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fintry
BC Parks Okanagan · Shuswap · British Columbia · reservable
what to expect
Fintry Provincial Park includes 360 hectares of the former Fintry Estate, a heritage site with a colourful history. From the delta area to a forested area made up of ridges and deep slopes, this park offers two dramatically different topographical areas. There is over 2 km of waterfront with surrounding mountains and deep canyons. Shorts Creek passes through a deep canyon creating a series of waterfalls and deep pools. With almost two kilometres of waterfront property, the park has opportunities for camping, swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and wildlife viewing. Recreational users can enjoy the natural sand beach while wildlife viewers can hike the Canyon trail and view a variety of birds, small mammals, deer and bighorn sheep in the higher regions. Historical features through…
the basics
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drive from vancouver
3.7h · 277 km
drive from calgary
5.3h · 396 km
drive from edmonton
7.5h · 560 km
what to know
updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.
no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.
what to bring
this list adapts to fintry. the lake means a swimsuit;
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common questions about fintry
- does fintry have electric hookups?
- No. Fintry Provincial Park does not list electric hookups in its amenity profile. Plan for off-grid use.
- how far is fintry from vancouver?
- Fintry Provincial Park is 277 km from Vancouver — approximately a 3.7-hour drive on highway routes.
- do you need reservations at fintry?
- Yes. Fintry Provincial Park is operated by BC Parks and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
- when is the best time to camp at fintry?
- Peak season at Fintry Provincial Park aligns with swimmable months — Jun through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.
nearby places
within ~100 km of fintry.
want to camp at fintry?
Cancellation alerts are coming. We’ll email when sites open up at this park.
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