Bear Creek Provincial Park

I wouldn’t exactly call this a VOCO adventure, as nothing very adventurous happened, but I write this more to inform other people about a nice place for a quick hike. Brody and I headed out towards Bear Creek Provincial Park for some ice climbing with Adam and Kayla (2 outdoorsy friends). The park is located on the west side, about a ten-minute drive from the bridge. Upon arriving we discovered that there were some eager ice climbers who had already claimed the climb. We had a short budget for time, so we decided to not let the day go to waste, and hiked the small loop around the creek. It was about a half-hour to 45-minute hike, but it was nice to get out in the sun and enjoy the wonderful weather. If you are looking for a hiking getaway close to downtown Kelowna, check out Bear Creek. It’s a nice little walk and a good place for a lunch one weekend. If you’re into the ice climbing, it looks like a great spot, with easy access to the top (anchor goes around a giant tree), and enough room down below for hanging out. If you are interested, check it out! http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/bear_crk/

Dave Donnelly