An upscale, rapidly growing hillside neighbourhood directly north of Glenrosa, with elevated views over Okanagan Lake, Mount Boucherie, and the valley floor.
Smith Creek sits directly north of Glenrosa and immediately west of Westbank First Nation lands and downtown Westbank, slightly higher on the mountain slope, which is exactly why it has such elevated views. It's a mix of modern master-planned communities, executive single-family homes, high-end craftsman builds, and townhouse developments, alongside older acreages and hobby farms at lower elevations.
The steep topography means many homes here have dramatic, unobstructed, south- and east-facing lake and mountain views. It feels quiet and semi-secluded, yet exceptionally close to urban conveniences. It's slightly newer and higher-end than traditional parts of Glenrosa, attracting young professionals, growing families, and retirees alike.
West Kelowna's seven neighbourhoods split east-west along Highway 97, not strictly north-south. Smith Creek sits on the west side, directly north of Glenrosa (the southernmost neighbourhood) and immediately west of Westbank First Nation lands and downtown Westbank, with Shannon Lake continuing further north from there. Sitting directly above Elliott Road and Smith Creek Road, residents are only 2 to 4 minutes from Westbank Town Centre's Save-On-Foods, the Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre, medical clinics, and restaurants.
Smith Creek has no school directly within its own boundaries, so students attend neighbouring catchments in Central Okanagan School District #23, but the trail network right outside your door is a genuine standout.
Schools (Central Okanagan Public Schools, District #23)
K–5, down the hill near Westbank Centre.
K–5, on the Glenrosa border, for upper Smith Creek residences.
Grades 6–8, a short drive up Glenrosa Road.
Grades 9–12, the main public high school for West Kelowna, about 8–10 minutes east on Cameron Road.
Parks & Recreation
Managed by the West Kelowna Trail Alliance, a world-class network of singletrack for mountain biking, trail running, and hiking right outside your door.
Playgrounds, open green space, and small walking paths.
At the base of the hill, with indoor pools, a fitness centre, hot tubs, and community programming.
Mountains & Backcountry
Transitions into logging trails and Crown land, with dirt biking, quad/ATV riding, and backcountry snowshoeing.
Just east across the valley, with accessible hikes and geology on an ancient extinct volcano.
About a 10-minute drive up through Glenrosa for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
One thing to plan around: roads like Smith Creek Road, Asquith Road, and Copper Ridge Way feature steep inclines, so four-wheel drive or quality winter tires matter here. The top of the neighbourhood also borders dense pine forest and mountain brush, a wildland-urban interface zone where fire-smart landscaping is standard practice.
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Smaller and quieter compared to some of its neighbours. It's one of West Kelowna's officially named neighbourhoods on the west side of Highway 97, but without the higher profile of areas like Glenrosa or Shannon Lake.
Everything the rest of this side of West Kelowna offers is close by: Westbank Centre's shops and services, Glenrosa's schools, and Shannon Lake Golf Course, all a short drive away.
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