All in Lakes
The Salmon Arm Wharf is one of the Shuswap region’s most popular attractions. This large 440-foot pier is situated on beautiful Shuswap Lake and actually holds, not only the title of ‘Largest Wooden Wharf in British Columbia and Canada’ but holds the title of ‘Largest Wooden Wharf in North America’. The Salmon Arm Wharf was constructed in 1907, now over 100 years ago in order to deal with the large mudflats and swampy areas that exist at the head of Shuswap Lake.
The Raven Trail is located in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, and features a flat 3 km trail with a wooden boardwalk and viewing platforms for bird watching. The area is one of the best bird-watching spots in the Shuswap region and is up there as one of the best in all of BC. The trail leads walkers through a migratory estuary and boasts a nice side trail that heads over a seasonal land bridge out to Christmas Island
Are you thinking of making your escape from the hustle and bustle of the busier parts of British Columbia? Consider visiting the paradise known as Sicamous and the Shuswap region. Located in the interior of the province, Sicamous is a place to unplug, a place where all you can hear is the wilderness whispering sweet nothings in your ear. Where the crystal clear lake waters lap you up in their lukewarm summer embrace. Sicamous can give you all that and more with a plethora of fun activities
Osoyoos is a small beach town situated on the USA/Canada border. It is well-known for being the hottest spot in the country and is a popular vacation destination. It is an isthmus town which means it is located on a narrow strip of land separating two bodies of water, those being the north and south half of beautiful Osoyoos Lake. The village is part of the arid South Okanagan region in British Columbia, which is an area known for its abundance of lakes, sunshine, and warm weather.
Situated on 11 Kilometers of breathtaking Okanagan Lake shoreline is the idyllic town of Peachland, British Columbia. The village is located in the Okanagan Valley between the cities of Kelowna and Pentiction, making it the perfect jump-off point for your summer vacation. Peachland not only brings in tourism with its near-perfect beaches but also boasts easy access to world-class wineries and vineyards, as well as incredibly scenic hiking trails.
Cosens Creek Falls is a gorgeous little waterfall that is situated within Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park on the outskirts of the city of Vernon, British Columbia. It isn’t a very well-known attraction and up until recently, not many people were even aware of its existence. it is a seasonal waterfall, so your experience at the falls will depend on what time of year you choose to visit. We visited at the end of winter in March and it was beautiful, but nothing too spectacular.
Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park is a 4-hectare piece of land that is open for public use. It is perfectly situated on the shores of beautiful Okanagan Lake in the city of West Kelowna. The park is currently an active farm that grows a variety of nuts including hazelnuts, buartnuts, walnuts, and chestnuts. The park is family-friendly and features a playground, washrooms, access to walking trails, a small beach, and old cabins from the Gellatly family. Visitors to the park are able to wander through the nut orchards as they please.
The Nautical Beachfront Resort is located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and has been providing excellent lakeside accommodations to visitors of the area since the 1960s. Guests from all over the globe come to soak up the endless sunshine and experience the incredible lake and desert views, superior service, and delicious award-winning cuisine.
Naramata is a small lakeside village that is nestled in the heart of the gorgeous Okanagan Valley. The townsite of Naramata sits on the shores of popular Okanagan Lake in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. The town has a rich history and made its way as an excellent fruit-producing region, owing to its sunny location and the Okanagan’s mostly mild year-round temperatures. Nowadays Naramata is more well-known for its abundance of vineyards and wineries which are quite the attraction in the summertime.
The Kalamalka Lakeview Drive Lookout is located along a 2.5 km section of the old highway 97 that was replaced by the newer highway. It sits high above what is Vernon, BC’s pride and joy, Kalamalka Lake. It provides sensational views of the well-known turquoise waters of Kalamalka Lake, along with the Okanagan Valley and its surrounding mountains. From here you will get a perfect view of Coldstream, as well as an extinct volcano known as Camels Hump. Even further in the distance on a clear day, you can even spot the snowcapped Monashee Mountain range. This small park includes convenient washrooms, picnic tables and is an excellent place to sit and enjoy the “Lake of Many Colours”.
Lions Gardens is Located in the village of Okanagan Falls, British Columbia on the south end of beautiful Skaha Lake. The park is a gorgeous 3-acre piece of paradise in the Okanagan Valley and provides visitors with the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the wonderfully landscaped gardens and the large pond that is situated in the center of the park. The pond is a great place to watch wildlife and an important habitat for local ducks, turtles, fish, and even a beaver. There are also many benches and picnic tables are throughout the park making it the perfect place for a family picnic, as well as a great location for wedding photography.
The Pioneer Walkway is perfectly situated on the strip of land that separates the north and south ends of Osoyoos Lake, British Columbia. It is located in the exquisite Okanagan Valley which is a scenic winemaking region in Canada with some of the county’s best weather along with a Mediterranean look and feel. Osoyoos is in the South Okanagan on the border of Washington State and has by far the best weather.
Anarchist Mountain Lookout is an incredibly scenic viewpoint located just outside of the town of Osoyoos in the spectacular Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. It is situated along the Crowsnest Highway and takes visitors from 910 feet to 4045 feet for a stunning panoramic view of Osoyoos Lake and the Okanagan Valley, as well as Oroville which is located just across the border in Washington state, U.S.A. The lookout is no more than a small pullout along the highway that only allows for a few cars at a time. There are no amenities, hiking trails, or anything really, other than a tremendous view of Canada’s only desert region. That being said, for only being a short drive up the hill, visiting the viewpoint is well worth it.
Kaleden Hotel Park lies on the shores of scenic Skaha Lake and is one of only two public parks located in the beautiful lakeside village of Kaleden, British Columbia. Kaleden is a small and quiet community that relies on the good weather of the Okanagan Valley to produce excellent crops like fruits and wines. Kaleden Hotel Park makes a nice stopover and is an interesting attraction for anybody hiking on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail going from Penticton to Okanagan Falls or vice versa.
Veterans Memorial is certainly not a hugely popular attraction in Osoyoos, British Columbia, but it does offer a relaxing place to sit and enjoy the great views of Osoyoos Lake looking towards the U.S.A. The park was created in order to remember the brave men and women who fought in wars for the Canadian Armed Forces. It features several benches and an arrangement of gardens containing many different desert plants from other parts of the world. The gardens boast several species of cold-hardy cacti including the large cholla cactus as well as a few species of yucca.
Annie’s Beach Cafe and Lounge is situated in the West Kelowna area of the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. The valley is renowned for its unique desert climate that creates the perfect fruit growing conditions and as such the Okanagan produces some of the best wines in Canada and even the world. Annie’s offers a unique eating experience that allows patrons to buy some lunch and perhaps a bottle of wine and enjoy them on the restaurant’s own private beach. Annie’s is part of the popular Frind Estate Winery where you will be able to taste some of their world-class wines and if you choose to buy a bottle you can then head out to the beach and drink it.
Revelstoke, British Columbia is a small mountain town with an abundance of adventure-filled activities for visitors of all ages. From the gorgeous turquoise lakes and the rugged alpine peaks of Mount Revelstoke National Park to the peaceful sounds of Begbie Falls and its lovely beach area, Revelstoke has something great to offer for almost anybody who visits this gem of a town. Revelstoke is situated on the banks of the mighty Columbia River and is also home to the BC Hydro owned Revelstoke Dam. The dam uses the Columbia River to make electricity for BC’s residents and in turn, created Lake Revelstoke, which provides an excellent recreation area for locals and visitors alike.
Begbie Falls is a popular waterfall attraction, beach, and camping area which is located in the picturesque mountain town of Revelstoke, British Columbia. The falls are situated at the exit of Begbie Creek where it flows out into Upper Arrow Lake which is part of the gorgeous Shuswap region of the province. Begbie Creek is the result of glacial runoff that comes from the 2,733 m (8,967 ft) behemoth of a mountain known as Mount Begbie, which contains a subarctic climate and carries snow on its peaks year-round.
Lake Las Vegas, Nevada is abundant in gorgeous desert scenery and features a Mediterranean Italian themed village. Though not far from Las Vegas this beautiful oasis offers a dramatically different atmosphere than the bright lights and constant noise and instead offers a much more quiet and peaceful vacation.
Sicamous river Front Nature Park is situated right next to the mighty Shuswap Lake in the picturesque village of Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada. It has family-friendly walking and hiking trails that lead you through a beautiful forest alongside the Eagle River. The trail is a loop with a parking lot on Silver Sands Road.
