All in Lakes
St. Ives Community Park is situated along the shores of scenic Shuswap Lake in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is located in the small lakefront community of St. Ives and boasts a beautiful stretch of sand and pebble beach. The park is picturesque and even has a lovely little stream with crystal clear mountain water that trickles out onto the beach and then into Shuswap Lake.
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.
Deep into the forested hills of Enderby, British Columbia is the picture-perfect body of water known as Hidden Lake. The lake is an idyllic Okanagan getaway that features plenty of small beaches and coves with warm swimmable water. It also boasts 3 public campgrounds with a total of 46 campsites, as well as day-use spots for those coming for the day. Campsites go for a cheap $15 per night and cannot be reserved as they are secured on a first come first serve basis.
Beachcomber Bay Beach is a brand new beach access point that is situated on the outskirts of the city of Vernon, British Columbia. The park sits on the shores of Okanagan Lake just off of scenic Tronson Road heading towards Adventure Bay. It offers beachgoers a gorgeous spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful lake and mountain scenery and the peaceful lapping of the waves. The park features a small beach with a combination of sand and rock, as well as a nice park bench. There are currently no washrooms or outhouses at Beachcomber Bay Beach.
Ross Creek Community Park is an idyllic beach and picnic area that is located in the beautiful lakeside village of Magna Bay, British Columbia. The park features over 200 meters of sandy beach situated on the shores of Shuswap Lake. The park also boasts a great picnic area, outhouses, and a large parking lot for your convenience. Aside from the main beach, there are several private coves that can be accessed using a short hiking trail which eventually leads to Ross Creek. This park is abundant in beauty and is a must-visit stop on your visit to the Shuswap region of Canada.
Magna Bay Community Park is a lovely swimming and picnic area that is situated along the beautiful shores of Shuswap Lake, British Columbia. It is one of the most popular spots in Magna Bay and is a great place for family picnics and days at the beach. The park features over 100 meters of sandy beach, picnic tables, outhouses, and a parking lot. The park also boasts a convenient public boat launch and dock and is an excellent spot to launch kayaks or paddleboards.
Pioneer Park is a place of historical significance that lies along the shores of gorgeous Shuswap Lake, British Columbia. It is the main beach and gathering area for locals who call the village of Celista their home. It features a nice-sized sand and rock beach with plenty of room for a family picnic. The park also boasts outhouses and the North Shuswap Community Hall.
Lakeview Community Park is a waterfront public beach and green space that is situated in the small village of Anglemont, British Columbia. The park lies on the pristine shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake and is the ideal family picnic and swimming spot. The water is crystal clear and the beach itself is over 200 meters long and is comprised of a combination of rocks and sand. It features picnic tables, benches, an outhouse, as well as garbage, and recycling bins.
Pebble Beach is a picturesque park that is located on the shores of gorgeous Shuswap Lake and it is one of two main beaches in village of Blind Bay, British Columbia. The beach features a combination of sand and small pebbles, as well as boasting crystal clear blue water. It has several picnic tables, washrooms and a beautifully landscaped green space making it a great place for a family picnic.
Sandy Beach is one of two main beaches that are situated in the wonderful lakeside village of Blind Bay, British Columbia. The beach boasts lovely white powdery sand and picture-perfect scenery looking out on Shuswap Lake. It features several picnic tables making it ideal for family days at the beach. The park is also located right next to the Bayside Marina and Grill, which is an excellent place to stop and eat after a day at the beach.
Fuller Road Beach is a small park located in Kelowna, British Columbia that provides beach access to beautiful Okanagan Lake. It is situated in an area of Kelowna known as the Lower Mission and is just one of many beach access points that lie along the popular Lakeshore Drive. The park features a swing set, a small playground, and a picnic table. For a fun adventure, try renting one of the local Lime E-scooters and make Fuller Road Beach a stopover on your Lakeshore Drive beach hopping cruise.
Skaha Lake is a gorgeous body of water that stretches for 11.8 km (7.3 mi) and has a max-width of 2.2 km (1.4 mi). It is perfectly nestled into the scenic Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada, and is situated between the city of Penticton at the north end and the village of Okanagan Falls at the south end. The lake is also home to the quaint little village of Kaleden, which lies on its western shores. The source of Skaha Lake is Okanagan Lake via the Penticton Channel. The channel is a very popular floating spot, bringing in loads of tourists looking to cool off in the peaceful lazy river.
Roy Sharp Community Park is situated along Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road on the shores of gorgeous Shuswap Lake in British Columbia. The park was named as a dedication to a prominent Sunnybrae community member named Roy Sharp, who tragically passed away on May 6, 2017, during the Robinson Creek landslide. The park features crystal clear water and a beautiful beach that is a combination of sand and rocks. it also boasts amenities such as outhouses, picnic tables, benches, a parking lot and a wheelchair friendly trail. Overall the park is a great place for a day at the beach for a family picnic.
Consider taking your next vacation to the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, where you will find lovely Kalamalka Lake. Kal Lake is in fact so gorgeous that I would put it up there with some of the best lakes in the world. It is a mid-sized lake that stretches about 16 km from the city of Vernon to the small beach town of Oyama. The lake is epic at any time of the year but is especially vibrant in the summer months when its water temperatures heat up and create a reaction called light scattering.
Canoe Beach lies on the shores of picturesque Shuswap Lake, British Columbia. Though generally considered part of the city of Salmon Arm, the beach is actually located in the small lakefront village of Canoe, BC. The beach is just a short drive west from Salmon Arm and is one of the most beautiful and sought-after white-sand beaches in the Shuswap region. Canoe Beach features ample picnic space, lots of amenities, and spectacular mountain views, making this beach the perfect day trip for swimming, paddleboarding, and kayaking.
Rocky Point Community Park is a must-visit beach that is situated in the idyllic lakefront village of Blind Bay, British Columbia. It lies on the shores of gorgeous Shuswap Lake and is the perfect spot for swimming, kayaking, or paddleboarding. The park is located at the tip of Reedman Point where beachgoers will enjoy excellent views of Copper Island and the surrounding area. It also features a lovely beach with crystal clear water and some very interesting geologic formations.
Lisheen Beach is a relatively unknown beach access point situated in the Okanagan Valley on the shores of lovely Kalamalka Lake, British Columbia. This beautiful beach lies in the Coldstream community on the outskirts of the city of Vernon. The beach lacks any kind of amenities but does provide visitors with a great place to go swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, or just a place to relax and have a sunset picnic.
Gallagher Lake is a small but beautiful body of water situated on the outskirts of the town of Oliver. Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, British Columbia this natural spring-fed lake boasts dramatic mountain settings and incredible turquoise water. The landscape around the lake is mainly desert and as such, it is packed full of fun activities like hiking, biking, and wine tours. Many world-class wines are produced in Oliver and it has been aptly dubbed “the wine capital of Canada”
Little Shuswap Lake is a small lake that is located in the Columbia/Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. This picturesque lake receives most of its inflow via the Little River, which flows in from its massive neighbor known as Shuswap Lake. At the other end of Little Shuswap Lake is the South Thompson River, which flows into Kamloops Lake. The lake is approximately 7.8 kilometers (4.8 mi) long and 2.4 kilometers wide.
Davis Cove Beach is situated in Peachland, British Columbia which is one of the Okanagan Valley’s most idyllic towns. This splendid little beach park sits at the very start of a popular 11 kilometer stretch of shoreline known as Beach Avenue. The beach features lovely sand and great views of Okanagan Lake and Okanagan Mountain but doesn't have anything in terms of amenities. On either side of the beach are convenient beachfront rentals called the Davis Cove Resort and the Peachland Lakehouse Vacation Rental
