All in Lakes
Lost Lake is a little known slice of British Columbia heaven that is situated directly off highway 6 between Cherryville in the Okanagan, and Fauquier in the Kootenays region. It is technically part of Cherryville but is quite far from the village and smack dab in the middle of nowhere. The area is open to the public and features bathrooms, picnic tables, and hiking trails.
For around 80 years this little slice of paradise known as Hurlburt Park was a summer camp for kids, and it wasn’t until recently that the city of Vernon, British Columbia purchased the land and turned it into this picturesque public beach. This is especially a treat for locals who drove by this mesmerizing spot on a regular basis while making their way out to nearby Ellison Provincial Park and always daydreamed of being able to one day lay on its that perfect sand.
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.
Sicamous Beach Park is a popular lakefront destination within the Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada, and features a spectacular powder-white beach known as Silver Sands Beach, along with the crystal clear waters of Shuswap Lake. There is a designated swimming area that is great for a picnic or family beach day. There is also a playground, a water park, picnic tables, a volleyball court, and washrooms. Within the park, there are bushes of wild raspberries for the picking if you visit at the right time of year.
Situated near the picture-perfect village of Sorrento, British Columbia is the gorgeous beach called Meeks Point. It is a large beach with beautiful sand that juts out into the massive body of water known as Shuswap Lake. The beach itself protrudes so much that there had to be a light installed so that boat doesn’t run aground. You can be certain that daredevils have dove off of the light many times before. Meeks Point is a great place to take the family for a fun-filled beach day.
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.
Mara lake along with the small village of Mara is located in the beautiful Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. The area is mostly covered in thick forests and enjoys a fairly mild climate by Canadian standards. The Shuswap is a picturesque holiday destination, much like it's neighbor, the world-famous Okanagan Valley.
Sugar Lake, British Columbia is surrounded by thousands of hectares of dense Okanagan wilderness, as well as lakes, rivers, and streams. The lake is situated 14 km from the quaint countryside community of Cherryville, and around 50 minutes from the city of Vernon. The lake itself is a product of the Sugar lake Dam, which was built in 1929 and turned part of the Shuswap river into what we now call Sugar Lake.
Antlers Beach Regional Park is an easy to access long sandy beach located on gorgeous Okanagan Lake, British Columbia, Canada. The park is situated right off of Highway 97 in the beautiful little beach town of Peachland. With such easy access to the beach and its enticing qualities, the park is a popular stop when passing through the scenic Okanagan Valley. Antlers Beach is a long pebbled beach mixed in with white sand, which is nice and easy on the feet. There are picnic tables and outhouses available for public use. From the beach, you will have stunning views of Okanagan Lake and the incredible wilderness that surrounds it.
Known for its crystal clear water, and Rainbow Trout fishing, White Lake, British Columbia is perfectly tucked into the wilderness of the Shuswap Region, just outside of the village of Sorrento. The lake is quiet and is the perfect place to hang out for the day and cool off in the fresh mountain waters. There is also White Lake Provincial Park, which has 20 overnight campsites for public use. There is a small community of people that call White Lake home and some that own a cabin as their summer getaway.
Deep in the heart of the Monashee Mountain range, nestled within the majestic and awe-inspiring beauty, lies Pinnacle Lake. A picture-perfect haven located in the highlands of the popular Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. This glacial lake, sparkles with pristine turquoise waters which is amplified by the surrounding ominous but beautiful snow-capped alpine peaks, seemingly standing guard over the lake below.
Welcome to amazing Osoyoos Lake, which is not only the warmest lake in British Columbia but the warmest lake in the entire country of Canada. The lake is 10.5 km long and has temperatures that can reach between 26-33 C in the hottest months of July and August. The area has a very dry and arid desert climate and is one of the hottest places in Canada and has been known to reach upwards of 40 C in the summer. Its name is derived from the indigenous Okanagan language, which actually means “narrowing of the waters”.
Spectrum Lake, British Columbia is situated in the remote Monashee Mountains, which border the Okanagan Valley and stretch into the Shuswap and Kootenays regions, as well as down to Washington State. There are many parks to explore within the Monashee Mountain range, but Spectrum Lake in particular sits in Monashee Provincial Park. The park is known for its wonderful fairytale-esque old-growth forests and vibrant green mosses.
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.
There are beaches with gorgeous Pacific Ocean settings like in Vancouver and the Gulf Islands or beaches with calm fresh waters like in the Okanagan Valley and the Kootenays. With over 40,000 islands in BC alone, it would be nearly impossible to put a number on how many beaches there is or to actually know for certain which ones are the best. British Columbia has always been a much sought after destination and with all the beaches, lakes, and islands it’s not hard to see why.
Fun activities can be enjoyed year-round in Lake Havasu, Arizona and with more than 300 days of clear skies, you can bet sunshine is always abundant. It is a literal oasis in the desert and is surrounded by gorgeous, but hot, dry and beautifully desolate landscapes that make the lake seem all the more inviting. Lake Havasu City is a haven for water sports and party boats, so on spring break, the city fills up with tourists, in particular college students who are looking to let loose.
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.
Ellison Provincial Park is situated on the outskirts of the city of Vernon, in the fantastic Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. It has spectacular scenery with sheltered coves of clear jade colored waters, along with gorgeous red sand beaches that are unmatched in their unique beauty. There are many hiking trails throughout the park that take you precariously along the edges of high cliffs that overlook the shores of Okanagan Lake.
Nestled in the Okanagan Valley, Echo Lake is a serene and beautiful lake. Its gentle, gravel, and reedy lakeshore, and depth range of 16m/50ft to 50m/165ft (with a maximum depth of 67m/220ft), make this lake an ideal destination for fishing, swimming, and boating. Echo Lake is surrounded by scenic mountains, making it popular for outdoor recreation and photography.
