Boating Destinations in BC's Okanagan

Boating BC Assoc.

Boating in British Columbia offers a variety of freshwater and coastal destinations for all tastes. Here are a few destinations in the Okanagan area of BC.

Kootenay Lake

Nestled between the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges in eastern BC is a long, narrow and deep fjord-like lake. Kootenay Lake is known for fishing and boating. The lake is well stocked and home to such game fish as Dolly Varden, kokanee and native Gerrard rainbow trout. In fact, the lake is famous with anglers because it's where the world's largest rainbow trout was caught. When not fishing or boating, enjoy the many other recreational activities that this area has to offer. Go houseboating, canoeing, hiking, swimming, golfing, mountain climbing, horseback riding and spelunking. There are also many museums, abandoned historic sites, craft shops and galleries.

Okanagan Lake

Another one of the most popular destinations in BC, with several large cities bordering the lake, including Vernon, Penticton and Kelowna. The Okanagan is also British Columbia's premier wine region, featuring award-winning wineries that offer tours and tastings. And it is home to some of the largest orchards in BC, many of which are operated at roadside stands offering fabulous local apples, peaches, cherries and more.

Shuswap Lake

Located in the North Okanagan, it boasts the largest houseboat fleet in Canada. Houseboating is a fabulous way to vacation with family and friends, lazily drifting along the lake, basking in the sunshine in your own floating hotel!

Originally published here.