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Tallus Ridge.

Newer view homes stacked above the Shannon Lake fairways

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Okanagan Lake from Quails Gate — West Kelowna & Westside · regional view, not an exact neighbourhood view · credit & photograph date

Approximate location of Tallus Ridge — West Kelowna & Westside · regional view, not an exact neighbourhood view · credit & photograph date

Homes you might explore

newer single family view homes
homes with legal suites
freehold townhomes

Parks & waterfront

Shannon Woods Park
Boulder Park
Shannon Lake Regional Park

Trails & outdoor time

Smith Creek Trails (short drive)
Shannon Lake Regional Park trails

Wine, food & local stops

Shannon Lake Golf Course clubhouse restaurant
19 Okanagan Grill + Bar at Two Eagles Golf

Exploring with a dog

Shannon Woods Park off leash dog area is the closest, an easy walk or short drive downhill
Gellatly Dog Beach, a fenced off leash beach, is about a 5 to 10 minute drive

Ideas for a visit

Tee off at Shannon Lake Golf Course just below the ridge
Walk the dog to the off leash area at Shannon Woods Park
Let the kids loose at Boulder Park playground
Ride the Smith Creek Trails a few minutes away
Head down to Gellatly Bay for a beach afternoon

Family outings

Start with Shannon Woods Park. Plan a picnic or an unhurried outdoor visit around the facilities and access available.
Choose a walk from Smith Creek Trails (short drive). Match the route to your group; check surface, grade and seasonal access first.

Lake life & boating

A beach visit, a paddle or an afternoon on the water can shape a summer day. Use the public access points listed here; private beaches, marinas and resident amenities are not automatically available to visitors.
For boating, confirm launch access, moorage availability and any membership requirements directly. Owning a home nearby does not guarantee a slip.

Winter & mountain days

Plan a mountain day at Big White for skiing, snowboarding, tubing or snowshoeing. Check the operating calendar and activity availability before setting out.

Schools to investigate

These are research starting points, not confirmation of catchment, admission or availability.

Shannon Lake Elementary elementary
Constable Neil Bruce Middle middle
Mount Boucherie Senior Secondary secondary

Check the school district directly

THE PLACE BEHIND THE ADDRESS

How Tallus Ridge took shape

Tallus Ridge is a master planned hillside community above Shannon Lake, started by Tallus Developments in 2006 and built in 14 named phases. Its 335 detached home sites are all sold, and townhome enclaves followed from 2019. The final phase, Paramount Peak, adds 111 freehold townhomes with first move ins planned for October 2026.

Tallus Ridge climbs the forested hillside above Shannon Lake on syilx land that was planned as a whole under the Shannon Lake West comprehensive development plan, in place by 2007. Tallus Developments sold its first 52 home sites, the Stone Grove neighbourhood, in 2006. Cobblestone followed in 2007, Mountain Hollow in 2008 and Paramount in 2009, then Fairway, Big Sky and Crown Crest through 2016. In May 2014 West Kelowna council finished zoning the last section. The rules were tighter than first proposed. 8 hectares of parks and open space. The plan also called for Asquith Road to link Tallus Ridge Drive with Smith Creek.

After 2016 the developer set up its own construction arm and shifted toward townhomes. Nature's Gate, Mountain Side and Canyon Crest arrived in 2019, and Pinnacle Ridge and Edge View in 2022. By the developer's count, more than 900 households have moved in, all 335 detached home sites are sold, and over half the land is parks, protected land or open space. The final neighbourhood, Paramount Peak, has 111 freehold townhomes, with first move ins planned for October 2026. Streets here are newer and more uniform than in older Westside areas, and many lots look over Shannon Lake Golf Course and the valley. During the 2023 McDougall Creek fire, Castanet reported that no homes were lost in Tallus Ridge.

The homes & their setting

All built since 2006. Detached view homes, many with legal suites, went up through the 2010s, then townhome enclaves from 2019 (Nature's Gate, Edge View, Paramount Peak). The developer markets Paramount Peak units as freehold; confirm title and any shared covenants for other enclaves.

Building age, tenure, amenities and permitted uses vary by address. Explore the actual property documents with Elaine and the appropriate specialists.

Places with a story

Shannon Lake Golf Course — 18 hole course below the ridge, opened in 1985 and redesigned in 2010. History source

A little more local context

When was Tallus Ridge built?

Tallus Developments sold its first lots in 2006 and has built in phases since. The final phase, Paramount Peak, has first move ins planned for October 2026.

Are there still new homes for sale in Tallus Ridge?

The developer says all 335 detached home sites are sold. New construction is now mainly freehold townhomes at Paramount Peak.

Did Tallus Ridge lose homes in the 2023 wildfire?

No. Castanet reported no homes were lost in the Shannon Lake, Tallus Ridge, Smith Creek and Rose Valley neighbourhoods.

Story sources & editorial date

Editorial research supplied September 30, 2026. Historical accounts can differ; development references describe the research date and do not confirm current approvals or completion. Detailed origin stories have been held back where the supplied research identified insufficient evidence.

Keep the details current

Regional outings, not amenities within this neighbourhood. Travel depends on your starting address, route and winter road conditions.

bigwhite.com · winter activities

This editorial guide draws on the supplied neighbourhood research. Amenities, businesses, dog rules, development plans and access can change. Confirm details with the operator, municipality, school district and property documents before relying on them. Map areas and centres are approximate; they are not legal boundaries or catchments.

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