Kelowna vs Vernon Waterfront: Which Is Right for You? (Video)

Short answer: Vernon usually gets you more space and privacy for your money, two lakes to choose from and a quieter pace. Kelowna gives you city energy, more ultra-luxury homes and the airport close by. The right one depends on how you want to live.

Why buyers choose Vernon

• More for your money: bigger lots, more privacy and a lower cost per square foot than comparable Central Okanagan waterfront.
• Two lakes: big, deep Okanagan Lake in Okanagan Landing, or warm, turquoise Kalamalka Lake in Coldstream, with quieter boat traffic.
• A relaxed pace: small-town feel, no city gridlock, and SilverStar close by for four-season living.

Why buyers choose Kelowna

• City energy: boat to downtown for dining, shopping and the beach scene in Lower Mission and South Pandosy.
• Ultra-luxury inventory: gated shoreline estates, some well past $10 million.
• Travel: minutes from Kelowna International Airport.
• Boating: big open water for cruising and wakesurfing.

Leaning toward Vernon? Start with Okanagan Landing waterfront homes for sale and compare the complexes and their boat slips.

Questions? Ask me

I’m Sean Phillips, a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Executives Realty, and I live at The Strand in Okanagan Landing. Call or text me at 778-363-0542, or subscribe on YouTube for more local videos.