Your South Okanagan Adventure Starts Here

Whether you’re here to hike, taste, paddle, or simply unwind. Skaha Vista Lodge puts you at the heart of it all.

Surrounded by Natural Beauty

Nearby Parks and Trails

Deck with bench, hot tub, fire pit, flower boxes, overlooking a lake and mountains with partly cloudy sky.

Explore The Best of the South Okanagan

Plan your visit with ease. See where Skaha Vista sits in relation to beaches, wineries, parks, and local attractions.

Minutes Away From:

  • 10 minutes to Penticton

  • 8 minutes to Okanagan Falls

  • Blasted Church, Painted Rock, and other wineries

  • The Cannery Brewing Company

  • Penticton Farmer’s Market & downtown shops

  • Penticton channel float (summer must-do!)

Experience Something New Every Season

A group of hikers walking through a grassy field with mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Nature Lovers, You’re in the Right Place

From iconic wildlife to rare birds and reptiles, the area surrounding Skaha Vista Lodge is rich with biodiversity.

Mammals

  • Bighorn Sheep

  • Black Bears

  • Mountain Goats

  • Mule Deer, Beavers, Coyotes, Cougars

  • Yellow-bellied Marmots & Badgers

Birdwatching Highlights

  • Golden Eagles, Raptors, Nighthawks

  • Cliff & Barn Swallows

  • Canyon Wrens, Sage Thrashers, Songbirds

  • Flammulated & Western Screech Owls

Reptiles & Amphibians

  • Garter & Rattlesnakes

  • Painted Turtles

  • Great Basin Spadefoot Toad

  • Tiger Salamander

Insects

  • Honeybees & native pollinators

  • Butterflies, moths & more

Fishing & Local Waters

Okanagan Lake

Stretching over 135 km, Okanagan Lake offers deep, cool waters perfect for boaters, beachgoers, and anglers alike.

Fish You Can Catch:

  • Rainbow Trout (including native strain)

  • Lake Trout

  • Kokanee Salmon

  • Burbot

  • Pike Minnow

  • Whitefish, Suckers, Bass, Pumpkinseed

Calm Okanagan Lake with mountain ranges in the background and clear blue sky.

Skaha Lake

Just steps away from the lodge, Skaha Lake is known for its warm waters, sandy beaches, and excellent fishing opportunities. A favourite for paddleboarding, boating, and scenic relaxation.

Fish You Can Catch:

  • Rainbow Trout

  • Kokanee Salmon

  • Smallmouth Bass

  • Carp

  • Burbot

Sandy beach in the foreground with a calm Skaha Lake reflecting mountains and trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

Vaseux Lake

A small, calm lake within a migratory bird sanctuary, perfect for nature lovers seeking solitude, birdsong, and soft paddling.

Fish You Can Catch:

  • Rainbow Trout

  • Largemouth Bass

  • Yellow Perch

  • Carp

A person kayaking on a calm Vaseaux Lake surrounded by trees and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Osoyoos Lake

Canada’s warmest freshwater lake, ideal for family fun, swimming, paddling, and year-round fishing thanks to its long season.

Fish You Can Catch:

  • Smallmouth & Largemouth Bass

  • Yellow Perch

  • Black Crappie

  • Carp

  • Rainbow Trout

Two empty lounge chairs on a sandy beach facing a calm Osoyoos Lake with mountains in the background and a potted plant with yellow flowers in the foreground.