Okanagan Falls is a city that is located on Lake Skaha and the Okanagan River which is about a 1 hour drive south of Kelowna. With a population of approximately 6,005 it’s a charming town. Located in the only temperate desert area in Canada, Okanagan Falls boasts the warmest lake waters at 24 degrees Celsius. This arid area has an average summer temperature of 29C and average winter temperature of 0C – which makes for a wonderful climate year round.

Fantastic beaches, beautiful mountains and wonderful desert valley view, Okanagan Falls offers many activities for all ages. The Skaha Bluffs offer rock climbing for the true adventurer or alternatively, relax on one of the many beaches. Hiking trails, camping, fishing, canoeing, bird-watching and of course there are many wineries in the area to visit.

Vaseux Lake Provincial Park is home to the Vaseux Wildlife Centre where visitors can learn all about the natural habitat and see some wonderful sites. Vaseux Lake is the place to go for the avid fisherman. With largemouth and small mouth bass, kokanee, or rainbow trout, you are bound to come away with a rewarding catch.

Apex Mountain Resort is only 32 km southwest of Okanagan Falls and is one of the three prime ski and snowboard destinations in the Valley.

Golfing is another popular sport and Okanagan Falls has a lot to offer to golfers of all skill levels. Twin Lakes Golf Resort is an 18-hole surrounded by towering cliffs. Skaha Meadows Golf Course and St. Andrews by the Lake Golf Course are both 9-hole courses, great to golf when you have a few hours on a sunny afternoon.

In 2000 the Trestle was reconstructed to connect OK Falls to the Kettle Valley Railway trail. Visitors and residence can now bike, hike and walk along beautiful Skaha Lake through Kaleden on the way to Penticton.