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Float The Penticton River ChannelPenticton Canada Top Summer AttractionFor visitors and us locals, the Penticton river channel, fits the best definition of leisure and fun summer activities. It's one of the top Penticton attractions and it's FREE to float! If you're looking to take a break from the beaches Penticton Canada , spend an afternoon on the channel. All you need is something to float on! Our kids love to swim the channel with a snorkel and mask, and watch the fish swimming along the bottom. Us parents love to just relax and enjoy the ride! The float starts near Okanagan Lake at the launch site on Riverside Drive. Also known as the Okanagan River Channel, it is a man made water channel that was created in the 1950's to control flooding and water flow from Okanagan Lake to Skaha Lake.
The river channel is about 7 km (just over 4 miles) long, with a rest stop at the halfway point, at Green Mountain Road. Depending on the speed of the water through the channel, which is controlled by the damn at Okanagan Lake, the first half usually runs a bit faster. It's also more shallow, with some spots less than 5 feet deep. To get to the half way point will take about an hour and a half or so. If you plan to float the entire channel, prepare for a 3 or 4 hour ride.
The Launch Site
Here's a few tips to help you have a great day of floating the Penticton river channel.
Fun Summer Activites For Kids - Floaty Boats Ahoy!
Many People Love To Float The Channel!
The mid point is also the pick up point if you need to catch a ride back on the Coyote Cruises bus.
Almost At The Midway Point
Taking A Break
The Last Leg
The End Of The Road (or river!)
Bus Service For The Penticton River Channel
Coyote Cruises is open usually beginning mid May (weather pending), right through the September long weekend. (that's after the Canadian Labor Day holiday on the first Monday in September) Have a great time floating the channel!! We're always adding new pages. Please do visit often for Okanagan British Columbia travel and tourism information, including Okanagan accommodation guide, great attractions, guide to the Okanagan wineries and Okanagan BC golf vacations, all the fun Okanagan festivals, fairs and events, ideas for winter vacations, summer vacation ideas, shopping, places to eat, and much much more!
Go From Penticton River Channel To Penticton BC
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