Swan Lake Nature Reserve Loop, Vernon
Swan Lake Nature Reserve Loop, Vernon, BC
Swan Lake Nature Reserve Loop, Vernon
About Swan Lake Nature Reserve Loop, Okanagan Valley, BC
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.
Swan Lake Nature Reserve Loop, Vernon, BC
Wildlife of Swan Lake
Swan Lake provides important wetlands habitat to some of BC’s most interesting animals. The area is the breeding grounds for over 200 species of birds including a wide variety of waterfowl like ducks, geese, swans, and greebes. American White Pelicans and Trumpeter Swans make Swan Lake a stopover on their migratory path each year. The area is also a crucial habitat for several species of amphibians, reptiles, and small mammals. There are also many species of raptors (birds of prey) that call the lake home. Other larger mammals that you could encounter are bears, deer, coyotes, cougars, and bobcats.
Swan Lake Nature Reserve Loop, Vernon, BC
How to Get There
Address: North Okanagan B, BC V1H 1P7
Map of Swan Lake Nature Reserve Loop
Swan Lake Nature Reserve Loop, Vernon, BC
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