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South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Reserve

South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Reserve is a national park in Canada, covering 273 km² (105 sq mi). It is the #35 largest of Canada's 53 national parks. Proposed national park reserve in British Columbia, Canada.

Area
273 km²
Nearest airport
YYF · 33 km

Nearest airports to South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Reserve

  1. 1
    Penticton Airport Flag of CanadaPenticton, Canada Airports in Canada
    YYF33 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Kelowna International Airport Flag of CanadaKelowna, Canada Airports in Canada
    YLW90 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport Flag of CanadaCastlegar, Canada Airports in Canada
    YCG148 kmstraight line

More about South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Reserve

South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Reserve is one of 53 national parks in Canada — Proposed national park reserve in British Columbia, Canada. It covers 273 km² (27,300 ha) — about 2.6 times the size of Paris, making it the #35 largest national park in Canada (0.1% of the country's national park area).

Visiting South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Reserve

The closest airport is Penticton Airport (YYF), about 33 km away — around 43 minutes by car; alternatively Kelowna International Airport (YLW, 90 km). Other national parks within reach include North Cascades National Park (2,043 km²), North Cascades National Park Complex, Mount Revelstoke National Park (263 km²) and Bowen Island National Park Reserve — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Reserve?

273 km² — about 27,300 hectares or 105 square miles.

What is the nearest airport to South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Reserve?

Penticton Airport (YYF), about 33 km away in a straight line.

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