The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) announced a significant portion of Kalamoir Regional Park has reopened to the public following the June 2026 wildfire.
The RDCO says it has undertaken extensive recovery work to assess damage, remove hazardous trees, address unstable slopes and rock faces and restore affected areas to safely welcome visitors back to more of the park.
“Kalamoir Regional Park is a valued part of our regional parks system and a beautiful place for residents and visitors to enjoy,” said Tracy Draper, Director of Parks Services. “We know how much this park means to the community, and we’re thrilled to welcome visitors back to Kalamoir. This reopening is a significant milestone, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as crews worked through the recovery process.”
The RDCO says the Mike Passmore Trail north of the King Road stairs will remain closed while recovery and restoration work continues in the areas most affected by the wildfire. Waterfront Trail from the Collens Hill Road parking area south to Casa Loma, Upper Rim Trail and Trail connections from the King Road stairs to the southern portion of the park are open to the public.
In mid-November the RDCO says crews will undertake invasive Tree of Heaven removal work along Collens Hill Road. The work is expected to take approximately one week to complete and will require a temporary closure of the road.
The closure is necessary to support ongoing restoration efforts, protect public safety and improve the park’s long-term ecological health. The RDCO is committed to completing the work as efficiently as possible and restoring access as quickly as conditions allow.
