The Okanagan’s Kalamalka Lake, known for the frequency of its changing colour, has been said to be among the top 10 most beautiful lakes in the world, according to National Geographic.
Besides its pristine beauty, there is something peaceful about lakeside living — perhaps it’s that heavenly combination of fresh water and woodsy scents. Once the site of the former Owl’s Nest Campground, Owls Nest Estates is where you can live the waterfront dream every day.
Situated along Kalamalka Lake’s famed shoreline gently sloping into the picturesque hillside, Owls Nest Estates is an exclusive boutique collection of 28 Net Zero three-storey homes, ranging from 2,671 to 4,236 square feet.
“Lakefront property is extremely hard to come by. It requires a lot of regulatory work to get approvals,” says Ryan Smith, president of Cantiro Homes, part of Edmonton-based real estate company Cantiro Group. The property is being developed through its Cantiro Communities division. “We’ve done a lot of complicated rezonings over the history of our company, and so we felt like our experience and expertise would fit well with a project that would be extremely difficult to execute.”
Customizable, Owls Nest Estates presents a “luxe meets laid back” lifestyle with seven unique floor plans, integrated wine walls, oversized waterfall kitchen islands, and double-car garages, with one model offering a triple-car garage option, as well as multi-tiered outdoor terraces to capture all the natural beauty.
“We’ll have expansive glass on the back walls and sliding door systems that give you a full indoor/outdoor living experience,” Smith adds.
The homes also boasts Energy Star-certified Bosch appliances, smart home technology throughout, a free-standing Kohler tub and shower surrounds, and warm wide plank engineered character hardwood.
What makes the net-zero-ready residences so special is the amount of technology included that uses energy efficiently to create homes that are better for the environment and lower energy costs for homeowners. Built to Step 5 of the BC Energy Step Code, each new home’s solar array feeds into an air-source heat pump for the heating and cooling systems to provide consistent temperatures throughout, prevent drafts, and filter indoor air to reduce dust and allergens. The result is exceptional energy performance, less overall greenhouse gas emissions and a comfortable living environment.
It doesn’t end there. The new detached homes development will incorporate natural gas for patio heaters, fire tables, barbecues, gas ranges and two indoor fireplaces.
Founded on the principles of stewardship and community, Owls Nest Estates multi-use court is perfect for a friendly game of pickleball, basketball or badminton, to name a few of its uses.
Lake Country has always been a playground for tourists looking to take advantage of the warm weather, enjoy the fruits of the harvest, sip some award-winning local wines, and just decompress. That has much to do with the fact that, as its name suggests, there are several pristine lakes in the district, including Okanagan Lake, Wood Lake, and Kalamalka Lake. It’s no surprise then that Lake Country is one of the fastest-growing communities in the Okanagan Valley.
Nestled along the Okanagan Rail Trail, a 52-kilometre pathway that stretches from Kelowna to Vernon, Owls Nest Estates offers easy access to one of the region’s best biking and walking routes. Owls Nest Estates is strategically located close to great golf courses, the Kelowna International Airport, and bigger cities like Kelowna and Vernon; offering the perfect blend of rural and urban.
Where else in the Okanagan can you find elegant, eco-friendly homes that offer luxurious amenities and stunning natural beauty all around you? Owls Nest Estates is now selling. For more information, visit cantiro.ca/communities/british-columbia/owls-nest/. Completion is slated for Spring 2026.
