Some things you should know about Naramata
Schools
- The local school goes to grade 5 and then kids attend middle and high school in Penticton
- There is a school bus service throughout most of Naramata.
- There is additional school bus services between Penticton and Naramata.
- Pre school is run seperately by the Naramata Playschool Society
Services
- There is a marina and boat launch in Naramata
- Naramata is protected by a volunteer fire department
- Water, garbage & recycling are billed separately from property taxes at
approximately $220 per quarter. - All properties are on septic fields, there is no sewer system in Naramata
Government
- The governing body of Naramata is the Regional District of Okanagan-
Similkameen also known as the RDOS. - Most property taxes for Naramata reflect a surcharge of $435/year due to a successful
law suit against the Naramata Irrigation District in 1997. - As a local I have enjoyed the beautiful drive out to Indian Rock and about 20 minutes to Chute lake to enjoy dog walks, hiking, lodging/cabins hunting, horseback riding, snowmobiling and crosscountry skiing. A perfect place to enjoy what the Okangan is all about….the outdoors
- There is a sub division currently being offered for sale near Chute lake.
- There is no gas station in Naramata
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One of my favorite local events in the summer the naramata fair.