The Thompson Okanagan is composed of countless lakes and rivers that weave through the region. Here, you can paddle, swim, or cruise on the bodies of water. You will find motor boat rentals within communities so you can fish, waterski, surf, wakeboard, or simply cruise the lake. Shuswap Lake offers 600 kms of shoreline to park a houseboat on and discover, making it the most popular lake in the region to spend a few days on the water. 

If you prefer to explore without a motor, enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, or canoeing. Murtle Lake, located in Wells Gray Provincial Park in the North Thompson, is North America’s largest paddle only lake that offers camping along it’s shorelines and the perfect place to escape the realities of day to day life.