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September 7, 2019 In Announcements

Poker Run at Lakestone

In addition to our regular Passport to Lakestone Program, we are excited to be partnering with a couple of our resale listing partners this weekend for the “LAKESTONE POKER RUN”! Simply visit each of the following Lakestone Show Homes and resale listings this weekend and at each home, you will receive a card.

1712 Slateview
9443 Ledgestone
9734 Centrestone
9740 Centrestone
1656 Lakestone Drive
1785 Lakestone Drive

Once you’ve visited all of the homes, make the best hand you can and submit it at the Lakestone Information Centre (9678 Benchland Drive) – did we mention we’ll also have wine and cheese on-hand there? The best hand will be chosen at 2 pm and the 1st place winner will receive a Lakestone Swag Bag and gift basket valued at over $150. Additional prizes will also be awarded including various bottles of local wine.

See you then!

August 31, 2019 In Announcements

Have you met Marc?

Marc Leger relocated to the Okanagan with his wife Sylvia and son Connor in 2012 and has never looked back since. Aside from work and family, Marc is heavily involved in hockey as a level 3 referee with Hockey Canada and officiates in 4 different leagues throughout the winter.

What does a Community Relationship Manager do? As a direct representative of the Developer, I’d say that my main role is to create a cohesive communication channel with all of our stakeholders including residents, lot owners, builders, tradespeople, vendors, council members, neighbours, the municipality and the public at large to deal with the variety of items that come up day-to-day in our development.

What inspires you most? There would be several things tied for first. A beautiful sunrise. An equally beautiful sunset. Being the first person on a lake. Reffing a wild and crazy hockey game!

How is it that you landed at Lakestone – was public relations always a passion of yours, and just how did the stars align? I was looking for a departure from the corporate rat race and working in a busy downtown office setting. After I met the MCL team for my first interview and had a chance to visit the development for the first time, I was hooked. The idea of coming to this beautiful setting every day and being part of this project was extremely appealing to me at this stage in my career. While I’ve never had a title that included the words “public” and “relations”, I’ve been trying to help people be successful, have great outcomes, arrive at solutions and resolve issues all of my professional life. My job at Lakestone is really no different. So far, most of my interactions have been great and I haven’t had to pull out my whistle and toss anyone in the penalty box just yet LOL

What’s on your playlist? I actually don’t have a playlist. I enjoy listening to whatever is playing around me or on the radio. Apart from songs that scream at me, I like all kinds of tunes.

Favorite book and why?I don’t really do much “pleasure reading” anymore, I’ve taken to listening to podcasts and news radio instead. On long solo drives, I’ll listen to an audio book or two.

Why did you move to the Okanagan?My wife had a unique opportunity to transfer here for her job. Being the supportive husband I am, I said SURE let’s move there. Sight unseen I might add!

What’s a perfect day look like to you?Getting up early for a game of golf or some tennis. Brunch with my friends. A cold beer in the afternoon. Cooking dinner for my guests. Finishing the day on my deck admiring the view and nodding off in my comfy deck chair.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why? I spent a combined 5 years living and working in Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia in my mid 20’s. I’d love to retrace my steps and go back to see how these places have changed and progressed.

What is the one thing most people would find most surprising about you? Something most people don’t know about you? I think people who don’t know me well would describe me as quite serious and calculated. I can be that but I also love to joke around and have a laugh and take people along for the ride. I can be sarcastic (especially as a referee), I can dish it out and I can take it too which is a must.

Favorite sports, interests, past-times, hobbies? Hockey through and through. I’ve played for 30 years now, coached competitively for 17 years and typically referee 10 games a week during the season. In the summer months I love being at the cabin or the trailer, enjoying the climate and lifestyle we’re all here to take advantage of.

What do you like most about Lakestone? I really enjoy the people I’ve met here so far. Whether it’s my colleagues, our builders or our residents and future residents, everyone involved with Lakestone seems genuinely interested in creating something really special here and that’s incredibly motivating for me.

Any words of advice? Don’t take yourself too seriously and remember that the power of humor should never be underestimated. It can be a great tool in making people feel at ease, in building trust and in getting people through a challenging situation or time.

July 4, 2019 In Announcements

Grand Opening Event: July 20, From 11am – 2pm

Join us for the Lakestone Grand Opening on Saturday, July 20th as we celebrate the ribbon cutting for our new outdoor sports courts and parks, and officially kick-off of our parade of homes.

The parade of homes, located in the Benchlands neighbourhood, will feature four new showhomes by Destination Custom Homes, Gibson Contracting, Richmond Custom Homes and Candel Custom Homes.

Enjoy some tasty Okanagan treats including skewers, pizza, burgers and gelato. Wyant Auto Group will also be showcasing some of their latest luxury vehicles.

Be sure to pick up your parade of homes passport to enter to win a pair of inflatable SUP boards ($2500 value), plus many more great prizes!

LAKESTONE GRAND OPENING EVENT
Date: Saturday, July 20
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Location: Lakestone Info Centre & Show Homes
9678 Benchland Drive, Lake Country, BC

Ribbon cutting and prize draw will commence at 1:30 pm sharp.

Meet the award-winning development team behind Lakestone! Established in 1983, Macdonald Communities Limited (MCL) is a family-owned company responsible for building over 4,000 exceptional homes in Western Canada’s most desirable locations. MCL is committed to making Lakestone the Okanagan’s premier residential development with exceptional lake view homes & unsurpassed amenities.

March 29, 2019 In Announcements

New School for Lake Country

Construction will soon begin on H.S. Grenda Middle School, a state of the art school designed meet the needs of 600 students between the grades of 6 and 8.

The new school will be located on a former 18-acre golf course behind George Elliot Secondary School on Bottom Wood Lake Road. It will be three stories high to maximize the amount of green space around the school.

H.S. Grenda Middle School will be named after a respected teacher and coach who passed away suddenly in 2006. Construction is expected to be completed for the 2021 school year.

Read more about Lake Country’s new 600-seat middle school here > https://bit.ly/2CALOaN

Watch a video showcasing the architecture of the new school here > https://bit.ly/2U6zHgD

For information on lake view homesites now selling in our Benchlands and Highlands neighbourhoods, REGISTER today. Visit the Lakestone Information Centre & Show Homes. Current hours and location here > https://bit.ly/2FhEJOs Call 250.766.1213 to speak to one of our representatives.

Website: lakestoneliving.com
Email: info@www.lakestoneliving.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakestoneliving
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakestonelakecountry
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lakestoneliving

*Lakestone offering and prices are subject to availability and subject to change without notice.

December 14, 2018 In Announcements

2019 Tommie Awards

Finalists for the prestigious 2019 Tommie Awards have been announced by The Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Okanagan. The Awards are an annual event celebrating and recognizing excellence in home building and renovation in the Central Okanagan.

Lakestone’s Trusted Builder’s Destination Custom Homes, Candel Custom Homes and Gibson Contracting have been highlighted in the following areas as finalists in the area’s best work:

Excellence in Kitchen Design (New Home, $70,000 & over)

Destination Custom Homes

Excellence in Interior Design (New Home)

Candel Custom Homes

Excellence in Show Home ($500,000 & over)

Candel Custom Homes

Excellence in Single Family Detached Home ($500,000-$750,000)

Candel Custom Homes

Excellence in Single Family Detached Home ($1,000,000-$1,500,000)

Destination Custom Homes

Excellence in Single Family Detached Home ($1,500,000-$2,000,000)

Candel Custom Homes

Gibson Contracting

Excellence in Semi-Detached or Town-Home Development

Gibson Contracting & Sherry Gibson Design

Candel Custom Homes, Villas at Waterside

Lakestone’s builders have been selected for their reputations in the Okanagan and their connectivity to the best trades and suppliers in the marketplace. A partnership with the Okanagan’s top builders ensures our customers have their choice of the very best to build their homes.

The 27th Annual Tommie Awards Gala announcing the winners will be held on January 19, 2019 at the Delta Grand Okanagan Hotel.

November 6, 2018 In Announcements

Okanagan Christmas Markets

Lake Country is home to artists and crafters who connect to our community through the showcasing of their skills. Discover these talents at this month’s winter markets in Lake Country and Kelowna; November is full of indoor events drawing talented crafters from all over the Okanagan.

Expect to find a medley of handmade artisan goods including apparel, home decor and Christmas decorations. Get your hands on locally made sweets and other culinary delights including everyone’s favourite, Okanagan wine!

Stop by these Christmas markets to cross everyone off your shopping list (and don’t forget to treat yourself!):

5th Annual Winter Fair, 2466 Main Street, Westbank, Nov 9

Manteo Resort Holiday Market, Manteo Resort – Waterfront Hotel & Villas, 3762 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, Nov 10

Packing District Winter Market Series, Sandhill Wines, 1125 Richter Street, Kelowna, Nov 10

Handcrafted Christmas Market, Ellison Community Hall, 4411 Old Vernon Road, Kelowna, Nov 10 – Nov 11

A Festival Of Crafts, Kal Tire Place, 3445 43rd Ave, Vernon, Nov 16

7th Annual Christmas Artisan Fair, 960 Glenmore Dr, Kelowna, Nov 17

Handmade Holiday Market, The Laurel Packing House, 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, Nov 17 – Nov 18

Handmade Holiday, Schubert Centre, 3505 30th Avenue, Vernon, Nov 17

East Kelowna Community Christmas Market, 2704 East Kelowna Hall Road, Kelowna, Nov 18

Connect Christmas Fair, Altogether Tax 101-1054 Ellis Street, Kelowna, Nov 18

Okanagan Artisans 39th Annual Sale, 3914 32 St, Vernon, Nov 23 – Nov 24

Back Forty Woodworks Christmas SALE!, 3505 McCulloch Rd, Kelowna, Nov 24

Under the Mistletoe, Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Nov 24 – Nov 25

Flights and Frostbites, Ex Nihilo Vineyards, Nov 24 – Nov 25

A Heartfelt Christmas Market, German Canadian Harmonie Club 1696 Cary Rd, Kelowna, Nov 25

Sugar Plum Fair, Quails’ Gate, West Kelowna, Nov 24 – Nov 25

Tree of Hope Winter Wonderland Christmas Market, 25 Landmark District, Kelowna, Nov 23 – Nov 25

Annual Holiday Market at Grizzli Winery, Grizzli Winery, Kelowna, Nov 30 – Dec 2

Christmas Artisan Gift Shop – Year Six, 2704 E Kelowna Rd, Kelowna, Nov 30 – Dec 1

For more information on lake view lots for sale in Lakestone’s 2 newest neighbourhoods of Benchlands and The Highlands or to find out about building a new home at Lakestone, REGISTER today. Discover these spectacular Okanagan building lots for sale by visiting the Lakestone Information Centre & our Show Homes. Located at 9678 Benchlands Drive, we are open Tuesday to Sunday from 12 to 4 pm (closed on Mondays). Call 250.766.1213 for more information.

*Lakestone offering and prices are subject to availability and subject to change without notice.

October 30, 2018 In Announcements, Business

1.67B Okanagan Tech Industry

The Okanagan tech sector is booming with an estimated contribution to the regional economy valued at $1.67 billion. A newly released study shows the sector’s year-over-year economic growth of 15% since 2013 has created many opportunities for students, entrepreneurs and opportunists. This fast-growing sector is a positive for the regional economy and currently employs 12,474 workers in the innovative technology community.

The study was released by Kelowna’s Innovation Centre, a downtown centre that houses small and large technology and innovation firms. Mayor Colin Basran has been very encouraging of the Innovation Centre, seeing it as “a place of prosperity for people in tech and the community as a whole. It will be a place where the positive spin-offs will touch every facet of our community, economically and socially”.

Click here for full article > https://bit.ly/2SuiLw0

For more information on lake view lots for sale in Lakestone’s newest community of Benchlands and building a new home at Lakestone, REGISTER today. Discover these spectacular Okanagan building lots for sale by visiting the Lakestone Information Centre located at 9678 Benchland Drive in Lake Country. The centre is open Monday to Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. You can also call us at 250.766.1213.

*Lakestone offering and prices are subject to availability and subject to change without notice.

April 16, 2018 In Announcements, Lake Country

Businesses Are Growing

Lake Country is regarded as one of the fasted growing areas in Canada due to its ability to draw home based and commercial businesses. Freelance and home office business licenses continue year after year to be the most significant percentage of business licenses applied for in the district.

The home-based operator’s desire to live a healthy and work balanced lifestyle is readily fulfilled by the areas access to multiple lakes, two world-class ski resorts and the soon-to-be completed Okanagan Rail Trail. The proximity to award winning wineries and the Kelowna International Airport make Lake Country the repeated choice for businesses of many types.

Read the full article > CLICK HERE

For more information on lake view homesites now selling in our Benchlands and Highlands neighbourhoods, REGISTER today. Visit the Lakestone Information Centre & Show Homes, open Tuesday to Sunday from 12 to 4 pm (closed on Mondays). Information Centre is located at 9678 Benchlands Drive and our 3 Show Homes are just around the corner. Call 250.766.1213 to speak to one of our representatives.

*Lakestone offering and prices are subject to availability and subject to change without notice.

March 21, 2018 In Announcements

Lake Country’s Growth Spurt Continues

The District of Lake Country continues to plan for growth as homeowners choose Winfield and Okanagan Centre as their choice municipality. New residents are drawn to residences among agricultural land while having access to multiple lakes and neighbouring landmarks including UBCO and the Kelowna International Airport.

Lakestone is acknowledged for its contribution as a growing community and meeting the districts’ desire for preserving agricultural land. Lake Country continues to draw homeowners from the Lower Mainland.

Read the full article > CLICK HERE

*Lakestone offering and prices are subject to availability and subject to change without notice.

February 3, 2017 In Announcements

Awarded Gold Tommie

The Lake Club at Lakestone has officially been recognized as the best in the Okanagan! The Canadian Home Builders’ Association hosted the 2017 Tommie Awards and amongst the many talented developers and builders to receive awards, Lakestone and Macdonald Development Corporation were awarded the Gold Tommie for Lakestone’s Lake Club in Lake Country. The Gold Tommie Award was received for Excellence in Innovative Architecture, Design & Construction for Lakestone’s very own unique Lake Club amenity centre in Lake Country, BC.

Visit Lakestone Information Centre today for your tour of The Lake Club > CLICK HERE to contact us.
Check out the the Gold Tommie Award Winners > CLICK HERE to view it now.

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