A small and environmentally sensitive island in the South Thompson River, Banana Island Park is not suitable for recreation.
The park protects spring salmon spawning grounds and nesting grounds for a variety of birds and waterfowl such as Canada geese, osprey and bald eagles and also wintering habitat for tundra and trumpeter swan. Nesting waterfowl are found here from April to July, with nesting raptors from spring until August.
Note: There are no camping or day-use facilities provided at this park. There are no toilets in the park.
Established Date: April 30, 1996
Park Size: 6 hectares
Special Note: Banana Island is not suitable for dogs due to wildlife issues and the potential for trauma to nesting waterfowl. This is a very sensitive area, used from spring through late summer by nesting birds.
Good spinning and fly for trout. Also whitefish and bull trout when in season. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Banana Island is located on the South Thompson River, approximately 35 km east of Kamloops. The closest communities, towns and cities are Pritchard, Kamloops and Chase.
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.