Okanagan Falls

Okanagan Falls is a community of about 2200 people (2016) in the Okanagan region of British Columbia on the shore of Skaha Lake, which provides many recreational opportunities. It is also close to Okanagan Falls Provincial Park.

Understand
The namesake Okanagan Falls have long been submerged by the waters of Skaha Lake, which rose as a result of the construction of this small dam. The dam is just south of the bridge along Highway 97.

Get in
The only way to get in (by land) is by car (or perhaps bike). There is no rail service, and the nearest airport is in Penticton about 15 minutes north. If you have your own boat, or want to rent one you can ride the length of Skaha Lake from Penticton.

Highway 97 runs through the town, from Penticton to the north and Oliver to the south. A nice alternative route is to take Eastside Road on the east side of Skaha Lake of Penticton.

Get around
Okanagan Falls is a very small town. Riding a bike or walking around is sufficient.

By public transit

 * Operates bus route 20 from Monday to Friday between Penticton and Okanagan Falls.
 * Operates bus route 40 route from Monday to Friday between Penticton and Osoyoos with stops in Okanagan Falls and Oliver. Travel time from Osoyoos is 45 minutes, from Oliver is 22 minutes, and from downtown Penticton is 43 minutes
 * Operates bus route 40 route from Monday to Friday between Penticton and Osoyoos with stops in Okanagan Falls and Oliver. Travel time from Osoyoos is 45 minutes, from Oliver is 22 minutes, and from downtown Penticton is 43 minutes

Sleep
There are hotels 15 km away in Penticton.

Cope

 * The nearest hospital is in Penticton, though it will take slightly less time to reach the hospital in Oliver.