Live in Canada's Warmest Places: Oliver and Osoyoos, BC
The weather statistics speak for themselves. The average annual temperatures in Osoyoos and Oliver are higher than every major centre in Canada. Precipitation in Canada's only desert is a mere 12 to 13 inches each year. It's hard to believe that such a place even exists in Canada. More and more people from across Canada are attracted to the great lifestyle of the South Okanagan. There are numerous reasons why more and more people are choosing to live in the south Okanagan. The climate is just one of them. Dozens of great wineries, highly rated restaurants and culinary experiences, great shopping, top rated golf courses, close proximity to the U.S., a host of great amenities and a full range of services in the region provide a more interesting variety to life in a resort type atmosphere. For those snowbirds worried about access to Canadian health care and to their friends and family in Canada, the south Okanagan provides one of the best places to live. Health care and hospitals are readily accessible – much easier to access than those in larger population centres. Access by highways and air travel is very good. The drive to Vancouver is less than 5 hours, Kelowna is just over 1.5 hours, and Calgary is only 9 hours. It's about 40 minutes travel to the Penticton Airport served by scheduled Air Canada flights. Kelowna offers scheduled service by WestJet, Air Canada, Horizon and others. The real estate values in the south Okanagan are a bargain compared to homes in western Canada's major centres. The low prices have allowed some new residents to sell their homes in the bigger cities and purchase two homes with the proceeds; one in the south Okanagan and a smaller home or suite near the kids. At the Canyon Desert Golf Villas, luxuriously appointed homes immediately adjacent to the Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course in Oliver start as low as $299,000. Contact Terri Melien at (250) 485-7918 terrim@bellstar.ca. The Residences at Spirit Ridge located high up on the ridge overlooking Sonora Dunes Golf Course and Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa in Osoyoos start at only $414,000. Contact Steve Henderson at (250) 488-2441 steveh@bellstar.ca. 
In Oliver, B.C. on the Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course -- www.owncanyondesert.com 
In Osoyoos, B.C. at the Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa -- www.ownspiritridge.ca 
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