• As of January 3, 2008 - the following trails and road will be closed until further notice during the implementation of an ecosystem restoration and fuel management plan:
  • Powerline
  • Luxmoore
  • Fairlane between Luxmoore and the powerline
  • The Harvard Road access is also closed
• The park re-opened in May 2005 after the major forest fire in 2003.
• Wildfires have produced many hazards in the area. You should be aware of these hazards and the increased risk of injury prior to entering the area. The hazards include: unstable trees, holes and loose rock. The hazards have been reduced along the main trail system and campground areas. Travel off the main trail system has an increased level of risk.
• If you choose to enter this burnt area, you can reduce your risk by:
  • Remaining on the main trail network;
  • Waiting for favourable weather;
    • LOWEST RISK = calm wind conditions with no rain or snowfall
    • HIGHEST RISK = windy conditions with rain or snowfall
  • Travel quickly to reduce your exposure time;
  • Spread your group out to reduce risk of multiple casualties;
  • Stop or camp in open flat areas at least one tree length from standing trees;
  • Travel carefully, contact with roots or trees may cause a tree to fall;
  • Avoid steep slopes - falling trees and loose rocks may slide downhill; and,
  • If trees are actively falling, leave the area or take shelter.
• Mushroom picking or harvesting is prohibited in provincial parks.

Special Notes:

• The Myra Canyon section of the Kettle Valley Railroad (KVR) is very busy in the summer and used by a variety of groups including hikers, mountain bikers, horses and vehicles accessing parking. Please respect other users.
• Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the Myra Canyon section of the KVR.
• Do not deposit garbage in the pit toilets.

Management Planning:

The protected area is southeast of Kelowna. It roughly encompasses KLO Creek to Bellevue Creek and up to Saucier Creek and Canyon Lake with a large exclusion in the centre that locals refer to as the “donut.” The upper portions of Pooley Creek are also excluded. There are two accesses off of McCulloch Road.

Myra (the main access)
Follow McCulloch Road past the golf course to the Myra Forest Service Road. Use caution since this section of paved road is narrow with blind corners. Once on the forest service road, follow it for 8 km to the large parking area. The road is gravel and can be rough. The gravel parking area is divided into two lots with a total of roughly 75 spots and lots of room to turn around. There are two pit toilets here, one of which is wheelchair accessible.

June Springs
The other access is via the paved June Springs Road. Follow it for 6 km to the Little White Forest Service Road. Follow the unpaved forest service road for 4.5 km to the parking area. This road is also rough and passes through private property. There is a gravel parking area for roughly 33 vehicles and one pit toilet above the parking lot. Further along the rail bed there is more parking. At kilometre 1 there are two narrow pullouts, with 11 spots and 21 spots, and two pit toilets. There is no parking beyond this point. Use extreme caution when driving around hikers and bikers on the road in.

Stewart Rd East
This road accesses the lower elevation portion of the protected area popular with mountain bikers. It is unique in that it is so close to the urban area of Kelowna. In Kelowna, follow Benvoulin Road to Casorso Road to Bedford Road to Stewart Road East and the parking lot where there are two pit toilets.

Any maps listed are for information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation.

• Location Map
• Park Map (129 kb pdf)
• A detailed map of trails for the lower region of Myra Bellevue Provincial Park has been produced by Friends of the South Slopes (FOSS)
. Click here to view.

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	There are two pit toilets located at the Myra trailhead, three at the June Springs trailhead, and two at the Stewart Road East trailhead. Please do not put garbage in the pit toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure. The historic Kettle Valley Railway offers hiking and walking opportunities and is part of the Trans Canada Trail. The 12km section of trail between the Myra access and the June Springs access is an ideal day trip by bike or on foot. The KVR is an important tourist attraction for the Kelowna area, used by local, regional and international tourism operators. The area is extremely busy during the summer months. Little White Mountain is described as one of the most attractive sub-alpine areas in the Okanagan and is a significant destination for backcountry recreation. The forested south slopes provide extensive hiking opportunities at the urban interface. Due to the recent classification of the land base as a protected area, there are limited facilities and no maps of hiking trails (which may not meet BC Parks’ standards) available. A detailed map of trails for the lower region of Myra Bellevue Provincial Park has been produced by Friends of the South Slopes (FOSS). Click here to view.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
	The historic Kettle Valley Railway offers opportunities for cycling. Cyclists are reminded to walk their bikes across the trestles and be courteous to other users on the trail. The lower elevation portion of the protected area between KLO Creek and Bellevue Creek is popular with the local mountain bike club with many trails of varying difficulty. Trails do not meet BC Parks’ standards.
	Horses and/or horseback riding are permitted. Popular areas include the Bellevue Creek drainage and Canyon Lakes/Crawford Creek.
	Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times. Uncontrolled dogs in areas of multiple trail use create safety concerns. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	There are 14 viewpoint benches located along the KVR Trail and the trestles themselves offer fantastic views of the Okanagan Valley and the steep, rocky terrain of Myra Canyon.
	Little White Mountain provides backcountry skiing and snowshoeing opportunities. There are snowmobiling opportunities in the park. Snowmobiles can use the KVR and Little White Mountain when snow depth precludes environmental damage.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	Myra-Bellevue is open to hunting. Check the British Columbia Hunting and Trapping Regulations synopsis for further details.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.