Smith Creek Real Estate & Homes For Sale
One of West Kelowna’s best neighbourhoods, Smith Creek is a beautiful place to buy a home. Despite being at the heart of Westbank, Smith Creek is relatively calmer. The community is a serene and lively place that offers something to the old and the young alike. Most of the homes in Smith Creek are independent housing facilities designed for couples, families with kids and retirees. The homes on sale look out at the cloudless skies and summery woodlands that are a characteristic feature of the Okanagan Valley. The properties here have been built on farmland and you experience a rustic environment when you live here.
Smith Creek Homes For Sale
Recreation
One of the most loved adventure spots in Smith Creek, is the Smith Creek Trail System. It’s just a minute’s drive away from Smith Creek Road and is much-loved by runners, hikers and bikers. The long and windy path adds to the challenge. If you’re willing to take a longer drive, the Maude Roxby Wetlands Boardwalk nature preserve is a wildlife goldmine that the kids will love. Mount Boucherie is another favourite with both residents and tourists alike. You can hike up with the kids and enjoy the 360-degree view of West Kelowna. Nearby, other parks like the Last Mountain Park, Copper Ridge Park and Whispering Hills Park are great for a slow stroll. If you’re interested in wine tasting, vineyards like the Little Straw Vineyards, Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery and Quails' Gate all organize weekly tours. For the animal lovers, there are Broken Rail Ranch Trail Rides and Pegasus Riding School & Trail Rides, which offer horse riding classes. Once you’ve had your fill of the outdoors, you can head over to Landmark Cinemas West Kelowna, Xtreme to catch a movie. If you’re a music lover, you can learn how to play an instrument at the Blue Diamond Performance Studio Terilyn Spooner or McCann Piano Service.
Education
Smith Creek has a very robust schooling district. Some of the most reputed schools you can consider are Le Petit Hibou Pre-School Society, Foot Prints For Life Preschool, Shannon Lake Elementary, Chief Tomat Elementary, Constable Neil Bruce Middle School and Mount Boucherie Secondary School. For college, you’ll need to go further into Kelowna city, towards Focal College, VanWest College and Okanagan College - Kelowna Campus.
Healthcare
The West Kelowna Integrative Health Centre is the most reputed medical facility near Smith Creek. Interior Health - West Kelowna Health Centre, Vintage View Medical and Highroads Medical Clinics are other places that offer excellent services. The Westbank Animal Care Hospital and West Kelowna Veterinary Hospital cater to pets and farm animals.
Transport
Smith Creek and West Kelowna are both serviced by the Kelowna public transport system. It offers great connectivity across the city. You can even use one of the city’s cab service providers to travel.