Syringa Provincial Park

Syringa Provincial Park spreads across a large forest area on the eastern shore of Lower Arrow Lake, with the Norns Range rising in the background. The park includes forest cover, lakefront, meadows, and various habitat types that together shape the landscape.

The area took its name in 1903 when loggers settled there and started operations near Syringa Creek. That early activity eventually led to the creation of the park as a protected place.

The land within the park holds deep connections to the Okanagan, Shuswap, and Ktunaxa-Kinbasket peoples, whose ancestors lived here. Visitors walking along the shores and through the forests can sense how important these landscapes remain to these communities.

The park has camping sites right by the lake and two boat launches for water activities. Visitors should know that the best times to explore are the warmer months when trails are accessible and weather is stable.

The land here holds rare grassland ecosystems with Ponderosa Pines and bunchgrass that normally do not grow in this region. This unusual vegetation thrives in the park's moderate climate and stands out against the dense forests around it.

Location: Regional District of Central Kootenay

GPS coordinates: 49.35370,-117.89300

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26