All in Provincial Park
Revelstoke Lake is a stunning destination tucked away in the mountains of the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. Known for its breathtaking beauty and abundance of outdoor activities and featuring pristine campsites, scenic hiking trails, inviting beaches, and nearby provincial parks, Revelstoke Lake offers a lot to outdoor enthusiasts.
Situated in British Columbia along the shores of picturesque Upper Arrow Lakes lies the Arrow Lake Provincial Park - Shelter Bay Site. The park sits right next to the Shelter Bay ferry terminal and is located around 50 km south of Revelstoke. Shelter Bay is a popular camping getaway, especially for fishermen as there is a convenient boat launch on site
To truly enjoy the beautiful Columbia River in all its glory, one must add Gyro Park Beach to their Kootenay itinerary. This idyllic riverfront park is situated in the small city of Trail, British Columbia, Canada. The park provides visitors with access to a stunning white sand beach and in the late summer, beachgoers can explore the rock pools left over by the river’s receding water levels.
To enjoy a wonderful vacation at Christina Lake, one of Canada’s warmest lakes, you must add Gladstone Provincial Park to your West Kootenay, BC itinerary. Neck and neck with Osoyoos Lake for warmest in the water in the country, Christina Lake holds its own and is said to lie on a fault line and have hot springs bubbling into it. This brings the water temperatures up to a steamy 22 Celsius (73 Fahrenheit) during the summer months.
Though relatively unknown, Boothman’s Oxbow Provincial Park is certainly an attraction that is well worth adding to your West Kootenay bucket list. The park is situated east of Grand Forks, British Columbia along a section of the beautiful Kettle River.
Located at the far northern reaches of Shuswap Lake, British Columbia is the incredibly beautiful destination known as Silver Beach Provincial Park. The park is situated in the remote village of Seymour Arm at the original site of a historic gold rush town that was formerly named Ogden City. Silver Beach features a large public campground boasting 35 total sites, some of which are beachfront on what is perhaps the Shuswap’s most beautiful beach.
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.
