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Okanagan Lake Beach, Penticton

Oct 14

Oct 14 Okanagan Lake Beach, Penticton

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes, Parks

Okanagan Lake Beach is located at the head of spectacular Okanagan Lake in the city of Penticton. It is perfectly situated along Lakeshore Drive which is one of the Okanagan Valley’s premier vacation spots and it features many beaches and parks as well as resorts, hotels, restaurants, cafes, and shops. The beach itself features a kilometer of gorgeous sandy beach overlooking Okanagan Lake and its surrounding desert hills and mountains. It has a swimming area, floating docks, children’s slides, shade trees, wheelchair-access ramps, public fire pits, washrooms, and free parking. At the end of the beach is the S.S. Sicamous Museum and Heritage Park, which is a large paddlewheel ferry boat that used to carry passengers up and down Okanagan Lake.

Okanagan Lake Park, Penticton

Oct 13

Oct 13 Okanagan Lake Park, Penticton

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes, Parks

Okanagan Lake Park is a 4.5-acre park located in the city of Penticton and sits at the head of scenic Okanagan Lake, British Columbia. It is a summertime haven for beachgoers looking to go swimming, boating, kayaking, or SUP paddleboarding on the gentle waters of the Okanagan Valley’s biggest attraction. The park has a gorgeous sandy beach and in terms of amenities features washrooms, a boat launch, and a fenced-in dog beach.

Three Mile Beach, Penticton

Oct 12

Oct 12 Three Mile Beach, Penticton

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes

Three Mile Beach is a popular swimming area located on scenic Okanagan Lake between the towns of Naramata and Penticton, British Columbia. It is perfectly located in the Okanagan Valley on a small peninsula that juts out into the lake. It is well-known by locals for being a nude beach and it’s because of that reason why It has a storied and controversial past that eventually fell in favor of the nudists who freely sport their birthday suits around the beach, legally that is.

Gordon Beggs Rotary Beach, Summerland

Oct 11

Oct 11 Gordon Beggs Rotary Beach, Summerland

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes, Parks

Gordon Beggs Rotary Beach is a beautiful park on Okanagan Lake in Summerland, British Columbia. It is just one of many spectacular beaches that are located on Summerland’s scenic Lakeshore Drive. The drive also boasts walkways along the lake that connect with the other beaches, as well as a local pub. The park itself features fine powdery white sand and generally calm Okanagan Lake waters. It is also home to the Kiwana's Floating Dock, which is great for swimming. There are washroom facilities in the park and a slide that goes right into the water which your kids will absolutely love.

North Crescent Beach, Summerland

Oct 11

Oct 11 North Crescent Beach, Summerland

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes

North Crescent Beach is a small beach access point that is located within the gorgeous Crescent Beach community of Summerland, British Columbia, Canada. It has no amenities other than a bench to sit and look out over the waters of Okanagan Lake towards the city of Kelowna. What the beach lacks in facilities it makes up for with peace and quiet, gorgeous fine white sand, crystal clear water, and a splendid Okanagan backdrop full of orchards, and vineyards. The beach also features exquisite desert vista views with hoodoos and sandy bluffs.

Crescent Beach, Summerland

Oct 10

Oct 10 Crescent Beach, Summerland

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes

Crescent Beach is a quiet residential area located in the splendid lakefront community of Summerland, British Columbia. Summerland is situated in the spectacular Okanagan Valley region of Canada and features miles upon miles of shoreline providing beachgoers with plenty of space for a lakefront picnic. The area is famous for its abundance of sunshine and great weather which in turn allows for perfect fruit growing and winemaking conditions. As such Summerland not only remains a popular beach town paradise but also boasts a plethora of orchards, wineries, and vineyards.

Kinsmen Park, Summerland

Oct 10

Oct 10 Kinsmen Park, Summerland

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes, Parks

Kinsmen Park is a small rocky beach on the sought after Okanagan Lake, in the aptly named town of Summerland, British Columbia. The park features beautiful views of Okanagan Lake looking out towards the city of Kelowna, which is the hub of the popular vacation destination known as the Okanagan Valley. Being that it is a fairly small beach It lacks amenities but does have some picnic tables, children’s playground equipment, a tiny Japanese garden area, and a cool slide that goes from the top of the park’s entrance stairs and allows you to slide down. The park also boasts a trickling stream that adds to the relaxing ambiance of the spot.

Swim Bay, Peachland

Oct 9

Oct 9 Swim Bay, Peachland

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes, Parks, Attractions

Swim Bay is a fun Okanagan attraction that is located in the splendid little beach town of Peachland, British Columbia. It is a small bay situated along the edge of the much sought after Okanagan Lake and is part of one of the valley’s most scenic waterfront promenades. The lakefront walk stretches for miles but has plenty of benches and picnic tables to rest. The walk also shows off some of the region’s most beautiful beaches and Crystal clear water reminiscent of the Mediterranean Sea. It also has a plethora of restaurants, shops, concessions, and Cafes along the way.

Pioneer Park, Oyama, BC

Oct 9

Oct 9 Pioneer Park, Oyama, BC

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes, Parks

Pioneer Park is a small park that is situated near the head of spectacular Kalamalka Lake and is located in the picture-perfect little community of Oyama, British Columbia. Is it located in the summer vacation paradise known as Lake Country in the world-famous Okanagan Valley region of Canada. The park itself provides a great space for anybody but especially families looking to do some picnicking, swimming, kayaking, or SUP paddleboarding. It features a beautiful little sandy beach, picnic tables, washrooms, a floating dock, and a new children’s playground.

Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park

Oct 8

Oct 8 Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes, Parks

Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia which is saying a lot if you consider that the region literally has hundreds of gorgeous beaches. It is located just outside of the small lakeside town of Summerland. It is conveniently situated right off of Highway 97 and is also just a short drive from the city of Penticton, BC. The park opened in 1969 and first went by the name Claybanks Beach Park. It covers an area of around 30 hectares and the 558m of Okanagan Lake shoreline.

Station Beach, Oyama

Oct 4

Oct 4 Station Beach, Oyama

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes

Station Beach is located in the picturesque isthmus beach community of Oyama, British Columbia, Canada. it is situated at the head lovely Wood Lake in the Okanagan Valley and is connected via a channel to its larger sibling body of water known as Kalamalka Lake. Wood Lake is much smaller than Kalamalka Lake and the water is generally much warmer. In previous years Oyama was a busy little town and was a touristy stopping point on the main highway from Kelowna to Vernon called the Pelmewash Parkway, this made Station beach quite popular and busy.

Casa Rio Waterfront Park, West Kelowna

Oct 4

Oct 4 Casa Rio Waterfront Park, West Kelowna

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes, Parks

Casa Rio Waterfront Park is situated in the Lakeview Heights neighborhood of West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is a splendid example of beauty and is just one of the many gorgeous beaches located on the world-famous Okanagan Lake. The lake has been the lifeblood of the Okanagan Valley for many thousands of years and provided sustenance to First Nations people since time immemorial. Nowadays Okanagan Lake is known for its exquisite beauty and the plethora of fun-filled summertime activities that bring in millions of tourists every year.

Sovereign Park, Vernon

Oct 3

Oct 3 Sovereign Park, Vernon

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes, Parks

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

Oct 2

Oct 2 Kirkland Beach Park, Vernon

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes, Parks

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

Oct 1

Oct 1 Kalavista Beach, Vernon

Beach, Beaches, Lakes, Lake

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

Oct 1

Oct 1 Kal Beach, Vernon

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes

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

Sep 30

Sep 30 Lakeshore Park & Beach, Vernon

Beach, Beaches, Attractions, Lake, Lakes, Parks

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

Sep 25

Sep 25 Dewdney Road Beach #4, Kelowna

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes

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

Sep 24

Sep 24 Pebble Beach, Lake Country

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes, Parks

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

Sep 24

Sep 24 Canterbury Road Community Park, Sicamous

Beach, Beaches, Lake, Lakes, Parks

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.