
✍️ By Debbie Balfour | WBN News | June 11, 2025 | Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor.
Peachland isn’t just for retirees and tourists—it’s a launchpad for locals looking to live well, work smart, and invest wisely.
For years, Peachland has been known as a scenic stop between Kelowna and Penticton. But for those who live here year-round, it’s becoming something more: a place to build a life—and real wealth.
More locals are staying put, starting businesses, investing in real estate, and rethinking what’s possible in this lakeside town. With a supportive community, walkable waterfront, and growing demand for local services, Peachland is ripe for entrepreneurs. Whether it’s launching a boutique, opening a wellness studio, or offering niche services, residents are turning passion into profit.
But the real wealth strategy? Combining where you live with how you work and invest. Many locals are purchasing mixed-use properties—living upstairs and operating businesses below. Others are house-hacking, renting out suites, or converting garages into mid-term rentals to cover their mortgage.
And with property values steadily climbing, those who bought early are watching their equity grow. The secret sauce? Staying rooted in a community where you can spot the right opportunities first, before the outside market catches on.
Peachland rewards people who play the long game. It’s not about overnight success—it’s about planting seeds: owning your space, supporting your town, and building a business or portfolio that grows as the town does.
Live here. Work here. Invest here. The future of Peachland belongs to those who do all three.
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