CINNEMOUSUN NARROWS The two parts of Cinnemousun Narrows Park border the narrows between the four arms of Shuswap Lake. This park is an ideal place from which to explore the many marine sites on the lake. The long beaches in both parts of the park are popular for swimming and sunbathing, water-skiing and fishing. Located 23 km north of Sicamous at the meeting of the four arms of Shuswap Lake, there is no road access. Two short trails lead into the cool cedar and hemlock forest
beyond the campsite, providing interesting views of ancient Shuswap pithouses. A look-out features sweeping views of beautiful Seymour and Anstey Arms. For the history buff, two cairns in the park commemorate pioneers of the area. The cairn to Paul Nielsen, an early Shuswap forest ranger, is in the campground, while another at the lighthouse reminds us of Captain Smith whose boat was discovered nearby after he disappeared.
SILVER BEACH By road follow the Squilax Anglemont road to St. Ives on a paved road, then 46 km of logging road to the community of Seymour Arm. By water at the north end of Seymour Arm on Shuswap Lake. At the head of Seymour Arm is located beautiful Silver Beach Park, a summer destination for both visitors who want to relax in the sun, or who enjoy exploring the backcountry. White sandy beaches are popular with boaters, houseboaters and vehicle campers alike. Boaters who approach the park from the water should use caution, as shallow sand bars occur in front of the main beach. A safer, deeper area for approach and mooring is along the shore
Discover this beautiful park, set on 40-acres of pioneer farmland.
towards Bughouse Bay. Canoeists can take a quiet paddle up the nearby Seymour River and often spot otters, beavers, other wildlife, and many species of birds. In late August a salmon run up the river is a spectacle worth seeing. Remnants of Ogden City, a graveyard and what remains of a hotel, date back to gold rush days, and remind the visitor of a time when this part of the park was a flourishing community. At km 6 on the #1100 forestry road, access via a short trail leads to beautiful Seymour Falls. Beyond the park are many hectares of forested backcountry to explore and enjoy.
Children’s Discovery Centre & Outdoor Play Area Real History – Great Food – Hands-on Activities Museum - Archives – Nature Trails – Wedding Venue Sprig of Heather Licensed Restaurant
Well worth the trip!
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