FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Is there a Building Commitment? No, lots may be vacant forever.

2. Are there Building Restrictions? Yes. A minimum of 1,200 square feet on the main floor. There are also Design Guidelines.

3. Are trailers allowed? Yes, until October 15, 2018. During this time there are restrictions on the use of trailers at Galena Shores.

4. Can I have a dock on my waterfront lot? Yes. The easiest dock to install is a 20 meter roll away dock. No permits are required. Anything larger than this or fixed to the bottom of the lake requires permits.

5. Is financing available? Yes, on 3 waterfront lots, 50% of the purchase price can be financed by the developer (Arrow Lakes Developments Ltd) at 2% for 2 years. This means your payments for interest, taxes, and strata fees will be less than $500/month.

6. How far are you from Calgary? 5.5 hours.

7. How far are you from Kelowna? 3.5 hours.

8. How warm is the water in Arrow Lakes? The water in Galena Bay on warm days is between 75-80F. On the north end of the bay it is even warmer. Galena Bay is only 33 m (110') deep. Upper Arrow Lake in front of Halcyon is 287 m (950') deep. The water in the deep part of Arrrow Lakes is only about 55-60F.

9. How flat is the waterfront? 1/10 slope. Very flat with excellent building sites that are very amenable to walkout bungalows (for example).

10. What is the beach like? The beach is rocky with sandy bands. If you cleaned it up over a long period of time it would be mostly sandy. Shuswap waterfront area is very similar to Galena Shores. On the North end of Galena Bay is a wonderful sandy beach. Just South of Galena Shores is another sandy beach area.

11. What is the weather like? Same number of frost free days as Vernon, BC. Weather is slightly cooler and rainier than Okanagan, BC.