Wildlife
Viewing in the Okanagan Similkameen of British Columbia
Hedley - Keremeos Cliffs . . . mountain goats, partridges,
quail, golden eagles and mountain bluebirds. Viewing is good all year
round. Access by paved road.
Osoyoos Oxbows . . . ospreys, bobolinks, turtles, herons,
songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds, mule deer and small mammals. Viewing all
year long, view bobolinks during April, May and June. Best viewing for turtles
is during April, May, June, July, August and September. Access by paved
road.
Peachland Creek . . . spawning kokanee. Best viewing
months are September and October. Access by paved road.
Vaseaux Lake . . . waterfowl, songbirds, raptors, shorebirds,
reptiles and bighorn sheep. Good wildlife viewing all year round. Reptile
viewing best during the months of May, June, July, August and September.
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Kalamalka
Lake Provincial Park. . .raptors, songbirds, marmots, ground squirrels
and rattlesnakes. Bird watching all year round. Best viewing marmots
and rattlesnakes is from May to end of September.
The
following BC Adventure Members offer services to visitors of this area:
WildWays Adventure Sports: There’s amazing world-class biking on the Trans Canada Trails Kettle Valley Railway – plus river & lake kayaking, & women’s activities. Our store has the finest equipment, gear, & clothing. Join friends, take a family trip, or learn to kayak with the best. more
Beaver Lake Mountain Resort: Join us for family fun. They’re log cabins, a campground, Coffee Corner, fishing, boats, canoes, kayak rentals, hiking & biking, & lots of kids fun. Just east of Lake Country (Winfield) on Hwy 97 there’s a wellness retreat, internet corner, & grocery store. more
Cathedral Lake Lodge: We are Canada's highest full service hiking and fishing resort. Relax in our comfortable lodge or cozy cabin in Cathedral Provincial Park while exploring the diverse terrain, mountain wilderness, alpine meadows & brilliant wildflowers, and jagged peaks. more
Echo Lake Fishing Resort: Our family oriented resort, on Echo Lake in Echo Lake Provincial Park, has housekeeping cabins, campsites, fishing boats & canoes – and a convenience store with basic grocery needs, fishing gear, licenses & souvenirs. There’s a "no pet" policy for the benefit ... more
McKinney Creek Adventures: Welcome to McKinney Creek Adventures, where we welcome you to stay at our fully equipped cottage, featuring a wonderful view of the BC wilderness. At McKinney Creek Adventures you can enjoy ATV, Jeep, and Snowmobile tours. All tours are customized to each gro... more
Okanagan ATV Tours: Experienced guides will take you on an Okanagan backcountry ATV tour down forest paths & mountain trails to one of many fishing lakes. Explore log cabins & a gold mine, irrigation flumes, & wildlife. Join us for half, full-day, overnight, and fishing tours. more
Postill Lake Lodge Fishing Resort: Bring the family for a vacation any time of year. There’s fabulous fly-fishing on a choice of 7 lakes, plus activities including swimming, boating, hiking, and more. In winter slide on that beautiful white stuff with x-country skiing and snowmobiling. more
WildWays Adventure Sports: There’s amazing world-class biking on the Trans Canada Trails Kettle Valley Railway – plus river & lake kayaking, & women’s activities. Our store has the finest equipment, gear, & clothing. Join friends, take a family trip, or learn to kayak with the best. more