D OKANAGAN LAKE PARK
1. Very rocky point so no beaching.
2. Peachland Creek (Deep Creek) – Available parking and picnic area is located at the mouth of the creek. Hardy Falls is an easy ten-minute walk over small bridges on a well marked trail.
3. Antlers Beach Regional Park – A nice sandy beach with washrooms, picnic tables, and a marked swimming area.
4. Pebble foreshore with small beaching areas. Avoid private beaches and docks.
5. Rocky shores lined with private beaches and docks. There is no beaching for 400 m south or north.
6. Four rocks penetrate the surface so be careful when close to shore. Nice areas with pebble and rocky shores.
7. Good anchoring spot with shelter from south and north winds. There are pebble beaches to the north with one mooring buoy.
8. Watch for rocky shores and old pilings when beaching. Respect private beaches and docks.
9. Sufficient shelter from south winds in the bay but respect private beaches and docks. Greata was the largest ranch in the district in 1895. In 1899, G.H. Greata took the first water record and in 1900, he built a pipeline to Deep Creek. In 1996, Cedar Creek Winery opened Greata Ranch Winery here.
10. The north end of Okanagan Lake Park has campsites, picnic tables, beaching areas and swimming areas available for public use.
11. Okanagan Lake Park – Marked swimming areas, 68 campsites, picnic tables, washrooms, hiking trails, sandy beaches, and a playground are available for public use. You will find a cement boat launch at the south end and beaching areas with shelter from south winds in the north bay.
12. Beaching areas for 400 m south. Private beaches and docks north of the point.
13. Okanagan Mountain Park – The Fire in the Park will slightly alter our readings and some info will change from year to year. This marks the south end of the park. Good overnight camping with shelter from north winds. Secluded sandy beaches with picnic tables north for 800 metres.
14. A nice shallow bay with sandy beaches and two mooring buoys.
15. Two mooring buoys in the north bay and one in the south bay. Good beaching on either side of the point.
16. A small, secluded, overnight beach and one mooring buoy will provide shelter from north winds.
17. Commando Bay – A great destination point named Dunrobin’s Bay after L. Race Dunrobin. This bay was used by a British special unit that used to train Commandos to work behind enemy lines. As news became public of the secret army activities that were being carried out in this area, it was renamed Commando Bay. Divers – there may be World War II articles in the bay. Two kinds of snakes inhabit the park (or they use to), one being the poisonous Rattlesnake with a broad triangular head and a rattle on its tail, and the other, a non-poisonous Gopher Snake with a slim pointed head and pointed tail. Three mooring buoys and shelter from north and south winds make for a nice beaching area. Watch for rock outcrops at the south point of the bay.
18. Wild Horse Canyon was named after herds of wild horses that roamed the canyon in the early 1900’s. Today, it is a great place to tie up to one of the two moorage buoys. Located in a nice beaching area. Shelter from north winds.
19. This bay has a rock wall for 400 m north and south. No beaching.
20. Squally Point – Light - Native legend has it that the lake’s great sea serpent N–ha–a–itk (Ogopogo) makes its home in a cave here. Small animals were once carried to Squally Point in canoes to quell the serpent. Stay clear of the rock walls and watch for south winds but good shelter is provided from north winds in the south bay. No beaching for 400 m south or north. Divers – Qualified divers only. A cavern entrance that can be explored lies 100 feet from the point and 20 feet down. Take lights and be cautious.
21. Nice bay with shelter from north and south winds. Rock walls line the shore, so stay clear and use caution. There is a private dock in the north bay.
22. Reluctant Dragon – Secluded beach with an outhouse, three mooring buoys and shelter from north and south winds. Beach with care in the south corner.
23. Rattlesnake Island – It is not recommended to go between the island and the shore for the depth of the channel is shallow. The island has a small bay on the south side for refuge of small boats only. Very rocky shore so beach with care. Watch for rocks close to the surface on the north/west corner of the island. Divers – there are small caves on the west side with rock formations and sheer drop-offs. Old docks are located on the north side.
1. Rocky shores but some private beaches and docks. No beaching for 1.6 km north and south.
2. Trepanier was once called The New Townsite. A cement pipe plant operated here from 1910 to 1915. In 1913, Alexander Ross joined an Indian bear hunt during which the Indian Chief was attacked by a bear and his scalp was almost torn off. Ross extracted two bones and the wound healed. Trepanier is a word that is representative of the removal of bone, usually from the skull, hence the name Trepanier. Pebble beaches, picnic tables, a boat launch and some private beaches and docks are located here.
3. Trepanier Creek Inlet and Bridge - Do not enter the creek inlet. There are sandy beaching areas for 800 m north and pebble beaches for 800 m south of the point. A public boat launch lies north beside the two green docks. There is also a marked swimming area.
4. Pebble foreshore with swimming areas. Beach with care for 800 m south and north - provides shelter from north winds.
5. Pincushion Bay - A nice bay with pebble beaches. There is a double cement boat launch in the south end of the bay - provides shelter from north winds.
6. Peachland Yacht Club - (250-767-3422). For members only. The moorage basin has two visitor mooring slips. There is no clubhouse and a locked gate assures member visitation only, but washrooms and water can be accessed from the road. There is enough depth for most keelboats but watch your wake when entering the breakwater.
7. Marina Park - South of PYC is a playground, sandy beach, diving tower and a marked swimming area.
8. Two Government Breakwaters - Enter with care. Very good shelter from south and north winds. There is a large dock and some beaching areas.
9. Heritage Park - South of the breakwater is a playground, picnic tables, and park benches.
10. A rocky point with a boat launch and picnic tables in the north bay. There is a pebble beach to the south with a nice beaching area. Shelter from north and south winds is provided.
11. Rocky shores with some very small beaching areas. Beach with care for 800 m north and south. 12. Rock walls for 400 m south to Rattlesnake Island - one buoy and no beaching. 13. George's Bay - A small pebble beach with four mooring buoys and picnic tables. Good beaching with a campsite, outhouse and fire pit - shelter from north and south winds.
14. Halfway Bay - Pebble shores, a picnic table and one mooring buoy - shelter from north and south winds.
15. Halfway Point - Light - Secluded and sheltered from north winds in the south bay - no beaching. 16. Barcley's Bay - beaching area on the south side of point with picnic tables. Two rocks break the surface of the water on the north side of the point. Beach with care for 400 m north - shelter from south winds. Dive Site - a small sunken boat just north of the point ten metres down.
17. Kolar Bay - a special, self-proclaimed bay that will always reflect the love of our Joe and his passion for houseboating. When in the bay, remember the fallen firefighter who left us too soon. Tip your paddle and fly your flag half-mast for Joe as well as other fallen firefighters. The secluded bay offers good beaching and protection from south and north winds – beach with care.
1. Private beaches and docks south of the inlet at Green Bay - no beaching.
2. Nice properties with private beaches and docks south of the light at Boucheries Point
3. Pritchard Park – Nice beach area with benches, playground and swimming area.
4. Boucheries Point – A light used by residents who live in the inlet is located on the north side of the private waterway called Westside Cays. Maximum speed is 5 km - this is a no-wake area.
5. Gellatly Bay Aquatic Park Society – Watch for the piling in front of the flat–roofed building. Pebble beaches to the north with picnic tables, washrooms, and swimming areas - beach with care. To the south there is a rock sea wall with steps that go down to the beach. A very beautiful bay with shelter from north winds. Private beaches and docks to the north with a marked swimming area.
6. Old wharf with a diving platform. Some beaching to the north - use caution. Very rocky shores to the south. 7. West Kelowna Yacht Club – (250-768-5472). Locked gate - members only. Pumpout station, water, and washrooms are provided. Powers Point Park (north side of yacht club) – Picnic tables and a large cement boat launch located here - watch for the marked swimming area. No boats on shore.
8. Marina Park – Nice beaches with a playground and swimming areas on the south side of the WYC breakwater.
9. Gellatly – Named after David E. Gellatly in 1900; he shipped the first cars of potatoes and was known as “The Potato King of the Okanagan.” He did more to foster the vegetable industry than any other man ever to have lived in the Okanagan. Private beaches and docks for 800 m south. 10. Pebble Beach Park – The sign beside the small, cedar, flat-roofed building says “Submarine Pipe.” A beautiful bay with shelter from north winds. Avoid private beaches and docks. There is some beaching south of the last homes and below the rock walls for approximately 400 m south (up to the “No Trespassing” sign). Watch for rocks close to the surface. 11. Seclusion Bay Resort - A great place to stay and enjoy the beauty of the Okanagan. Small day beaching areas north and south.
12. This marks the deepest waters south of Okanagan Lake bridge; 205 m. (672 feet).
13. Scruggins Reef – The rocks are very close to the surface for about 100 m offshore. On a clear day, if you look carefully in the water, you will see what looks like a Propeller Graveyard - good diving spot. Many people have damaged, broken, or lost their props here - use caution! Pilings by the shores so beach with care.
14. Nice bay offering shelter from north and south winds. There are some beaching areas to the north. Rocky shore - beach with care. 15. A small bay with shelter from south winds. No beaching for 1.6 km south.
16. Small pebble beach - beach with care. Shelter from south winds. Private docks to the north.
17. Large bay offering shelter from south winds. Rocky shore - no beaching. Private property to the north.
18. Beaching areas north of the house and orchard. Beach with care. 19. Small bay with a beaching area at the south end. Sign on shores says “No Moorage Overnight.” Avoid private docks to the north. 20. Private beaches and docks - no beaching. Shelter from south winds. Waterskiers should ski a proper distance away from private docks in Malibu Bay.
21. It has picnic tables, a playground, washrooms, beaching areas, a small dock and marked swimming areas. There is a swimming area north of the point and beaching south. Divers - it's busy here so have a lookout in the boat.
22. Large, contemporary, multi-level, white house with tennis courts close to the beach that stands out from a considerable distance.
23. Beau Sejour Beach – Nice pebble beach with marked swimming area. There is a boat launch for small aluminum boats with beaching at the south end. Nudity is quite common at the north end of the park. 24. Private beaches and docks for 1.6 km north and south. 25. Beautiful bay with private beaches and docks. 26. Bellevue Creek – Small beach area south of the point. Avoid private beaches and docks north of the creek. A Canadian flag flies at the Bellevue Creek entrance. 27. Sarsons Beach Park – Use caution: water is shallow. Sandy beaches, and a playground occupy the park.
28. A very nice, large bay with lots of beautiful homes. Home of the Central Okanagan Small Boat Association.
B. Downtown Marina - offering temporary moorage in the heart of downtown Kelowna. There is a sani-station, watercraft rental, fuel and a store. Call (250) 763-5599.
C. Water Street Boat Launch. One of Kelowna's largest boat launches with lots of pay parking at Prospera Place. Ice, refreshments and takeout food.
1. Small private inlet. Do not make waves and be careful when entering the inlet - shallow water.
2. Green Bay – Private beaches and docks for 800 m north and south - no beaching. Any waves can cause damage to the properties. Shelter from south winds.
3. Kalamoir Park – No overnight camping. Nice beaches, hiking trails, a marked swimming area, and washrooms. Preferred beaching to the north of the swimming area - watch for rocks. There are beaches for 800 m north as well. South of the large culvert are private beaches with three mooring buoys.
4. Casa Loma Residential Area – Beautiful homes. Private beaches and a small boat launch. No beaching for about 800 m north and south of the point. The bay will give you good shelter from south winds. Sign on shore says “Cable.”
5. Casa Loma Village – Casa Loma Orchards – Private beaches and docks. No beaching for 800 m south - marshy with shallow waters.
6. Siwash Point – Formerly an Indian village of considerable size called “Tsin– Stik–Op–Tin,” it was close to the Okanagan Bridge and the old Brigade trail. The excavation cavities that were dug for fire pits in the centre of the lodges can still be seen - shelter from south winds.
7. Old Ferry Docks - If you choose to venture onto the docks be very careful. There are private beaches and docks on both sides with a private boat launch on the south side. Shelter from south winds on both sides and marshy areas on the east side. Dive Site - a tire reef at 10 metres west of dock.
8. Beautiful bay with shelter from south winds. Private beach containing a marshy area. No beaching for 1.6 km north.
9. Raymer Bay Regional Park – Children’s playground, fire pits, outhouse, and sandy beaches. Watch for swimming areas. Boats are not permitted on beach - use mooring buoys.
10. Poplar Point – Private beaches and docks south of Sutherland Park and north for 400 m.
11. Sutherland Park – Sandy beaches, children’s play-ground, washrooms, and a boat launch with beaching on the north side. Shallow water provides for good anchorage - shelter from south winds.
12. Manhattan Point – Light - Named after Manhattan, New York by F.R.E. Dehart, Mayor of Kelowna, in 1909. Do not pass between the light and the shore as the water is very shallow and one would be at great risk of hitting bottom. There is also a 25 metre dock.
A. Shelter Bay Marina – Guest moorage, gas, rentals, and a pump out. Public boat launch with five metre water depth.
13. Water Front Park – High cement breakwater. Sometimes kite flyers can be seen in the park. On the north side is Tugboat Bay - watch for marked swimming areas. Dive Site - In the bay, below the Dolphins, is a cabin cruiser about ten metres down. The cabin was knocked off during construction of the new park.
14. Kelowna Yacht Club – Kelowna Yacht Club – (250-762-3310). Members only – key-card lock security. There is a public boat launch North of the Club. The popular launch to the South has been closed. Youth/adult programs and watersport rentals are available to the public.
15. Kelowna Inner Harbor – Six cautionary white buoy markers with lights. Maximum speed is 8 km/h. When entering the bay there will be a large public dock on the east end of the bay. Shelter from south winds. Kerry Park – Home of the “Sails” and the “Ogopogo” sculpture. The small dock can be used for temporary mooring. Some beaching on both sides of the dock. Dive Site - A small boat at 13 metres.
16. Kelowna City Park – Children’s water park and playground, Hot Sands Beach, Veendam Garden, rose and flower gardens, washrooms, tables and benches, concession, Kelowna Lawn Bowling Club, a track and beach volleyball. There is
17. Okanagan Lake Floating Bridge – The longest floating bridge in Canada. The floating portion is 700 metres. No wake zone.
18. Strathcona Beach – Nice beaches with marked swimming areas. There are picnic tables and tennis courts in the park. You can see the hospital behind the park.
19. Siebell Maude–Roxby Bird Sanctuary – After World War II, Victor and Siebell (Maude–Roxby) bought a lakeside property and a marsh, which harboured a myriad of birds. They built a home here to enjoy the water and wildlife they loved so much. The boardwalks must be used in order to preserve the marsh areas. Do not venture off the boardwalks so we can all enjoy its beauty.
20. Kinsmen Beach Park – Children’s playground, washrooms, concession, and a shallow swimming area that extends out a considerable distance. Beach with care on the north end - shelter from north winds in the bay.
21. Fascieux Creek - “Cable” sign on shore.
22. Boyce Gyro Park & Beach – Children’s playground, washrooms, concession, and shallow swimming area. Small beaching area north but avoid private beaches and docks.
23. Rotary Park Beach – A windsurfer’s haven. Picnic tables, children’s playground, sandy beach, and swimming areas - no beaching. Avoid private beaches and docks. Watch for the many kitesurfers and windsurfers.
24. Lakeshore Boat Launch – Large parking lot for vehicle and trailers. Six cautionary buoys with lights. Maximum speed is 8 km/h. You will see one port buoy (red) and one starboard buoy (green) indicating the channel where dredging was done. Water is very shallow - use caution. a beaching area closer to the bridge at the south end of the marked swimming area.
25. Mission Creek – Do not enter the creek. North to the Okanagan Lake Bridge the water is very shallow; as far as a 100 metres off shore at some places.
26. Bluebird Beach – Small beaching area on the south side. A large, white, sixstory condominium building to the south can be seen from a distance.
1. Rocky Bay – Good shelter from north winds but this area is usually filled with logs. Fishermen - a multitude of whitefish like to occupy this area.
2. Bear Creek Provincial Park – Created in 1981 with 400 meters of sandy beaches, well-marked hiking trails, 80 campsites, large picnic areas with tables, fire pits, showers, washrooms, and a spectacular canyon that leads to a waterfall. Lambly Creek was originally called Bear River by botanist David Douglas. Its name was changed to Lambly Creek in 1922 after Charles Anderson Richardson Lambly. Some beaching available - watch for marked swimming areas. Cement boat launch at the north end of the park. Divers – There is a small boat about 13 m out from the washrooms and a barge and bridge anchor at the north end of the bay.
3. From May 20 to mid-September there are usually no logs in the bay. Caution: if there are logs, they may shift during the night. There are nice beaching areas here with shelter from south winds.
4. Trader’s Cove Regional Marine Park – Trader’s Cove light is located here. The park has outhouses, barbecue pits and a children’s playground. Watch for the swimming area and beach with care - shelter from north winds. Five moorage buoys in the south bay and one in the north bay. Look straight up and you may see hang gliders coming off Blue Grouse Mountain. 5. The Log Dump – The bay is always busy and full of logs - stay clear of this area. Use only in emergencies for shelter from north and south winds. 6. Private 30 metre docks with six fingers. Private property - no docking and no beaching for 800 m north. 7. Waterfront Farm – Private property - use of the facilities is not permitted. No beaching for 800 m south or north.
8. Blue Grouse Ranch – Private docks - pebble beaches to be used for emergency only to the north and south. Nice beaching areas 800 m south.
9. Private beaches and docks to the north and south of the “Cable” sign. Shelter from north and south winds on either side of the point. There is a small boat launch south. 10. Wilson Landing – Named after Harold Fitz–Harding Wilson who settled here in 1900. Ms. Marion Violet Harvey Goodacre opened a post office August, 1908. The S.S. Aberdeen called here twice a week.
11. A large bay with private beaches and docks and a small pebble beach in the centre of the bay. The bay provides good shelter from south winds.
12. Private beaches for 800 m south and north. Remnants of an old, commercial, wood fishing boat on shore.
13. Beautiful bay with pebble beaches on the north end and private beaches and docks on the south end. Limited shelter from north and south winds. 14. Private beaches and docks 800 m north and south. The cable sign on the shore is hard to see.
15. McKinley Landing – Respect private beaches and docks. 16. Beautiful bay with private beaches and docks - shelter from north and south winds. 17. This bay provides shelter from north winds - beach with care.
18. Paul’s Tomb – Built in 1910 by Rambler Paul. The tomb sits roughly 100 metres from shore. Provisions were made for eight coffins within the tomb. Mrs. E.G. Paul was buried here in June, 1914, and Rambler Paul was buried here in November, 1916. No other family members were ever laid to rest here. The tomb is five by three metres wide and two metres high with a thick and impenetrable steel door which seals the entrance like a vault. Today you can still see “1910” engraved on the top of the tomb. This is a beautiful bay with a lot of frequent visitors; anchor your boat and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Small secluded pebble beaches to the north; beach with care for 400 m north. Shelter from south winds. Dive Site – Scuba and snorkelling is good here with a large fiberglass Ogopogo and an old wreck for exploring. Another small boat rests just north.
19. Rocky shores with some nice secluded beaches - excellent swimming areas.
20. The flat-roofed building is the place of water intake for the City of Kelowna. Do not enter this area or anchor here. Private beaches and docks up to Poplar Point.
A. Lake Okanagan Resort/Marina - Great food and fantastic views. Golf, tennis, horseback riding and hiking are available here. Fuel and boat rentals are available. 1. Owaissi Anglican Camp – Private camp. Look for a dock with a white cross on it. Shelter from southwest winds.
2. The small, flat-roofed building is the place of water intake for Lake Okanagan Resort. There is a small rock outcrop in front of the picnic table to the south and three mooring buoys. Ben’s Bay - In the shade of a birch tree the circle of friends is completed. Dive Site - There is a small boat and a small houseboat 30 metres off the marina dock.
3. Small, pebble beaching areas with six mooring buoys.
4. Girl Guide Camp Mewata – At the small point there is a swimming area - private beaches and docks.
5. Shelter Cove – Avoid private beaches and docks. The south end of the cove has shelter from south winds.
6. Sign on shore says “Cable.” There is a large, white, three story house just to the south of the cable sign.
7. Rock walls with one small beaching area. Note there is room for only one boat at a time. Respect private property.
8. Caesar’s Landing – Named after Henry Northcote Caesar in 1893. If anchoring in the bay, please respect private property. Dive Site - A good wall dive and at 13 metres there is an old car.
9. Nahun – Named by Howard Bruce Kennard in 1905. At one time it was called “Golden Gate” because packers on the H.B.C. Brigade Trail would barricade it so that no horses could stray out to the rocky formation. Please respect private property.
10. This marks the deepest waters for all of the Okanagan Lake: 228 meters (748 feet).
11. Private beaches and docks - no beaching.
12. Pixie Beach – Some beaching but watch for marked swimming areas.
13. Private beaches and dock - beach with care on the south side of the bay.
14. Nice beaching areas to the north but be careful in this area. Respect private beaches and docks shelter from south winds.
15. Old pilings here and watch for swimming areas. Sign on shore says “Cable.”
16. Okanagan Centre – There is a General Store within walking distance. Okanagan Centre was purchased by the Maddock Brothers in 1907. They laid out the township in 1909, and soon after, schooling commenced in the church. The Lake Country Museum now occupies the old school house on Beach Rd. Centrepiece is held at the end of August each year and is a highlight of the museum.
17. Okanagan Centre Breakwater – Small craft harbour with a boat launch to the south. Some beaching areas to the south and north. Good shelter from north and south winds is found in the breakwater. There are nice pebble beaches north, up to the old wharf.
18. Nice pebble beaches - beach with care and respect private properties.
19. Pebble beaches to the north and south of point. Some private beaches and docks - respect the private docks.
20. A large, solid, cement building that stands 10 metres tall (a noteworthy reference/fix point). 21. A nice bay - look for the large, white eagle on a house (by the Canadian flag) to the south. Shelter from north winds.
1. Rocky shore to the north - no beaching areas north or south.
2. Nice bay with seven mooring buoys, private beaches - shelter from north winds.
3. Agate Bay – This is a beautiful bay where you can tie your boat to one of the five mooring buoys beaching areas and shelter from north winds.
4. Rocky shores with some beaching areas for 400 m north and south - shelter from south winds.
5. Shores have been cleaned and four breakwaters have been built with rock. Be cautious of rocks close to the surface.
6. Private beaches and docks up to Shorts Creek - shelter from north winds in the bay. There is a private boat launch in the left bay.
7. There are good beaches for large and small boats and four mooring buoys south of the light at Shorts Point - shelter from north winds.
8. Shorts Point Light - Named after Captain Thomas Dolmon Shorts in 1883. During the 1800’s, he
9. Fintry – It was first named Biche Creek In 1877, and later changed to Shorts Creek after Captain T.D. Shorts. Most of the buildings and agricultural works are remnants of Fintry Estates developed by Captain Dun-Waters. To the north there are some good beaching areas for approximately 800 m and shelter from south winds. Dive Site - A sunken barge rests in the bay north of the point. operated the Ruth Shorts (1880), the Mary Victoria Greenhow (1886), the Jubilee (1887), and the Penticton in 1890.
10. Beautiful area with nice beaches - beach with care. Camping area with swimming markers, seven mooring buoys and shelter from south winds.
11. Private beaches and docks with seven mooring buoys just to the south.
12. Looking closely at the caves, within the rocks, you will notice an obscure figure resembling an upside down champagne glass when viewing from the north.
13. Cedar Cove - There is a boat launch with a picnic
14. There are private beaches and docks north of Cedar Cove. Watch for the marked swimming area - shelter from south winds.
15. Carrs Landing – It was previously named Sunnywold and then later changed to Carrs Landing in 1895, after Andrew Carr. He planted and farmed apple, pear and peach trees. A school was built in 1896 commencing the formation of a community. table at the point. There are good beaching areas and some good offshore anchorages 1.6 km north of the point - respect private properties.
16. Whiskey Cove – Private beaches and docks; - shelter from north winds.
17. Grant Island – A.K.A. “Whiskey Island.” Do not try to cross between the island and the shores - very shallow waters. Watch for swimming areas and do not go onto the island as it is a protected bird sanctuary.
18. Kopje Regional Park – Old wharf, brown heritage house, picnic tables, playground, baseball diamond, barbecues, swimming area and a park covering eight acres of land. There are nice pebble beaches on the south side.
A. Outboard Waterfront Pub - With its great food, this is one of the area’s newest waterfront pub and restaurant. Equipped with public moorage with friendly staff.(778-475-5981)
1. Ewing – Named Marden’s Landing in 1890, it was changed to Ewing after Robert Leckie Ewing.
2. Killiney Regional Beach (Killarney) – It was named after “The Hill Of Killarney” in Dublin by Harry Percy Hodges in 1903. Four equally spaced trees present conjoining beach openings. There is a marked swimming area south of the boat launch.
3. Private beaches and docks - no beaching.
4. Okanagan Forest Park – Campground, fire pits, picnic tables, pebble shore, and beaching. A trail leads north up to private beaches. There is a public boat launch and six mooring buoys at the south end.
5. Private summer and year round cabins and homes for 1.6 km north and south from here. Please respect private properties.
6. Private beaches and docks north of the point - no beaching.
7. Cable sign on shore with private beaches to the north and south.
8. Parker Cove – North of Whiteman Creek is a private boat launch with a large dock and a small beaching area. Further north is Parker Cove Pooch Beach large private docks.
9. Old wharf – Pilings extend some 60 metres off shore. There are some beaching areas to the north but use caution - shallow waters.
10. Rocky shores for 400 m on both sides. Some beaching areas but beach with care - shelter from north winds.
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12. Adventure Bay – There are private beaches and docks east of the light - shelter from north winds.
13. Beachcomber Bay – Private beaches and docks, some beaching at the end of the bay, a boat launch east - shelter from north winds.
14. Kinsmen Beach Park – On June 14, 1909, 60 members of the Okanagan Mountain Rifles, plus members of the Armstrong Infantry Corps, went into their first summer Military Camp.
15. Private beaches and docks west of the Vernon Yacht Club.
16. Paddlewheel Park – A nice park with a boat launch, a tennis court and a beach. Watch for swimming areas.
17. Vernon Yacht Club – (250-545–5518). Member moorage only - power, water, showers and pump out facilities. Members wanted.
18. Okanagan Landing – In 1886, Captain T.D. Shorts launched the Okanagan’s first steamer. The first passenger steamer (1892) was the sternwheeler S.S. Aberdeen, and the year 1936 ended an era as the S.S. Sicamous steamed in from her last voyage.
19. Private beaches with a small boat launch in the centre.
20. Some beaching under the hill slide - shelter from south winds.
Rocky shores with three small beaching areas.
21. Camp Hurlburt – Private cabins, beaches and a dock - shelter from south winds.
22. Cameron Point – Private beaches with a small boat launch to the east. There are red spar buoys on each side of the point identifying drying rocks. Pebble beaches lie just south of the private docks.
23. Otter Bay – Underwater dive park - Watch for swimming area - shelter from south winds. There are three mooring buoys plus two large diving buoys; one is for the Dive Dome at 10 m, and one is for the Bobby Mackenzie Boat which is positioned 20 m underwater. You may also find: a 12 m tug boat, a small row boat, and a 4 m boat at 5 m.
24. Ellison Park – Playground, amphitheater, 6 km of walking trails, 50 picnic tables and Canada’s only fresh-water dive park with sunken artifacts. Overnight beaching is allowed on the sandy beaches in the south bay. Watch for steep drop-offs outside the buoys and along the rocky edges. Five mooring buoys are provided.
25. Beautiful bay with shelter from north winds - avoid private beaches and docks. Beautiful rock formation in this area.
1. Except for north winds, the bay is very calm. Beach with care - shallow water. Avoid private beaches and the waterski course.
2. Alexis Beach – Avoid private beaches and docks shelter from north winds.
3. Private beaches and docks for 800 m north and south - no beaching.
4. The north end of Okanagan Lake has shallow water with marshy shores - avoid private beaches and docks. Beach carefully and only in emergencies. This area gives you shelter from south winds.
5. Emerald Bay – Water is very shallow with some private beaches - beach with care - shelter from north winds.
6. Coyote Creek Ranch – Private beaches and docks in shallow waters - no beaching - shelter from south and north winds.
7. Private beaches and docks north of Newport Creek - small boat launch 800 m to the north.
8. The end of the lake is not recommended for anyone doing watersports as the water is very shallow.
9. The entire east foreshore is very shallow with marshy areas - stay as far from shore as possible.
10. Pebble beaches for about 800 m to the north and south of this small bay. Beach with care north of the pump house and docks. No shelter from winds in this area.
11. Canadian Lakeview Estate – A small flat-roofed building with three buoys in front of a small dock and boat launch.