{"id":3386,"date":"2022-10-03T15:40:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T22:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c21kelowna.ca\/?p=3386"},"modified":"2022-10-03T15:40:39","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T22:40:39","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-before-moving-to-kelowna-your-relocation-guide-to-kelowna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/fr-ca\/2022\/10\/03\/what-you-need-to-know-before-moving-to-kelowna-your-relocation-guide-to-kelowna","title":{"rendered":"What you NEED TO KNOW before moving to Kelowna"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Your Relocation Guide To Kelowna<\/h1>\n<p>Moving to a new city is an important life choice. You\u2019ll want to be equipped with everything there\u2019s to know to make your move successful!<\/p>\n<p>The team at C21 Kelowna has assembled the following Relocation Guide to Kelowna to make your move to the Okanagan a breeze.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of this article, you\u2019ll be aware of some of the pros and cons of living in Kelowna, the desirable areas of town for you and your family, and what type of lifestyle you can expect in Kelowna.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>KELOWNA AT A GLANCE<\/h3>\n<p>Kelowna and its surrounding area has a population of 195,000 residents. In fact, <a href=\"http:\/\/What you NEED TO KNOW before moving to Kelowna: Your Relocation Guide To Kelowna Moving to a new city is an important life choice. You\u2019ll want to be equipped with everything there\u2019s to know to make your move a successful one! The team at C21 Kelowna has assembled the following Relocation Guide to Kelowna to make your move to the Okanagan a breeze. By the end of this article, you\u2019ll be aware of some of the pros and cons of living in Kelowna, desirable areas for you and your family, and what type of lifestyle you can expect in Kelowna. KELOWNA AT A GLANCE Kelowna and its surrounding area has a population of 195,000 residents. In fact, Kelowna is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the country and it's no wonder why! The landscape throughout the Okanagan is pristine, and one of the only places where you can drive for less than an hour from the beach and end up on a ski hill! Whether you\u2019re interested in a lakefront property, a downtown condo, or a cozy family home, Kelowna has plenty of Real Estate options for you! Browse through our listings to find your perfect Kelowna home OR CONTACT US and we\u2019ll put you in touch with one of our knowledgeable and skilled Realtors\u00ae. They will customize a search based on your needs to save you time and help make your moving process to Kelowna much more manageable. PROS OF LIVING IN KELOWNA Pristine natural landscape Tons of outdoor activities at no cost An international airport to make your vacation getaways much easier with direct flights to Hawaii, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, just to name a few! Kelowna is home to an increasing young adult population, which also means the entrepreneurial space is expanding as companies old and new alike expand into the new technological era Access to TONS of outdoor activities, like golf and skiing at world-renowned ski resorts such as BIG WHITE , SILVER STAR and APEX which are nearby. CONS OF LIVING IN KELOWNA Renting requires a damage deposit, and a pet deposit if you have one Landlords can restrict the size and number of animals allowed in rental property Growing traffic as roadways are not expanding at the same rate as the population Homelessness, drugs and petty crime WHAT KELOWNA\u2019S FUTURE HOLDS FOR YOUTH The University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, is helping expand Kelowna\u2019s cultural district and innovation centers. For example, the University of British Columbia is projected to start building its downtown Okanagan campus in Fall 2022! In addition to the Main campus by the airport, the University of British Columbia, Okanagan is projected to raise the student population to 18,000 by 2040! This one aspect helps attract and retain people of all ages and demographics! In conjunction with a growing student population in Kelowna, the downtown core is also expanding with condominium towers. If the city isn\u2019t your desired neighborhood, Kelowna\u2019s residential areas are also expanding. RECAP: MOVING TO KELOWNA 101 Kelowna is a booming city. Its natural landscape offers tons of summer and winter activities that families and residents will love. Not only is it a growing and evolving community but it\u2019s also becoming increasingly multicultural. Picking a place to live isn\u2019t easy, but adjusting to Kelowna\u2019s lifestyle will be a breeze if this sounds like the right place for you!\">Kelowna<\/a> is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the country and it&#8217;s no wonder why!<\/p>\n<p>The landscape throughout the Okanagan is pristine, and one of the only places where you can drive for less than an hour from the beach and end up on a ski hill!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3389\" src=\"https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/PARKING-LOT-2-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/PARKING-LOT-2-10.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/PARKING-LOT-2-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/PARKING-LOT-2-10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/PARKING-LOT-2-10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/PARKING-LOT-2-10-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/c21kelowna.ca\/lakefront-properties-in-central-okanagan\">lakefront property<\/a>, a downtown <a href=\"https:\/\/c21kelowna.ca\/affordable-condo-living-in-kelowna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">condo<\/a>, or a cozy <a href=\"https:\/\/c21kelowna.ca\/affordable-homes-in-kelowna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">family home<\/a>, Kelowna has plenty of Real Estate options for you!<\/p>\n<p>Browse through our <a href=\"https:\/\/c21kelowna.ca\/listings-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">listings<\/a> to find your perfect Kelowna home OR <a href=\"https:\/\/c21kelowna.ca\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CONTACT US<\/a> and we\u2019ll put you in touch with one of our knowledgeable and skilled Realtors\u00ae. They will customize a search based on your needs to save you time and help make your moving process to Kelowna much more manageable.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>PROS OF LIVING IN KELOWNA<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pristine natural landscape<\/li>\n<li>Tons of outdoor activities at no cost<\/li>\n<li>An international airport to make your vacation getaways much easier with direct flights to Hawaii, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, just to name a few!<\/li>\n<li>Kelowna is home to an increasing young adult population, which also means the entrepreneurial space is expanding as companies old and new alike expand into the new technological era<\/li>\n<li>Access to TONS of outdoor activities, like golf and skiing at world-renowned ski resorts such as <a href=\"https:\/\/c21kelowna.ca\/big-white-real-estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BIG WHITE<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skisilverstar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SILVER STAR<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/apexresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APEX<\/a> which are nearby.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3390 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/village-winter-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"big white ski resort village\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/village-winter-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/village-winter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/village-winter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/village-winter-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/village-winter.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Big White Ski Resort<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>CONS OF LIVING IN KELOWNA<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Renting requires a damage deposit, and a pet deposit if you have one, landlords can restrict the size and number of animals allowed in rental property<\/li>\n<li>Growing traffic as roadways are not expanding at the same rate as the population<\/li>\n<li>Homelessness, drugs, and petty crime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>WHAT KELOWNA\u2019S FUTURE HOLDS FOR YOUTH<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ok.ubc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus<\/a>, is helping expand Kelowna\u2019s cultural district and innovation centers. For example, the University of British Columbia is projected to start building its downtown Okanagan campus in Fall 2022!<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Main campus by the airport, the University of British Columbia, Okanagan is projected to raise the student population to 18,000 by 2040! This one aspect helps attract and retain people of all ages and demographics!<\/p>\n<p>In conjunction with a growing student population in Kelowna, the downtown core is also expanding with condominium towers. If the city isn\u2019t your desired neighborhood, Kelowna\u2019s residential areas are also growing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3391\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3391\" class=\"wp-image-3391 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/UBCO-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"University of British Columbia in Kelowna\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/UBCO-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/UBCO-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/UBCO-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/UBCO-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/assurancerealty.ca\/files\/2022\/10\/UBCO-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>RECAP: MOVING TO KELOWNA 101<\/h3>\n<p>Kelowna is a booming city. Its natural landscape offers tons of summer and winter activities that families and residents will love. Not only is it a growing and evolving community but it\u2019s also becoming increasingly multicultural.<\/p>\n<p>Picking a place to live isn\u2019t easy, but adjusting to Kelowna\u2019s lifestyle will be a breeze if this sounds like the right place for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Relocation Guide To Kelowna Moving to a new city is an important life choice. You\u2019ll want to be equipped with everything there\u2019s to know to make your move successful! The team at C21 Kelowna has assembled the following Relocation Guide to Kelowna to make your move to the Okanagan a breeze. 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