Ogopogo

Ogopogo
Ogopogo-themed play structure in Kelowna, British Columbia
Creature information
Other name(s)Nx̌ax̌aitkʷ, N'ha·a·itk, Naitaka
Sub groupingLake monster
Similar entitiesLoch Ness Monster, Champ, Altamaha-ha, Nahuelito
Origin
CountryCanada
RegionOkanagan Lake, British Columbia
HabitatWater

The Ogopogo is a lake monster said to inhabit Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, Canada in Canadian folklore. 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.