All tagged Kalamalka Lake
Consider taking your next vacation to the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, where you will find lovely Kalamalka Lake. Kal Lake is in fact so gorgeous that I would put it up there with some of the best lakes in the world. It is a mid-sized lake that stretches about 16 km from the city of Vernon to the small beach town of Oyama. The lake is epic at any time of the year but is especially vibrant in the summer months when its water temperatures heat up and create a reaction called light scattering.
With cerulean blue waters, near-perfect beaches, and boundless beauty, Kalamalka Lake has so much to offer and leaves little to be desired. This popular tourist destination lies in Canada’s only desert region called the Okanagan Valley and is one of British Columbia’s greatest treasures. It features plenty of great family-friendly attractions like beaches, provincial parks, and hiking trails. Long Lake Beach is just one of many idyllic beaches that are situated along Kalamalka Lake’s scenic shores.
Mint Beach is a small park and beach that is situated on lovely Kalamalka Lake, British Columbia. This ideally located beach lies on Westkal Road in the Coldstream area of the city of Vernon. This beach park undeveloped and has nothing in terms of amenities aside from two parking spaces, a trash can. It has a small sandy area that is perfect for taking a swim in the crystal clear waters of Kalamalka Lake. There are a couple of chairs that were brought there by some locals that provide an excellent spot for hanging out at the lake. Keep in mind there aren’t any kind of washrooms at Mint Beach.
Jameson Beach is a small undeveloped piece of beachfront land in Coldstream, British Columbia that is open for public use. The beach is located on the edge of spectacular Kalamalka Lake on Westkal Road, which is technically considered the greater Vernon area. The park has nothing in terms of amenities aside from two parking spaces, and a trash can. It features a sandy little beach area that is perfect for family picnics and makes for a great place to cool off go swimming in the crystal clear waters of Kalamalka Lake.
Shady Beach is a small slice of Okanagan paradise that lies on the shores of the incredibly beautiful Kalamalka Lake, British Columbia. This idyllic beach is situated on Westkal Road in the village of Coldstream, which is technically considered the greater Vernon area. The park is pretty much undeveloped with no amenities aside from two parking spaces, a trash can, and some decent landscaping. It has a small beach area that is perfect for taking a nice dip in the cerulean blue waters of Kalamalka.
Kalamalka Lake is a truly memorizing sight to behold and is perhaps the most beautiful attraction in the entire Okanagan Valley and that is saying a lot when you’re talking about a region of British Columbia with seemingly infinite beauty. The lake is fair in size and stretches 16 km from the city of Vernon to the quaint beach town of Oyama. The lake boasts several excellent parks that feature larger beaches and many small cove beaches as well. Popular parks around the lake include Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, Cougar Canyon, Kekuli Bay Provincial Park, Kaloya Reginal Park, and Pioneer Park.
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park lies on a picturesque rocky peninsula that extends out into the lake of the same name, Kalamalka, also known as “the lake of many colors”. It is situated about ten minutes outside of the city of Vernon, British Columbia, and is possibly the most popular and beautiful parks in the region. The park features around 978 hectares (2,420 acres) of arid Okanagan Valley wilderness that boasts gorgeous coves and beaches, along with scenic hiking trails looking out over the blue waters of the lake.
When it comes to the city of Vernon there are three main lakes to consider and those are Swan Lake, Kalamalka Lake, and Okanagan Lake. With its blue warm waters and abundance of beaches and hiking trails, Kalamalka Lake is a must-see attraction for anybody planning a trip to the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Okanagan Lake is packed full of fun activities and has a ton of gorgeous to play on. A multitude of beach resorts, golf courses, wineries, and vineyards all line its scenic shores making it a prime holiday getaway.
The park provides visitors with a large green space and a lovely beach that is situated along the edge of exquisite Kalamalka Lake in Vernon, British Columbia. The lake is part of a larger region of desert-like environment called the Okanagan Valley which is located in British Columbia, Canada. The Okanagan has great weather that is much milder than most of the rest of Canada and has a near-perfect growing climate that provides excellent conditions for orchards, wineries, and vineyards. The valley tends to have hot and dry summer temperatures with cooler nights which is exactly what the fruits desire to thrive and produce a good yield. The valley boasts over 50 lakes and an abundance of sunshine and as such, it tends to swell with tourists in the summer months.
Kirkland Beach Park is a beautiful little slice of Okanagan Valley heaven that has been conveniently set aside as a public green space. It is situated along gorgeous Kalamalka Lake in the Coldstream community just a few minutes outside of Vernon, British Columbia. it is within walking distance from several other beaches including Kalavista Beach and the uber-popular Kal Beach. It is close to several other attractions including Middleton Mountain hiking trails where you hike up to the top and take in the stunning views of the Okanagan Valley as well as Kal Beach and the lake’s incredibly blue water. The Okanagan Rail Trail is another nearby attraction that goes along the entire length of Kalamalaka Lake and beyond and it can be enjoyed by either walking or biking.
Kalavista Beach is a small section of parkland in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia that has been set aside for public use. It is located along Kalamalka Road just a short drive from Vernon’s most popular attraction Kal Beach. Aside from a small bench, the park doesn’t have anything in terms of amenities, though it is a great spot to relax in peace and quiet away from busy Kal Beach. It is a great place for a romantic picnic or to watch one of the gorgeous Okanagan sunsets overlooking the lake.
Kal Beach is just a short drive from the city of Vernon, British Columbia, and is probably the most popular tourist attraction in the area. It is located in the quiet Coldstream neighborhood of the Okanagan Valley and is situated at the head of the brilliantly blue body of water known as Kalamalka Lake. Kal Beach faces towards Kelowna and provides excellent views of the arid Okanagan landscape that covers the hills surrounding the lake. It is approximately 300-meters long and contains nice soft sand, there are also large poplar trees that provide ample shade on a hot Okanagan day. There are picnic tables within the park as well as convenient washroom facilities, a large parking lot, a beach volleyball court, and a concession stand that serves food and drinks.
Pumphouse Beach is located along the edge of amazing Kalamalka Lake in the world-famous Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. The lake is well known for its warm summertime waters and stunning aqua blue colors. Kal Lake has many beaches and parks where you can spend the day with the family and probably the most popular is Kal Beach which is just down the road from Pumphouse Beach and is a quieter breath of fresh air compared to its much busier neighbor.
Jade Bay Beach is one of about 5 or so beaches located within Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park which is a 978 hectares (2,420 acres) piece of amazing Okanagan wilderness set aside for your pleasure. Kalamalka Lake is situated in the stunning Okanagan Valley, British Columbia and with all of the lakes attributes it is hands down one of the best in the country of Canada. The lake is perhaps most well known for its incredibly vibrant turquoise color that it turns in mid-summer as the warm of the waters has a reaction with a mineral called calcite.
Juniper Bay Beach is located inside of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, which is one of the Okanagan Valley's most prized possessions because of its gorgeous waters that turn a brilliant blue during the warm summertime temperatures. Only a short 10-minute drive from the city of Vernon, British Columbia but much less crowded than the more popular beaches like Kal Beach.
Rattlesnake Point is the incredibly scenic tip of a rocky peninsula of Kalamalka Lake in Vernon, British Columbia, and is located in super popular Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, which is one of the top tourism destinations in the spectacular Okanagan Valley. Rattlesnake Point can be reached by any of the trailheads within the park and is generally around a 6 km hike round trip.
Kekuli Bay Provincial Park Is situated in the endlessly scenic Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, and is just a few minutes south of the city of Vernon. It is a gorgeous bay that shimmers with aquamarine colors and is perfectly located on the world-famous Kalamalka Lake. The park has a convenient campground with stunning views of the lake, along with easy access to the water and boat launch. The grounds have large tracts of shrub-steppe grasslands that are common around the Okanagan Valley.
Kaloya Regional Park is a 3.7-hectare lakefront park located on the shores of gorgeous Kalamalka Lake in the village of Oyama, British Columbia. Oyama is part of the region within the Okanagan Valley known as Lake Country. The park is beautifully maintained with neatly kept landscaping, beaches, and washrooms. Kalamalka is known for its incredibly clear blue water and Kaloya shows this trait off perfectly. There are pretty flower gardens that add a welcoming ambiance to the already picture-perfect park. With its incredible turquoise water backdrop and colorful gardens it no surprise why locals opt to have their wedding events here.
It is nicknamed “the lake of many colors”, due to the gorgeous arrangement of blues and greens displayed in an array of every shade imaginable. Not only is the lake visually pleasing, but it can also offer physical enjoyment while you splash around in the crystal clear luke-warm waters. Kalamalka is nestled in the dry, semi-arid Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, and on a super hot summer day, it seems as if the lake almost hypnotizes you, drawing you in with its beautiful azure color pallete.
