All in Lakes
Powers Point in West Kelowna, BC is a small park that serves as the outflow of Powers Creek. The park is essentially a spit of sand and rock with a secluded little beach area away from the busier beaches of the Gellatly area. The park also features a grassy area with a gazebo, picnic tables, and benches that have an excellent view looking out over Okanagan Lake.
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.
Gellatly Bay Park is an attraction that is part of a 2 km long waterfront promenade in the Gellatly Bay community of West Kelowna, British Columbia. The walkway boasts several beaches and parks along the way and is a fantastic place for walking and biking. The park itself features the Gellatly Aquatic Park where there are public diving boards, zip lines that are built on a wooden dock. There is also a small cove with a nice sandy beach in the park which is great for swimming and cooling off in Okanagan Lake.
Osprey Park is a small public green space in West Kelowna, British Columbia that is situated on a gorgeous lagoon on Okanagan Lake. The park is ideal for spotting some of the Okanagan Valley’s unique birds and wildlife. It features a small sandy cove looking out onto Green Bay which is perfect for launching a kayak or SUP paddleboard but due to its swampy environment, it isn’t a great swimming spot. But it does feature a small children's playground and is a quiet and tranquil place to relax.
Marina Way Beach is a park at the head of Okanagan Lake on the south end. It is situated on one of the Okanagan Valley’s most popular waterfront walkways in the city of Penticton, British Columbia. The park sits on 4 acres of prime Penticton waterfront and features a small sandy beach as well as picnic tables, and Adirondack chairs. The beach is the ideal spot for family swimming and has great shallow water for young children.
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.
Pritchard Park in West Kelowna, British Columbia is a fairly large park that features plenty of convenient amenities including a picture-perfect sandy beach, a volleyball court, picnic tables, benches, a playground, washrooms, and a nice dock that is great for sunbathing and jumping in the water for a swim. It has plenty of green space for family gatherings and the beach provides an excellent place for water activities like swimming, SUP paddleboarding, Kayaking.
Casa Loma Dock is an undeveloped park in West Kelowna, British Columbia provides an excellent place to relax and take in the gorgeous scenery of Okanagan Lake. The park features a small cove with a nice sandy beach, a picnic table, and a dock with a bench. The perfectly sloped beach allows for the perfect place to launch a SUP paddleboard, a kayak, or just to go swimming.
Rotary Park is located on the popular summertime destination known as Okanagan Lake in the Gellatly Bay area of West Kelowna, British Columbia. Gellatly Bay is a community that is full of great activities throughout the summer months and is situated along a popular wine route of the Okanagan Valley, which is a region known for its abundance of fruits, wines, and fantastic weather. The park is one of many beach areas in the Gellatly Bay area and is a great place to start your tour of this small community. There is ample parking at Rotary Park along with, a grassy area, shade trees, and benches that look out onto beautiful Okanagan Lake.
Casa Loma Beach on Okanagan Lake is a great park to spend the day swimming or having a family picnic. It is situated in West Kelowna, British Columbia in the heart of the Okanagan Valley’s wine country. It is located in an area that features many attractions including more beaches, as well as resorts, restaurants, wineries, vineyards, and even cideries. The beach itself doesn’t feature any amenities aside from a couple of benches that the lake. That being said the park does feature a lovely sandy beach and beautiful views looking out at Okanagan Lake towards the city of Kelowna.
Sternwheeler Park is an undeveloped beach and lake access point located in West Kelowna, British Columbia. It provides visitors with a small park area on scenic Okanagan Lake that is great for picnics, swimming, SUP paddleboarding, and kayaking. The beach is one of many that you find in the West Kelowna area and is close to many attractions of the Okanagan Valley including resorts, restaurants, wineries, and vineyards.
Willow Beach is a popular destination in the Gellatly area of West Kelowna, British Columbia. It attracts both locals and tourists alike who are looking to enjoy the gorgeous fine sand and warm waters of Okanagan Lake. The beach features a volleyball court, picnic tables, big trees for shade, and a concession stand where you can buy food and drinks. The area surrounding the park has some of the best attractions in the Okanagan Valley including world-class wineries, and orchards
Falcon Park is situated in spectacular West Kelowna, British Columbia along a well-known wine route where you will find an abundance of wineries, vineyards, restaurants, resorts, and of course beaches. Falcon Park itself has nothing in terms of amenities and is essentially a rough chunk of land in a beautiful area that is located on Okanagan Lake. It only has a single picnic table and a small sandy beach but what this little gem lacks in size and amenities is exactly what makes it the perfect place for privacy. Grab a bottle of local wine and head over to Falcon Park and cross your fingers that you will get the beach all to yourself.
Wharf Park is a place of historical value that is located in the small beach town of Naramata in the heart of the Okanagan Valley wine country. Situated on the shores of Okanagan Lake, British Columbia, this park once served as the original old Train Dock at Mill Bay and was used by the Naramata fruit co-op packinghouse to ship local produce to different areas around the valley. The old wharf is now gone and a new one has been constructed and it is great for jumping in the lake with its convenient ladder that allows you to climb back up. The park also has a few benches that are great for relaxing and taking in the tranquil beauty of Okanagan Lake.
Kennedy Lane Beach is a small lake access point located on scenic Tronson Road in Vernon, British Columbia. It is situated on the sought after vacation destination known as Okanagan Lake and is just a short drive from one of the largest stretches of beach in the Okanagan Valley known as KIn Beach. This tiny park has no amenities aside from a single picnic table but does provide sensational views of the lake and the mountains that surround it and provides a quiet and tranquil place for a lovely picnic. Kennedy Lane Beach is small and the Okanagan gets very busy in the summer, so getting there early is essential if you’d like to have the place all to yourself.
Kickininee Provincial Park is a provincial park of British Columbia, Canada, and is located in the spectacular Okanagan Valley region. It is situated on the outskirts of the small beach town of Summerland. This day-use area is one of 4 scenic parks along the stretch of highway between the city of Penticton and Summerland and that includes Soorimpt, Pyramid, and Sun-Oka Provincial Parks. Kickininee Provincial Park was originally established in 1970 is is around 48.76 hectares in size. It is a popular rest stop for people who are cruising through the Okanagan on a road trip and are looking for somewhere to stretch or use a washroom.
Soorimpt Provincial Park is a popular rest stop situated along Highway 97 between Penticton and Summerland, British Columbia. It is one of 4 provincial parks in the area including Pyramid Provincial Park, Kickininee Provincial Park, and Sun-Oka Provincial Park. The park is day-use only and provides passers-by a great place to stop and stretch after a long road trip through the scenic Okanagan Valley, BC. It features public washrooms, picnic areas, as well as gorgeous coves with lovely beaches that are great for swimming. It is also an excellent place to launch kayaks or SUP paddleboards and is one of the most spectacular areas to explore via water.
The Osoyoos Dune is a beach area situated on beautiful Osoyoos Lake in the world-renowned desert wine region known as the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. The dune is located on the outskirts of the popular beach town of Osoyoos and access requires that you hike through the desert via the Nk’MIp Campgrounds. The land belongs to the local indigenous Okanagan people called the Syilx and is open for public usage. Nk’Mip has plenty of great hiking trails that lead you through picturesque desert landscapes that make it hard to believe that you're in Canada and not Arizona or California.
Christie Memorial Park got its name from RCAF Pilot Officer, Robert G. Christie, who was killed in action during his service in WWII. He was the only man from Okanagan Falls to die during the war. The park is situated at the head of scenic Skaha Lake in British Columbia’s famous desert wine region the Okanagan Valley. It is located in the town of Okanagan Falls and is the largest beach in the area with more than an acre of exquisitely soft sand. Aside from the beach the park also features amenities such as picnic tables, benches, washrooms, change rooms, and tennis courts. The park also has a small peninsula that juts out into the lake and has been converted into a walkway with lamp posts and benches making it a lot a lovely place for an evening stroll.
The Osoyoos Beach Walk is situated along the popular body of water known as Osoyoos Lake. It is located in Canada’s only desert region, the spectacular Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. The valley possesses a warmer than usual climate when compared with the rest of the country and this makes it a much sought-after vacation destination. The great weather also allows for the production of a multitude of different types of fruits along with world-class wines and ciders. Tourists flock here every summer for not only the near-perfect weather but also for the great golfing they can do while visiting the town.
