Okanagan Valley Canoe and Kayak

Okanagan Valley Canoeing and Kayaking opportunities are plentyful and found everywhere in this lake rich region. Within the Okanagan Valley and located throughout the outlying areas are many lakes including two large lakes that anchor the Okanagan valley - Skaha Lake and Okanagan Lake.

Then there is the famous houseboating destination of all lakes, Shuswap Lake located just north of Kelowna is also a popular destination for canoe and kayak. And, then there is the warm paddling lake anchoring the south end of the Okanagan Valley - Osoyoos Lake. There are so many lakes, just too many lakes to be crowded in the Okanagan Valley region when canoeing or kayaking.

The two immediate lakes in the Okanagan Valley area ideal for canoeing and kayaking are Skaha Lake and Okanagan Lake. Both lakes in the Okanagan Valley offer extensive north and south sandy beach shorelines accessed by the public and serviced by many restaurants, pubs, coffee houses, ice cream stands and gift stores.

Other lakes ideal for a canoe or kayak adventure that are located a short drive away from the main communities in the Okanagan Valley include Vaseux Lake, Kalamalka Lake and Wood Lake. A group of Okanagan Valley lakes a little more remote, rugged and, ones, that provide more wilderness and wildlife scenery.

The Okanagan Valley Canoe and Kayak guides and rental companies located on the more popular lakes will have tours or maps which include an opportunity to view pictographs, geological artifacts, steam ship remnants, historic pioneer trails and maybe, a one in a life-time chance of meeting Ogopogo - a mythological neighbour in the Okanagan - rumour or fact?

Located in each of the community sections are lists of adventure companies to contact for more information on specific canoe and kayak rentals and tours available during the summer seasons. Self guided kayakers and canoeist should contact adventure companies listed with us for maps and directions.