Our Competitive Advantage
Whether you're retiring, starting or relocating a business there
are choices! The Okanagan offers much, Oliver, the Wine Capital of Canada
offers a lot and we want it to be your choice.
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The national recognition our Wine Capital of Canada branding offers gives
businesses an immediate identity and association.
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The Town has released some land at the airport, a short walk to town, for heavy
commercial, light industrial use.
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Oliver airport has a 3200ft, paved runway (with radio controlled lights) and is
just minutes from town.
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We are just 30 minutes from a passenger jet capable airport and 90 minutes from
an international airport.
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Access to the USA is just 15 minutes south of Oliver.
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Oliver is a comfortable 4 1/2 hour drive to Vancouver.
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During the summer an average estimate of 8700 vehicles per day passes through
Oliver.
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Our taxes compare favorable to other communities in the south Okanagan and are
at the low end of taxes in BC.
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On average housing and property is less expensive in Oliver than elsewhere in
the Okanagan.
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On average 2040 hours of sunshine annually.
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Average July temperature of 29.1 degrees centigrade, 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Mild winters.
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Average annual rainfall of 10 inches.
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A population base of just under 10,000 (town and rural district).
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A hospital
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Growing number of restaurants
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Boutique shopping
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Lake, exclusive to wind or people powered craft.
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Golf courses, one which is consistently ranked in the top 100 in Canada
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Community hall, curling, ice hockey, tennis, baseball diamonds
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Numerous hiking and biking trails.
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Bird watching - 14 of 16 owl species in Canada exist in Oliver
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Nearby ski hills making Oliver a four season destination.
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Senior care facilities.
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Three elementary schools and a high school
| Agriculture:
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Fourteen wineries - more than any other community in Canada
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More than 4000 acres of wine grapes under cultivation
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Broadest range of tree fruits and ground crops commercially grown.
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Fruit packing plants
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Plans that recognize the importance of agriculture and a method of preserving
it yet accommodating inclusion of businesses offering vertical integration or
supporting agri-tourism.
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Oliver has a rural feel exemplified as you pass by the orchards and vineyards
whether you are on a hiking path, rural roads or the highway!
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