Move to Kelowna From Saskatchewan

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Move to Kelowna From Saskatchewan

Why did you move to Kelowna from Saskatchewan?

I first started thinking about the move when my partner, Landon and I were just sitting in our freezing car in the middle of January on a -45-degree morning. We sat there complaining about how awful it was and decided we couldn’t do another winter like this. That started our journey to B.C. I wasn’t set on any particular city, I just knew I loved this province and it was where I wanted to start planting roots. As we did our research on the major cities in B.C., Kelowna became an obvious choice. It had everything, endless outdoor adventures, opportunity and it wasn’t too big. Five months later we had everything we owned strapped to our car and we hit the road!

 

What do you love about Kelowna?

Kelowna never ceases to amaze me. Every day I drive by Gyro Beach and I still pull over to admire the view. It is such a breathtaking city. The mountains, the lake, I could stare at them all day. I thought when I left Sask (Land of the Living Skies) I would miss the sunsets but the Okanagan has not let me down if anything they are even better because you can hike any one of the amazing mountains around Kelowna and REALLY see the gorgeous sunsets from a perspective I had back home.   

What do you like to do in Kelowna?

The outdoor lifestyle is huge here in Kelowna. One of my favorite places is Cedar Creek, it’s a beautiful beach but also a dog park which makes it my go-to with my two dogs. The water is so clear and it’s the best place to catch the sunset. Since I have been in Kelowna, I have been on too many hikes to count and I am always finding new ones to add to the list. My next adventure is to conquer the skill of snowboarding this upcoming season! 

What do you miss about your hometown?

The only thing I miss about Sask is my family and friends, I left everyone when I moved to Kelowna. It was a big change to go from a huge family to not knowing anyone other than Landon, don’t get me wrong it has been so much fun meeting new people and figuring out who I want to be out here but my family will always keep me tied to Saskatchewan. Well, at least until I can convince them to move out here too!

Since making the move to Kelowna I have not looked back since. Not only do I live in one of the most beautiful places, but I also feel like I belong here. I have had so many great opportunities since and I know there are many more waiting for me. I am so excited about my future here in the great OK.

Moving To Kelowna | Our Team

Moving to Kelowna

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The Kelowna real estate market is hot as the area is attracting new residents moving to Kelowna. The Okanagan offers a lifestyle like no other making Kelowna a very attractive place to live. This 4 seasons playground has it all:

  • Skiing
  • Boating
  • Hiking
  • Award-winning golf courses
  • Vineyards and wineries
  • Incredible restaurants
    Just to name a few!

 

In this blog series, we highlight every member of our team at Quincy Vrecko and Associates and why we love to call Kelowna home. These Kelowna realtors have moved to Kelowna from all over Canada including Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and other cities in BC. And can you guess which one was born and raised right here in Kelowna?

Follow our August blog series to find out where our team members are from and why they all chose to call this incredible city home.

 

 

If you are thinking of moving to Kelowna, the Quincy Vrecko and Associates website has valuable information to get to know the different

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areas.

  • Download our Kelowna Relocation guide. This guide highlights the Kelowna lifestyle with listings of wineries and golf courses and the best of Kelowna.
  • Explore what each great neighborhood in Kelowna, West Kelowna, and Peachland has to offer with our Neighborhoods page.
  • Questions about what to expect when buying a home in Kelowna, check out our FAQ page. Or hop onto our Live Chat where one of our agents is waiting to answer any questions.
  • Browse our listing of homes for sale. We have everything from condos and townhouses, family homes for sale, retirement communities to luxury properties, and waterfront homes for sale. Whether you are moving to Kelowna soon or just dreaming for the future, these listings are definitely worth checking out.

 

Meet the team of top real estate agents in About us. Our team of professional real estate agents have a wealth of knowledge and can make moving to Kelowna a great experience.

Find a connection with one of our team members and start your search.

Quincy & Tracey Vrecko | Move from Calgary to Kelowna

Tracey and Quincy: Making the move from Calgary to Kelowna

 

Quincy and Tracey Vrecko have lived in Kelowna for over 10 years and are proud to call Kelowna home.  Originally from separate parts of Canada, they lived together in Calgary for 12 years before deciding on making the move from Calgary to Kelowna.  Together with a toddler in tow and another baby on the way, they established roots in the Okanagan and never looked back. 

We talk to Tracey and Quincy Vrecko to find out what brought them to Kelowna and why they love calling the Okanagan home with their 2 boys Gabriel and Paxton.  

Why did you make the move from Calgary to Kelowna?

Tracey- Quincy and I were expecting our second child and we were looking for a better balance in our work/home life.  Calgary is a great city but our needs for our family changed.  I had never been to Kelowna but my uncle Mike who lived here over 65 years always raved it was the best place in Canada to live.  Old uncle Mike was right!

Quincy- I was working for a car dealership at the time and an opportunity came up to transfer to either Kelowna or Victoria.  I grew up on the island and always loved it there but I was intrigued by the Okanagan lifestyle.  I was sold on making the move from Calgary to Kelowna once I saw what it had to offer our family.  

What do you love about Kelowna?

Tracey-Now this is something Quincy and I can agree on!  There are so many things we love about Kelowna.  After we made the move from Calgary to Kelowna, our focus was for more quality family time.  Kelowna offers a great lifestyle where we can be out with our boys 365 days a year.  There is a sense of community in Kelowna that you don’t have in big cities.  We have made great friends, created a home for our family and we love the life we have here. 

What are your favorite things to do in Kelowna?

Quincy-We love to be outdoors. Our family are avid skiers and snowboarders and we love to get out snowmobiling in the backcountry.  In the summer we are out on the boat or swimming in the pool.  

Tracey- I love to discover new hikes with my friends.  We love the mountains and the lake and try to get out there as much as possible. 

What do you miss about your hometown?

Tracey- That would depend if we were talking about Winnipeg or Calgary.  If we are talking about Winnipeg, it would be my family.  I grew up in Winnipeg and most of my family still lives there.  My parents are in the same home I grew up in so when I go back to visit, it’s nostalgic.  Calgary was a fun city.  It’s where Quincy and I met and started our family.  I miss walking along the bow river and our weekends in Banff.  Great memories!

Quincy-Yes Calgary was fun.  I miss camping in the Rockies.  Tracey and I would tent every weekend in the summer and ski/snowboard in the winter.  Our 12 years in Calgary were great but when we arrived in Kelowna, I never looked back.  

 

No Regrets

Our move from Calgary to Kelowna also brought me closer to the Island where I grew up.  I missed the ocean and now I have an opportunity to visit the island more often. 

We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful area of Canada.  The Okanagan has so much to offer our family and we look forward to our long future here.  Give us a call to talk about making the move!