Scenic Views · British Columbia
Kalamalka Lakeview Drive Lookout
A Highway 97 rest area above Kalamalka Lake near Coldstream, BC, with a wide view of the lake's shifting blues and greens. Toilets and picnic tables, but the turn is easy to miss.
What visitors say
This lookout sits high above Kalamalka Lake on Highway 97, about 11 km south of Vernon. The lake is known for its bands of turquoise and green, and reviewers say the colours change with the season and the light. Many rank it among the most beautiful lakes they've seen.
The viewpoint was upgraded to a rest area, with toilets, picnic tables and accessible parking. Visitors use it for a coffee break, a lunch stop or a quick round of photos. Spring through fall is the favourite season, though one visitor found it lovely in winter too.
It's a stop for anyone driving the Okanagan between Kelowna and Vernon. Leashed dogs are fine.
Two consistent complaints: the turn off the highway comes up fast and is easy to miss, and a couple of visitors found the washrooms poorly kept.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 545 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.