Shannon Lake

West Kelowna

17 min from Downtown Kelowna
Swite Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1T5

Named after Westbank Pioneer, Shannon Marshall and known to the First Nations people as Tenas Lake (small lake), this short trail is an easy one for the family and stroller-friendly.

The lake was used as a source of water by the First Nation's Tsinstikeptum Reserve in the early 20th century, it also provides water to the Marshall and Marlow Springs. In 1977, the south end of Shannon Lake was established as a Regional Park spanning 3.7 hectares.

Stocked with rainbow trout, the lake is known for fishing. In the summertime, a "Go Fish" program usually takes place, it provides youth under the age of 16 a chance to learn how to fish. The lake is also home to several waterbirds and turtles which are seen frequently.

The area is perfect for picnicking and dogs are allowed on a leash, providing you clean up after them.

Route
  • Short
  • Very Easy
  • Out & Back Same Way
  • 1.80 km round-trip
  • 22 min solo
  • 48 min group
  • 33 m gain
Kids & Pets
  • On-Leash
  • Child-Friendly
  • Stroller-Friendly

Address

Swite Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1T5

Driving Time

From Downtown Kelowna, approximate travel time by car is 17 min.

Notable GPS Co-ordinates

Detailed Directions

1. Head towards West Kelowna from downtown and cross the bridge.
2. Turn RIGHT onto Grizzly Rd
3. Turn LEFT onto Old Okanagan Hwy
4. Turn RIGHT onto Shannon Lake Rd
5. Turn RIGHT onto Swite Rd.
6. Follow to the end, and park at the parking lot.

Google Directions

Use our written directions in preference to the Google directions below as they are likely more accurate.

Linear Trail
This is a linear (out and back/not a loop) trail; the values below indicate the one-way statistics from the trailhead to the end of the route.
  • Starting Elevation: 505 meters
  • Ending Elevation: 497 meters
  • Maximum Elevation: 510 meters
  • Minimum Elevation: 495 meters
  • Elevation Gain: 33 meters
  • Elevation Loss: -41 meters
  • Slope Up: 8.00%
  • Slope Down: -8.00%

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GPS Notes
We have often color-coded our GPX tracks. While it is not always the case, we have tried to use the following convention on our newer maps:

Green/Blue: human-verified by our volunteers.
Purple: overgrown trail, bushwhack, or on private property.
Red: default color or not reality-checked
Yellow: Road
Other Colors: May have been satellite traced or imported from third party sources.

While we strongly believe our GPS are accurate, please be aware that no logging system is perfect and to be aware of potential errors. Use at your own risk.
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