Description
Swan Lake is a peaceful wetland and recreational area, known for birdwatching, camping, and lakeside activities. The lake covers about 412.8 hectares. The surrounding Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area adds another 471.5 hectares of protected marsh and uplands. It’s a shallow lake with marshy shores that offers many migratory birds an ideal place to rest. American White Pelican, Trumpeter Swan, Great Blue Heron frolic on the water and Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and other birds of prey search the meadows for their next prey.
Details
Access
Swan Lake is located just north of the town of Vernon. Press P on the map for directions. From the parking lot you can walk directly to the circular trail. It is easy to walk and relatively flat and wide.
Terrain and Habitat
Lake , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Flat , Hilly , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Autumn migration , Spring migrationRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Bicycle , Foot , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
YesLinks
- Distric of North Okanagan
- Swan Lake grassland trail eBird hotspot
- Swan Lake southern end eBird hotspot

