About
Nestled in the scenic Okanagan Valley, on the unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the squilx”/Syilx (Okanagan) peoples, the District Lake Country is ideally located between City of Kelowna and the City of Vernon. Lake Country is one of the fastest growing communities in British Columbia with an increase in population of 11% since the 2021 census.
People move to Lake Country to experience the Okanagan and live in connected neighborhoods with access to urban centers and amenities. This unique geography and the community embody “Life. The Okanagan Way.” Lake Country is a hub of growth, innovation, tourism, agriculture, technology, business, and the arts. Just under 50 per cent of the land in the community is within the Provincial Agricultural Land Reserve and major crops include cherries, grapes, apples, pears, and peaches.
Lakes, mountains, orchards, vineyards, and miles of sun-drenched landscapes offer an active outdoor lifestyle that makes Lake Country the ideal setting for community, work and play.
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Lake Country's neighbourhoods
Lake Country is the only municipality in the province of BC to use the ward system. One council member is elected from each of the neighbourhood wards and eligible voters elect the mayor and two council members at large.
We are home to four distinct neighbourhood communities:
Our History
Incorporated on May 2, 1995, our community between Kelowna and Vernon has grown over the last twenty-two years. We embrace change while respecting our agricultural roots and characteristics that make Lake Country so desirable. In 2016, the community received the Small Business Roundtable's Open for Business award in recognition of efforts to foster economic growth.
Lake Country was BC's fastest growing municipality in 2014 and 2021 according to Canadian Census data. Lake Country has grown by 22% since 2016.