NORTH OKANAGAN ZONE
THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION VETERANS HOLIDAY CAMP

EST. SEPTEMBER26 1961

The Veteran’s Holiday Camp is situated on Gardom Lake and is 18.1 kilometers from Salmon Arm on Highway 97B and 3.1 kilometers from the Enderby, Grinrod,Salmon Arm turn off from Highway 97A. Gardom Lake Road.

The camp was incorporated under the Societies Act of British Columbia in 196l and was officially opened by Premier W.A.C. Bennett on July 30th, 1966. The camp is managed by The Gardom Lake Holding Society consisting of the Zone Commander Deputy Zone Commander and the Presidents of each Branch. Funding for the day to day operation of the camp is provided by Zone allocations,Branches and from the rental of the camping sites.

The camp consists of 12.5 acres on the beach area with approximately 1000 feet of lakeshore. In this area there are 7 cabins belonging to Armstrong, Enderby,Vernon, Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Kelowna and Lumby Branches, which are controlled by the individual branches and are rented to their members and guests.

There are also 18 campsites with electrical outlets and water which are controlled by the camp caretaker. A covered eating area with community kitchen, washtooms,showers, picnic area and barbeque is also available and can be reserved on a first come basis.

Pets are allowed, but must be on leash and cleaned up after.

Usual operating dates for the camp are from the first Sunday in May until the first Sunday after Thanksgiving.

All members using the facilities are asked to register at the gate.

As well as the campsite area there are 141.5 acres on the upper side of the roadthat contain some hiking and walking trails. This land was purchased for $6000.00 from Oswald Dobell.

No boats, with motors over 10 horsepower are allowed on the lake.