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Wharf Park, Naramata

Wharf Park, Naramata

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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, Vernon

Kennedy Lane Beach, Vernon

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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

Kickininee Provincial Park

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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

Soorimpt Provincial Park

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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.

Osoyoos Dune

Osoyoos Dune

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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

Christie Memorial Park

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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.

Osoyoos Beach Walk

Osoyoos Beach Walk

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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.

Osoyoos Lake Regional Park

Osoyoos Lake Regional Park

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Osoyoos Lake Regional Park is situated on the scenic Lakeshore Drive that takes you along Osoyoos Lake where you will pass by numerous beaches, hotels, resorts, and campgrounds. Osoyoos Lake is well known for being not only the warmest lake in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia but the warmest lake in the entire country of Canada and has an average summertime temperature of 24 degrees Celcius. The park itself features an abundance of large trees for shade, a nice big sandy beach, washrooms, picnic tables, and a parking lot.

Gyro Osoyoos Park

Gyro Osoyoos Park

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Gyro Osoyoos Park and Beach are situated in the small resort town of Osoyoos which is located in the spectacular Okanagan Valley and is home to Canada’s only desert as well as some of the best weather in the country. The great weather and an abundance of sunshine are what attract tons of tourists to this exquisite fruit and wine-growing region. The heat is also the contributing factor in making Osoyoos Lake the warmest in Canada with an average summertime temperature of 24 degrees celsius.

Sẁiẁs Provincial Park (Haynes Point)

Sẁiẁs Provincial Park (Haynes Point)

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Sẁiẁs Provincial Park (Haynes Point) is a narrow peninsula of land located on Osoyoos Lake, British Columbia. It is situated in the Okanagan Valley on the outskirts of the small town of Osoyoos and is within the traditional territory of the Osoyoos Indian Band. For thousands of years, the indigenous peoples of the Okanagan have inhabited the lands at Sẁiẁs Provincial Park. The park itself is a gorgeous strip of land that extends almost across the entirety of Osoyoos Lake and when the water is low during the summer you can pretty much walk to the other side. The park’s shores are lined with picturesque beaches that are perfect for family picnics and are open for public day-use. Sẁiẁs Provincial Park also provides campers with 41 vehicle accessible campsites and 7 of which are doubles campsites for large families and groups. Rates are $32 for one site per night or $16 for senior citizens.

Swan Lake Nature Reserve Loop, Vernon

Swan Lake Nature Reserve Loop, Vernon

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The Swan Lake Nature Reserve Loop is located at the head of Swan Lake on the outskirts of Vernon, British Columbia. It is one of over 50 lakes in the Okanagan Valley, but Swan Lake is not generally used for swimming as it is quite swampy, though it is very popular for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife watching. The hike which is actually more of an easy walk takes you through picturesque grasslands with grasses that are over 6 feet tall. You will be treated to scenic rolling fields lined with quaint farmhouses and decrepit barns from the days of old. The surrounding hills roll down into the flat prairie-like valley and create a natural canvas with lovely photogenic qualities.

Pyramid Provincial Park

Pyramid Provincial Park

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Pyramid Provincial Park is one of a string of three provincial parks located in the Summerland area of the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, and is situated on Okanagan Lake along Highway 97. Pyramid along with Kickininee and Soorimpt Provincial Parks all within minutes of each other and are road trip stopovers. The area of Summerland in the Okanagan Valley is a hotbed for tourism due to its abundant amounts of gorgeous sunny weather which in turn allows for a bounty of delicious fruits and world-class wines.

Pioneer Park, Kaleden

Pioneer Park, Kaleden

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Pioneer Park is perfectly situated on the shores of gorgeous Skaha Lake in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, and provides residents and visitors of the small town of Kaleden a great place to come and relax for the day. The park features a plethora of activities and has no shortage of amenities including several near-perfect white sand beaches public, floating dock rafts, a gazebo, a picnic area, Public BBQs, a volleyball court, pickleball, tennis courts, basketball courts, and public washrooms. The park is also connected to the uber-popular Kettle Valley Rail Trail which is the longest rail-trail in BC and stretches 650 km from Hope to Castlegar.

Rotary Beach, Tuc-El-Nuit Lake

Rotary Beach, Tuc-El-Nuit Lake

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Rotary Beach is located on the South end of the beautiful and exquisite Tuc-El-Nuit Lake in the town of Oliver, British Columbia, also known as “The Wine Capital of Canada”. It is perfectly situated in the midst of the mountainous desert terrain of the world-famous Okanagan Valley. Tuc-el-Nuit Lake is just one of over 50 lakes in the Okanagan Valley but is definitely one of the most scenic and provides great views of mountains and vineyards as well as the popular hiking area known as McIntyre Bluff in the background.

Kenyon Park, Okanagan Falls

Kenyon Park, Okanagan Falls

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Kenyon Park is conveniently located on 8th Avenue in the small community of Okanagan Falls, British Columbia. It is situated at the head of picturesque Skaha Lake in the sought after wine and fruit region of Okanagan Valley, Canada. The park is approximately 2 acres and is fully geared towards being a family-friendly place that is perfect for a fun-filled day at the beach. Kids will fall in love with the John Bell Playground, which was actually designed by the local children in the area. The playground features a neat zip line and a triple slide which allows kids to race each other down. There is also a recently constructed children’s spray park which is a hit with kids and comes complete with water cannons, dump buckets, and more.

Okanagan Lake Beach, Penticton

Okanagan Lake Beach, Penticton

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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

Okanagan Lake Park, Penticton

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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

Three Mile Beach, Penticton

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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

Gordon Beggs Rotary Beach, Summerland

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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

North Crescent Beach, Summerland

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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.

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