Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park — Attraction in Area B (Westside/Swan Lake/Kalamalka Lake)

Kalamalka Lake, aka the “Lake of Many Colors,” is so beautiful it’ll make you double-check if your sunglasses came with an Instagram filter. The water is an unbelievable mix of turquoise and emerald, which basically screams, “Take a selfie here!” You might think you’ve stumbled into the Caribbean, but nope, you’re still in BC, just without the tropical cocktails.

Swimming is a must if you can handle the cool water, but let’s be real, the view alone is worth the trip — even if you’re just pretending to be outdoorsy while lounging on the beach. There are also some great hiking and biking trails, so you can earn those post-adventure snacks (or nap) while soaking up some killer views.

In short, Kalamalka Lake will leave you wondering why more people aren’t flocking here — but hey, at least that means fewer people photobombing your epic...

One of those places you don’t want to rave about lest it becomes popular. Kalamalka is hands down the best lake in the Kelowna area. The turquoise water is beautiful, clear and calm (save for the occasional powered watercraft zipping through). There is a bit of a descent down from the parking lot to the beaches though so keep that in mind if you’re planning to setup for a long day. Also there is no running water (which also implies outhouses) so prepare accordingly.

But you can literally paddle board all day long. I think I dozed off for about 20 minutes and I had drifted only a few feet.

There’s a public beach area a bit further north as well but not sure how...

Trails,beaches,views,cliffs,wildlife,amazing Kalamalka lake surrounding you,this place is special.... I am a frequent visitor here no matter what time of year it's amazing. Swimming,hiking,photography, kayaking,canoeing,really there is everything here.Many hiking options here. Parking is large but be sure you pick the right parking lot on Google,a short drive and you are at Cosen's bay and other hiking trails parking lot.I know,I did this before but figured I'd do that trail too,the trail to Cosens bay is gorgeous too. Bring drinks,snacks,be weather ready with proper attire in a bag and...