You can't really say you know British Columbia until you've travelled this area, certainly one of the loveliest in the province. A series of gently mountain ranges rolls between
Thompson Plateau in the west and the Shuswap Highlands to the east, then rises dramatically in the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains.
Bear Creek Provincial Park-20 miles of easy going hiking trails and campsites. Bear Creek flows through the bottom of the canyon bringing with it small flakes of placer gold.
Boundary Creek Provincial Park- Historical site - Bromley Creek was the largest copper processor in North America 1901-1918. Remnants of the smelter are still standing with a nearby slag heap.
Bromley Rock Provincial Park-A popular simming hole - good hiking and great views.
Cathedral Provincial Park- Wilderness park containing wet forests of the Cascade Mountains and the arid dessert terrain of the Okanagan.
Christina Lake Provincial Park- Lake offers good water-orientated recreation with marinas and public boat launch. Lake is one of the warmest and cleanest in Canada.
Conkle Lake Provincial Park- Secluded park where swimming is a favorite activity along with good car -top boat fishing.
Darke Lake Provincial Park- Great Rainbow Trout fishing - licence needed.
Echo Lake Provincial Park- 154 hectare park - day use only. Swimming, picknicking, canoeing. Fishing is good -licence is needed.
Ellison Provincial Park - Walking trails provide access to the headlands that separate two beautiful bays, offering boulder-climbing excitment and wildflower photo opportunities.
Eneas Lakes Provincial Park- Undeveloped park- good fishing for trout in the calm waters.
Fintry Provincial Park - Site was the transportation hub of the valley; Hudson Bay Company fur brigade traders passed through here.
Gladstone Provincial Park- Park is of ecological importance and has historic features. Traces of First Nations habitation exsits, as well as pictographs.
Granby Provincial Park- One of the least known and least explored wilderness areas and is one of the last major watersheds.
Haynes Point Provincial Park- First Nations people inhabitated this area. The area was also the trade route for fur traders, explorers, and gold miners who used the sandspit as a natural bridge to cross Osoyoos Lake.
Inkaneep Provincial Park- Small 21 hectare park which includes dense riverside thickets containtin a well known habitat for birds.
Jewel Lake Provincial Park- 48 hectare park which is a popular destination point for anglers - a 17kg rainbow trout was pulled from the waters and still holds the record today.
Johnstone Creek Provincial Park- Scenic and peaceful area, sheltered by Douglas fir, Ponderosa pine and aspen trees.
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park- Park is a well preserved remnant of the grasslands that once stretched from Vernon to Osoyoos.
Kekuli Bay Provincial Park- Park's name refers to the semi-subterranean homes built by the Salish Natives. The park and Kalamalka Lake are a favorite with visitors and the fishing is great.
Keremeos Columns Provincial Park- Named for a 90 metre cliff of hexagonal basalt columns formed together resembling a bundle of six-sided sticks.
Kettle River Recreation Area- River is well suited to canoeing and inner-tubing. Remains of gold and silver mines can be seen on the river banks.
Kickininee Provincial Park- Day use only - 3 developed sandy beaches, picnic area and boat launches.
Mabel Lake Provincial Park- Formed by glaciers during the last ice age. Sandy shoreline and peaceful waters - great for swimming, canoeing or kayaking.
Manning Provincial Park- Features diverse landscapes with plentiful flora and fauna. Hiking trails are its chief draw.
Nickel Plate Provincial Park- Undeveloped wilderness area that hikers and cross-country skiers will find rewarding.
Okanagan Falls Provincial Park- Riverside oasis, rich with animal and bird life. The falls here were a barrier where salmon could not pass - a dam was built and it became just another rough spot in the river.
Okanagan Lake Provincial Park- 98 hectare park which features an interesting arboretum of exotic vegetation.
Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park- 33 km of undeveloped wilderness with secluded bays and sheltered sandy beaches.
Otter Lake Provincial Park- Privacy in a natural setting, includes awesome canyons, rugged terrain and clear flowing streams.
Pennask Lake Provincial Park- Source of much of province's rainbow trout eggs which are used for restocking - Fishing is excellent.
Stemwinder Provincial Park- Between 1904 and 1955 Stemwinder had approximately $47 million worth of gold removed. Apparently, there is still gold left in the hills so you may strike it rich too.
Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park- Sandy beach for great swimming, adventure playground and paddle boat rentals available.
Vaseux Lake Provincial Park- For a special wildlike-viewing experience-great bird watching. Lake is populated with largemouth bass, and rainbow trout which makes for good fishing.
the Shuswap Highlands to the east, then rises dramatically in the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains.