Beaches in Coldstream, BC
6 verified beaches in Coldstream.
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Kal Beach
Kal Beach and the Rotary Pier are a perfect stop for the whole family to enjoy a day in the sun on Kalamalka Lake. Swim, take on the beach volleyball courts if you want more than a float, or walk out along the pier over the water; it is also a popular launch point for paddleboarders. Washrooms and a parking lot make arriving easy. The District of Coldstream does not list Kal Beach among the parks where dogs are permitted.
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Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park – Cosens Bay
Cosens Bay is the earned beach of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park: boat in, or bike or hike a 6 km trail to reach it, and that is exactly why people go. Once there, a buoyed swim area waits in the bay and there is plenty of space to stretch out, with a pet beach at the eastern end for your four-legged family member. It is a popular destination for boaters. There are no lifeguards, so bring what you need and plan the trip back. The walk in is the reason naturalists love this park: more than 14 km of trails cross a rare intact grassland where 432 kinds of plants have been recorded, canyon wrens and white-throated swifts nest in the cliffs, and the Rattlesnake Point trail ends at a viewing platform with eight benches turned toward the spectacular view over the lake. Pit toilets only, maintained April to late October.
♥ Local Favourite 🐾 Dog Friendly
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Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park – Jade Bay & Juniper Bay
Jade Bay and Juniper Bay are the swimming heart of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, reached by a 1.5 km trail down from the parking. Both bays have buoyed swim areas, and the park keeps them boat-free with no launch, so the water stays for swimmers. Dogs have their own places here: a pet beach at the west end of Jade Bay and the pet-friendly stony Pet Beach a short 1 km walk along the Crest Trail, with dogs kept off the other beaches. Pit toilets, including an accessible one, are the only facilities, and there are no lifeguards. Gates are open dawn to dusk.
🐾 Dog Friendly
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Kirkland Beach
Kirkland Beach is a low-effort neighbourhood swim on Kalamalka Lake and a favourite green space for families, the sort of place to bring young children for an hour or two. There is a playground, a multitude of shade to retreat to when the sun is high, and easy parking, so the whole outing stays uncomplicated. The District of Coldstream does not list Kirkland Beach among the parks where dogs are permitted.
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Pumphouse Beach
Pumphouse Beach is a small, easy Kalamalka Lake swimming spot. A pocket of sand leads into rocky, shallow waters, which makes it a wading-and-paddling kind of beach rather than a long sandy stretch. A playground gives kids something to do out of the water, and a designated off-leash zone means the dog can come too.
🐾 Dog Friendly
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Sovereign Park
Sovereign Park is a lovely open, grassy space on Kalamalka Lake for a day built around activity: beach volleyball, bocce and horseshoe pitches on the shore, and a launch spot for kayaks and paddleboards for anyone who would rather be out exploring the water. Kids have room to frolic and be kids, and washrooms are on site. The District of Coldstream does not list Sovereign Park among the parks where dogs are permitted.