I'm thinking of heading into Kelowna, or penticton. Anyone from thataway? Hows the area, game, mountains, fishing, work, economy, crime, etc? Thanks much.

I don't live there but I know the golfing is awesome...hopefully I'll retire out there in 30 more years!JDinAB

Very nice area, big lakes with decent fishing for trout, ling cod, great wine, fruit and golf courses. Game I am sure are around but in travelling the area with work I rarely see much in the way of big game, unlike the kootney area's (Cranbrook, Invermere, Golden, etc). Cost of living is substantial though, housing in Kelowna/Penticton is through the roof, gas this week was almost a buck/L, food at restruants is higher than Clagary, etc. Not sure about work I guess depends on what experience you have but with the housing booming one would assume the reason it is being driven up is economic...although a heavy retirement area so that will be a direct result in costs. Crime is actually higher than one thinks due to the moderate temperature it is resident to transits but I doubt much more than many areas in canada. People in the interior of BC are excellent though, I haven't met to many that weren't extremely nice and pleasant.

If I were moving for very pleasant living these areas would be a great choice, however for hunting opps this area wouldn't be my first choice! Either the Kootneys or northern offer more in way for the sportsman.

i fish up there all the time, last weekend i saw a moose, 5 deer, and 2 black bears it was awesome i also caught 44 rainbow trout, i would love to live up there, in my opinion an outdoormans dream