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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.
Located in the southern portion of the Cariboo region of British Columbia, Green Lake Provincial Park is a pristine natural paradise consisting of 11 unique campsites. Each campsite offers a distinct experience, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of the open rangeland and mixed forests that are characteristic of the Cariboo's landscape.
Bertram Creek Regional Park, located in Kelowna, British Columbia, is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking scenic trails, breathtaking views, and family-friendly amenities. Situated on the banks of Okanagan Lake, this park offers a variety of activities, ranging from hiking and biking to birdwatching and picnicking.
Copper’s Beach is a beautiful slice of Kootenay heaven situated in the former mining village of Silverton, British Columbia. The beach lies on the shores of picture-perfect Slocan Lake and has gorgeous views looking toward New Denver and the surrounding mountains.
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
Grindrod Park is a beach access point that is located in the North Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. The park is situated next to a bridge in the downtown area of Grindrod, a small village of around 1,450 people. The park features access to the Shuswap River and has amenities like a playground, and a picnic area. In the summer months, the lower water levels reveal a fantastic sandbar and perfect spots to launch kayaks and canoes.
Relax and enjoy the tranquility of British Columbia’s gorgeous Slocan Lake by adding Slip Day Park to your travel itinerary. it is located in the former mining community of Silverton, one of three small communities in the area, the other two being New Denver and Slocan. This day park offers a great place to relax and watch the sunset after a long day hiking in the adventure=filled mountain ranges of the West Kootenays.
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.
An incredibly remote destination that very few visitors to the Okanagan Valley will ever see, Greenbush Lake offers truly a solitude-filled getaway tucked into the Monashee Mountains of British Columbia. The Greenbush Lake Protected Area is 2820 hectares and was created to preserve an important grizzly bear and mountain caribou territory and breeding grounds
To fully take in the beauty of Skaha Lake, one must visit lovely Sudbury Beach Park. Located in the city of Penticton, British Columbia, this local gem is perfect for day use and has a beautiful red sand beach.
To enjoy the peace, quiet, and beauty of the Shuswap region, one must stop for a day at the beach at Welch Road Lake Access. The beach is located on Welch Road just off Squilax-Anglemont Road in the idyllic beach community of Magna Bay, British Columbia.
Cascade Beach is an idyllic recreation campsite that lies along the shores of beautiful Mabel Lake in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. The site features several tent-only campsites that are equipped with an outhouse and plenty of flat spots to pitch a tent, including several directly on the beach. Camping at Cascade Beach is completely free and can be used on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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.
Kinsmen Park is a small rocky beach on the sought after Okanagan Lake, in the aptly named town of Summerland, British Columbia. The park features beautiful views of Okanagan Lake looking out towards the city of Kelowna, which is the hub of the popular vacation destination known as the Okanagan Valley. Being that it is a fairly small beach It lacks amenities but does have some picnic tables, children’s playground equipment, a tiny Japanese garden area, and a cool slide that goes from the top of the park’s entrance stairs and allows you to slide down. The park also boasts a trickling stream that adds to the relaxing ambiance of the spot.
Hugh Road Community Park is around 0.5 hectare in size and has a gorgeous lakefront picnic and swimming area on White Lake, which is located in the spectacular Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. White Lake is yet another example of the stunning beauty that BC has to offer and is one of many turquoise blue lakes throughout the province. That being said White Lake is not freezing cold nor is it glacier-fed like its alpine counterparts, so swimming here is comfortable and the water is pretty warm throughout the summer months.
Mckinley Beach is situated on the uber-popular Okanagan Lake, British Columbia, and has picture-perfect surroundings and brilliant waters. It lies just a few minutes from Kelowna and has been a go-to place for local residents for many years, but more recently it has been developed into a gorgeous beachfront resort community. Houses with expansive lake views are being built into the side of the mountain and they come at a pretty penny(not cheap) too.
Grant Island is located in the gorgeous Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, and is inaccessible to the public as it is a protected bird sanctuary. The island is situated about one kilometer from the shores of the community of beautiful Lake Country, BC. It is one of only two islands on Okanagan Lake, Rattlesnake Island is the other and it is located in Okanagan Mountain Park across the lake from the town of Peachland.
Coral Beach South is just one of many gorgeous beaches in Lake Country, British Columbia. Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley at the end of a lakefront residential neighborhood, Coral Beach South is the tiny neighbor of the larger and more popular beach called Coral Beach Park.
