MV ''Lequime'' was a ferry that operated on
Okanagan Lake
Okanagan Lake ( oka, kɬúsxÌŒnÃtkw) is a lake in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. The lake is long, between wide, and has a surface area of 348 km2 (135 sq. mi.).
Hydrography
Okanagan Lake is called a fjord lake as i ...
in
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, ...
,
Canada
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. The most well-known of the long line of ferries on the lake, ''Lequime'' was built in 1947 and was later called ''Fintry Queen''. Plans for the construction of ''Lequime'' began on May 1, 1946 and she was built in a fashion similar to the earlier . ''Lequime'' carried cars and freight between the communities of
Kelowna
Kelowna ( ) is a city on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada. It serves as the head office of the Regional District of Central Okanagan. The name Kelowna derives from the Okanagan word ''kiÊ ...
and
Westbank with two other boats, and ''Pendozi''. However, the three struggled to carry the increasing load prior to the opening of the
Okanagan Lake Bridge
The Okanagan Lake Bridge (also known as the Kelowna Floating Bridge) was a three-lane, long floating bridge in British Columbia, Canada. It crossed Okanagan Lake, connecting the Westside area to Kelowna on the lake's eastern side. Taller boat ...
in 1958. After retirement, ''Lequime'' was renovated, a paddle wheel added to the stern, and used as a restaurant and for Okanagan Lake cruises.
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References
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History of British Columbia
Culture of Kelowna
Steamboats of Okanagan Lake