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A VACATION PARADISE,
“Each neighbourhood brings a uniqueness to the
community. We are one of the only municipalities in
the province of BC to use the ward system,” Baker
says. “One council member is elected from each of
the neighbourhood wards and eligible voters elect
the Mayor and two council members at large.”
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INCLUDING WINE LOVERS
Lake Country is one of the most popular vacation
destinations in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.
“If you vacationed in the area when you were a child,
maybe on a family holiday – you no doubt have fond
memories of warm sunshine, beaches and abundant
orchards, maybe you were caught picking cherries
or apples from one of the many trees,” Mayor
“Council recently approved
rezoning properties within the
community as a key step towards
attracting commercial and light
industrial businesses to the
community.”
- District of Lake Country Mayor, James Baker.
Baker recalls. Baker believes that these unique
experiences keep people visiting the district year
after year, with many deciding to relocate to Lake
Country to enjoy the lifestyle on a permanent basis.
“It is one of the most attractive communities in
Canada where you can maintain an active, healthy
lifestyle and truly live, work and play year round,”
Baker adds.
Lake Country’s milder, drier temperature has also
made the area a destination for wine lovers. With
seven wineries in the area - many of which have
won international awards – the community sees