Photo: Chamberlain Property Group The largest sale so far in the Okanagan for 2024 has closed, with BC Parks purchasing a large waterfront property north of Summerland this week for $12 million. According to the Chamberlain Property Group, BC Parks has successfully acquired the 28-plus acre waterfront property located at 619-633 Hwy. 97 N , adjacent to Okanagan Provincial Park.
The purchase, which was brokered by Chamberlain Owner Kirk Chamberlain, will double the size of the existing provincial campground. Okanagan’s Premier Brokerage said this purchase will "enhance recreational opportunities and preserve the natural beauty of the area for the enjoyment of generations to come." The property, which comprises adjacent lots of almost 1,500 feet of pristine shoreline along Lake Okanagan is nestled between Okanagan Provincial Park and Fitzpatrick Estate Winery.
Back in January, the property owners were close to accepting an offer from a developer having plans to develop it into a luxury RV campground. The seller of the property, Dan Butler, said the land, which was formerly owned by his late mother Marjorie Butler who passed away in 2019, holds a special place in his heart. "Marjorie often spoke of her hope that the provincial government, specifically BC Parks, would eventually acquire this property to create a space where families could make lasting memories and enjoy their time together," he said in a statement.
"It gives me great pleasure to see my mother's vision realized .
