One of West Kelowna's most established, central, and desirable master-planned neighbourhoods, built around the actual lake and the surrounding rolling pine hills.
Shannon Lake winds gracefully around Shannon Lake Golf Course and the lake itself, giving many streets a scenic, resort-style backdrop. Housing ranges from mid-century single-family homes and mature acreages to modern luxury builds, lakefront properties, gated golf-course townhomes, and low-rise condos, a genuinely rich mix for a single neighbourhood.
It's known for a strong community feel and family-friendly streetscapes, and it's notably more central than Glenrosa or Smith Creek, just minutes from Highway 97, with quick access to the Westbank commercial hubs (Walmart, Superstore, Canadian Tire) and reduced commute times into downtown Kelowna.
Shannon Lake sits west of Highway 97. West Kelowna's seven neighbourhoods split east-west along the highway, not strictly north-south. Heading north from Glenrosa (the southernmost neighbourhood) through Smith Creek, Shannon Lake is next, with West Kelowna Estates and Westside Road continuing further north from there. It's an inland community, built around its namesake lake rather than Okanagan Lake itself.
Mount Boucherie itself sits just east, across Highway 97, visible from Shannon Lake, but on the other side of the highway from it. Shannon Lake Road is the main artery connecting Highway 97 through to Glenrosa, and during peak school-drop-off and commute times, traffic along its single-lane corridors can slow down noticeably.
Exceptionally popular with families, with key schools directly within or adjacent to the neighbourhood.
Schools (Central Okanagan Public Schools, District #23)
K–5, right in the heart of the neighbourhood on Shannon Lake Road, highly regarded and walkable for many local families.
K–5, serving the northern border near the neighbouring Rose Valley area.
Grades 6–8, right at the bottom of the neighbourhood along Daimler Drive, with sports fields and community facilities.
Grades 9–12, currently the main public high school for West Kelowna, a short drive down Highway 97. A new École George Pringle Secondary is under construction nearby on Elliott Road to add capacity.
Parks & Recreation
A 3.7-hectare park centred on the lake, with a lakeside walking trail, wooden fishing piers stocked with trout and perch, picnic areas, and nesting bald eagles for bird-watching.
A picturesque 18-hole championship course through mature pine forest along the lake's edge, with a popular clubhouse restaurant (Course 19).
Open sports fields, ball diamonds, and playgrounds along Shannon Woods Drive.
Mountains & Outdoor Adventure
A 250-hectare wilderness park with hiking and mountain biking trails looping the Rose Valley Reservoir and climbing scenic rocky ridges.
Steep, rewarding day hikes with 360-degree views of the lake and the whole West Kelowna benchland.
The upper hills extend into Crown wilderness for off-road recreation, hiking, and snowshoeing.
Worth knowing: streets near the lake and golf course are relatively flat and walkable, but homes up on the Shannon Ridge or Tallus Ridge developments sit on steeper inclines, so solid winter tires matter during snowy spells.
Clustered along the upper side of Shannon Lake Road, Tallus Ridge and Shannon Woods are modern, master-planned suburban developments: clean, uniform, and family-oriented. Tallus Ridge is one of West Kelowna's fastest-growing developments, with sleek modern farmhouses, executive single-family homes, and contemporary townhomes bordering green space reserves.
Walking/biking distance to Shannon Lake Elementary (K–5) and Constable Neil Bruce Middle (6–8); high schoolers attend Mount Boucherie Secondary.
Integrated multi-use walking paths, local playgrounds, and immediate access to Shannon Lake Regional Park for trout fishing and bird watching.
Backs directly onto the pine forests and rocky hills framing the western side of the Shannon Lake valley, with instant trail access for dog walking and running.
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It's the only 18-hole golf course within the City of West Kelowna, which makes it a genuine draw for golf-oriented buyers looking in the area.
Shannon Lake Elementary (K–5) sits right in the heart of the neighbourhood on Shannon Lake Road, with Rose Valley Elementary serving the northern border and Constable Neil Bruce Middle at the bottom of the neighbourhood.
No. It's an inland community built around its own, smaller namesake lake, west of Highway 97 between Smith Creek and West Kelowna Estates.
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