Creston’s Crop Stars – Where the Grass Is Greener
They say money doesn’t grow on trees — but in Creston, it kind of does. Cherries, peaches, grapes, and even lavender are thriving like it’s their full-time job. If your dream involves fruit baskets, farm animals, or sipping Pinot with a view — this valley is basically the VIP lounge of BC agriculture.
Why Rural is Ripe:
BC agricultural land values: Up 12.7% in 2024
Interest in local food systems & rural lifestyle: Surging, especially among young families, former city-dwellers, and “I just want to grow something” dreamers.
Creston isn’t just dirt and tractors — it’s a full-blown lifestyle upgrade with a side of pie.
Hot Markets:
Creston Valley:
Let’s just call it what it is: a produce paradise. The microclimate here is the kind of thing fruit trees write love songs about. Soft fruits like cherries, peaches, plums, apricots — plus berries, apples, and everything in between — are thriving.
Vineyards:
Creston’s wine game is on point. Think award-winning wineries such as Baillie Grohman, Skimmerhorn Winery and Vineyard, and Red Bird Estate Winery that all feature seasonal tasting lounges, exceptional views, and have kept our town a buzzing during our summer tourism season.
Field Crops:
From asparagus to lavender, and wheat to lettuce, if it grows in Canada, it probably grows better here. Just as the incredible Cartwheel Farms that does home delivery of their freshest organic selections. The soil’s rich, the sun’s friendly, and the vibes are farm-fresh.
Livestock & Dairy:
Many diaries including the renowned Kootenay Meadows along with a community of small-scale ranchers have cows so content they practically hum. Locals are catching on to the value of happy, grass-fed animals, and top-tier meat and dairy.
Expert Quote:
“Creston is the kind of place where a backyard garden can turn into a business, and a few chickens can lead to big dreams.”
– Shannon Veitch, Century 21 Assurance Realty
Whether you want to bottle wine, name a cow, or just live a little slower, Creston is where it all starts — in the soil, under the sun, and surrounded by possibility.
The future is fertile. Come get your hands dirty.