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Syringa Provincial
Park is situated on the east side of Lower Arrow Lake at the foot
of the Norns Range of the Columbia Mountains. The lake is actually
part of the Columbia River that was widened and deepened through
construction of the Hugh Keenleyside Dam, a short distance downstream.
Across Arrow
Lake from the park’s broad pebble beach rises the Christina Range
of the Monashee Mountains. This 4,417-hectare park is named for
Syringa Creek, which flows into Lower Arrow Lake, near the park's
southend boundary. The “Syringa” or Mock Orange, a shrub indigenous
to the area, blooms in the early spring and emits an exchanting
bouquet as recognizable as an orange itself. The area is also important
to the Okanagan, Shuswap and Ktunaxa-kinbasket First Nations, who
use it for cultural and spiritual purposes.
Ponderosa Pine and bunchgrass are usually not found in this area,
but the moderately warm and dry climate allows them to grow, making
the vegetation in the park quite unique. The park also provides
habitat for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, elk and deer.
The park offers a variety of recreational activities including
swimming, waterskiing, canoeing and kayaking. Fishing for rainbow
trout, Dolly Varden and kokanee is also popular. A moderately difficult
4km Yellow Pine Nature Trail leads to a lookout behind the
park offering views of the beautiful surrounding scenery. Along
with two boat ramps, an archaeological site, three beaches and outdoor
nature displays, this park offers interpretive programs most afternoons
and evenings.
Syringa Provincial Park is one of the largest provincial campgrounds
in the area, with 63 vehicle/tent campsites including a day-use/picnicking
area, and plenty of things to do. Basic facilities are provided
– some facilities are wheelchair accessible, including a specially
designated campsite for the disabled. The park is open from April
to October.
Syringa Provincial Park is located on Syringa Creek, 12 miles (19
km) northwest of Castlegar via the Robson exit off Highway 3A.
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