Ogopogo
Ogopogo-themed play structure in Kelowna, British Columbia | |
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Other name(s) | Nx̌ax̌aitkʷ, N'ha·a·itk, Naitaka |
| Sub grouping | Lake monster |
| Similar entities | Loch Ness Monster, Champ, Altamaha-ha |
| Origin | |
| Country | Canada |
| Region | Okanagan Lake, British Columbia |
| Habitat | Water |
In Canadian folklore, the Ogopogo is a lake monster said to inhabit Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, Canada. Some scholars have charted the entity's development from First Nations folklore and widespread water monster folklore motifs. The Ogopogo now plays a role in the commercial symbolism and media representation of the region.