Fishing Adventures
Kamloops is central to over 100 lakes all within a 1-hour drive through diverse and scenic landscape. Many fish-filled lakes, rivers and streams are tucked into the beautiful landscape of mountains, valleys, aromatic forests and sweet grasslands. For the adventurous, these remote areas are accessible by hiking, ATVs, 4X4, floatplane, or through the network of forestry roads.
Drive off to one of the 250 fishing lakes within 30 minutes of Penticton city centre.
Cool off with a visit to one of the nearby beaches on the shores of Lake Osoyoos. With summer water temperatures hovering around 24ºC (70ºF), Canada’s warmest lake provides ample swimming, parasailing, jet skiing, and windsurfing opportunities. With three marinas stocked for all of your equipment rental needs, you'll want to stay out all day!
Float along in Penticton. Float down the River Channel, which is a small shallow river that flows south from Okanagan Lake to Skaha Lake. This leisurely trip takes from 2 to 3.5 hours depending on water levels in the channel. Be sure to bring sunscreen or you will burn up! Or get a view from up high and go parasailing – the views are tremendous and it’s a very safe activity for just about everyone.
The B.C. Interior is teaming with water including lakes and rivers for incredible water adventures. The beaches in Kelowna, BC, are outstanding and the activities are endless. For the more adventurous, there’s jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing and parasailing. With boats, canoes and kayaks, you can enjoy being on the water, as much as much as you love being in it. Kelowna has miles of beautiful parkland, much of which is located along sandy beaches. Grassy picnic areas, playgrounds, washrooms and concession stands are all standard facilities at our many beaches.