The Arrow Lakes are divided into Upper Arrow Lake and Lower Arrow Lake, are widenings of the Columbia River. The lakes are situated between the Selkirk Mountains to the east and the Monashee Mountains to the west. Beachland is fairly rare, and is interspersed with rocky headlands and steep cliffs. Mountain sides are heavily forested, and rise sharply to elevations around 2,600 metres.
The original routing and descriptions were produced by Kelly Kusch for the Nakusp Paddling Club Society. Trails BC has been given permission to post this route, but users should review the original guide, available on the Paddling Club’s website
Note: This is merely a guide for information purposes. The Nakusp Paddling Club Society is not responsible for the safety or activity of lake users, and does not warrant the complete accuracy of this document.
If you would like to help us improve our mapping and populate this page with more information about paddling in this area, please contact Trails BC.
Okanagan Lake is a fantastic place to paddle, with calm, warm waters and view of desert-like valleys and pine-covered mountaintops. The lake can be paddled virtually its whole length, with many campsites and launches in the southern portion between Penticton and Kelowna.
This route is a concept and the information provided has not been provided by a local paddler. We welcome and appreciate any advice or verification you can provide – please help us improve and enhance this trail information!
We have developed a concept map displaying possible campsites, launch sites and rest stops.
A recognized paddling route (kayaking and brigade canoe only) to connect the Trans Canada Trail in West Vancouver to the Sea to Sky Trail in Squamish is now open and operational! This route provides launching and camping sites along the Howe Sound, which visit tranquil islands and takes in the majesty of Howe Sound from a very unique perspective.
As this an ocean paddling route, please note that while this site does provide GPS data, we highly recommend carrying paper charts for the Howe Sound. Contact your local chart dealer. Ideal charts from the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) are Chart #3311 and/or Chart #3526. Both charts cover the region with 1:40,000 scale. However, Chart #3526 covers the southern shore of Bowen Island (south of Snug Cove) if you will be paddling in that area.
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