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:
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
Big Bear ATV Canoe and Kayak Tours: Experience the “Real” North Okanagan with Big Bear Tours. We provide wilderness fun, adventure and unforgettable ATV, Canoeing, Kayaking and Dog Sledding experiences in and around the lakes, rivers, valleys, and mountains of the North Okanagan. 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
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