, a defined community feel.

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Ranch pasture with cattle and forested hills in the Sidley Mountain area near Osoyoos, BC
Rural — Anarchist Mountain (Sidley Area)

Sidley Mountain

The quieter, more historic eastern reaches of the Anarchist Mountain plateau, near the US border. Ranching character, real history, genuine distance from town.

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Village — Okanagan Falls

Okanagan Falls

"OK Falls" — a smaller, quieter community between Osoyoos and Penticton. Skaha Lake access, growing wine scene, affordable entry, and a genuinely local feel that larger towns have lost.

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Village — Similkameen Valley

Keremeos

The fruit stand capital of BC. Orchard country, lower prices, the Similkameen River, and access to some spectacular wilderness. The under-the-radar choice for buyers who want more land for their dollar.

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Village — Similkameen Valley

Cawston

Canada's Organic Farming Capital, 5 minutes from Keremeos. Certified organic orchards and vineyards, working farm land, and genuine agricultural character.

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Village — Similkameen Valley

Hedley

A historic gold-mining village on the Similkameen River between Keremeos and Princeton. Genuine affordability, mountain scenery, and real history.

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Village — Skaha Lake

Kaleden

A quiet lakeside community on Skaha Lake between Penticton and Okanagan Falls. Lake and vineyard properties, direct Kettle Valley Rail Trail access.

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Rural — Boundary Country

Westbridge

A remote Boundary Country hamlet on the West Kettle River, north of Rock Creek. Genuine acreage, river access, and real distance from everything.

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Rural — Boundary Country

Rock Creek & Bridesville

Kettle River acreage and ranch country at the junction of Highway 3 & 33, about 45-60 minutes east of Osoyoos. Gold rush history, genuine rural land.

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Town — Greenwood, Boundary Country

Greenwood

Greenwood is a small city on Highway 3 in BC's Boundary Country.

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Village — Midway, Boundary Country

Midway

Midway is a small village in BC's Boundary Country, close to the Kettle River.

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Wine Country — Naramata Bench

Naramata

Nearly 30 wineries, Okanagan Lake frontage, and a village that stayed small on purpose. Outside Pat's core territory, but reachable with his BC-wide license.

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Coming Soon Area — Osoyoos East / Rural

Osoyoos East & Rural Properties

Rural residential and acreage properties east of Osoyoos — including Anarchist Mountain Road, Regal Ridge, and surrounding areas. RDOS-regulated, diverse property types.

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Start with what matters: luxury, waterfront, acreage, vineyards, golf, views, building lots, townhomes or condos.

Development & Resort Spotlights

53 named developments across Osoyoos & Oliver

From fractional resort ownership to freehold waterfront streets, RV lots to new construction — the ownership structure behind the name matters as much as the lifestyle. Each page below covers what's actually being sold, what to verify, and recent pricing.

The Cottages on Osoyoos Lake — community photo
Gated Resort — Osoyoos Lake

The Cottages on Osoyoos Lake

285 homes. 1,800ft of waterfront. Private beach, marina, 2 pools, community centre. One of the South Okanagan's most sought-after communities.

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Casitas Del Sol — community photo
Gated 55+ — Osoyoos

Casitas Del Sol

Gated 55+ rancher community on the hillside above Osoyoos. Lake views, backs onto Osoyoos Golf, $100–$150/mo fees. The sensible retirement buy that doesn't compromise on quality of life.

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Desert Mirage — community photo
Resort Condos — Osoyoos

Desert Mirage

Gated Santa Fe-style condos at 15 Solana Key Court, built in the early 2000s. 2 pools, hot tub, large 2–3 bedroom units, short walk to the lake.

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Sunningdale Estates, 6526 Tucelnuit Drive, Oliver — brick entrance walls and nameplates with hills behind
55+ Ranchers — Oliver

Sunningdale Estates

One-level 55+ ranchers on Tucelnuit Drive, described in MLS® listings as a bare land strata.

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8909 92nd Avenue, Osoyoos — three-storey condo building with brick address pillar
Condo Building — Osoyoos

8909 92nd Avenue

Three-storey stucco strata building near downtown and the vineyards, per an MLS® listing.

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8911 92nd Avenue, Osoyoos — two-storey condo building with brick address sign
Condo Building — Osoyoos

8911 92nd Avenue

Two-storey stucco strata building with ground-floor two-bedroom condos near the vineyards, per MLS® listings.

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Spirit Ridge sign with directions to Nk'Mip Cellars, Solterra Spa, Sonora Dunes Golf Course and The Residences, Osoyoos BC
Fractional & Whole Resort — Nk'Mip

Spirit Ridge at Nk'Mip Resort

Vineyard resort on Osoyoos Indian Band land, Hyatt-managed. On-site winery, golf and private beach. Recent sales in the $700K–$750K range.

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Walnut Beach Resort — community photo
Condo-Hotel — Private Beach

Walnut Beach Resort

Osoyoos' only private beach resort. Strata-titled suites with an optional rental pool. Recent sales in the $100K–$1.7M range.

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Safari Beach Resort — community photo
Freehold Strata — Sheltered Bay

Safari Beach Resort

400ft of sheltered waterfront, genuine freehold strata with no underlying lease, owner-run management. Recent sales in the $200K–$300K range.

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Rendezvous Beach Resort entrance sign
Leasehold Sites — Reserve Land

Rendezvous Beach Resort

Federally leased beach villa and RV sites south of Oliver. Site lease, not land title — know the difference before you sign.

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Gated Custom Homes — East Bench

Sonora Ridge

Custom-built gated community one block from the beach. Recent sales in the $900K–$1.1M range.

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Desert Rose Estates — community photo
Gated 55+ Bare Land Strata

Desert Rose Estates (a.k.a. Sunset Ridge Estates)

Own the land under your manufactured home. Low ~$100–$150/mo fees. Recent sales in the $300K–$500K range.

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Cedar Villa — community photo
No Age Restriction — Bare Land Strata

Cedar Villa

Own the land, no age restriction, fees around $50–$100/mo. Recent sales in the $250K–$500K range.

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Walton's Waterfront RV Resort — community photo
Strata RV Lots — Osoyoos Lake

Walton's Waterfront RV Resort

70–80 individually titled RV lots with a shared clubhouse. Recent sales in the $100K–$250K range.

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Lakeshore Villas Resort — community photo
Owner-Operated — Private Dock

Lakeshore Villas Resort

Individually owned condos, townhouses & villas on Osoyoos Lake with a resident-only dock. Recent sales in the $450K–$700K range.

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Island View RV Resort — community photo
Bare Land Strata RV Lots

Island View RV Resort

RV lots across from a private beach, rental-friendly. Recent sales in the $100K–$250K range.

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The Oasis Resort — community photo
Deeded RV Sites — 8 Acres

The Oasis Resort

100–110 deeded, fully serviced RV sites on Osoyoos Lake. Recent sales in the $400K–$500K range.

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Casa Del Mila Oro Resort — community photo
Owner-Operated Beachfront

Casa Del Mila Oro Resort

Santa Fe-styled beachfront resort since the mid-2000s, 300ft private beach. Recent sales in the $300K–$750K range.

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Las Ventanas Al Paraiso — community photo
Exclusive 11-Unit Beachfront

Las Ventanas Al Paraiso

Geothermal-heated condo building, private dock & beach. Recent sales in the $900K–$1M range.

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Brightwater — community photo
New Construction — Lakeshore Dr

Brightwater

Osoyoos' newest concrete-construction condos, steps to the lake. Recent sales in the $300K–$650K range.

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Cactus Flats — community photo
RV-Garage Townhomes

Cactus Flats

Townhomes with an enclosed, heated garage fitting RVs up to 47.5ft. Recent sales in the $600K–$650K range.

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Welcome to Paradise entry arch at Paradise Park, Osoyoos BC
RV Resort Lots — Solana Bay

Paradise Park

Owner-run RV resort of 69 individually owned lots. Confirm tenure, dues and rules. Recent sales in the $100K–$250K range.

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Bayview Crescent street sign beside Osoyoos Lake
Freehold Waterfront Street

Bayview Crescent

Freehold homes with private docks on sheltered Solana Bay. Recent sales in the $650K–$1.55M range.

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Autumn reflections on the water near Harbour Key Drive, Osoyoos, with homes and hills across the channel
Freehold Channel-Front Street

Harbour Key Drive

Quiet channel-front street, vacant lots to finished estates. Recent sales in the $2M–$2.3M range.

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Mojave — community photo
New Construction — Rooftop Patios

Mojave

New townhomes with 2,900+ sq ft total living space including rooftop patio. Recent sales in the $700K–$800K range.

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Selah Osoyoos development sign
Presale Watch — Waterfront & Marina

Selah

50–60 homes on the lake with a private 40–50-slip marina. In approvals/site work — pricing not yet released.

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Horizon townhomes and on-site sign, Osoyoos BC
New Construction — Boutique, 5 Units

Horizon

A small 5-unit lakeview townhome development, central and walking distance to downtown Osoyoos.

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The Villas — community photo
Townhomes — Legal Suites, Peanut Lake

The Villas

Desert-modern townhomes at 8000 Vedette Drive, many with a legal suite. Recent sales in the $550K–$750K range.

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Peanut Lake Townhouses — community photo
Older Strata Townhouses — Peanut Lake

Peanut Lake Townhouses

No official name, so find them by address: 8005–8043 Vedette Drive, built in the early 1980s, overlooking Peanut Lake.

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Adobe Sands — community photo
55+ Strata — Above Peanut Lake

Adobe Sands

55+ apartment complex at 8006 Vedette Drive, built in the early 1990s, with ground-floor units and covered parking. Recent sales in the $250K–$350K range.

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Gated Waterfront Townhomes

Sole Vita

80–90 gated waterfront townhomes, built in the mid-2000s: two pools, two hot tubs, clubhouse, marina. Recent sales in the $700K–$1M range.

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Sonora Gardens — community photo
Detached Homes — Shared Common Grounds

Sonora Gardens

Detached homes on Wildflower Court and Lobelia Drive, not a strata per MLS®. Recent sales in the $700K–$850K range.

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Sunshine Cove — community photo
Lakefront Townhomes — Private Beach

Sunshine Cove

Lakefront townhomes at 4231 Oleander Drive with a private beach, moorage and indoor pool, per MLS® listings. Recent sales in the $500K–$600K range.

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La Mirada — community photo
Lakefront Condos — Private Beach

La Mirada

20–30 lakefront condos at 5003 Oleander Drive, built in the late 2000s, with a private beach and outdoor saltwater pool, per MLS® and BC Assessment. Recent sales in the $500K–$600K range.

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Casa Azzuro — community photo
Waterfront Townhomes — 4 Units

Casa Azzuro

Four three-storey strata townhomes at 5405 Oleander Drive, built in the mid-2000s, with garages and lake views, per MLS® and BC Assessment. Recent sales in the $600K–$700K range.

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Porta Loma — community photo
Waterfront Townhomes — 4 Units

Porta Loma

Four strata townhomes at 5221–5227 Oleander Drive, built in the mid-1980s, on Osoyoos Lake with a boat slip and beach access per MLS®. Recent sales in the $1.4M–$1.5M range.

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Benchview Place — community photo
55+ Condos — 89th Street

Benchview Place

Nine-unit 55+ building at 4801 89th Street, built in the mid-1990s, with lake and mountain views. Recent sales in the $200K–$400K range.

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Casa del Sol — community photo
Townhomes & Condos — 89th Street

Casa del Sol

Strata complex at 4809 89th Street, built in the late 2000s per MLS®. No age restriction; pets and rentals allowed per listing. Recent sales in the $300K–$400K range.

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Casa Madera — community photo
Central Strata — Condos & Townhomes

Casa Madera

50–60-unit complex steps to downtown, beach and golf. Recent sales in the $250K–$350K range.

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Desert Court — community photo
Lowrise Condos — Near the Beach

Desert Court

One block from Legion Beach, strong resale history. Recent sales in the $250K–$350K range.

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Freehold — Executive Home Subdivision

Dividend Ridge

Golf cart distance to Osoyoos Golf Club, building scheme (no strata). Recent sales in the $150K–$1.4M range.

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Vintners on the Creek entrance sign with Osoyoos Lake behind
Leasehold RV Sites — OIB Partnership

Vintners on the Creek

Yearly site agreements on Osoyoos Lake, developed with the Osoyoos Indian Band. Not a land title purchase.

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Watermark Beach Resort — community photo
Whole & Fractional Ownership

Watermark Beach Resort

Osoyoos' flagship fractional resort. Recent sales in the $25K–$650K range.

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White Sands — community photo
Established Lakefront Condos

White Sands

Built in the mid-1990s, underground parking, one of Osoyoos' fastest-selling addresses. Recent sales in the $450K–$3.25M range.

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55+ Manufactured Home Park — Osoyoos

9904 74th Avenue 55+ Park

A 55+ manufactured home community at 9904 74th Avenue across from vineyards.

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Waterfront Condos & Townhomes — Osoyoos

Casa del Lago

A waterfront strata complex at 7600 Cottonwood Drive with a private sandy beach, clubhouse, outdoor pool and hot tub, and a mix of condo and townhome units.

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55+ Level-Entry Homes — Osoyoos

Cedar Crest

A 55+ complex at 2 Royal Ann Court with level-entry homes, attached garages and low strata fees.

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Resort Suites — Osoyoos Lake

Desert Surfside Resort

A lakeside resort-style property at 7310 Main Street offering compact suites with beach access on Osoyoos Lake, marketed with rental and vacation-income potential.

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Golf-Course Townhomes — Osoyoos

Fairview Estates

A townhome community at 12300 Pinehurst Place, near the Osoyoos Golf Club, with a community clubhouse and one-level layouts.

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Manufactured Home Park — Osoyoos

9106 Main Street Mobile Home Park

A mobile home park at 9106 Main Street near the lake and beach.

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One-Level Townhomes — Osoyoos

Pender Place

A community of one-level attached townhomes at 6816 89th Street, a few minutes from Osoyoos Lake and downtown.

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Small Condo Complex — Osoyoos

Sandberg Place

A complex at 6201 Maple Drive, with a low strata fee and a short walk to Osoyoos Lake.

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Lowrise Condos — Osoyoos

Sierra Heights

A lowrise condo building at 6840 89th Street with elevator and secured entry, a short walk from Main Street, shops and restaurants.

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Resort-Style Condos — Osoyoos

The Palms

A condo building at 6805 Cottonwood Drive, directly across from Cottonwood Beach and Park, with an in-ground pool, exercise and party rooms and rooftop decks.

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Mixed-Use Condo Building — Osoyoos

Villa del Paraiso

A mixed-use building at 5820 89th Street with residential condos above and commercial units at street level, directly across from the beach.

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Canyon Desert Golf Villas, 6823 Tucelnuit Drive, Oliver — stone entrance sign for an adult community with tile-roofed homes and a gate behind
Adult Community Golf Villas — Oliver

Canyon Desert Golf Villas

Gated one-level villas on Tucelnuit Drive beside the Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course, on leased land per MLS® listings. On-site photos and what to confirm before buying.

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Green Acres Manufactured Home Community entrance sign with a site map and the line Buyers must be approved, 55+
55+ Manufactured Home Community — Oliver

Green Acres

A 55+ manufactured home community on Park Drive where buyers must be approved. On-site photos, how pad rent works and what to confirm before buying.

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55+ Bare Land Strata — Oliver

Deer Park Estates

A well-established 55+ community on Highway 97 where you hold title to your own lot through a freehold bare land strata.

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Tradewinds Estates entrance sign reading A 55 Plus Manufactured Home Community, with a site map below
55+ Manufactured Home Park — Oliver

Tradewinds Estates

A 55+ manufactured home park on rented pads beside Tucelnuit Lake. On-site photos, how pad rent works and what to confirm before buying.

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Ski Resort Community — Oliver area

Mount Baldy

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Building Lots — Oliver

Tuc-el-Nuit Wine Streets Lots

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