Skaha Lake

Skaha Lake is a freshwater , through which the Okanagan River flows, in the region of south central . Along the shoreline are , , and Okanagan Falls.
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  • Type: Lake
  • Description: lake in British Columbia, Canada
  • Also known as: Dog Lake

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Okanagan Falls and Penticton.

is a community of about 2200 people in the region of on the shore of Skaha Lake, which provides many recreational opportunities. It is also close to Provincial Park.

is a beautiful spot in the south nestled between two lakes: The 155 km-long Okanagan Lake to the north, and the smaller Skaha Lake to the south.

Skaha Lake

Latitude
49.4225° or 49° 25′ 21″ north
Longitude
-119.58778° or 119° 35′ 16″ west
Elevation
335 metres (1,099 feet)
Open location code
85X2CCF6+2V
Geo­Names ID
6148726
Wiki­data ID
Q2578279
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Satellite Map

Discover Skaha Lake from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Spanish—“Skaha Lake” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Skaha Lake
  • Chuvash: Скаха
  • Egyptian Arabic: بحيره سكاها
  • French: Lac Du Chien
  • French: lac Skaha
  • French: Lac Skaha
  • German: Skaha Lake
  • Japanese: スクハ湖
  • Russian: Скаха
  • Slovenian: Skaha Lake
  • Spanish: Lago Skaha

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kaleden and Penticton Indian Reserve 2.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Twin Lakes Golf Course and Best Western Inn at Penticton.

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