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Coldstream's lake of many colours

Kalamalka Lake waterfront homes

Kalamalka's turquoise water, a source of Greater Vernon's drinking water, makes it some of the most sought-after lakeshore in the North Okanagan.

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Kalamalka Lake is about 16 km long and up to 142 m deep. Its famous colours come from calcium carbonate (marl) in the water. Most of the lakeshore is in the District of Coldstream, with a slice at the north end in the City of Vernon and the south end in Lake Country (Oyama).

Kalamalka waterfront neighbourhoods

Neighbourhood Where Character
Kal Beach and Kalamalka Road North end, Coldstream / Vernon edge Most walkable Kal waterfront; beach cottages, rebuilds, townhomes
Kalavista, Kinloch and Coldstream Creek Road North-east shore, Coldstream Prestige estate lakeshore
Cosens Bay Road East shore, next to Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park Secluded acreage and lakeshore homes
Westkal Road North-west shore, Coldstream Narrow lakeshore road, homes and duplexes
Oyama South end (Lake Country) Isthmus between Kalamalka and Wood lakes

Public beaches and launches

Rules that are unique to Kal

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Frequently asked questions

Can you have a motorboat on Kalamalka Lake?

Yes. There is no lake-wide motor ban, but there is an 8 km/h limit within 75 m of shore along part of the Coldstream shoreline, and several swim areas are closed to all boats.

Can I Airbnb a Kalamalka Lake home in Coldstream?

Generally no. Coldstream prohibits short-term rentals except bed and breakfasts in properties zoned for them, run by the owner in their principal residence.

Is Kalamalka Lake water safe to drink from a private intake?

Kalamalka is a municipal drinking-water source, but Interior Health advises that any private surface-water intake should be disinfected and tested. The owner is responsible for their own water quality.

Sources: District of Coldstream boat launches, Coldstream Zoning Bylaw 1838, Transport Canada VORR schedules, Greater Vernon Water, Coldstream short-term rentals, BC Parks.

Kalamalka Lake waterfront homes for sale now

Only true waterfront — homes that touch the water. Updated from the MLS® System throughout the day. 10 listed now.

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Kalamalka Lake waterfront homes for sale now

Only true waterfront — homes that touch the water. Updated from the MLS® System throughout the day. 10 listed now.

See all 10