People Beaches

Vernon has several beaches to choose from. Mark your spot at one of the beaches with full amenities, or find a quiet place in a cove. You choose which beach you want to visit and mother nature will supply the weather.

Kalamalka Lake Beaches

Kalamalka beach is located on the north shore of Kalamalka Lake and is roughly 300 m (985 ft.) in length and 50 m (165 ft.) wide. This is our most popular beach as it has change rooms, rest rooms, beach volleyball courts and a long pier. You don't have to go far as there is also a concession stand, SUP, kayak and boat rentals right on the beach.

Cosen Bay and Juniper Bay beaches are connected by pathways. It's a great place to swim or hike, and it's right near the pet friendly beach so you can take your four legged family member along.

For a map on how to get to Kalamalka Lake beaches, and a list of beaches on the lake, visit the City of Vernon Beach page  and click on Full beaches listings link.  

Okanagan Lake Beaches

Spread your beach blanket at Kin Beach, Paddlewheel Park, or Ellison Provincial Park, three local favourites for families. You'll find these beaches on Okanagan Lake, within a few minutes of Vernon's downtown.

Broad, sandy beaches gently slope down into the inviting water. There is a fully outfitted playground at Kin Beach, making it a favourite for young families. Paddlewheel Park beach is right between Okanagan Landing Road and Okanagan Lake. It has a play park, sandy beach, grass, shade, and public washrooms. The park also has basketball, tennis and beach-volleyball courts, and a boat-launch. Ellison's pebbled shoreline and underwater dive park (the only one in the Okanagan) in Otter Bay is beautiful with its tree-lined shores. There's even a dog beach (Sandy Beach) where you and your best friend can play in the water. You can get there by taking the trail leading out of the Ellison Park campground between sites 11 and 12.

For a map on how to get to Okanagan Lake beaches, and a list of beaches on the lake, visit the City of Vernon Beach page and click on the Vernon Beaches link.

Our helpful staff at the Vernon Visitor Centre would be happy to advise you on which beaches will best suit your needs.