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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6525 Worrall Road Tappen / Sunnybrae: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10393296
6525 Worrall Road Tappen V0E 2X1 
$22,000,000Single Family- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10393296
- Bedrooms:
- 11
- Bathrooms:
- 15
- Floor Area:
- 15,003 sq. ft.
A property of this scale, privacy, and quality is seldom available anywhere in Canada. Encompassing 73 acres and over 1,200 feet of pristine shoreline on Shuswap Lake, this remarkable waterfront estate has been meticulously developed into a private luxury retreat unlike anything else on the market. Centered around a protected cove with docks, buoys, boat lift, and a full-service beach cabana, the property offers an extraordinary lifestyle both on and off the water. Two custom-built lakeside residences, completed in 2019 and 2020, provide more than 15,000 sqft of finished living space with 11 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. Designed for entertaining, relaxation, and extended stays, the estate features a professional boardroom, media room, gym, wine cellar, steam room, expansive outdoor living areas, and breathtaking lake views throughout. The grounds include heated garage facilities with 9 bays, workshop space, caretaker accommodations, barns, irrigated pastures, timbered forest, and 5 fully serviced RV sites with water, power, and septic. Advanced infrastructure, backup power systems, and exceptional self-sufficiency further distinguish this offering. Accessible by road, boat, floatplane, or helicopter, this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of British Columbia's most significant private waterfront estates. Exempt from the Foreign Buyer Ban. (id:2493) More detailsListed by Oracle Realty Ltd.
- Salt Fowler
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201 Highway 97 Commonage: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10391007
201 Highway 97 Vernon V1H 1G1
$11,000,000Agriculture- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10391007
- 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®# 10391000
201 Highway 97 Vernon V1H 1G1
$11,000,000Single Family- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10391000
- 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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15010 & 15020 Tamarack Drive Mun of Coldstream: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10378896
15010 & 15020 Tamarack Drive Coldstream V1B 2E1
$8,750,000Single Family- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10378896
- Bedrooms:
- 10
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 16,524 sq. ft.
World-renowned Peter Frank Tofin architecturally designed lakeshore estate on Kalamalka Lake. The ultimate lakeshore family estate, corporate retreat center or luxurious BnB! Quality craftsmanship throughout, built on 2.5 acres w/245 ft of private beach. This magnificent private estate offers a spacious open plan and an awe-inspiring 180 degree view. Architectural features include cathedral ceilings, 3-pane argon filled ultraviolet windows, cherrywood bullnose staircases and Canadian Maple hardwood floors. 10 bedrooms (potential for 2 more), 9 baths and 6 fireplaces including a stratified 2 bdrm suite. 25 minutes from Kelowna International Airport, minutes to world class golf at Predator Ridge Golf Resort, 3 kms south of the city of Vernon and backs onto 3300-acre Kalamalka Provincial Park. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING PROPERTY - for when only THE BEST will do! (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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94 Langford Road City of Vernon: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10386574
94 Langford Road Vernon V1B 3E7
$7,999,000Vacant Land- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10386574
This expansive 575+ acre development site consists of 6 individual parcels, offering incredible potential for a variety of projects. While the current zoning is primarily NU (Non-Urban) and LH (Large Housing), the land’s versatility allows for potential small acreage subdivisions or other innovative development ideas. With easy access to surrounding amenities and stunning natural landscapes, this property offers endless possibilities for visionary developers. Whether you’re looking to create a residential community, recreational retreat, or something entirely unique, this prime land is ready for your next big project. (id:2493) More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Okanagan and Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd. - Salt Fowler
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94 Langford Road City of Vernon: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10386569
94 Langford Road Vernon V1B 3E7
$7,999,000Other- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10386569
- Build. Type:
- Residential Commercial Mix
This expansive 575+ acre development site consists of 6 individual parcels, offering incredible potential for a variety of projects. While the current zoning is primarily NU (Non-Urban) and LH (Large Housing), the land’s versatility allows for potential small acreage subdivisions or other innovative development ideas. With easy access to surrounding amenities and stunning natural landscapes, this property offers endless possibilities for visionary developers. Whether you’re looking to create a residential community, recreational retreat, or something entirely unique, this prime land is ready for your next big project. (id:2493) More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Okanagan and Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd. - Salt Fowler
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26 Commonage Road Commonage: Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Listing: MLS®# 10387248
26 Commonage Road Vernon V1H 1G4
$7,750,000Single Family- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- 10387248
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 5,758 sq. ft.
This 144.92-acre estate represents a rare opportunity to acquire land of true scale in one of the Okanagan's most desirable lifestyle locations. Set just outside of Carrs Landing in the Commonage hills above Lake Okanagan, this private estate presents a rare convergence of private luxury living, natural beauty and future potential. Reached via a one-kilometre private paved driveway, the property unfolds into a breathtaking hidden retreat bordered by Crown Land and Ellison Provincial Park, with south-facing lake and valley views, extending as far as Kelowna. Constructed in 2016, the modern residence spans over 5,700 sq ft and has been thoughtfully designed to embrace its remarkable setting. Expansive windows and sliding glass doors open to a saltwater pool, hot tub and firepit. The five-bedroom, three-bathroom home showcases contemporary finishes throughout, including heated polished concrete floors, exposed cedar beams, and wood-burning fireplaces that bring warmth and character to the sophisticated aesthetic. Engineered for efficiency and sustainability, the home is serviced by an efficient natural gas heating system whilst integrating options for wood, thermal solar and electric. The land itself offers exceptional versatility. Approximately 30 acres of flat fenced pasture have supported organic lamb farming and cattle agistment operations, complemented by mature parkland firs and aspen grove. Outbuildings include a 60’x40’ workshop with a caretaker's suite, ideal for equestrian conversion, together with a separate barn. With approximately 9.6 acres within the ALR and current zoning permitting potential 30-acre (12 ha) parcelling, the property represents a compelling long-term subdivision opportunity. Despite its privacy, the estate is only minutes from Predator Ridge, Sparkling Hill, and some of the Okanagan’s finest wineries and restaurants, such as O'Rourke Family Estate Winery and 50th Parallel, whilst the Kelowna International Airport is only 25 mins drive. (id:2493) More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Salt Fowler
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Data was last updated August 3, 2026 at 12:45 AM (UTC)
