The marina is one of the biggest reasons buyers choose McKinley Beach over other Kelowna waterfront communities — and now that it's complete and operational, it's worth being specific about what it actually offers rather than treating it as a vague amenity checkbox.
What's Actually There
McKinley Beach's marina has 110 boat slips protected by a concrete breakwater, plus dedicated storage for paddleboards and kayaks. It sits alongside the community's swimmable lakefront, swim docks, and picnic areas — part of roughly a kilometre of Okanagan beachfront shared across the community.
Don't Assume a Slip Comes With the Home
This is the single most important thing to check before you buy expecting boat access: marina slips are generally a separate purchase or lease from the home itself, not an automatic inclusion. Availability, cost, and whether a specific listing already has a slip attached varies property to property — we confirm this directly for any home you're considering rather than assuming it's included.
Beyond the Marina
The marina is part of a broader amenity package that includes tennis and pickleball courts, an outdoor gym, a playground, a community garden, and "Our Place" — McKinley Beach's community centre with an indoor pool, fitness centre, yoga room, gymnasium, and outdoor hot tub. If you're comparing McKinley Beach to other lakefront options, the marina is the headline, but it's the full amenity package that tends to justify the community fees.
Worth asking: if boat ownership is part of your plan, ask about current slip availability and cost before you fall in love with a specific home — demand for slips can outpace supply in a community this size, and we'll check current status before you write an offer.
We'll confirm current slip availability and cost for any McKinley Beach listing before you tour it.