Legend of Ogopogo

It’s a snake. It’s a horse. It’s a goat. No, it’s Ogopogo.

Before the white man came to the Okanagan Valley, the First Nations spoke of “N’ha-a-itk”, a fierce lake monster that resided at Squally Point, 20 kilometres south of Kelowna. In 1924, a little song was composed about the monster who was given the name, “Ogopogo”.

Over the generations, the legend gained credibility as more and more sightings were reported. Today, sightings are reported on an average of six times a year.

Descriptions vary, but certain characteristics have been repeated through the decades: Ogopogo is green with a snakelike body about 25 meters long.  Some say its head looks like a horse, while others say that it’s reptilian or goat-like.  Many even claim to have photographed is Ogopogo. But the pictures – like those of the Loch Ness Monster - have always been inconclusive.

Is it real or not? Be sure to see for yourself.  Look for our resident friendly monster in the Lake or simply visit the Ogopogo statue in City Park.