Thirty minutes north-east of the city of Salmon Arm in British Columbia, lies Herald Provincial Park and Margaret Falls. The park contains a popular day-use picnic and camping area. Nestled at the shore of Shuswap Lake, the park features a grassy area above the waterline as well as a large sandy beach along its southern boundary. A number of easy and advanced level of hiking trails lead up along the canyon walls and into a spectacular canyon to Margaret Falls.
The site of Herald Park was originally the “Bonnie Bray” family farm of Dr. Dundas and Edith Herald and their children. Purchased in 1906 from John Reinicker, an earlier settler of the area, the Herald family owned the property until the 1970’s when the land was then turned over to the Provincial Government.
Canoe Beach, British Columbia – Winter Scenery
For close to 20 years, Mrs. Jessie Herald lived on a 200-foot parcel of land within the provincial park for nearly 88 years of her life. After her death in 1994, the land was reverted to the government and incorporated into the park.
The photo above depicts a beautiful winter scene at Herald Provincial Park. Off-season beach access is half a mile down the road from the main park entrance via the boat launch and the day-use picnic area.
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