A paddle boarder skims along the blue-green surface of Kalamalka Lake in Coldstream.
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July 14, 2025 - 4:00 AM
The Thompson-Okanagan region is prized for its summertime weather and plethora of lakes to explore and many residents are out enjoying serene spaces on paddleboards, kayaks and canoes.
The lighter, smaller crafts are easier to transport than bigger boats and allow for a motor-free experience. Some outdoor enthusiasts are capturing views of lakes and surrounding natural spaces on their adventures.
The region is home to more than 200 lakes surrounded by natural beauty, according to Come Explore Canada.
These stunning captures showcase the beauty of just a few lakes and rivers to paddle on, including the unique blue-green waters of Kalamalka Lake in Coldstream, and the sunlit Thompson River during golden hour.
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Blue skies and puffy clouds are viewed from a Kayak at Douglas Lake east of Merritt.
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A kayak sits on the shores of Shuswap Lake on a cloudy summer day.
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Canoers glide along the calm surface of Murtle Lake in Wells Gray Provincial Park in summer.
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This kayaker was photographed from Riverside Park in Kamloops during golden hour.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Hayden Scott
Blue skies and calm waters create a serene scene at Isobel Lake in Kamloops.
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The forests surrounding Paul Lake near Kamloops are viewed from a paddle board in summer.
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Kamloops resident Courtney Weatherbie takes in the beauty of Kalamalka Lake in Coldstream from her paddleboard.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Courtney Weatherbie
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