Wood ticks are most prevalent between March and June. These parasites live in tall grass and low shrubs, and seek out warm-blooded hosts. As potential carriers of disease, they should be avoided. Protect your legs by wearing gaiters, or pants tucked into socks. After any outdoor activities, thoroughly examine yourself, children and pets. If you find a tick embedded in your skin, the best way to remove it is by grasping and pulling it, gently, straight up and out with a small pair of tweezers, and disinfecting the site with rubbing alcohol. You may wish to save the tick in a small plastic or glass container for later inspection by your doctor especially if a fever develops, or the area around the bite appears to be infected.
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Christie Memorial Provincial Park
About This Park
The park provides a heavily used swimming and beach area on the south shoreline of Skaha Lake in the town of Okanagan Falls. There are no viewing platforms but the park offers great views up the length of Skaha Lake.
Park Size: Park Size: 3 hectares.
Location and Maps
Located in the town of Okanagan Falls, off Hwy 97, the park is at the corner of 7th Street and Cedar Avenue.
Nature and Culture
- History - This park was established in October of 1965.
- Conservation - The park protects a small portion of Skaha Lake foreshore. Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park's natural heritage, please don't damage or remove them.
- Wildlife - Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears or other wildlife. For more information on bear safety, click here. Wood ticks are most prevalent between March and June. These parasites live in tall grass and low shrubs, and seek out warm-blooded hosts. As potential carriers of disease, they should be avoided. Protect your legs by wearing gaiters, or pants tucked into socks. After any outdoor activities, thoroughly examine yourself, children and pets. If you find a tick embedded in your skin, the best way to remove it is by grasping and pulling it, gently, straight up and out with a small pair of tweezers, and disinfecting the site with rubbing alcohol. You may wish to save the tick in a small plastic or glass container for later inspection by your doctor especially if a fever develops, or the area around the bite appears to be infected.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Management Planning
Management Planning Information
- The Purpose Statement and Zoning Plan is now available online (107KB PDF).
Activities Available at this Park
Canoeing
Climbing
Cycling
Fishing
Pets on Leash
Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
Waterskiing
Windsurfing
Facilities Available at this Park
Drinking Water
Picnic Areas
Full Services/Fees in effect: May 15 – Sept 15
This popular day-use/picnicking area has 14 cement tables on paved pads set in irrigated lawn amongst shade trees. The large silty beach is unshaded and the swimming area is designated by buoys.
Pit or Flush Toilets
