Tuc-El-Nuit Lake - Oliver, British Columbia - Natural Lakes on Waymarking.com

Tuc-El-Nuit Lake is a beautiful spring-fed lake and access from Rotary Park. Waters flow into the lake by underground springs. The name Tuc-El-Nuit is an Indigenous name meaning "Water by River". After a major flood in 1970, an outlet was installed to moved excess water to flow into the Okanagan River. Tuc-El-Nuit Lake is only about 45 feet deep at its deepest point. Lake temperature is usually around 21°C or about 70°F in the summer.

When you sit on the beach facing Tuc-El-Nuit Lake you will see one of the prettiest views in Oliver. The lake is framed by mountains and vineyards, with McIntyre Bluff in the background.

Rotary Beach is Oliver’s only public swimming area and is nestled in the southwest corner of the lake. The park offers sandy beaches, plenty of green grass, a playground for the kids, picnic tables and benches, a public washroom and change room.

Among the many activities taking place at Tuc-El-Nuit Lake are Oliver’s Half Ironman Triathlon and the Junior Triathlon along with the annual Polar Bear Swim.

Motorized watercraft are not allowed on Tuc-El-Nuit Lake which makes Rotary Beach a quiet and safe place to swim, windsurf, kite surf, canoe, or kayak.

Fishing is allow in the lake, however only from water crafts: just do not dig for any worms.

Lake Type: Other Coordinates location: Rotary Park And Beach Max. Depth: 45 feet Surface area: Calm Max. Length: Not listed Max. Width: Not listed Parking / trail head: Not Listed Website: Not listed

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