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The Ponds.

Newer family streets with a school, park and grocery nearby

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Summerhill winery · local or nearby attraction; not a property photograph · credit & photograph date

Approximate location of The Ponds — Summerhill winery · local or nearby attraction; not a property photograph · credit & photograph date

Homes you might explore

newer single family homes
walkout view homes
townhomes

Parks & waterfront

Ponds Community Park
Hill Spring Park
Redridge Park
Jack Smith Lake Park
Canyon Falls Park

Trails & outdoor time

Steele Road Recreation Corridor
Canyon Falls Park trail to Crawford Falls
Kuipers' Peak Mountain Park trails

Wine, food & local stops

Mission Village at The Ponds (Save-On-Foods and shops)
Tantalus Vineyards
Summerhill Pyramid Winery

Exploring with a dog

No city off leash park within The Ponds; the nearest is Mission Recreation Park's designated off leash area (4105 Gordon Dr), about 10 minutes away
Cedar Creek Park dog beach (5200 Lakeshore Rd) for off leash swims
Mission Ridge Park trail allows leashed dogs

Ideas for a visit

Loop the paths at Ponds Community Park
Hike to Crawford Falls from Canyon Falls Park
Climb Kuipers' Peak for sunset
Grab groceries and coffee at Mission Village at The Ponds
Taste at Tantalus Vineyards on DeHart Road

Family outings

Start with Ponds Community Park. Plan a picnic or an unhurried outdoor visit around the facilities and access available.
Choose a walk from Steele Road Recreation Corridor. 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.

Canyon Falls Middle School middle
Okanagan Mission Secondary School secondary

Check the school district directly

THE PLACE BEHIND THE ADDRESS

How The Ponds took shape

The Ponds is one of the newer corners of the Upper Mission, centred on Ponds Community Park off Frost Road.

The homes & their setting

newer single family homes. walkout view homes. townhomes.

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.

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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