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Okanagan Lake is the largest in the region, running 120 km from Vernon to Penticton, and featuring a range of activities from parasailing to windsurfing, houseboating and fishing. Aboard a variety of rented rivercraft visitors can float 6 km on the channel that connects this lake with Skaha Lake. Also, while on Okanagan, be sure to keep an eye out for the legendary monster "Ogopogo". Interesting Facts Surface area = 86,000 acres Mean Depth = 250 feet Maximum Depth = 800 feet Total Volume = 21,250,000 acre feet Mean Annual Outflow = 356,000 acre feet Water Residence or Renewal Time = 60 years The Legendary Ogopogo Okanagan Lake is home to the legendary lake creature Ogopogo who has been making appearances since long before the white man inhabited Okanagan Lake's shores. The first recorded sighting was by celebrated pioneer Mrs. John Allison in 1872 when she spied the creature near Westbank. Since then, 'Ogie' has made numerous appearances up and down the lake each year. The name Ogopogo came from a music hall song popular in the 1920's. Ogopogo has been called a Demon Fish, Snake, Sea Serpent, Big Lake Devil, Oar Fish, Giant Sturgeon, That Thing, and by the Indians, N'Haatik. In 1926, the government announced that the new ferry being constructed for Okanagan Lake would be equipped with monster repelling devices. Okanagan Lake Floating Bridge Stretching from Westbank to Kelowna, the overall length of structure from shore to shore is 7/8 of a mile. The pontoon section of the bridge is 2100 feet in length. A typical section of the pontoon of 50 feet length make up the 2000 feet of full length. The individual pontoons are connected together to act as a continuous unit, 2100 feet long. Ten typical pontoons of 200 feet length, and two end pontoons of 50 feet length make up the 2000 feet of full length. The individual pontoons are connected together to act as a continuous unit, 2100 feet long. The lift span is 265 feet long and can be raised to provide 60 feet of vertical clearance. Each pontoon has two anchors one on each side, for a total of 24 anchors. Each anchor weighs 70 tons, and is embedded 25 feet into the lake bottom. The Okanagan Lake Bridge was opened on July 19, 1958 and operated as a toll bridge until April 1st, 1963. This bridge is the only structure of its kind in Canada, and one of the few of its kind in the world. To find out more click one of the following links:
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The Legendary Ogopogo

Okanagan Lake Floating Bridge