Relocating to the Okanagan from Overseas
Moving To The Okanagan, Vernon, Kelowna & Penticton – Now allows reasonable cost of living in one of Canada;s fruit growing centres. The best international moving company in the Okanagan is Bekins. Decades of experience helping folks move to Canada has made Bekins the best. Safe and on time delivery is daily fare. Customer satisfaction drove Bekins to establish the first motorized vehicle fleet in 1924. Bekins today continues the focus on using the best equipment available for each move. Trucks with “air ride” over spring suspension, experience less road vibration, for example. Experienced drivers are proud to deliver successful destination services to Kelowna and throughout the Okanagan, in British Columbia. Insist on Bekins professionals for your destination delivery, when booking your international move. The Bekins Worldwide staff experience and training delivers results. Delivery, unpacking, re-assembly and cleanup removal can be yours. Each international move balances the service ordered with the money and time spent. Bekins experienced understanding provides the path to effective delivery of those services.
Vernon
Vernon is a city at the north end of Lake Okanagan. The almost 50,000 residents are part of the Greater Okanagan’s almost 400,000.Its relative low cost of living, compared to Vancouver, and rich community strengths have made it a very attractive place for retirees.The long warm summers and mild winters make for a wide selection of fruit and orchard related industry and activities. The recreational options offer year round enjoyment of this casual community as a place to live and to grow your family.
Kelowna
The center of Okanagan Lake, sees Kelowna along with lush orchards and vineyards. It is a vibrant BC business hub. New residents arrive daily as they build it into one of the fastest growing cities in Canada.Named after the female Grizzly in the native Syilx (Okanagan) language, Kelowna is home to a large retirement community and those wanting a four-season playground lifestyle. Beaches, ski resorts, mountains, fishing, great fruit and wine, culture, and golf courses, all are found in this family friendly community.
Penticton
Penticton is located between the south end of Lake Okanagan and the north end of Skaha Lake. The many sandy beaches and access to the US border just a couple of minutes away distract from the fact that it is the doorway to the amazing local wine country.The location and long summers and dry winters ( one of the driest in all of Canada ) account for the tourist reputation Penticton has.Interestingly, Penticton has one of the oldest sister city relationships, starting in 1977, with Ikeda in Japan.
Tips For Moving to the Okanagan in Canada
Typically April through October period is the best time of year for moves to take place. December and January see snow fall so the least favorable times to move. The July and August months see significant tourists arrive from both the rest of Canada and the USA. Traffic at these times may be unpredictable.
Moving to Vernon, Kelowna & Penticton Help
• New to British Columbia, Canada
• University of British Columbia
• Vernon Morning Star Newspaper
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To make a call to the Okanagan
• Dial the Exit Code from your country.
• Dial 1 ( the country code for Canada )
• Dial 250, 778, 236 or 672( Okanagan area codes )
• Dial local phone number
Use 911 for emergencies.