Ryan Upsdell is the Okanagan Lake ice cream man with his new business, the Purple Penguin Ice Cream Boat.

The idea sparked after a family vacation where Upsdell saw the success of a similar business venture.

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Upsdell takes on the role of ice cream man, adding to his job titles of handyman and a paid-on-call firefighter with the Ellison Fire Department.

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The community response has been positive with many repeat customers and even a request to sell cold treats at a party on the water.

Upsdell keeps a garbage bin on board to avoid seeing waste end up in the water and collects what he can from the lake with a fishing net.

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The Purple Penguin will be on the lake as long as the weather stays warm. Upsdell is considering launching on Kalamalka Lake in the future.

Check out Purple Penguin Ice Cream Boat on to find its location on the lake or send a message and the ice cream man will come to you.

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