North Okanagan Acreages & Farms for Sale: Your Guide to Rural Living
Finding the perfect Vernon BC real estate with land requires more than just a search for a house; it’s about finding the right soil, privacy, and community. Whether you are searching for Vernon acreage, a productive Armstrong farm, or a secluded Enderby retreat, the North Okanagan offers a diverse landscape for every rural lifestyle.
Why North Okanagan Acreage is in High Demand
From the fertile valley bottoms of Spallumcheen to the rolling hills of the BX, buyers are flocking to North Okanagan real estate for more than just a home. Demand is driven by:
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Agricultural Opportunity: From organic vegetable farming to large-scale orchards.
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Privacy & Seclusion: Escape city congestion with "safe-distanced" properties and mountain views.
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The Hobby Farm Dream: Small-parcel properties (1–5 acres) perfect for chickens, gardens, and a detached shop.
Top Areas for Acreage in the North Okanagan
Location is the primary driver of price in the Vernon BC real estate market. Here is where you will find the best land for sale:
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Vernon (BX & Swan Lake): High-end luxury acreages, horse properties, and stunning valley views.
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Armstrong & Spallumcheen: Prime Armstrong acreages with flat, fertile ALR land and historic farmsteads.
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Enderby & Shuswap River: Riverfront estates, Enderby acreages with cliff views, and off-grid potential.
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Coldstream & Lavington: Prestigious equestrian estates near Kalamalka Lake and the Rail Trail.
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Lumby & Cherryville: Affordable hobby farms and large "gateway to the Monashees" timber tracts.
4 Essential Factors When Buying an Okanagan Farm
When browsing MLS listings in Vernon for land, keep these valuation factors in mind:
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Land Use & Soil Quality Not all dirt is created equal. Flat, arable land often commands a premium over hillside parcels. If you're looking for horse properties, look for established "cross-fencing" and outbuildings like hay sheds or riding rings.
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Water Rights & Irrigation In the Okanagan, water is gold. Properties serviced by city water or dedicated irrigation districts (like the BX or Coldstream) are highly coveted. For more remote North Okanagan real estate, we evaluate well productivity, septic systems, and water licenses.
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The "Privacy Premium" Sometimes, the value isn't in what you can grow, but what you can't see. Privacy acreages in areas like Falkland or Okanagan Landing offer seclusion without the need for agricultural production.
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ALR Regulations Many properties in Armstrong and Enderby fall within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). This impacts your ability to build secondary dwellings or non-farm businesses.
Ready to Find Your North Okanagan Dream Property?
Whether you are searching for a 2-acre hobby farm in Lavington or a 40-acre working ranch in Enderby, navigating the complexities of rural real estate requires local expertise. We're here to help.
Thinking of selling? We have a database of buyers specifically looking for Vernon BC acreages.
Check out current listings of Acreages for sale in Greater Vernon and the North Okanagan Here:
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202 Stepping Stones Crescent Armstrong/ Spall.: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10355968
202 Stepping Stones Crescent Armstrong V1H 1X2 
$18,500,000Single Family- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10355968
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 10,533 sq. ft.
European-Inspired Luxury Estate | 77 Acres Above Swan Lake A rare opportunity to own a legacy estate perched on 77 acres of prime farmland in Spallumcheen and Vernon, offering panoramic views over Swan Lake. This approx. 10,500 finished sq.ft. custom residence is a true European-inspired masterpiece, Meticulously designed and built by master German craftsman. It took 7 years for the owner to build and completed in 2007. Step into a home that evokes the grandeur of a European castle. Some of the exceptional Features Include: • Gourmet chef’s kitchen with top-tier appliances • Expansive living & entertaining areas with intricate woodwork • Grand primary suite with spa-like ensuite & custom dressing room • Elevator access across multiple levels • Self-contained 2-bedroom guest suite • Sophisticated multi-source heating system • Detached barn and approx. 70 acres currently in grain Private and peaceful with strong agricultural potential—ideal as a family estate, retreat, or vineyard opportunity. The CHMC Foreign Buyer Ban Map suggest property is exempt! (id:2493) More detailsListed by RE/MAX Vernon
- Salt Fowler
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202 Stepping Stones Crescent Armstrong/ Spall.: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10356495
202 Stepping Stones Crescent Spallumcheen V1H 1X2
$18,500,000Agriculture- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10356495
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 10,533 sq. ft.
European-Inspired Luxury Estate | 77 Acres Above Swan Lake A rare opportunity to own a legacy estate perched on 77 acres of prime farmland in Spallumcheen and Vernon, offering panoramic views over Swan Lake. This approx. 10,500 finished sq.ft. custom residence is a true European-inspired masterpiece, Meticulously designed and built by master German craftsman. It took 7 years for the owner to build and completed in 2007. Step into a home that evokes the grandeur of a European castle. Some of the exceptional Features Include: • Gourmet chef’s kitchen with top-tier appliances • Expansive living & entertaining areas with intricate woodwork • Grand primary suite with spa-like ensuite & custom dressing room • Elevator access across multiple levels • Self-contained 2-bedroom guest suite • Sophisticated multi-source heating system • Detached barn and approx. 70 acres currently in grain Private and peaceful with strong agricultural potential—ideal as a family estate, retreat, or vineyard opportunity. The CHMC Foreign Buyer Ban Map suggest property is exempt! (id:2493) More detailsListed by RE/MAX Vernon - Salt Fowler
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4411 32nd Street Lot# Lot 1 Harwood: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10375383
4411 32nd Street Lot# Lot 1 Vernon V1T 9G8
$17,199,000Hospitality- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10375383
” For Sale” Okanagan Hospitality Investment Property, with the opportunity to rebrand and reposition in the market place a recently renovated 103 key full-service Hotel and Convention Centre with leased restaurant and indoor pool. This Hotel is fronting Highway 97 and is situated on a fully paved 2.98 – acre lot with direct access to and from the Highway. This property will have to be rebranded as the “Prestige” name will not be included as part of the goodwill of the purchase price. (id:2493) More detailsListed by Royal LePage Kelowna - Salt Fowler
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201 Highway 97 Commonage: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10375406
201 Highway 97 Vernon V1H 1G1
$14,000,000Agriculture- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10375406
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,283 sq. ft.
Welcome to Kal-Lake Cattle, a landmark property known throughout the Okanagan Valley. Known for its bright orange roofs and grazing cattle set above the turquoise water of Kalamalka Lake, this property has caught the eye of the public for decades. Situated between Lake Country and Vernon, this 58.98 acre parcel is nestled above Kalamalka Lake, with only the Rail Trail in between you and the shores of one of the world’s most stunning lakes. The property is zoned Large Holdings (Future land use, Agricultural) and is located within the agricultural land reserve (ALR), and is serviced by two agricultural irrigation licenses from Kalamalka Lake, and an unmetered reclaimed water supply from the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre. There is an established homesite perched on the lower end of the property, allowing for wide views ahead and down each direction of the lake, currently outfitted with an existing older home (on a domestic well). There are multiple buildings to supplement the agricultural uses of the property, such as a hay barn, workshop, and storage garage/shed. The lands are immediately adjacent to Kekuli Bay Provincial Park, and will be in close proximity to the proposed Okanagan Gondola. Predator Ridge, Sparkling Hills Resort, and the O’Rourke Family Estate are but a short drive away. (id:2493) More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Salt Fowler
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201 Highway 97 Commonage: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10375260
201 Highway 97 Vernon V1H 1G1
$14,000,000Single Family- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10375260
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,283 sq. ft.
Welcome to Kal-Lake Cattle, a landmark property known throughout the Okanagan Valley. Known for its bright orange roofs and grazing cattle set above the turquoise water of Kalamalka Lake, this property has caught the eye of the public for decades. Situated between Lake Country and Vernon, this 58.98 acre parcel is nestled above Kalamalka Lake, with only the Rail Trail in between you and the shores of one of the world’s most stunning lakes. The property is zoned Large Holdings (Future land use, Agricultural) and is located within the agricultural land reserve (ALR), and is serviced by two agricultural irrigation licenses from Kalamalka Lake, and an unmetered reclaimed water supply from the Vernon Water Reclamation Centre. There is an established homesite perched on the lower end of the property, allowing for wide views ahead and down each direction of the lake, currently outfitted with an existing older home (on a domestic well). There are multiple buildings to supplement the agricultural uses of the property, such as a hay barn, workshop, and storage garage/shed. The lands are immediately adjacent to Kekuli Bay Provincial Park, and will be in close proximity to the proposed Okanagan Gondola. Predator Ridge, Sparkling Hills Resort, and the O’Rourke Family Estate are but a short drive away. (id:2493) More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Salt Fowler
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15010 & 15020 Tamarack Drive Mun of Coldstream: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10348013
15010 & 15020 Tamarack Drive Coldstream V1B 2E1
$8,750,000Hospitality- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10348013
- Floor Area:
- 7,954 sq. ft.
Property can be used as a Commercial property in combination with large Estate Home combination . Zoning and Ttle Covenant allows for 5 Bed and Breakfast bedrooms with luxury ensuite in each . this is in combination with 6 more private bedrooms in a separate area of the estate. Possible immigration opportunity with commercial use of the Estate (id:2493) More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Executives Realty - Salt Fowler
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16821 Owl's Nest Road Lake Country East / Oyama: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10370442
16821 Owl's Nest Road Oyama V4V 2E9
$8,500,000Single Family- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10370442
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 1,092 sq. ft.
Nearly 1000 linear ft of WATERFRONT! Property has been significantly cleared and is ready for your design. ALR Zoning supports WINERY, BREWERY, CIDERY, FLOWER FARM or other agricultural use, and/or an ESTATE HOME, on approximately 990 linear feet of prime waterfront! 1st time for sale in over 100 yrs, this magical 9.353 acre estate is one of only 6 homesteads along JADE BAY, a pristine area of KALAMALKA LAKE. Named one of National Geographic’s TOP 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL LAKES in the WORLD, this Lake of Many Colours is a rare combination of Glacier Lake set in a warm, semi-arid climate. PRIVACY abounds with Crown Land to the North and a few neighbors to the South. The property includes an Orchard, Hay Field, Wetland (teeming w/ birds), 3BD/1BA Main House, 2BD/1BA rancher, farm storage building and double car garage with Rail Trail dissecting the property high above the waterline. See VIRTUAL RENDERINGS to imagine the possibilities...Own one of the few WATERFRONT WINERIES in the Okanagan! (id:2493) More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty - Salt Fowler
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16821 Owl's Nest Road Lake Country East / Oyama: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10370441
16821 Owl's Nest Road Oyama V4V 2E9
$8,500,000Agriculture- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10370441
Great property for WINERY, DISTILLERY, CIDERY, BREWERY...currently planted in small orchard with variety of fruit trees. AMAZING OPPORTUNITY with ACCESS and EXPOSURE from HWY, LAKEFRONT and RAIL TRAIL! Zoning is A1, in the ALR. Allows for Agricultural/Commercial Use along with 5400 sq ft ESTATE HOME and a basement up to the same size. 452 sq ft Garage also allowed or else take sq ftg from house to enlarge. This is two parcels on one title.. land separated by the Rail Trail but only one title...surprisingly private, as there is ample land between Rail Trail and Lake, with Crown Land to the north. Currently there are two homes on the property, a garage, farm storage building and small cabin...value is in the land but buildings could be rented out if holding property. (id:2493) More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty - Salt Fowler
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26 Commonage Road Commonage: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10356749
26 Commonage Road Vernon V1H 1G4
$7,750,000Single Family- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10356749
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 5,758 sq. ft.
144.92 acre estate in Vernon city limits, with only +/- 9.6 acres within the ALR. 5200 plus square foot modern residence, completed in 2016, with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, a stunning pool, and top-of-the-line cosmetics and mechanical systems. Current AGRL zoning permits 12 hectare (30 acre) lots, creating immediate subdivision potential and long-term development potential. The land has significant pasture/grazing land (+/- 21 acres) which has been used for an organic lamb farm, and cattle. There is a small pond, an aspen grove, and significant cross-fencing (electric). Water is via a four gallon per minute well with a cistern system. The home is accessed via a one kilometer private paved driveway. Finishings include polished heated concrete floors, cedar beams, wood burning fireplace plus stove, and grand windows and sliding doors that access the saltwater pool. Outdoor space also has a firepit and hot tub, looking south towards the expansive lake and valley views that span to see the Bennett Bridge in Kelowna. High-efficiency GARN mechanical uses wood, thermal solar, and an electric heat pump. The property is just a few minutes drive to Predator Ridge Golf, Sparkling Hills, the new O'Rourke Winery, and is close to both Lake Country and Vernon. Outbuildings include a barn, and a 60'x40' workshop, perfect for a potential tack room if a buyer wishes to convert the lands to equestrian use. This shop also has a caretaker's suite. The property is adjacent to Ellison Provincial Park, making for a private location. (id:2493) More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Salt Fowler
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903 Raffan Road Armstrong/ Spall.: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10357718
903 Raffan Road Armstrong V0E 1B7
$7,000,000Business- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10357718
- Build. Type:
- Other
- Floor Area:
- 9,184 sq. ft.
Prime 7.721 acres of C4 zoned property on Highway 97 between Armstrong BC and Vernon BC. Excellent highway visibility and easy access off of Otter Lake Cross Road roundabout. Approximately 830 feet of Highway Frontage/Exposure! Currently tenanted until July 2027 at over 8% CAP rate(over next two years.). C4 zoning offers numerous business opportunities and potential through Spallumcheen to change zoning to I1(buyer to their perform due diligence). Property and building have had many recent upgrades. Yard has been levelled and extra gravel added to its base. Building has been re-sided with metal siding and a new roofing structure has been added. All 2000 + square feet of office space has been updated. Office space includes reception, kitchen, 5 offices and 2 bathrooms. Additionally, 2 more offices off the first warehouse space. 2 large warehouse spaces with 20+ foot ceilings, ideal for storage or maintenance on large vehicles. Building square footage is based off of mapping software and buyer should do their own measurements. (id:2493) More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Executives Realty - Salt Fowler
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Data was last updated February 20, 2026 at 08:45 PM (UTC)
