Bear Creek Provincial Park

• B.C. wildfires: Evacuation alert issued for 4,800 properties in West Kelowna

  Thousands of properties in the West Kelowna area are now under an evacuation alert due to the nearby McDougall Creek wildfire.

  Fire

  Aug 17, 2023
  
• Hiker, dog rescued from steep slope by West Kelowna Fire Rescue

  The rescue took place in Bear Creek Provincial Park, just below the second lookout, around 2 p.m.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2023
  
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• Wildfire sparked near West Kelowna provincial park under control

  In a press release, the Kelowna Fire Department says the blaze started at 1:10 p.m. and is located approximately 3.5 kilometres up Bear Main Road. 

  Fire

  Jun 11, 2023
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• Problem Okanagan Lake houseboat drifting out of bounds again

  Wind and waves associated with recent southerly storms dragged the structure’s anchors closer to shore resulting in the structure entering the park boundary.

  Environment

  May 23, 2023
• RDCO taking steps to remove old float home from Okanagan Lake

  The float home is beached on the western shore of Okanagan Lake, at Bear Creek Provincial Park.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2022
• Okanagan RCMP officer cleared in 2019 shooting near lakeside campground

  The suspect's injuries were not life-threatening.

  Investigations

  Jun 5, 2020
• UPDATE: IIO investigating police-involved shooting incident near West Kelowna

  West Kelowna RCMP have cordoned off a section of the popular park along Okanagan Lake.

  Sep 13, 2019
• RV fire in Bear Creek Park

  The West Kelowna Fire Department (WKFR) responded to a report of an RV fire within the southern boundary of the park around 9:45 p.m., according to Assistant Fire Chief Brent Watson.

  Oct 12, 2015