Arrowleaf Proposes Landmark 18 Acre Master-Planned Community in Vernon
March 2, 2026 – Vernon, BC
Arrowleaf Real Estate has submitted an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment and rezoning application for an 18 acre, fully company-owned site, proposing a transformative, mixed-use, master-planned community unlike anything previously developed in the North Okanagan.
The proposal for Via District introduces a diverse mix of residential, commercial, hospitality, and community uses designed to meet the region’s accelerating growth and long-term housing and employment needs and to revitalize a low-density commercial and industrial area into a vibrant, mixed-use district.
The development aims to include purpose-built rental housing, condominium residences, retail, office, hotel and significant community amenities delivered through a phased approach. Setting a new standard in the region, the development proposal also includes the introduction of North Okanagan’s first high-rise residential buildings.
Designed by Boniface Oleksiuk Politano Architects, with urban and landscape design by PFS Studio, the site is strategically located within walking distance of shopping, healthcare, parks, golf, and the Okanagan Rail Trail, and a short drive to schools, beaches, and provincial parks. The site is already home to several major employers and destinations, including Kal Tire’s head office, BNA Brewing, and the BC Ministry of Forests.
“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to thoughtfully deliver density, housing diversity, and amenities in a way that supports the City’s long-term vision while raising the bar for development in the North Okanagan,” said Andrew Kurbis, Executive Managing Director, Arrowleaf Real Estate. “It’s rare to have close to 20 acres under single ownership in such a central, connected location. This master plan is about creating an entirely new community fabric for Vernon, one that reflects how people want to live, work, and access services today and in the future.”
“The design of a people-centric, complete community is a complex endeavor, requiring many foundational elements to succeed,” said Alan Boniface, Principal, BOP Architects. “These include such things as: community-connected and available land; local and passionate ownership; and the dedication to deliver great public amenities mixed within a walkable multi-use environment. We have been thrilled, as designers, to see the large and growing support for exactly these ingredients in the planning of Via District.”
“We’re proud to be part of this growing neighborhood development and to have spent the past year getting to know and grow alongside the Vernon community,” said Kyle Nixon, President, Nixon Hospitality Group.“As part of Nixon Hospitality, the team behind BNA Brewing, this marks our first location in Vernon, and we’re grateful for the warm welcome we’ve received. This project is all about connection, creativity, and building something special together, and we look forward to continuing to welcome neighbors – old and new – around our table.”
Arrowleaf completed its first community engagement event in September 2025, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from community and stakeholders. Phase one construction is anticipated for 2027.
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About Arrowleaf:
Arrowleaf is a real estate investment firm managing over 2.1 million square feet of multi-family, industrial, retail, and office properties throughout Canada. With roots dating back to 1953, the firm is the real estate investment arm of a Vernon, BC based private family enterprise that includes operating businesses in the domestic and international automotive/tire and the moving/logistics sectors (Kal Tire and BigSteelBox). Arrowleaf maintains a long-term investment perspective and is committed to acquiring and developing properties that drive regional growth and support sustained operational performance.