Okanagan Lake Park (photo courtesy of B.C. Parks / website)

By Liam Verster

11.4 Hectare Expansion

Province purchased property to expand Okanagan Lake Park

Aug 28, 2024 | 11:20 AM

Okanagan residents and visitors will have more lake access as the province has purchased a property to open for public use.

The B.C. Government, in partnership with the B.C. Parks Foundation, has purchased 11.4 hectares of waterfront property to be used to expand Okanagan Lake Park, located south of Peachland.

“We are always looking for opportunities to expand our parks and protected areas for people to enjoy and for conservation purposes,” George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, said.

“If we didn’t act to protect this area for people’s enjoyment and its ecological value, it could be ripe for development and a lost opportunity. Acquiring this land will ensure many more people will enjoy Okanagan Lake Park and protect this area for years to come.”

The land on the north side of the existing park includes approximately 436 metres of shoreline, which the province noted is an important habitat for at-risk species such as freshwater mussels, Lewis’s woodpecker, and western screech owl.

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The province purchased the property for $10.5-million. The B.C. Parks Foundation provided $2.4-million toward the purchase and the remainder of the funding came through the B.C. Parks Recreation Expansion Program.

“We are thrilled to see this significant addition proposed for Okanagan Lake Park, which will enhance both the natural beauty and ecological diversity of the region,” Ellen Walker-Matthews, CEO of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, stated.

“Protecting our waterfront and natural habitats is vital not only for the environment, but also for the sustainable tourism opportunities that draw visitors to experience the unique landscapes of the Thompson Okanagan. This acquisition is a positive step toward ensuring that these treasured spaces can be enjoyed by generations to come.”