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The Lakes.

Modern family streets wrapped around a pond and walking loop

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Wood Lake from the Rail Trail · local or nearby attraction; not a property photograph · credit & photograph date

Approximate location of The Lakes — Wood Lake from the Rail Trail · local or nearby attraction; not a property photograph · credit & photograph date

Homes you might explore

2000s and 2010s single family homes
townhome complexes
apartment condos
55 plus bare land strata ranchers

Parks & waterfront

Trethewey Park (Pollard Pond)
Apex Park

Trails & outdoor time

Pollard Pond Loop Trail
Spion Kop hiking trails
Pelmewash Parkway (a short drive east)

Wine, food & local stops

Intrigue Wines (Goldie Road, about 1.5 km)
O'Rourke's Peak Cellars (Goldie Road, about 1.5 km)
Blind Tiger Vineyards (Bond Road)
Gray Monk Estate Winery (Camp Road)

Exploring with a dog

Trethewey Park and Apex Park are on leash
Nearest off leash options: Woodsdale Packinghouse Park's dog park near Wood Lake, or Okanagan Centre Dog Park

Ideas for a visit

Stroll the Pollard Pond Loop and linger on the pond dock
Shoot hoops or play at Apex Park
Taste at Intrigue Wines and O'Rourke's Peak Cellars down the road
Hike the Spion Kop trails
Bike down to Pelmewash Parkway for a Wood Lake swim

Family outings

Start with Trethewey Park (Pollard Pond). Plan a picnic or an unhurried outdoor visit around the facilities and access available.
Choose a walk from Pollard Pond Loop Trail. 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

Make a mountain day of SilverStar: skiing, snowboarding, tubing or snowshoeing. Check the resort’s operating calendar and book the activity you want.
For a Nordic outing, explore cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Sovereign Lake.

Schools to investigate

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

Davidson Road Elementary elementary
École Peter Greer Elementary elementary
École H S Grenda Middle School middle
École George Elliot Secondary secondary

Check the school district directly

THE PLACE BEHIND THE ADDRESS

How The Lakes took shape

The Lakes is a master planned neighbourhood on the slopes north of Winfield, just west of Wood Lake, built out from the mid 2000s with more than a thousand residences.

The homes & their setting

2000s and 2010s single family homes. townhome complexes. apartment condos. 55 plus bare land strata ranchers.

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

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.

skisilverstar.com · winter activities · sovereignlake.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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