Emotional support and practical assistance for victims and survivors of crime or trauma in the Central Okanagan.
Trained caseworkers offer emotional support focused on grief, loss and trauma; crisis response, safety planning, court orientation and accompaniment, help with victim impact statements and Crime Victim Assistance Program forms, investigation and court-process information, and referrals to counselling, financial, legal and community resources. Serves Central Okanagan West Electoral Area residents and visitors, among others. Self-referral and referrals from RCMP or community professionals are accepted. No fee. Caseworkers answer calls and emails Monday to Friday. For danger or an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Service Areas: Kelowna, Lake Country, Oyama, Peachland, Traders Cove, Trêpanier, West Kelowna, Westbank
Location: 1190 Richter Street, Kelowna, British Columbia
Waterfront park with swimming, playground, picnic area, tennis and pickleball courts, washrooms, dock and boat launch.
Park on Okanagan Lake in Carr’s Landing. No dogs permitted. Tennis court closes seasonally. Amenities include accessible recreation, beach, designated swimming area, dock/swim raft, picnic area, playground, tennis and pickleball courts, washroom and boat launch. The District park listing gives the address as 17296 Coral Beach Road; its separate boat-launch page lists 17246 Coral Beach Road, so confirm the exact boat-launch access point with Parks. Open daily 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Service Areas: Carrs, Lake Country
Location: 17296 Coral Beach Road, Lake Country, British Columbia
Small beach access with a bench overlooking Okanagan Lake.
Located south of Coral Beach Park, about an eight-minute walk away. Dogs must be on leash. No designated parking; limited on-street parking is available. Address: 16898 Coral Beach Road. Open daily 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Service Areas: Carrs, Lake Country
Location: 16898 Coral Beach Road, Lake Country, British Columbia
Regional park with beach frontage, playground and washrooms.
Kopje Regional Park is at 15490 Carr’s Landing Road. Regional District park information lists beachfront, playground and washrooms. General park hours vary seasonally: 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. January–February; 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. March–May and September 1–October 14; 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. June–August; and 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. October 15–December.
Service Areas: Carrs, Lake Country
Location: 15490 Carr’s Landing Road, Lake Country, British Columbia
Provider: District of Lake Country Fire Department
Fire protection and emergency response for the Lake Country fire protection area.
The District of Lake Country lists its Fire Department as the local fire-response contact. The Regional District of Central Okanagan fire-protection GIS identifies Cedar Grove’s official population-centre point within the Lake Country service area. Confirm fire protection for a specific property with the District. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Service Areas: Carrs, Cedar Grove, Lake Country
Location: 11063 Okanagan Centre Road East, Lake Country, BC
Monthly food hampers for Lake Country residents, including Oyama and Okanagan Centre.
Lake Country Food Assistance Society distributes monthly food hampers to individuals, families and people with disabilities in the Lake Country area, including Carr's Landing, Okanagan Centre, Oyama and Winfield. Registration is by phone, text or online intake. Applicants are asked for proof of Lake Country residence, identification and source of income. Delivery may be arranged case by case. 211 British Columbia lists Tuesday and Wednesday hours from 09:30 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 14:30; clients receive a pickup appointment.
Service Areas: Carrs, Cedar Grove, Lake Country, Okanagan Centre, Oyama, Winfield
Location: 9830C Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country, British Columbia
Non-motorized watercraft launch and home of Lake Country Sail and Boating Club.
R.S. Marshall Park is at 16320 Carr’s Landing Road. The District identifies the launch as non-motorized and names the site as the home of Lake Country Sail and Boating Club.
Service Areas: Carrs, Lake Country
Location: 16320 Carr’s Landing Road, Lake Country, British Columbia
Waterfront park and beach with two picnic tables and designated parking.
Waterfront park near Carr’s Landing Road. Dogs must be on leash. The District lists designated parking and two picnic tables on the beach; boat access is non-motorized hand launch only. Address: 15708 Whiskey Cove Road. Open daily 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Service Areas: Carrs, Lake Country
Location: 15708 Whiskey Cove Road, Lake Country, British Columbia