Recreation

Parents and children enjoyed a day of fishing at the Kids Fishing Drby at Agur Lake Camp on Sunday, June 4. (Contributed)

Summerland Sportsman’s Association holds rifle event and fishing derby

Fishing derby was at Agur Lake during Summerland Action Festival

 

A Try Rec Event at the Similkameen Recreation Centre will offer plenty of recreational opportunities. (Submitted)

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen hosts Try Rec Events for Recreation Month

In celebration of Recreation Month in June, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen…

 

The Vernon Placer Miners Club is hosting its Gold Panning Championship at Enderby’s Riverside RV Park May 20 and 21, 2023. (Submitted photo)

Find that nugget: Gold panning championship returns to Enderby

Vernon Placer Miners Club holding the championship at Riverside RV Park May long weekend

 

Active Living Centre conceptual design. (Submitted photo)

Process evolving for construction of Vernon’s Active Living Centre

The $121 million project is expected to be opened by September 2026

Active Living Centre conceptual design. (Submitted photo)
Kiwanis Pier in Summerland has been deemed unsafe. The pier will now be deconstructed. A new structure is in the works to replace the iconic Summerland waterfront landmark. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Beloved but unsafe Summerland pier will be dismantled

Report states iconic structure cannot be repaired and must be removed

Kiwanis Pier in Summerland has been deemed unsafe. The pier will now be deconstructed. A new structure is in the works to replace the iconic Summerland waterfront landmark. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Kiwanis Pier in Summerland is closed to the public. Many of the pilings have rotted or are in poor condition. A report presented to Summerland council in late 2022 stated the pier could not be repaired. At present there are efforts to replace the structure. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Planning starts on fundraising for Summerland pier

Municipality, Rotary Club will work on replacing walking pier

Kiwanis Pier in Summerland is closed to the public. Many of the pilings have rotted or are in poor condition. A report presented to Summerland council in late 2022 stated the pier could not be repaired. At present there are efforts to replace the structure. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Many of the pilings at the pier on Lakeshore Drive in Summerland are now considered unsafe. The municipality and the Rotary Club are working to replace the pier. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Summerland council and Rotary Club to work on pier replacement

Iconic pier has been a landmark at Summerland’s lakeshore

Many of the pilings at the pier on Lakeshore Drive in Summerland are now considered unsafe. The municipality and the Rotary Club are working to replace the pier. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Children enjoy the pier in Summerland on the last day of summer holidays in 2022. (Photo by Jessica Shaw)

Summerland council commits to funding pier replacement

Lakefront attraction was deemed unsafe and will be removed

Children enjoy the pier in Summerland on the last day of summer holidays in 2022. (Photo by Jessica Shaw)
Strathcona Gardens lifeguard Cianna Dunn keeps watch during a Campbell River Killer Whales practice. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

Out of the pool: Why some B.C. communities are struggling to staff lifeguards

Expense, access to training, shifting lifestyles forcing facilites to adapting to new realities

Strathcona Gardens lifeguard Cianna Dunn keeps watch during a Campbell River Killer Whales practice. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
The referendum for a new Summerland recreation facility is expected to take place in fall, 2023. The new facility is to replace the aging Summerland Aquatic and Fitness Centre, which is at the end of its serviceable life. The proposed location for the new facility is in front of the Summerland Arena and Summerland Curling Club. (Carscadden Stokes and MacDonald Architects image)

Referendum on Summerland recreation facility project expected in fall

Replacement of existing facility expected to cost close to $48 million

The referendum for a new Summerland recreation facility is expected to take place in fall, 2023. The new facility is to replace the aging Summerland Aquatic and Fitness Centre, which is at the end of its serviceable life. The proposed location for the new facility is in front of the Summerland Arena and Summerland Curling Club. (Carscadden Stokes and MacDonald Architects image)
Salmon Arm Snowblazers volunteers work to clear trees that have fallen due to heavy snow onto sledding trails. (Contributed)

Avalanche concerns low for Shuswap snowmobile clubs, warm weather brings other challenges

Salmon Arm Snowblazers looking for help with fallen trees

Salmon Arm Snowblazers volunteers work to clear trees that have fallen due to heavy snow onto sledding trails. (Contributed)
The triggering of a chlorine gas alarm has closed the Vernon Aquatic Centre Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Chlorine alarm closes Vernon pool

The alarm was triggered just before noon Wednesday

The triggering of a chlorine gas alarm has closed the Vernon Aquatic Centre Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Conceptual rendering of new KCC (in red) with pedestrian and bicycle paths indicated in yellow (Photo/City of Kelowna)

City of Kelowna seeking bids on largest development project ever

City council unanimously approved the KCC, to be built next to the Apple Bowl, in March

Conceptual rendering of new KCC (in red) with pedestrian and bicycle paths indicated in yellow (Photo/City of Kelowna)
Lake Life. Lia Crowe photography

To the lake!

Okanagan Lake is the heart of summer life in the Okanagan Valley

  • Aug 26, 2022
Lake Life. Lia Crowe photography
Oliver’s new courts are open to the public ahead of schedule. (Oliver Parks and Recreation)

Oliver opens new outdoor courts ahead of schedule

The new and upgraded courts were opened on May 25

Oliver’s new courts are open to the public ahead of schedule. (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
Photo credit: Kamloops Immigrant Services

Get Moving with Your Community this June

Download the ParticipACTION app, track your activity + help your community compete to win $100K!

  • May 30, 2022
Photo credit: Kamloops Immigrant Services
Flanked by children, members of council and others involved with the creation of new playground equipment, Summerland Mayor Toni Boot cuts the ribbon to officially open the new equipment. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Summerland opens state-of-the-art playground

Facility in Memorial Park the first of its kind in Canada

Flanked by children, members of council and others involved with the creation of new playground equipment, Summerland Mayor Toni Boot cuts the ribbon to officially open the new equipment. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
A conceptual design of Vernon's Active Living Centre, which will go to a referendum Oct. 15, 2022. (Rendering)

Vernon Kin Race Track plan heads to public

Feedback to be provided before final approval sought; mayor unhappy with Active Living Centre access

A conceptual design of Vernon's Active Living Centre, which will go to a referendum Oct. 15, 2022. (Rendering)
The municipality of Summerland has received federal and provincial funding for the next two phases of the Giant’s Head Mountain Trails Redevelopment project. (Photo by Jack Liu)

$1.68M in trail improvements coming to Giant’s Head Mountain in Summerland

Giant’s Head Mountain, a dormant volcano, is very popular for hiking and biking

The municipality of Summerland has received federal and provincial funding for the next two phases of the Giant’s Head Mountain Trails Redevelopment project. (Photo by Jack Liu)
Design drawings for a new Enderby outdoor pool. (City of Enderby)

Grants buoy new Enderby and Vernon pools

New Peanut Pool with spray park, Enderby pool with lazy river, hot tub

Design drawings for a new Enderby outdoor pool. (City of Enderby)