Development Acreages Spallumcheen, BC

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Development Acreages Spallumcheen, BC

PROPERTY DETAILS AREA DATA Spallumcheen and Armstrong Listing Number: 20016 (combined pop. 10,200) Price: $440,000 each The Township of Spallumcheen was incorporated in 1892. The City of Armstrong, within the center Taxes (2020): $1,480 each of Spallumcheen, incorporated in 1913, created a perfect pair—offering the best of rural and compact Size: 40 acres each urban life. Zoning: LH Spallumcheen, the center of southern BC, is midway between the top two western economic DESCRIPTION centers, Vancouver and Calgary. Connected to There are two titles, each 40 acres in size. Hutley the North Okanagan’s energetic and fast-growing Creek flows along the north side of the north title, region, this area remains mostly unaffected by the where a water and diversion license is found for fevered pace southward. Location, lifestyle, and irrigation use. Registered access is not in place; exceptional weather combine to attract families, however, it may be established. retirees, entrepreneurs, investors, and highly mobile professionals. The proximity of Kelowna’s Identified as future development by the Township of International Airport further enhances the attraction Spalumcheen in their Official Community Plan. A of Spallumcheen. planning report is available called the “South East Sector Plan.” Current zoning is Large Holdings, Agriculture is a significant contributor to the and this property is an ideal location for a hobby Okanagan’s economy. The Coastal Mountain farm and long term investment. Range creates a rain shadow that blocks or diverts the majority of the rainy weather systems LOCATION from reaching the Okanagan. Within this semi- arid region, the valley has exceptional growing The property is located east of Head Road. conditions, with ample irrigation, fertile soil, hot Registered access is not in place; however, it may summers, and relatively mild winters. The northern be established. valley dominates in forage, dairy, and cattle ranching while tree-fruit and grape production dominate the DIRECTIONS central and south regions. Other products include sheep, goats, horses, poultry, berries, nuts, and Contact Listing Agent. Gated and locked viewing greenhouse production. access.

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single-track paths through dense forest to wide- tracked rail trails with high-quality tread surfaces.

Camping options include RV sites, vehicle accessible campsites, walk-in, and rugged backcountry areas.

A variety of facilities include picnic areas and shelters, boat launches, trails, interpretive, and wildlife viewing sites.

Many forests, lakes, and rivers offer natural opportunities for gaming and fishing enthusiasts.

Over the past two decades, the North Okanagan has Wine is booming with over 130 wineries in the moved away from its historical reliance on forestry Okanagan. Twenty years ago, there were only 31 and mining to include a diverse mix of industries. wineries in the region. The valley is dominated by As a popular tourism and retirement destination, spectacular Okanagan Lake, which begins Vernon significant investment and construction activity has and ends in the semi-desert region of Osoyoos. occurred over several years. The region is one High-quality vineyards, fruit-laden orchards, and of BC’s premier agricultural production centres, plentiful produce give evidence to the prime fertile and it has a growing number of high tech and soil and growing conditions manufacturing businesses. In recent years, the North Okanagan has emerged as a sought after Golfing typically extends from March to mid- location for film production. October and represents a wide range of courses. Predator Ridge Golf Resort is consistently ranked RECREATION as one of the premier golf courses in Canada. Courses within the valley are each unique with Within the changing seasons in the Okanagan fairways carved through rock, meandering through Valley, there is always a way to appreciate and wetlands, forests, and grasslands. Vistas over enjoy the outdoors. Sunny days of summer on expansive lakes, rivers, and mountain backdrops waterways or surrounding hillsides, fresh snowy also vary from formal protocol to relaxed public days in powder-filled mountains and warm valleys courses. full of wineries all beckon to come and play. As the desire for nature-based recreation continues to Summer water temperature in the Okanagan and grow, the Okanagan continues to meet the need. Kalamalka Lakes is a refreshing average of 19- 23°C. Quite literally, these lakes offer endless Some of the region’s most spectacular features are options to enjoy the waters—from sandy beaches, in Provincial Parks. paddling, watersports, boating, and fishing. Okanagan Lake is an impressive 135 km long, Trails for many different purposes (hiking, nearly spanning the length of the valley. Kalamalka horseback riding, mountain biking, ATV riding, Lake is ranked one of the top 10 most beautiful cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling) are well lakes in the world by National Geographic and is developed and maintained. They range from rustic, commonly referred to as ‘The Lake of a Thousand

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Colours.’ Warm temperatures create crystals that reflect sunlight, turning the lake from blue to green in a continuously shifting kaleidoscope of colours. World-renown Silver Star Mountain Resort is complete with hotels, restaurants, a saloon, lounges, and a grocery store all at the base of the resort’s gondola. Year-round, skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, and sightseers share this mountain’s diversity.

Cross-country ski trails provide groomed and maintained trails within Sovereign Lake and Silver Star. Snowshoers and skiers share warming huts, lunch cabins, equipment rentals, lodge food services, a cross country ski school, and the village skills. When the CP Railway arrived, giving gathering area. transportation to other markets, wheat became the main crop. Dairy farming became dominant due The Vernon Snowmobile Association maintains to the somewhat heavier rainfall in the northern close to 200 km of trails, with the majority of trails reaches of the Okanagan Valley. To this day, you on decommissioned logging roads. Within this can still farmgate stands selling produce in front of network, there are two well maintained warm-up their fertile fields. chalets. MAP REFERENCE HISTORY 50°23’6.44”N and 119°12’11.06”W The name Spallumcheen comes from a First Nations word that means ‘beautiful valley.’ When LEGAL fur traders first came through the area in the early 1800s, they found the Splatsin and Okanagan THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST people had long established as successful hunter- 1/4 OF SECTION 7 TOWNSHIP 4 OSOYOOS gatherers. DIVISION YALE DISTRICT

The next wave of settlers was the famous PID 013-431-200 Overlanders, who trekked across Canada in 1862, searching for gold in the Cariboo. Once they THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST realized how fertile the valley was, many gave up 1/4 OF SECTION 18 TOWNSHIP 4 OSOYOOS prospecting for gold in exchange for farming. They DIVISION YALE DISTRICT drained swamplands and uncovered more fertile black soil ideal for vegetable production, dairy cows, PID 013-431-234 and cattle grazing. Along with the berries, potatoes, and turnips, crops grew to include celery, lettuce, and cabbage—which resulted in Armstrong’s nickname ‘Celery City.’ Dutch immigrants settling in the valley brought their excellent cheese-making

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