Whitepoint Beach lies on the outskirts of the city of Vernon in the lovely Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, and sits on the edge of gorgeous Okanagan Lake. The drive out to the beach is a spectacular one and takes you along Okanagan Landing where there are multi-million dollar lakefront houses, along with public beaches and coves that are great for swimming and family picnics.
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Red Sand Beach, Vernon
Red Sand Beach is a small beach situated in a cove of the peninsula called Cameron Point located in Vernon, British Columbia. It features a quiet and picturesque place to relax or have a family picnic under the large weeping willows. Red Sand Beach has unique red sand granules that are easy on the feet and help to filter the water making it crystal clear and a great spot for swimming.
Juniper Bay Beach
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.
Foster Road Beach, Vernon
Foster Road beach is located in Vernon, British Columbia along gorgeous Okanagan Lake. It is a fairly small beach with several little private coves that are perfect for a family picnic or an afternoon swim to cool off after you hike the spectacular Adventure Bay Trail, which is just around the corner if you continue driving on the scenic Tronson Road. Foster Road Beach is also a great place to launch a kayak or paddleboard and cruise around the bays of Okanagan Lake or to popular Kin Beach.
Rattlesnake Point, Vernon
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
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
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.
Cosens Bay Beach
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
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.