Driving along Highway 97 towards Skaha Hills is the epitome of Okanagan living.

On your left, beachcombers dot the long stretch of sand, spread out underneath shaded umbrellas with coolers and sunscreen lathered kids. Out on the lake, paddle boards bob to the soft waves and the boat wakes, threatening to dip in. As you pass over the bridge, floaters drift lazily towards Coyote Cruises endpoint, ready to trek home after a few hours on the channel’s soft waters.

Turning off the road, you meander along a stretch of leafy vineyards as you roll on up the mountain. Even at ten in the morning, the pickleball and tennis court are in full use, residents taking advantage of another beautiful day in Penticton. The warm, end-of-summer breeze passes through the valley, ruffling the trees and various flowerbeds dotting the neighbourhood.

This is why you moved here—for this exact lifestyle.

Waking up at Skaha Hills is like living in your own pink world à la the Barbie Movie—cue the soundtrack now. Our team took a private tour of the area to learn more about what it really means to live in this exclusive, resort-style community, and why it’s fast becoming one of the Okanagan’s most desirable real estate investments.

Terraced upon the hills, every home or condo at this development includes world-class views of the glistening Skaha Lake, rugged mountain peaks, and the city itself. It’s almost like the Okanagan welcomes you with open arms the moment you step outside. 

But perhaps the most exciting aspect of this exclusive community is the question you get to ask yourself seconds after you wake: What do I want to do today? Bursting with exclusive amenities, the Skaha Hills lifestyle is unlike any other in our valley because residents have a wealth of options right at their fingertips, ready and waiting. 

Here, it’s all about choice.

Each morning really begins with: do I want to enjoy my morning cup of coffee out on the deck? A book in hand? A morning stroll with Fido on one of the various walking paths—paved or open trail? Perhaps you want to meet your neighbours down at the pool deck for a morning swim—it’s just a short stroll downhill, after all. 

With the Okanagan heat at its peak midday, the brisk, midmorning temperature is a great time to take in a couple outdoor activities. Or, if it’s a rainy morning, you can enjoy a light workout in their community gym or join one of the exercise classes like yoga or pilates at the social clubhouse. 

“Those lifestyle amenities out your back door are unprecedented,” says Curt Jansen, Vice President of Development.

Once the heat hits in the summers, you can cool off at the private outdoor pool deck. With comfortable loungers and cool, refreshing water, you can take a dip or sunbathe beneath the bluebird sky. The clubhouse even has communal bathrooms to rinse off and change before heading back home—and since the entire community is golf cart friendly, it’s an easy ride back to your front door.

Part of the exclusive trail system includes a paved path all the way to Skaha Meadows Golf Course where many residents are known to take in a quick 9-holes on an average weekday. And sorry, but did we mention the whole neighbourhood is golf cart friendly?

A bit further down the hill PLAY Estate Winery offers tastings with a view, or a lovely meal at their stylish restaurant. You can call up local friends to meet for an evening glass of wine or take in a beautiful romantic dinner with your partner. 

“How many places have a winery, restaurants on site?” Asks Jansen. “ A stroll to the beach? A stroll to the golf course? Out your back door you’re hiking or biking in the wilderness or walking your dog.”

What’s more, it’s the community of this special place that makes these amenities all the more exceptional. 

“When you create a development in a location like this, you attract people from all over Canada, one coast to the other,” explains Jansen. “People want to meet and make new friendships and new social circles, and the amenities give them the opportunity to meet others in the same boat.”

Lots of Skaha Hills’ residents meet at the dog park, and neighbours are known to throw a community pool party or get-together at one of the many green spaces. The communal social clubhouse includes a take-one, leave-one collection of books, providing the perfect space to share stories and gather for warm conversation. It even includes a full kitchen where residents can host their own celebrations for holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Whether you have a back patio or one of the condo terraces’, this community knows the importance of outdoor living in the evenings. Whether you want a hammock to lounge in as the sun sets, or a conversation set for your weekly drinks with the girls, you’ve got the perfect setup for any type of social activity. 

“For those of us that are lucky enough and fortunate enough to know about Penticton,” says Jansen, “to be able to choose it as a place to call home is an honour and privilege.” 

While most of us have to travel in town or pay a fee for the type of luxurious amenities found throughout Skaha Hills, the residents of this beautiful community get to enjoy it right outside their door. It really is the perfect place to experience that active, outdoor lifestyle so many seek when they relocate to our valley.

Skaha Hills is a combination of outdoor love, wine country perks, lakefront living, and the spectacular views that come from this mountainside paradise. A day in the life here begins with a simple question—What do I want to do?—and ends with a million possibilities. 

It’s everything we love about our slice of heaven, packaged into one extraordinary community. 

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Your Okanagan Curators