All in Lakes

Sovereign Park, Vernon

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, Vernon

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, Vernon

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, Vernon

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.

Lakeshore Park & Beach, Vernon

Lakeshore Park and Beach is a new addition to Vernon, British Columbia’s already long list of beautiful beaches. It is situated at the head of scenic Okanagan Lake in BC’s famous wine region known as the Okanagan Valley. The beach has already been used for a long time by locals but it recently underwent a revamping and was transformed into a wonderful family-friendly park. The park features a brand new playground, picnic tables, gardens, and a nice white sand beach with gorgeous views of Okanagan Lake, BC.

Dewdney Road Beach #4, Kelowna

Dewdney Road Beach #4 is one of five public beach access points along Dewdney Road in the Mckinley Landing community of Kelowna, British Columbia. It provides beach-goers with a lovely park area that is equipped with very few amenities but it is the perfect spot to spend the day swimming at Okanagan Lake. Parking is limited and it is a fairly small park that is wedged in between residential homes but provides enough space for a nice private family picnic or BBQ. It features green park space, picnic tables, and a small rocky beach with great views of Okanagan Lake.

Pebble Beach, Lake Country

Pebble Beach lies on the edge of beautiful Okanagan Lake in the Carrs Landing neighborhood of Lake Country, British Columbia. It provides beachgoers with splendid lake views and a relaxing place for a family picnic. The beach features a small parking lot, an outhouse, a dock, and a large beach consisting of tiny pebbles and crystal clear water that is idyllic for swimming, kayaking, or SUP paddleboarding. The beach doesn’t have much in terms of amenities but it is situated in a perfect location and is right down the street from two restaurants the Salty Caramel Kitchen and the Okanagan Patio Cafe.

Canterbury Road Community Park, Sicamous

Canterbury Road Community Park provides beachgoers with access to scenic Mara Lake which is located in the Swansea Point neighborhood of Sicamous, British Columbia. The park is small and as such, it is not loaded with amenities but does have a small parking lot, a beach volleyball net, picnic tables, and most importantly a wonderful white sand beach overlooking Mara Lake. This beach is the perfect place to go for a swim, launch a kayak or SUP paddleboard, and is one of seven lake access points on Swansea Point, so finding somewhere to relax for the day shouldn’t be a problem.

Swanson Community Park, Sicamous

Swanson Community Park is one of seven convenient Mara Lake beach access points that are located in the scenic Swansea Point neighborhood just outside of the town of Sicamous, British Columbia. The park is an excellent and secluded little beach to claim as your own for the day and features several amenities that make it a good spot for family picnics. Amenities include an outhouse, a playground, garbage, and a nice sandy beach that has great views of Sicamous and Mara Lake. It is also a great place to go floating, kayaking, or SUP paddleboarding.

Dubbin Road North Beach, Kelowna

Dubbin Road North Beach is one of seven lake access points located in the beautiful lakeside McKinley Landing neighborhood of Kelowna, British Columbia. It lies on the edge of Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley region of Canada, which is a world-famous wine region and popular summer vacation destination. Dubbins Road North Beach treats beachgoers with splendid views of the lake and a small rocky cove that provides a great place for swimming, kayaking, floating, or SUP paddleboarding. Essentially the park’s only amenities are a parking lot at the top and one picnic table with a grassy area that would be great for a family BBQ.

Two Mile Beach, Sicamous

Two Mile Beach is located near the beautiful lake town of Sicamous in the scenic Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. It is one of Mara Lake’s many gorgeous white-sand public beaches. It is not very well-known to tourists, nor is it busy like some of the more popular beaches such as Sicamous Beach Park and it doesn’t have any kind of amenities aside from a picnic table and a small parking lot. But what this beach lacks in amenities it makes up for in peace and quiet, as well as wonderful white sand and clear water. Also, the fact that Two Mile Beach is quite large makes it easy to find your own private spot to lay in the warm summer sun

Dewdney Road Beach, Kelowna

Dewdney Road Beach is a somewhat unknown beach in the Mckinley Landing area of Kelowna, British Columbia. Mckinley Landing is a popular lakeside community that provides visitors with several beaches to choose from including Dewdney Beach Access #2, #3, #4, and #5, as well as Dubbin Road South and North Beaches and perhaps the most notable of the bunch, Mckinley Beach. The beach itself features a picture-perfect slice of Okanagan heaven and with its stunning views of the world-famous Okanagan Lake and its surrounding mountains, Dewdney Beach is a great place to spend a sunny afternoon.

Rutherford Beach, Three Valley Gap

Rutherford Beach in British Columbia is by far one of the most beautiful rest stops along the Trans-Canada Highway and not only provides visitors a place to stretch out and use the washrooms but also provides a great place to have a picnic and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of Three Valley Lake. The beach is located in the small community of Three Valley Gap and is situated at the end of the lake opposite to the European-style Three Valley Lake Chateau and the popular attraction known as the Heritage Ghost Town.

Three Valley Lake, BC

Three Valley Lake is a picturesque body of water located in the Columbia-Shuswap region of adventure-filled British Columbia, Canada, and is roughly 27 km southwest of the popular mountain ski village of Revelstoke. It is perfectly enveloped by spectacular mountains that have snow on their tops for the majority of the year, aside from the months of August and September. These snowy mountains create gorgeous waterfalls that crash down into the lake and are an amazing sight to behold. The lake is quite gorgeous and with its great beaches, dramatic mountain scenery, waterfalls, and European style chateau hotel it is truly reminiscent of something you may see in the Swiss Alps.

Westminster Community Park, Sicamous

Westminster Community Park is one of seven beaches that is located in the lakeside Sicamous neighborhood know as Swansea Point. It features a beautiful white sand beach looking out onto the gorgeous Mara Lake in the Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. The park has all the amenities including an outhouse, picnic tables, charcoal BBQ pits, and a rustic bar table for four made by a local using a tree.

Westminister Community Park is the perfect place to bring the family for the day and have a beach BBQ or just to go swimming, SUP paddleboarding, or kayaking.

Eva Lake, Revelstoke

Eva Lake is yet another magical body of water located within British Columbia’s stunning Mount Revelstoke National Park. The park itself is 260 square kilometers and is packed full of incredibly scenic hiking trails and a must-see attraction for anyone who is into an outdoor adventure enthusiast.

Your visit to Revelstoke, BC shouldn’t be complete without visiting Eva Lake and its neighbor Miller Lake. The lakes are perfectly tucked into the spectacular Selkirk Mountains range and were created at the end of the last ice age. Eva lake has dramatic mountain scenery with an unbelievable backdrop that will have you rubbing your eyes once or twice just to make sure what you're seeing is even real.

Miller Lake, Revelstoke

Miller Lake is a breathtaking body of water situated high in the rugged alpine of Mount Revelstoke National Park in British Columbia, Canada. It provides hikers with stunning mountain views and seemingly unreal aqua blue glacial water. It has several outcroppings and rock islands that protrude out into the water allowing for a great place to stop and have lunch in order to refuel for the next section of your hiking journey. Unless of course, Miller Lake is your final destination, then you can stop and enjoy the fruits of your labor and take in the incredible scenery. If you do choose to continue onward than another phenomenal place to visit is Eva Lake, which is another 30 minutes or 0.8 km hike.

Oxford Road Community Park, Sicamous

Oxford Road Community Park is located in the beautiful little beach community known as Swansea Point on Mara Lake, British Columbia. It is just a few minutes driving south from the adventure-filled town of Sicamous in the Shuswap region of BC. It is one of seven small public beaches at Swansea Point and features two picnic tables, a small playground, an outhouse, and complimentary lifejackets for children. As with most of the beaches on Mara Lake, it has fine white sand and fantastic crystal clear water which is perfect for swimming, kayaking, and SUP paddleboarding. The beach is the perfect spot to spend the day having a family picnic or a beach BBQ.

Mara Provincial Park, Shuswap

Mara Provincial Park is a popular 5.9-hectare day-use park that is situated along the gorgeous Mara Lake in the Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. It is located just south of the picturesque little resort town of Sicamous, BC. It features a large beach with powdery fine white sand and is ideal for family picnics, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and launching a boat. The park has plenty of space and there are several picnic tables that are perfect for family beach BBQs.