Winfield, British Columbia
Encyclopedia
Winfield is an urban area (politically known as a ward) that is currently part of the District Municipality of Lake Country, British Columbia
, located north of Kelowna, British Columbia
, Canada
. The community is situated north and slightly east of Kelowna, along Highway 97, located in the central Okanagan Valley. The town is adjacent to Wood Lake
which attracts summer visitors. The economy is based on light manufacturing, fruit producing and tourism, in addition to being a bedroom community near Kelowna.
. Winfield was previously a community of its own.
, and George Elliot Secondary School
. The schools in the area are operated by School District 23 Central Okanagan
based in Kelowna.
Lake Country, British Columbia
Lake Country is a District Municipality with a population of approximately 10,000 in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada. The city of Kelowna lies to the south, while the city of Vernon lies to the north. As its name suggests, there are a number of lakes in the vicinity of Lake Country,...
, located north of Kelowna, British Columbia
Kelowna, British Columbia
Kelowna is a city on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley, in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada. Its name derives from a Okanagan language term for "grizzly bear"...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The community is situated north and slightly east of Kelowna, along Highway 97, located in the central Okanagan Valley. The town is adjacent to Wood Lake
Wood Lake
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which attracts summer visitors. The economy is based on light manufacturing, fruit producing and tourism, in addition to being a bedroom community near Kelowna.
History
In 1995, Winfield, along with the neighbouring communities of Oyama, Carr's Landing and Okanagan Centre, were incorporated into the District Municipality of Lake CountryLake Country, British Columbia
Lake Country is a District Municipality with a population of approximately 10,000 in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada. The city of Kelowna lies to the south, while the city of Vernon lies to the north. As its name suggests, there are a number of lakes in the vicinity of Lake Country,...
. Winfield was previously a community of its own.
Education
The area has three public schools Davidson Road Elementary School, Peter Greer Elementary SchoolPeter Greer Elementary School
Peter Greer Elementary is a public elementary school in Winfield, British Columbia part of School District 23 Central Okanagan.- Programs :The Board of School Trustees and School District No. 23 staff believe that every student has the potential to be a self-disciplined, positive contributing...
, and George Elliot Secondary School
George Elliot Secondary School
George Elliot Secondary is a public high school in Lake Country, British Columbia part of School District 23 Central Okanagan. In the 2006-07 year there were 772 students. The school was originally founded in 1960. The school has a store called "The Coyote's Den", named after the school's mascot...
. The schools in the area are operated by School District 23 Central Okanagan
School District 23 Central Okanagan
School District 23 Central Okanagan is a school district in the Okanagan valley of British Columbia. It includes the city of Kelowna, and the District Municipalities of West Kelowna, Lake Country, and Peachland. The boundaries of the school district are identical to those of the Regional District...
based in Kelowna.