Smith Creek
Why buy a Smith Creek home?
Quick Overview of Smith Creek
Smith Creek is Kelowna’s least populated community. Residents enjoy the quiet, rural lifestyle and the friendly neighbors who aren’t too close for comfort! Smith Creek is rural enough for retirees and others seeking the quiet country life but near enough to Kelowna to enjoy the creature comforts.
The northernmost area of Smith Creek is the fastest developing area. Developers are building neighbourhoods of single family homes here because the area is convenient to Shannon Lake Elementary School.
Smith Creek is truly a convenient location!
Outdoors Lifestyle
Smith Creek homes are sought after by those who want to experience the best of both worlds! This is because Smith Creek is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts while being just a short 10-minute drive to the conveniences of West Kelowna.
Smith Creek real estate features larger lot sizes, a rural lifestyle, and access to a network of 25 world-class mountain biking trails. Mountain bikers flock to Smith Creek to experience the single-track ascent and the exhilarating rush as they descend the trails. Residents also enjoy challenging themselves by hiking to enjoy the scenic forest views from the hillside terrain and breathe in the air of the lush pine forest. Those who seek outdoor fun enjoy Smith Creek.
Smith Creek offers an escape from city life to a simple, rural, outdoors lifestyle that appeals to those who enjoy outdoor sports and solitude but want those nearby conveniences.
Smith Creek Schools
Children in Smith Creek attend schools in the Central Okanagan School District, SD No. 23. The school district is the 5th largest in British Columbia and serves 22,000 students. The school district commits to educating their students in a safe and secure learning environment. They foster a lifelong love of learning in their students with a goal of educating future community leaders.
Because of the number of newly immigrated families in the Okanagan Territory, the schools provide an opportunity for international students and English Language Learners to flourish. They welcome the opportunity to educate learners from abroad.
Here are some quick links to a few school district resources:
Online Student Enrollment
http://www.sd23.bc.ca/DistrictInfo/schoolenrollment/Pages/default.aspx
School Transportation Information
Elementary School Catchment Map
http://www.sd23.bc.ca/Schools/catchment/Documents/Elementary%20Schools%20Catchments.pdf
Middle School Catchment Map
http://www.sd23.bc.ca/Schools/catchment/Documents/Middle%20Schools%20Catchments.pdf
Secondary School Catchment Map
http://www.sd23.bc.ca/Schools/catchment/Documents/Secondary%20Schools%20Catchments.pdf
Smith Creek: Agricultural Real Estate in the Okanagan Valley
Look no further than Smith Creek when you want to purchase a farm or agricultural real estate in the Okanagan Valley. The lush and fertile land is a result of lying in an area of nutrient-dense volcanic soil. This provides small family farms the business opportunity an opportunity for successful farming ventures.
This is the least populous area of the West Kelowna, with small farms dotting its countryside. Nearby Kelowna provides you the opportunity to carry your bounty to the local marketplaces. Smith Creek is home to high yields of apples, apricots, cherries, plums, and grapes. These delicious offerings are wildly popular offerings at the market.
In addition, the constant growth of the farm-to-table trend, and the increasing popularity of agritourism, both offer additional opportunities to increase the revenue potential of your small farm. Purchasing agricultural real estate is a smart investment in your future.
While viewing property in Smith Creek also view Glenrosa homes next door.
