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Westside Road, Okanagan Lake, British Columbia
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Westside Road

Westside Road · West Kelowna → Highway 97

Sweeping35 mi55 min3,300 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,700 ftOne way
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The drive

Westside Road runs up the west shore of Okanagan Lake from West Kelowna toward Vernon. It is a narrow, winding two-lane road, nicknamed the Tail of the Ogopogo for its nearly 330 bends, and it runs cliffside high above the lake.

Fintry Estate and Provincial Park is on the route; it has a heritage manor house and waterfalls above the lake, and is known for fall color. The drive ends on Westside Road short of Highway 97.

Watch for bighorn sheep and cyclists.

Along the way

  1. West Kelowna
  2. Fintry
  3. Highway 97
Elevation
3,300 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,700 ft
West KelownaHighway 97
Curves
Mostly gentle, with two twisty stretches
West KelownaHighway 97
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The road is narrow with steep drop-offs; take the curves slowly.
  • Expect cyclists, and bighorn sheep on the road.
  • DriveBC has posted a falling-rock warning on Westside Road.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check DriveBC.

Questions about this drive

How long does Westside Road take?

Westside Road from West Kelowna to Highway 97 is 35 miles and takes about 55 minutes.

Why is Westside Road called the Tail of the Ogopogo?

It is a winding road with nearly 330 bends along Okanagan Lake.

What is at Fintry on Westside Road?

Fintry Estate and Provincial Park has a heritage manor house and waterfalls above the lake.

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Map of Westside Road, from West Kelowna to Highway 97