Glenmore vs North Glenmore: Which Should You Buy In?

Glenmore has two MLS® sub-areas: Glenmore and North Glenmore. On a map they're continuous. In practice, they attract different buyers, have different housing mixes, and feel different to live in. If you're searching in Glenmore, understanding the distinction before you start viewing homes will focus your search significantly.

We sell in both sub-areas constantly. Here's an honest breakdown of what each one actually offers.

Glenmore

Glenmore is the original sub-area — the established heart of the valley, where the neighbourhood began. Character homes on generous lots, mature trees, heritage properties, and a settled residential character that newer subdivisions can't replicate. The Ireland Farm House (1919) is one of several heritage properties that reflect the area's orchard history.

Glenmore's key lifestyle draws:

• The Okanagan Golf Club — 36 holes (Bear and Quail) at your doorstep. One of BC's premier golf facilities.
• Kelowna Golf & Country Club — an 18-hole parkland course established in 1920.
• Knox Mountain Park — 502 hectares of trails, viewpoints, and natural landscape. Kelowna's largest park.
• Glenmore Landing shopping hub — IGA, banking, restaurants, and services at Harvey Ave and Glenmore Road.
• Downtown Kelowna is a 10–15 minute drive.

The housing mix in Glenmore is varied — character homes, condos, townhomes, and mobile home parks all exist within the sub-area. This creates a wide range of entry points, from Kelowna's most affordable ownership (mobile homes) through to established family homes and some executive-level properties.

North Glenmore

North Glenmore is where Kelowna is growing. The sub-area stretches from the edge of the established neighbourhood north through active orchards and farmland all the way to master-planned communities and undeveloped land. The difference in character between the two sub-areas is real and noticeable.

North Glenmore's key draws:

• Wilden — BC's largest master-planned community. 1,800+ homes built across custom estates, semi-detached ranchers, and townhomes. Phase 3 will add approximately 1,000 more homes across 578 acres.
• UBCO and YLW — both 10–15 minutes via John Hindle Drive (opened 2018). Consistent rental demand from students and faculty.
• Parkinson Recreation Centre — $251M rebuild underway, targeted to open in 2027. Will include twin ice, aquatics, fitness, and community spaces.
• Growth fundamentals — the North Glenmore Sector Study identifies 4,000 acres for future development, population could double to 35,000+.
• Burtch Road Extension — a new Highway 97 connection expected by 2027, improving access to the highway network.

The housing stock here leans toward newer builds — newer single-family homes, townhomes, and semi-detached properties within master-planned communities. Prices for newer product are generally higher per square foot than older Glenmore product, but you're getting a newer build with modern construction standards.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Who Should Buy Where

Choose Glenmore if you:

• Want an established home with character on a mature lot
• Golf — the Okanagan Golf Club is your backyard
• Want walkable access to shopping and daily errands
• Are an investor looking for a range of property types and price points
• Want to be close to downtown Kelowna

Choose North Glenmore if you:

• Want a new or newer build in a master-planned setting
• Are buying near UBCO for investment or personal use
• Want the strongest long-term appreciation story in Kelowna
• Are looking at Wilden — estates, semi-detached, or townhomes
• Value natural surroundings — orchard views, trails, open space

Does It Affect Price?

Yes, in different ways for different property types. Established character homes in Glenmore can command a premium based on lot size, heritage appeal, and proximity to downtown and the golf clubs. Newer builds in North Glenmore are priced at new-construction rates but depreciate less than older product. Wilden's presale and new-build market operates on its own premium relative to older resale in either sub-area.

For investors: both sub-areas work, but for different reasons. Glenmore provides more diversified property types and established rental demand. North Glenmore provides UBCO proximity and newer product that rents to a different tenant profile.