Kirkland Beach Park, Vernon

Kirkland Beach Park, Vernon

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kirkland Beach Park, Vernon, British Columbia

kirkland Beach Park, Vernon, British Columbia

About Kirkland Beach Park, Okanagan Valley, BC

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. The Kalavida Surf Shop provides a great place to rent bikes or electric ebikes and sits directly next to the Okanagan Rail Trail. Kirkland Beach Park is also just a couple minutes walk to one of Vernon’s mainstay restaurants called Alexanders Pub, which has a great patio overlooking Kal Beach.

The beach itself is rather small in size but provides a much quieter atmosphere than its touristy neighbor Kal Beach. It features a sandy beach that is actually more of a sandbar and is not the greatest place for swimming on account of all the birds that congregate here. With that being said it is a great place to bring the kids to feed the ducks, or even just to come and do some bird watching. The park also boasts a brand new playground which makes it a great place to come for the day and enjoy a family picnic at the lake.

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kirkland Beach Park, Vernon, British Columbia

kirkland Beach Park, Vernon, British Columbia

How to Get There

Address: 7914 Kirkland Drive

Map of Kirkland Beach Park

 

More Beaches on Kalamalka Lake

If you make it over to Kirkland Beach Park only to find that somebody has claimed it already then check out these other Kalamalka Lake beaches.

kirkland Beach Park, Vernon, British Columbia

kirkland Beach Park, Vernon, British Columbia

More Kalamalka Lake Beaches

Kalamalka Lake Beaches
Kalamalka Lake
Kalamalka Lake

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.

Long Lake Beach, Vernon
Long Lake Beach, Vernon

With cerulean blue waters, near-perfect beaches, and boundless beauty, Kalamalka Lake has so much to offer and leaves little to be desired. This popular tourist destination lies in Canada’s only desert region called the Okanagan Valley and is one of British Columbia’s greatest treasures. It features plenty of great family-friendly attractions like beaches, provincial parks, and hiking trails. Long Lake Beach is just one of many idyllic beaches that are situated along Kalamalka Lake’s scenic shores.

Mint Beach, Vernon, BC
Mint Beach, Vernon, BC

Mint Beach is a small park and beach that is situated on lovely Kalamalka Lake, British Columbia. This ideally located beach lies on Westkal Road in the Coldstream area of the city of Vernon. This beach park undeveloped and has nothing in terms of amenities aside from two parking spaces, a trash can. It has a small sandy area that is perfect for taking a swim in the crystal clear waters of Kalamalka Lake. There are a couple of chairs that were brought there by some locals that provide an excellent spot for hanging out at the lake. Keep in mind there aren’t any kind of washrooms at Mint Beach.

Kirkland Beach Park, Vernon

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