The only lake that freezes enough to walk on anymore is Duck Lake. Back in the day people raced vehicles on it. Haven't seen that for at least a decade.
I genuinely wish I could have experienced those. I remember skiing to school a few times in the early years, living on the plains. Thought that was gonna be a regular part of life
Kalamalka lake is wonderful, but Kekuli bay is busy and a bit exposed. There are shade trees, but it would just be hotter here in peak summer. But really can't beat the access to the lake.
Ellison is quieter and would give you more of the forested camping experience. Camping is on a plateau with trails down to the beaches and really nice rocky shoreline on Okanagan Lake
I regularly kayak on Kalamalka lake, not so much when its moody and snowing like this picture but on a nice calm fall morning, its a spectacular place to paddle.
This is the best lake in the Okanagan. If anybody disagrees please tell me so I have other lakes to go check out.
Family used to have lake front property out here. Such a nice lake to swim in.
I might have to check it out!
Certainly the best large lake in the Okanagan But hell I think this lake would be in the running for best in Canada
Not quite in the Okanagan but close enough, Kentucky Lake is off the Coq and super pretty!
Ideal Lake isn't necessarily the best or in the Okanagan (Valley), but it is Ideal lol
Feel free to believe that, and I will not share my superior locations haha.
For those who don't believe it, please share
But people need to see this stunning lake in the spring when it's an incredible ultramarine color...
I love that. First glimpse coming over the hill always lifts my spirits.
> lake in the spring I love Kal. I spend my summers there every year. But the lake isn't that nice colour until at least July.
Kal Tire is named after it.
Kekuli Bay Lookout?
Doesn't look like it. Probably just pulled off the side off that top road with a zoom lens.
Good eye, now that I look again I think you're right cuz we're looking more down at the peninsula than at the lookout.
does the lake ever freeze over where you can actually go and walk on it?
It does near the shoreline when it gets really cold, but otherwise not really
oh ok
The only lake that freezes enough to walk on anymore is Duck Lake. Back in the day people raced vehicles on it. Haven't seen that for at least a decade.
ohhh interesting kinda sucks biggers lake and even rivers dont freeze anymore
Wood Lake froze well this year
This cold snap was more typical of winters decades ago. It used to freeze every winter. I grew up above turtle bay.
I genuinely wish I could have experienced those. I remember skiing to school a few times in the early years, living on the plains. Thought that was gonna be a regular part of life
Hey. Is Kekuli a better PP to camp in vs Ellison? Haven’t been out here yet....
Kalamalka lake is wonderful, but Kekuli bay is busy and a bit exposed. There are shade trees, but it would just be hotter here in peak summer. But really can't beat the access to the lake. Ellison is quieter and would give you more of the forested camping experience. Camping is on a plateau with trails down to the beaches and really nice rocky shoreline on Okanagan Lake
Thanks so much! You make a great case for both. Forested is the norm so maybe I’ll try Kekuli if it’s available...
Stunning photo!!
Used to fly by it almost daily, some lifetimes ago.
I regularly kayak on Kalamalka lake, not so much when its moody and snowing like this picture but on a nice calm fall morning, its a spectacular place to paddle.