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Vol. 39, May 2015 © Black Press Publisher: Jeff Morrison
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Welcome to the Shuswap, the land of breathtaking scenery that never ceases to delight the eye and soothe the soul. The lakes, the mountain biking trails, and the woodland walking paths are just the beginning. Visitors come here to enjoy our natural wonders, but it’s the hospitable culture, friendly smiles, and that oldfashioned welcome in the shops, restaurants, and from passers-by that make the Shuswap one of Canada’s top vacation destinations. Whether you’re here visiting friends or relatives, camping, or staying in a local B&B or hotel, you wake up each
morning knowing it’s going to be an amazing day. Remember, you’re not on a schedule and this is your time to relax, renew, and reinvest in yourself and your family. You have picked the perfect place. Whether you enjoy the peaceful silence of nature or the rejuvenating company of family and friends, embrace all that the Shuswap has to offer. Enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, golfing, canoeing, quadding, and boating in the warmer weather or snowshoeing,
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Welcome to the Shuswap skiing, skating, and snowmobiling in the winter. Peruse the city’s shops and farmers’ markets, savour the local wines and beer; indulge your taste buds with our cheese, fruit, and vegetables. Relax in the coffee shops, restaurants or pubs. Stop by the local artisan shops as the Shuswap is famous for an abundance of artistic talent that is inspired by the scenery that drew you here. Welcome to the Shuswap. Let its beauty and magnificence fill your soul. You won’t leave here a stranger, you already belong.
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parking at the Ross Street parking lot and there’s often entertainment on the outdoor stage at the corner of Ross St and Hudson Ave. Going west on Hudson you will see the Salmon Arm Art Gallery, the Salmar Grand Theatre (four-plex) as well as the Shuswap Theatre that hosts lives shows. Alexander Street is the only one-way street in Salmon Arm and is home to most of the banks. Strolling around you will also come to Shuswap Street and Lakeshore Drive. Within this radius of the downtown core you can buy clothing, groceries, local wines, and imported or locally-made gift items. There are plenty of spas and helpful services like pharmacies, a post office, the Salmon Arm Visitor Centre, and really great places to eat. You will find the stores in Salmon Arm offer high-end service, unique items, and prices that will keep your wallet happy. The city centre is surrounded by water and parks: McGuire Lake at the east end of Hudson Ave, Marine Peace Park on Marine Park Drive, and Fletcher Park on 2nd Ave NE. Yes, don’t doubt your senses, the air is fresher here, the grass is greener and the pace is gentler. Enjoy your visit to downtown Salmon Arm.
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Start off your visit at the Salmon Arm Visitor Centre located at #101- 20 Hudson Ave NE. The staff are helpful and friendly and can help you with local information, recommend places to visit, things to see and do, and can help you find accommodation in Salmon Arm within the Shuswap area.
Salmon Arm Arts Centre
The Salmon Arm Arts Centre is located in the historic brick building that served as Salmon Arm’s first post office. The gallery presents monthly exhibitions celebrating local, regional and international artists. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is by donation.
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They have brochures and guides on local tourism attractions and carry guides covering most communities in BC. If you’re planning on doing some boating, they sell marine park maps. There are also wheelchair-accessible public washrooms. They are open year-round: May long weekend to June 30: 8:30 am-5 pm weekdays, 10 am-4 pm Sat and Sun. July 1-Aug 31: 8:30 am-5 pm weekdays, 9 am-5 pm Sat and Sun. Sept 1- Oct 26: 8:30 am-4:30 pm weekdays, 10 am - 4 pm Sat and Sun. (Closed statutory holidays). Oct 27-May 2016: 8:30 am-4:30 pm weekdays. (Closed statutory holidays) To contact the Vi s i t o r Centre email i n fo @ v i s it salmonarm. com or call 250832-2230 or toll free 1-877-725-6667.
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May 2–30: #BecauseArt: multimedia work by artists aged 15 to 25, opening reception Friday, May 1 at 7 pm. June 6–27: Soul Food, photo paintings by Lin Maxwell, opening reception Friday, Jun 5 at 7 pm. July 4–Aug 29: Experiment in F# Minor: Janet Cardiff and George Bures-Miller, opening gala Saturday, July 11. Tickets at the gallery. Sept 5–26: Heroes & Rogues: 10 Years Later - photographs from the SDAC Collection, opening reception Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 pm.
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Historic buildings
The Merchant Block (118-148 Lakeshore Dr) was constructed in 1929. The Community Heritage Register states this whole block is an enduring testament to the “resiliency of the city” because it was opened in June 1929 a mere four months after a fire swept through that street. Further down the road (331 Lakeshore Dr) you will see the old CPR Railway Station that was built in 1913. In 1990 the CPR ended passenger service in Salmon Arm but the building itself “has value for its nostalgic reminder of rail travel in Salmon Arm.” NO APPOINTMENTS
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And if you haven’t had your fill of historic buildings, you can stroll up 2nd Ave NE, also known by its historic name of Harris. There are five houses there built just after the turn of the last century and have been lovingly restored by their owners.
Downtown parks
One of the most lovely features of Salmon Arm’s downtown core is the proximity to parks and the lake. From the hustle and bustle to the quiet calm takes only a couple of minutes.
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This spring Salmon Arm will officially turn 110 years old. Of course, the First Nations were here thousands of years before that, but it was on May 4, 1905 that Salmon Arm was officially incorporated. History buffs will appreciate a number of buildings around the downtown area. At 191 2nd Ave NE, you will see the Salvation Army building that was originally the Baptist Church, built in 1909. Going down to Hudson Ave you will see, at the corner of Alexander and Hudson, the store ‘Victorian Impressions’ which is in the building that housed Salmon Arm’s first bank, the Bank of Hamilton, built in 1910. At 31 Hudson Ave you’ll see the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre that was built in 1928 and was the city’s first municipal hall. Across the street at 20 Hudson Ave is the old courthouse that was built two years later and officially opened in 1931. It now houses various businesses and services including the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre.
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Right beside this building is the Salmon Arm Arts Centre (70 Hudson Ave) which was the city’s original post office that dates from 1937. The City of Salmon Arm Community Heritage Register offers a particularly interesting detail about this building: “The building is important for its design by architect Thomas W. Fuller, son of Thomas Fuller, Chief Architect of the Dominion of Canada, who designed the parliament buildings in Ottawa.”
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MARINE PEACE PARK (MARINE PARK DR) If you turn off Lakeshore Drive onto Marine Park Drive you will come to Marine Peace Park and the wharf. Don’t forget your camera–this is a great spot for a picture for the family photo album. Like Fletcher Park, this is also a popular picnic spot. There’s picnic tables, washrooms, a boardwalk, nature trails, a boat launch, a gazebo, and a long, curved wooden wharf with a seasonal concession at the end. It’s a lovely spot to watch boats come in and out. Quality House & Home Consignment
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On Wednesday nights throughout the summer come for the free concerts held here (weather permitting). FLETCHER PARK (2ND AVE NE) Okay, maybe you won’t find quiet calm here because it’s the hub of happy activity throughout the summer, the fabulous water spray park being the biggest draw. You can hear squeals of delight from a block away. But it’s not just for kids – parents and grandparents also take advantage of the cool water on the hot sunny days. While you’re there, take the red bucket challenge! There are picnic tables, a playground, and washrooms as well as a large grassy area. Sorry, no smoking or dogs allowed. BLACKBURN PARK (10 AVE SW) Bring your skateboard, soccer ball, or Frisbee. There’s plenty of green space, playing fields, a covered picnic shelter, a skate park, a concession, washrooms, and a new children’s universally accessible playground with recycled rubber safety surfacing. At the edge of Blackburn Park you will find the skatepark. It was designed with input from local boarders so it has a
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myriad of fun features: rails of all sizes, hips, ledges, hubba ledges, gaps, and best of all, smooth concrete. The skatepark is located at 500 - 5th Ave SW. MCGUIRE LAKE PARK (6 AVE NE) Going east on Hudson Street you will find yourself at McGuire Lake park (below). This is a great spot for a pleasant, quiet, and easy stroll. There are picnic tables and benches. The paved walkway around the small lake make it perfect for anyone with mobility issues or parents with strollers. There’s plenty of turtles, geese, and ducks at McGuire Lake and check out the Japanese friendship gate. It’s not unusual to see bridal parties here because it’s one of Salmon Arm’s favourite spots for wedding photos.
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Salmon Arm wharf
In the mid 1800s Salmon Arm had a wharf but it was built to accommodate large sternwheelers that were used to transport people and goods to and from places like Enderby and Kamloops. Now we use roads for that kind of thing, but the wharf is still an important part of life in this city. From early morning joggers to evening social strollers – going down the wharf has become part of a daily ritual. The beauty of the lake, the fun of spotting various birds, and the convenient location all contribute to the wharf ’s enduring popularity. There’s no more sternwheelers but you can see houseboats, speed boats, personal watercraft, as well as dragon boats, canoes and kayaks around the marina. Boaters can buy marine fuel at the marina and there is also a septic pump out for houseboats. Rentals are available at the marina office.
maybe even a picnic, and feel free to get up and dance. The outdoor concerts are a balance of local and touring musicians presenting folk, rock, alternative and fusion music. Donations are collected on site to help support the program. Follow (Wednesday on the Wharf) WOW on twitter @ WOWconcerts or Facebook Wednesdays On the Wharf. This is one of Salmon Arm’s most popular events so come early for a good parking spot.
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Each Wednesday evening from June 10 to August 26, everyone is welcome to gather at Marine Park to enjoy live music from 6:45 pm onward. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair,
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are strolling the wharf in May or June, watch for the grebes’ spectacular courtship display. In April there are blackbirds (Red-Winged and Yellow-Headed) and other wetland species. From August to October you could see migrating shorebirds and waterfowl.
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There are currently 58 kilometres of existing trails within the city, but one of the most popular trails is Salmon Arm’s Nature Bay, right by the wharf. The wetlands provide an ideal habitat for nesting and resting for some 250 species of birds. It’s beautiful and peaceful (despite the busyness) right near the downtown core. The boardwalk and viewing platform are perfect for birdwatching and it’s not unusual to see photographers set up their tripods and wait until they get that perfect picture.
You can walk along the boardwalk or take the path, both are easily accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. Remember to keep your dog on a leash for the Osprey Nest walk, and pets are not allowed on the Christmas Island loop because it is a sensitive riparian habitat. If you’re visiting between March and October you might see Osprey, Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, and the Western Grebe–the majority of BC’s breeding population nests here. If you
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Little Mountain Park is one of Salmon Arm’s treasures, with eight kilometres of wide, smooth forested nature trails. There are a variety of figure eight loops and some are easier which makes it perfect for families (about a half hour in duration), and others are a little more challenging. One of the loops includes a short climb to views of Salmon Arm, Salmon Arm Bay, Fly Hills, and Mt Ida. Bring your bike and don’t forget your camera! If you’re visiting here in the winter months, this is a perfect place to snowshoe. There are a couple of different entrances to Little Mountain Park: From east Salmon Arm on Hwy 1, turn south on 30th St SE then left (east) at Okanagan Ave. Proceed to the west parking area at the end of the street. There is also a south entrance with parking on 10th Ave SE near 35th St SE.
Music in the summer
If you didn’t get enough music on Wednesday at the Wharf then be sure to come to Thursday Night Jazz – free live music at the Ross Street Plaza every second Thursday in July & August with a 7 pm start. And on Fridays there’s the popular Lunchbox Stage – free live music at the Ross Street Plaza in July & August, from 12:30–1:30 pm. Every week features a different musician or band so there is a 2:37:02 PM great variety of styles and genres. These free concerts are always a fun treat for the family. Bring your lawn chairs, relax beside the fountain, and enjoy. If you’re visiting in the fall, come to enjoy the Salmon Arm Jazz Club in the banquet room of Shuswap Chefs Restaurant, on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, September through June. Concert listings and more info at JazzSalmonArm.ca.
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Gail Bowen, Brian Brett, Norma Charles, Margaret Curelas, Anne De Grace, Charles de Lint, Gary Fjellgaard, Grant Lawrence, Kathryn Para, Jodie Renner, Harold Rhenisch and Louise Wallace. If you don’t have time to take in the entire weekend, you might enjoy the Festival Coffee House on Friday, May 15 at 7 pm or the book signing on Saturday, May 16, 5–6:15 pm. For more info on the presenters, writing contest, workshops, coffee house, banquet, and entertainment, visit www.wordonthelakewritersfestival.com.
The Mall at Piccadilly
The Mall at Piccadilly has a unique variety of locally-owned specialty boutiques and national chain stores all under one roof. The Piccadilly Mall is the largest in the Shuswap area, offering visitors amenities such as a regional library, a post office, liquor store, complimentary sani-station & RV-friendly parking. The anchor retailers are Save-On-Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Canadian Tire. There are often local artisans and crafters set up in the mall as well as fabulous local entertainers. Enjoy the ambiance and the friendly service at The Mall at Piccadilly, on 10th Ave and 10th St SW.
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One of the exciting events of the spring here in the Shuswap is the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival that brings in award-winning authors. The twelfth annual Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival takes place on the Victoria Day weekend, May 15–17, at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort and Convention Centre in Salmon Arm. This a great way to meet some of your favourite authors and an opportunity to enhance your writing skills, network, socialize, and have fun! The sessions include both skill development workshops and open forums with presenters. There is even a workshop for young writers. This year’s presenters are Kelsey Attard,
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R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum
Open May 13 – September 19 Travel back in time and visit the Shuswap's largest heritage attraction! Dinner Theatre - July & August Reservations are a must call 250-832-5243 Heritage Village • Museum • Archives • Easy Walking Trails • Tea Room Daily Lunch Specials Weddings • Receptions • Reunions Gift Shop • Special Events & Attractions 751 Highway 97B N.E.
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Set on 40 acres of pioneer Shuswap farmland, R. J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum is the Shuswap’s largest heritage attraction and a beautiful park. Step back in time and explore the village, covering 12 acres of the park. Discover the local pioneer history in the 13 original or replica buildings that tell stories of Salmon Arm. Take a walk on their nature trails, taking you 2.34 km through four climatic zones. Enjoy a guided interpretive tour through Haney House, built in 1910, or explore the village on your own with a self-guided tour. In the museum, learn the history and stories of the Granite Creek Fish Hatchery and Salmon Arm’s CPR Station. Marjorie’s Tea Room is open May to September, Wednesday through Sunday, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and serves tea, goodies, beverages, and a homemade daily lunch special featuring recipes from many of the local pioneers. Always popular, the Villains and Vittles dinner theatre offers a great pioneer meal
May 16 Pioneer Pancake Breakfast May 24 High Tea Jun 5, 12, 19 Farm & Craft Market Jul 1 Dinner theatre begins Aug 9 Classic Car Show Aug 20 Special matinee performance Oct 24 & 25 Spooktacular For more info phone 250-832-5243, email info@salmonarmmuseum.org or like them on Facebook.
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and entertaining plays full of original musical scores and humorous tales about the local history. It’s a highlight of Salmon Arm’s summer entertainment and something you won’t want to miss. Shows are Wednesday, Friday and Sunday during July and August. Reservations are a must! The Village is located just minutes east of Salmon Arm, at 751 Highway 97B. Open times are May 13th to September 19th, Wed.–Sun., 10 am to 5 pm In July and August, it’s open seven days a week. Admission is by donation.
Hiking trails
Throughout the Shuswap there is a fantastic trail system that boasts 103 trails, of more than 700 kilometres, for all abilities. Some trails wind along paved flat paths that are perfect for a family stroll and are wheelchair accessible, some go along mossy forest floors that are peaceful and relaxing, while others are more physically challenging as they hit the heights of alpine meadows. Some trails allow for horses, bicycles, and motorized vehicles. If you’re more into climbing, you’ll definitely enjoy some of the local climbs. Go to www.shuswaptrails.com for detailed information, or pick up a Shuswap Trail Guide at a local Visitor Centre. The guide clearly marks the technical difficulty of each trail, the distance, and length of time it will take to complete.
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Shuswap Theatre has been entertaining the Shuswap since 1971 with excellent dramatic entertainment ranging from pure fun to thought-provoking drama. Located right across the street from the Salmar Grand Theatre on Hudson Ave, it’s also the perfect venue for concerts, dance performances, and recitals. Join Shuswap Theatre all through the year for their three-play Mainstage season (fall, winter and spring), plus Second Stage featuring the Christmas pantomime and Laughing Gas Improv Troupe. This summer enjoy ‘Theatre on the Edge,’ a festival of bold and unusual theatre from July 24-26. With upwards of six shows by six different theatre groups, there will be something to spark everyone. Performances are on from noon to night, $10 for a single ticket, and passes are available. Club Edge is open at the theatre during the festival, and offers food, drinks, and a place for some great conversation. Free
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Cycling
It might have been the lake that drew you to the Shuswap, but you can’t leave without doing some cycling. With over 1500 kilometres of quiet, paved back roads in the area, the Shuswap is an ideal place for road riding, and the trail systems at Park Hill and South Canoe boast some excellent mountain biking terrain. South Canoe is the home of the very popular Salty Dog 6 hour Enduro mountain bike race, and is also the west trailhead to the Larch Hills Traverse epic cross-country trail. There is a handy cycle touring brochure available that gives more details for loop routes in the entire region. You can pick up these guides at any Visitor Centre or at the local cycling shops, which also do servicing and repairs. From May through October local cyclists organize group rides. Ask for details at the local bike shops.
SINGLE TRACK 6 Thanks to the dedication and leadership of the Shuswap Trail Alliance, the Shuswap is gaining national and international recognition for its trails. This year, for example, some 400 cyclists will be in town for the Singletrack 6, a 6-day mountain bike adventure showcasing the best riding in a variety of authentic mountain bike communities in Western Canada. They choose tracks that are a “perfect brew of xc, panoramic vistas and epic descents.” They will ride the South Canoe singletrack (the one used in the popular Salty Dog race) and then go 13 kilometres up and over Larch Hills before hitting a series of “wicked descents” on the Rubberhead trail system. The ride takes place in Salmon Arm on July 26, from there the cyclists go to Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton. singletrack6.com
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191 - 2nd Ave. NE, Salmon Arm • 250-832-9196 EVERYONE WELCOME! 10:30 am Sunday Service
3160 - 10th Ave. SE Salmon Arm • 250-832-3121 10:30 am Sunday Family Celebration Discover the joy of life in Christ! Pastor Ken Finstad • www.fivecornerschurch.ca
Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church
Malakwa Gospel Church
250-832-8452
Sunday Worship 10:30 am Pastor Lawrence Rae 4053 Malakwa Road, Malakwa, BC 250-836-2424
United Church (First)
Seventh-day Adventist Church
1191 - 22nd Street NE, Salmon Arm 10:30 am Sunday Morning Service (child care available)
Rev. Juanita Austin and Joanne Koster 10:30 AM Sunday Worship 250-832-3860 450 Okanagan Ave. www.firstunitedsalmonarm.ca
3270 - 60th Ave. NE, Salmon Arm • 250-832-8936 Join us each Saturday - all ages 9:30 am Bible Study Hour • 11:00 am Worship Service
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It’s all about the kids on Canada Day in Salmon Arm (and the young at heart). Everyone is welcome to the annual Canada Day Children’s Festival that takes place at the Salmon Arm fairgrounds near downtown from 10 am to 3 pm. There’s lots of games and booths and fun stuff to see and do – it doesn’t matter if you’re two or 92. There’s games, clowns, music, dancing and on-site food vendors. It’s totally free to get in. The games cost 50 cents a piece but every child gets a free ticket just for coming. If they’re wearing red they automatically get one more free ticket. Enjoy Canada’s national holiday here. There’s cake, and of course, everyone will sing the national anthem.
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The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) is your source for information and entertainment in the Shuswap area. In the Shuswap area, the ORL has branches in Salmon Arm, Silver Creek, South Shuswap (Blind Bay), North Shuswap (Scotch Creek), Sicamous, Enderby, and Falkland. There is a wide selection of books, DVDs, magazines and newspapers. There’s free story times and programs for children of all ages, and branches often have free programs for adults. Your library card also gives you access to free in-branch internet access at computer workstations, and unlimited WiFi. Access a number of different resources via their website. There is a large collection of downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines, and your library card gets you into other popular resources such as Rosetta Stone (for learning 32 different languages), Auto Repair Reference Centre, Small Engine Repair Reference Centre, Canadian Newsstand (current and back-issues of major Canadian dailies, and many smaller community newspapers), and Encyclopedia Britannica. If you live in or own property in the Shuswap area, you are eligible for a free library card. If you are visiting the Shuswap, and have a valid library card with you from another public library system in BC, you can register for a BC One Card, and borrow books from us during your stay here. Visit them online at www.orl.bc.ca.
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Salmon Arm has a transit system that is convenient for getting around the city and outlying areas. It’s a fun way to see the local shopping centres, residential areas, or you can use it to go to Canoe Beach. There is also service to Enderby, Sorrento, and Eagle Bay. The busses are equipped with bike racks, and are also able to accommodate those with mobility challenges. For transit information, rates and schedules, call 250-832-0191 or go online.
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Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival Produced in the picturesque setting of the Shuswap, The Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival is a three-day event that takes place on the third weekend of every August. It offers audiences multiple stages and diverse choices of musical
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with artists who were introduced backstage before becoming fast friends on Roots and Blues stages. The palpable enthusiasm and good-time vibe of the performers becomes contagious not long after the festival gates open. Produced by the not-for-profit Salmon Arm Folk Music Society, Roots and Blues has also been applauded for continuing to help inspire emerging artists from the region as well as presenting some of the province’s most respected musical ambassadors such as Colin James, Kiran Ahluwalia, and Jim Byrnes. As recently as 2014, musicians from Salmon Arm and area found themselves sharing their songs and talents on workshop stages with established artists from across the country. While being mentored by these artists, our homegrown musicians also confirmed to audiences and their peers that given the chance they can hold their own with some of the best in the creative world. Outreach has been an important component in the Festival mandate since its inception. Outreach has come in many forms including the annual Music Crawl that is produced the night prior to the festival. The Music Crawl showcases local and touring artists in smaller venues with a “pay what you can” admission fee, allowing everyone in the community access to fine talent. At the end of the day much of the focus remains on the three day festival that ties incredible music into a shimmering tapestry that includes culinary delights from an international food village, a dance stage, a ‘fun zone’ for children, an artisan market place featuring handcrafted Canadian made originals, and a tranquil camping site within earshot of the festival. Twenty-three years and counting, not only the years, but also the ever-expanding list of fans, volunteers, and friends of the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival. www.rootsandblues.ca
Shuswap Lake
Shuswap Lake is a joint lake system consisting of four arms. Although the entire lake is known as Shuswap, one of these ‘arms’ is specifically called Shuswap Lake and the others are Seymour Arm, Anstey Arm, and Salmon Arm. Mara Lake is also part of the system. The Shuswap is large enough to provide solitary areas of peace and tranquility for kayakers and canoeists, and still has plenty of room for the faster and more boisterous houseboats and speed boats. Let the natural serene and idyllic beauty of Shuswap Lake relax you. And don’t worry about Shuswaggi, it’s actually the Ogopogo and we sent him back to Okanagan Lake.
Canoe Beach
docks and an island with short interpretive trails. The Interpretive trail has old growth trees, wildflowers, bird viewing (Bald Eagles, Common Loon, and RedNecked Grebe), and Western Painted Turtles. There are trails on the two islands in the lake, along the shoreline, and across the road from the park. The day use park features picnic tables, outhouses, and a playground. To get there: Drive east of Salmon Arm on Hwy 1, turn south on Hwy 97B and drive approx. 15.8 km to Gardom Lake Rd, and then turn right. Travel 3.5 km and turn left onto Park Rd. Go 0.7 km to the park entrance and parking area on the left.
Gardom Lake
Gardom Lake is something of a hidden treasure. It’s not as busy as the bigger lakes with their longer sandy shorelines but it is a lovely swimming lake and a favourite with canoeists and kayakers, birders and naturalists. It’s quiet and peaceful and big enough for an afternoon of paddling around. The lake also features several floating
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If you ask locals where ‘the beach’ is, they’ll probably give you directions to Canoe Beach. It’s the busiest spot in the Shuswap on a hot sunny day. It is the closest beach to Salmon Arm but that’s not its only claim to popularity. It has a long sandy beach, lots of grass, a beach volleyball court (feel free to join in), a boat launch, a playground, roped off swim area, washrooms and change rooms, a group shelter for large gatherings, and a concession. And don’t forget your camera because the view of Bastion
Mountain is absolutely spectacular. The shallow water close to the sand makes it handy for families with small children, and the abundant shady trees give a pleasant reprieve for those who don’t like it so hot. Dogs are not allowed in the main beach area but are welcome at the dog park on the east end. Close by are baseball diamonds and the Park Hill Trail system. These trails are perfect for hikers and cyclists. You can always come back for a refreshing jump in the lake. Canoe Beach is 10 minutes east of Salmon Arm and is easy to find. Turn off the Trans Canada just past the golf course and go-karts onto 50 St. NE. Keep on this road until the end, turn left and drive one kilometre along Canoe Beach Road. There are plenty of signs and ample parking.
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Step inside the cool, bright Centenoka Park Mall during the hot, sunny summer months, or warm your toes in the winter. Enjoy their comfortable lounge areas, and shop in a nice mix of locally-owned speciality stores and national chains. For your convenience, the mall is located just off the Trans Canada Highway. ANCHOR STORES: Safeway, No Frills, Staples, BC Liquor Store & Dollar Tree
APPAREL & ACCESSORIES: Suzanne’s, Ardene, Warehouse One The Jean Store, Round Forty Outlet, Randolph David Jewellery, Love ‘n Lace SERVICES: Lucky’s, Mall Arkey Investments, Shuswap Wine Cellar, Flowers by Fimmy, T-Cycle Mobility Scooters and Vacuum, plus an ATM for Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union
RESTAURANTS: The Eatery at Centenoka, Takezushi Sushi Restaurant, Panago Pizza SALON/SPA: Tarnow’s Hair & Day Spa BULK & HEALTH: Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Foods SPORTING GOODS: Westside Stores
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Dragon Boat Festival
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The annual Shuswap Association for Rowing and Paddling (SARP) Dragon Boat Festival will be held on June 20 at the Salmon Arm wharf. Teams come from all over BC and Alberta to participate in a day of races across the Salmon Arm Bay. SARP hosts this fun, affordable and fast-paced dragon boat event at our picturesque downtown Marine Peace Park. For the last four years the festival has expanded and now includes the outrigger race “Survive the Triangle.” On Saturday, June 20, the wharf will be host to both
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dragon boaters and outriggers. Food and craft venders together with live entertainment will make this a festive and fun day to remember for participants, the community, and visitors alike. The outrigger race event will be held over two days. This is a CORAsanctioned event so all racers must be a CORA member before participating in any of the race events. www.shuswaprowingandpaddling.com
Salmon Arm Fall Fair
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The mingled smell of cotton candy and deep-fried donuts waft through the air as the lights of the midway are flashing and twirling. There is plenty of entertainment from lawn tractor racing to the
ever-popular ‘Shuswap Idol’ competition. But the heart and soul of the fair are the displays and competitions of agricultural products, domestic livestock, and home arts. At this yearly event where livestock, garden and field produce and handiwork take centre stage it’s obvious Salmon Arm is still very much a proud farming community. The Salmon Arm Fall Fair has, since it began over 100 years ago, brought the people of the Shuswap region together to celebrate the community. This year’s theme is ‘From Pioneer Days to Modern Ways.’ It all takes place at the Salmon Arm fairgrounds September 11, 12, & 13. www.salmonarmfair.com
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The Shuswap is one of the most popular recreational destinations in BC, boasting more than 20 lakes and streams in the area. Shuswap Lake has 700km/435mi of shoreline, with many provincial parks and resorts which are ideal for anglers. Mara Lake, White Lake and Skimikin Lake are also popular fishing destinations. The Falkland area boasts a few tranquil lakes that are sure to impress even the most avid of fisherman. At the top of Spa Mountain, you’ll find Bolean Lake which boasts fantastic trout. Pillar Lake and Pinaus Lake offer tranquility at its finest. This region is particularly suited for family fishing holidays. The area’s extensive road network provides easy access to fishing areas, and amenities including restaurants, accommodations and bait shops are never far. For info on local fishing and tackle, call The Fly Guy in Sorrento at 250-675-4341.
Farmers’ Markets
ALL ORGANIC FARMERS’ MARKET All vendors at this market sell organic food, ranging from vegetables, fruits, beef, fish, dairy products, grains, candy, nuts, preserves, and baked goods. Wednesdays at 1801 - 30th St. NE, Salmon Arm, from 3–5 pm. SHUSWAP FARM & CRAFT MARKET There are 30-70 regular vendors at this popular market. You can always find fresh fruit and produce, homemade baking, fresh cut flowers, woodworking, pottery, and crafts. They are set up Tuesdays & Fridays from 8 am to 12:30 pm behind Centenoka Park Mall. During the winter season they are set up inside the mall.
Farm tours
The Shuswap is well known for its high quality tree fruit (cherries, apples, peaches, pears, plums and apricots) as well as its wineries and breweries. You can’t really go home without sampling a little of everything! Local restaurants and cafes are strong supporters of the local growers and much of
what arrives at the table is fresh and local. There is a local Farm Tour brochure that lists the farms that are open for tours in the Kamloops, Vernon and Shuswap areas. You can pick up a brochure at the local Visitor Centre. There are farmers’ markets throughout the area (Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Grindrod, Salmon Arm, Sorrento, Sicamous, and Chase) where you can get the freshest fruit and vegetables as well as homemade baking, and locally-made art.
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Salmon Arm has one of the highest number of farmers’ markets per capita in the entire province. At many of the markets, not only is there fresh fruit and vegetables and baking, there are also many arts and crafts that make for perfect gifts for yourself or someone back home.
The market opens on July 1st and runs until Sept 9th. Note that this market is on the north shore of Shuswap Lake.
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CELISTA HALL FARMERS’ MARKET Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, the Celista Hall Farmers’ Market is a happy gathering place for both local residents and visitors. Local farmers, gardeners, bakers and craftspeople offer local raw honey, fresh baking (including gluten-free), vegetables straight from the garden, eggs, freerange chicken, pickles, jam, herbs, tea, flowers, hand-made soups and lotions, and an amazing array of sewing, woodwork, photography, jewellery and art. The market, on the grounds of the North Shuswap Community Hall, is right beside the lake with a swim and picnic area and lots of parking. It’s a great place to spend the morning. Children can play at the children’s activity table while parents shop and relax.
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There are clean washrooms and plenty of parking. To get there turn off the Trans Canada Highway at Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road 15 km west of Salmon Arm. Sunnybrae Park is 3.7 kilometres down the road, opposite Sunnybrae Hall.
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Sunnybrae Park is a great place to spend an entire day. With a large beach, a playground, lots of grass area and picnic tables, it’s perfect for that morning swim followed by a picnic lunch, then more swimming. Or you can take the short (but a little challenging) trail to the top of the bluffs across the road for a wonderful view of the lake. This beach has a few more pebbles and rocks than some of the other beaches so consider bringing your water shoes.
Herald Provincial Park beach isn’t as close to Salmon Arm as Canoe Beach, but this one is also very popular with the locals for a number of reasons. The beach is great and there’s plenty of choice between sunny and shady spots, which is handy for those more sensitive to the heat. There’s a boat launch, lots of picnic tables, and nice washrooms. Right beside the day use area is the 119site provincial campground which happens to be one of the most popular in BC. The park covers a total of 79 hectares. Swimming, fishing, bird-watching and hiking are popular activities here. With the large grass area it’s a popular spot to have frisbee or soccer games. Across the road you can take the lovely trail to Margaret Falls.
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Margaret Falls
No matter how many times you go to Margaret Falls, it’s always breathtaking, and the old-growth canopied pathway through a rock chasm to the falls has a timeless effect. With the combination of the wooden bridges you get the distinct impression that you’ve just walked into some kind of magical kingdom. This tall cascade of water crashes down the narrow twisting canyon and makes a beautiful backdrop for photos. It’s an easy walk (10-15 minutes) so the entire family can enjoy. Watch for the parking lot located on the left hand side of Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road just past the entrance to Herald Park.
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White Lake
There are several parks in the White Lake area. Its name derives from the large white shoals visible through the clear water. It’s popular for fly fishing, and is a great spot for wildlife sighting, such as turtles, beavers, mink, and eagles. Bring your binoculars and your camera. The tranquility of the lake makes it an excellent place for canoeing, kayaking, or paddle boarding. Please watch the roadways during the summer for turtles crossing.
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To get to Herald Park turn off the Trans Canada Highway at Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Road 15 km west of Salmon Arm. This park is about 12 km down the road, watch for the signs for the provincial park.
caretaker on site collects a small fee and sells maps. How to get there: The trails and campsite are located 15 km west of Salmon Arm. Turn west off the Trans Canada Highway onto Tappen Valley Road, and drive about 4 km and then east onto Skimikin Lake Road for another 6 km. At the entrance there is ample parking for day users of the trails for hiking, biking and riding. To find out more visit Skimikin Forestry Campsite on Facebook or
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Trail riding, equestrian events, and camping are popular pastimes in the Skimikin area and that’s why horse owners love coming here. There are over 100 km of marked and mapped trails for short and long rides, some with spectacular views of the picturesque Skimikin Lake. These trails are popular for hikers and cyclists too, and kayakers and canoeists find this small lake great for paddling. The Skimikin Forestry Campsite is an equestrian campsite managed by the EQ Trails Association that is active in creating and maintaining trails in and around the Shuswap, especially in support of the Shuswap Trail Alliance. The campsites are spacious with picnic tables and fire pits. There are 15 paddocks for equine use with double corrals and pull-through parking spaces. Many tall trees make high lining an easy option. A
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Savour the flavours of our unique, award-winning vintages, and experience the harmony of our wines and this peaceful setting in the beautiful Shuswap. Opening hours: 10-5 July to September 12-5 May, June and October By appointment November to April
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as you choose a wine. The 2013 white wines sold out quickly, so stock up early on their excellent 2014 vintage. The tasting room is open May 15 from 11–5 daily until October 15. Ovino Winery is located at 1577 Yankee Flats Rd in Silver Creek. You can contact them by phoning 250-832-8463 or visit
LARCH HILLS WINERY As Larch Hills Winery is the highest altitude vineyard in all of BC, it’s not surprising that they specialize in cool climate grape-growing. Its steep, southfacing mountainside vineyard provides a unique taste to their award-winning products. They have three dessert wines, five red wines, and nine rose and white wines. Larch Hills’ signature white wine is Ortega, being their first release with the winery’s official opening in April 1997. The spectacular panoramic view from the top of the entrance to the vineyard is a gorgeous sight to see when visiting Salmon Arm and the surrounding area. Visitors are welcome daily from 9 to 5 for tasting and taking a self-guided tour around the vineyard. Located at 110 Timms Rd. www.larchhillswinery.com
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RECLINE RIDGE WINERY Located in the scenic Tappen Valley and only minutes from Salmon Arm, Recline Ridge offers a chance to drink in the view on the patio, and sample the award-winning wines. Nestled in the heart of the Shuswap Lake area, Recline Ridge Vineyards and Winery is an ideal location for grape-growing. The unique micro-climate provides the wines with intense flavours and perfect balance. Recline Ridge’s wines have won 23 awards in the past year, including 2 Platinum medals. You can find Recline Ridge at 2640 Skimikin Road open daily from April to October. Their hours are: April, May, September, and October 12–5, June, 11–5, and July and August 10– 5. In the off-season please call ahead: 250-8352212. www.reclineridgewinery.com
OVINO WINERY Perched well above the sun-drenched Salmon Valley, Ovino Winery is situated in a knoll of sandy loam soils, marbled with infrequent layers of clay that provides perfect growing conditions for red and white wine grapes. Come chat with owners John and Catherine Koopmans, who will be happy to provide advice on food pairing
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GRASS ROOT DAIRIES Cheese-making is an art as well as a science. Foodies will want to visit Grass Root Dairies [formerly known as Gort’s Gouda Cheese], whose products contain only natural ingredients, no preservatives, and everything is done at the Salmon Arm cheese plant. Their creamy, well-textured cheeses are made from milk from cows on their own farm. The cows are grass-fed only, graze on the pasture in the warmer months and
MJO SHUSWAP WINE TOURS Wine tours are becoming one of the most popular tourism activities as more and more people want to ‘consume tourism’. MJO Shuswap Wine Tours offers both scheduled and fully-customized tours that showcase Shuswap/North Okanagan vineyards and wineries. Meet the local vintners, walk the vineyard, explore historic homes, or the fascinating agricultural history. They can accommodate tours from two to 16 guests. Your tour includes driver/ guide, onboard water and snacks. Feel free to bring your own picnic lunch, or they will arrange it at cost. It’s a great way to spend a relaxing half or full day in the Shuswap/North Okanagan. Call them toll-free at 1-877-726-6548 or visit www.mjotours.com
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Taste, savour and enjoy custom tours of area wineries and other points of interest. Your hosts: Lynn & Doug MacMillan.
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CELISTA ESTATE WINERY Come to Celista Estate Winery for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy a glass of wine on their patio overlooking the spectacular Shuswap Lake, and be treated to gourmet cheese, fresh bread, and Belgian chocolates. Celista Estate Winery is Canada’s most northern winery, located on the north shore of Shuswap Lake, nine minutes past the provincial park in Scotch Creek. Owners Marg and Jake Ootes came from a life in the Arctic to become vintners on their 160 acre farm. Their wines have won 32 medals in five years including double gold in all Canadian wine championships. Check their website for info on vineyard and winery tours. Tastings are free. They are located at 2319 Beguelin Rd, Celista. Open daily in May from 10:30– 5:30, or find their wines in most local liquor stores. www.celistawine.com
have organic hay in the winter. Stop by for a sample and enjoy greattasting cheese, and check out the other products in their store as well. Their products are available throughout the area, or you can visit the store at 1470 50 St SW. www.gortsgoudacheese.bc.ca
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SUNNYBRAE VINEYARDS & WINERY In 2005, the Turner family began to develop their vineyards with the help of experienced winemakers from around the province. They plant five grape varieties on their lakeside property in Sunnybrae, and now produce a variety of award-winning wines. The south-sloping volcanic ash land basks in sunshine during daylight hours and enjoys cooling breezes in the evenings. The vineyard is nestled between Bastion Mountain at the back and the magnificent Shuswap Lake shoreline. The staff at Sunnybrae Vineyard and Winery look forward to helping you with wine choices, food pairing information, and to book a tour. Come to Sunnybrae Vineyards & Winery, located at 3847 Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Rd, Tappen. Open daily from Mother’s Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend 10–5.
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BLIND BAY Blind Bay
When the first Europeans were settling in the area, the South Shuswap quickly became a junction for goods and for people travelling to the North Shuswap. Blind Bay (or Trapper’s Landing as it was known then) became an important shipping point as the railway line was just five kilometres away. Boats are still plentiful in Blind Bay but nowadays they’re filled with tourists enjoying themselves in this vacation paradise. In Blind Bay, all the amenities are close by, but the community is still small enough to be relaxed. Here you will find great beaches, artisan galleries, coffee
shops with excellent brew, a golf course, a grocery store with a bakery and deli, and a fabulous farmers’ market.
South Shuswap Canada Day
On July 1, the South Shuswap is the place you want to be. The annual Canada Day celebrations grow bigger and better each year. Last year over 5,000 happy people enjoyed this free day of family fun and entertainment. From the pancake breakfast to start your day, the wonderful parade, the opening ceremony, live bands, children’s games, great food and interesting crafts for sale by the
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• Experience our 18 hole Championship Golf Course • Great Shopping at the Blind Bay Market Place, including: Liquor Store, Public Library and Fitness Centre and so much more • Enjoy the Public Beach, Tennis Courts, Pickle Ball Courts, Aero Modelers Club, Hiking Trails, Marina & Rentals • Appreciate Dining at the Log ’n Hearth or Duffers Den Lounge • Wonderful Community Centre Facilities • Now Selling Phase 2 “The Highlands” - spectacular lake view lots
Information & Sales 250-675-2523 • Tee times 1-800-661-3955 Visit www.shuswaplakeestates.com
many vendors, to the beer garden and the biggest fireworks display on the Shuswap, the experience is not to be missed. Chainsaw artists, motocross daredevils, classic cars, face painting, beautiful sunshine and a backdrop of gorgeous scenery–what a great way to celebrate Canada Day! Thousands of tourists and local people attend each year and it is one of the biggest (if not THE biggest) free celebrations in the area, complete with live bands, parade, and fireworks. www.shuswapcanadaday.com
Blind Bay Farmers’ Market
Blind Bay’s source for local organic produce, free-range eggs, bedding plants, flowers, home-baked goodies, crafts, pet treats, and more, Blind Bay Farmers’ Market is conveniently located in the Blind Bay Marketplace parking lot just off the Trans Canada Highway. Market days are Saturdays, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, May 16 to Sept. 5. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. Find them on Facebook for market news, featured vendors, and contests.
Beaches and parks
In the South Shuswap, here is a list of the popular beaches, boat launches and lake access points. Be aware there are no lifeguards at these public beaches. BLIND BAY BEACHES Blind Bay Beaches (also known as Pebble Beach and Sandy Beach) are two of the most popular beaches on Shuswap Lake. There are picnic tables, and washroom facilities are available at the parking lot adjacent to the Blind Bay Community Hall. How to get there: Turn off of the Trans Canada Highway at Balmoral Road. Go north for approximately 2.8 km to Blind Bay Road. Turn left and drive for 1.3 km.
SHANNON BEACH This site is 18.33 hectares (45.29 acres) in size, including over 400m (1,312 feet) of shoreline on Shuswap Lake in Eagle Bay. A parking lot is opposite the beach and includes a vault toilet and garbage receptacles. A short wheelchair accessible trail leads across Eagle Bay Road to the beach (watch for traffic). There is a picnic table that is wheelchair accessible with a beautiful view of the lake. The large swimming area is cordoned off from boat traffic with buoys. This is a rocky beach, so you’ll want water shoes. How to get there: Turn off Trans Canada
Highway at Balmoral Road, go north for approximately 2.8 km to Blind Bay/Eagle Bay Road, keep right, and go 19 km to Eagle Bay. Watch for Shannon Beach sign at entrance to parking lot above road. A short trail leads to the beach (across Eagle Bay Road). HARBOUR ROAD BOAT LAUNCH Harbour Road Boat Launch has become one of the most popular boat launches in the Shuswap. This site is approximately 20m wide by 100m long. There is a public vault toilet, garbage receptacles, a cement boat launch and a 60 foot dock for temporary loading and unloading of boats. No boat moorage is permitted. This is a shallow boat launch and is only suitable for smaller boats in the late summer due to the receded water levels (down to 3m in the late summer months). The boat launch is closed from October 1 to March 31 due to salmon spawning. How to get there: Turn off of the Trans Canada Highway at Balmoral Road. Go north for approximately 2.8 km to Blind Bay Rd. Keep right for 100 metres and turn left on to Harbour Road.
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REEDMAN ROAD COMMUNITY PARK Reedman Road Community Park is a small public lake access that extends approximately 50m from Blind Bay Road to the shore of Shuswap Lake. At the lakeshore there’s an artisan’s bench and interpretive sign providing information on local pioneer John Reedman. Reedman Road is a beautiful place for relaxing and taking in some breathtaking views. How to get there: Heading west from Salmon Arm, turn right onto Blind Bay Rd, 20m before the 60 km/hr sign when entering Sorrento. If traveling east turn left as you leave Sorrento, approximately 50m before the 70 km/hr sign. Go north east for approximately 5.5 km to Reedman Road. No parking is available - preferred access is by pedestrian means.
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CAEN ROAD PARK Caen Road Park is a grassy park located in Blind Bay. Used as a day-use park and swimming area, Caen Road Park is a beautiful destination for swimming and picnicking. There is a grassy area, picnic tables, washrooms, benches, and a swimming area. How to get there: Turn north off of Trans Canada Highway at the flashing light (Caen Road) in Sorrento. Go north for approximately 0.5 km to Dieppe Road. Parking is straight ahead.
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Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Open May 1st to September 13th 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CLOSED WEDNESDAYS
Picnic Areas • Country Walking Trails • Donkey Shoppe • Interactive Educational Displays and Talks
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Adults - $10.00 • Seniors/students $6.00 7877 Skimikin Road • 250-679-2778
Sorrento celebrated its centenary three years ago. As much as the community has grown and changed over the past 100 years, more things remained the same. It is long renowned for its recreation and retirement lifestyle, especially the fabulous swimming, boating, water sports, and fishing. From downtown Sorrento it takes only two minutes (really- two minutes) to get to the lake where you can spend your day relaxing on the beach or launching your boat for a day on the water. Also in the vicinity (within a 10 minute drive) you can to a local brewery and winery, a marina, a 10-acre park, Notch Hill Heritage Town, and even a bat colony. Sorrento has an outstanding artisan community, so enjoy browsing through the local shops for unique gift items.
ball court, 3 baseball diamonds with beautiful viewing areas, (including a very nice shaded grandstand), a concession stand, and dog park. How to get there: If you are heading west on the Trans Canada Highway in Sorrento, take a left onto Notch Hill Road. Take your first right onto Dilworth Road and your first left onto Davidson Road. The park is located at 2670 Davidson Road to your left.
Gillespie Road Community Park
Gillespie Road Community Park is a small area but has scenic views, a swimming dock, a picnic area, a vault toilet, and garbage receptacles. There is a swim dock along with a designated swim area.
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Sorrento/Blind Bay Park is truly one of the loveliest parks in the entire Shuswap area. This 12.3 acre large open space park includes a water spray park, a playground with a state of the art sun shade. The kids can play all day without getting a sunburn! There is a skating rink, batting cage, tennis courts, soccer field, basket-
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Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market
With everything from organic produce, fine baked goods, eggs, cut flowers, preserves to unique arts and crafts, the Sorrento Market is the place to be on a Shuswap Saturday morning. Shopping is a pleasure as musicians are there to entertain. They run from 8 am to 12 pm during the summer at 1232 Trans Canada Highway in Sorrento. There are farmers’ markets in the surrounding communities as well as many local fruit stands that sell their produce from their own orchards.
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It’s a finger-pickin’ good time. The NimbleFingers Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Workshop & Festival is one of the most anticipated musical treats of the year. It’s a jam-packed couple of weeks of workshops culminating in the festival that takes place on August 22 in Sorrento. Those who know a little bluegrass will appreciate the impressive lineup of talent this year: Jeff Scroggins and Colorado; Bradford Lee Folk and the Bluegrass Playboys, Old Man Luedecks, New Realtime Travelers, Cahalen Morrison and Eli West, the NimbleFingers Allstars!, Annie Lou, The Cumberland Brothers, The Lonesome Ace Stringband, Anna and Elisabeth, The Tallboys Trio, and Kayla and Matt Hotte. The workshops, for beginners to advanced, are well-known for the fun, friendly, and n on - c omp e t it ive environment.
Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park in the North Shuswap encompasses the entire length of the Adams River (11 km. between Adams Lake and Shuswap Lake) and protects the spawning beds of the sockeye, chinook, coho and pink salmon. The wooded are surrounding the river in this 1,076 hectare park is home to many wild critters including black bears, beavers, mink, and river otters. It’s also a good time to spot eagles. www.salmonsociety.com
Suggestive Search Patterns for all Watersheds: • Big Lakes • Small Lakes • Rivers
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Salmon run
In the summer travellers come primarily to enjoy Shuswap Lake; in the fall, attention is turned to the Adams River, which has one of the largest salmon runs in North America. It’s an amazing sight to see the beautiful rushing waters teeming with the brightly-coloured salmon that come to spawn. Millions of fish come from the Pacific Ocean, where they have spent their adult life, to spawn and then die, completing their life cycle.
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The Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge is a registered charity whose mission to is provide a safe and permanent home for abused and neglected donkeys. Visitors are welcome to stop by the refuge to meet the donkeys, hear about their histories, and visit the store. The admission fee ($10 adults and $6 for students and seniors) helps pay for the care of these animals. They are open six days a week, 11 am to 3 pm and they are closed on Wednesdays. These hours are in effect from May 1 to September 13. For more information please phone 250-679-2778. Their address is 7877 Skimikin Road, Turtle Valley. On Sunday, September 13, come have a pancake breakfast with the donkeys, starting at 10:30 am. Meet and greet the donkeys and enjoy pancakes and sausages. www.turtlevalleydonkeyrefuge.com
NimbleFingers Bluegrass Festival
SORRENTO
How to get there: If traveling west from Salmon Arm, turn right onto Blind Bay Road just as you enter Sorrento. If traveling east, turn left as you leave Sorrento. Travel northeast for 300 metres. Turn left onto Gillespie Road. The park is located at the end of the road.
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Select summer/fall events not mentioned elsewhere in this issue
May May 16-18 Monashee Mountain Men’s Black Powder Mountain Rendezvous May 16-18 BC Open Gold Panning Championships, Enderby May 23 Family Fun Bike Ride May 29 10th anniversary of Reel Paddling Film Fest at the Classic Theatre May 30 Shuswap Association for Rowing & Paddling open house at Canoe Beach
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May 30-31 Southern Interior Dressage Association Spring Fling, Fair Grounds
June Jun 13 Relay for Life Jun 20 Laughing Gas Improv at Shuswap Theatre Jun 20 Aboriginal Day Celebration Jun 21 Children’s Fishing Derby at the wharf Jun 27-28 Outdoor Living Show South Shuswap
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Don’t let your road trip be ordinary. If you’re in the driver’s seat make sure this is the one everyone will talk about with smiles and laughter for years to come. Try something different, fun, and zany or have the most deliciously relaxing day filled with nothing but sunshine, fun tunes, and a good book. Then, get everyone together for a great meal. And
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September Sept 19 Bike for Your Life Century Ride Sept 20 Terry Fox Run
Sept 25-27 Southern Interior Dressage Association Fall Finale Sept 26 Salmon Arm’s 1st Apple Fest Ross Street Plaza and Stage
October Celebrate the Salmon, salmon-inspired dishes at participating restaurants and coffee shops, month of Oct. Oct 4 Cemetery Tour Oct 14 Happy Thanksgiving! Oct 30 Halloween Treat Trail
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when everyone is sitting around the table, retell it, re-live it and revel in the memories. There’s something about sharing food that is the basic root of all friendship; mealtime is the place for relationships to sprout and grow. So make this vacation extra memorable – reforge your relationships by taking the time to relax with family and friends while you are enjoying a truly wonderful meal.
Smorgasbord Friday Saturday & Sunday Best Chinese Food in Salmon Arm!
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July Jul 1 Children’s Festival in Salmon Arm and celebrations in Blind Bay Jul 18-19 The Great Shuswap Pottery Sale in Celista Jul 23-26 Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts, Sorrento
August Aug 1-2 High Country Pottery Sale in Sorrento Aug 3 Happy BC Day! Aug 15 Pancake Brunch and live music at the Ross Street Plaza and Stage - free event! Aug 16 Garlic Festival in Grindrod Aug 23 Demolition Derby
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The Larch Hills ski area, 20 km from Salmon Arm, is home to some of BC’s finest cross-country trails. With 125 km of trails, 43 km of which are track set, there is no shortage of variety for the cross-country ski enthusiast – classic & skating, and the rest unset back country and off track. They also have a 800m multi-use canine trail. The Larch Hills Nordic Society hosts several events in the winter and organizes skiing lessons and programs for all ages (BC Jackrabbits to seniors). For more information visit www.skilarchhills.ca
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How to get there: Approx. 8.7 km south of Salmon Arm on Hwy. 97B, turn east on Grandview Bench Rd. at the Larch Hills Nordic sign. After approx. 5.4 km turn left/north onto Edgar Rd. After another 3 km, keep left at the junction, and travel another 3 km to the Larch Hills ski area. Park at the main Larch Hills Nordic Chalet Parking Lot. In the off-ski season, these trails are really popular with hikers and cyclists as they provide an epic 38 kilometre highland cross-country romp through the forests, fens, and dramatic lake vistas of the Larch Hills, linking the communities of Salmon Arm and Sicamous. For more information look for Larch Hills Traverse at www.shuswaptrails.com
100, 251 TransCanada Hwy NW, Salmon Arm
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events and tourist attractions that are sure to enrich your stay here in traditional Secwepemc territory. www.shuswapband.net - Shuswap Band www.adamslakeband.org - Adams Lake Indian Band www.lslib.com - Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band www.neskonlith.org - Neskonlith Indian Band www.splatsin.ca - Splatsin [Spallumcheen] Band
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The word Shuswap is the anglicized version of Secwepemc, a word that Europeans had a hard time pronouncing. The Secwepemc are a part of the larger Interior Salish people who have been in this area for thousands of years. The Shuswap were a semi-nomadic people, roaming through their vast territory of 180,000 square kilometres. Lakes and rivers were an integral part of their transportation, and salmon was a main-stay in their diet and economy. They used plants and animals but were guided by their cultural tradition of being keepers of the land. Native culture hinges on the belief that the land responds positively to care and respect. Generation after generation learned the ways of the elders through a rich oral history that continues to this day. Many of the local bands have programs in place to teach the young their language and traditions. You can learn more about the local First Nations by reading about their history, traditions and culture on their various websites. Some of the local bands have
Powwow
Don’t miss the 5th Annual Traditional Powwow at Neskonlith Powwow Arbour (7 km west of Chase) on June 26–28. Hosted by the Working Together Powwow Society this promises to be a spectacular affair with a hand drum contest, Lahal tournament, Princess and Little Brave Pageant, and a Boys’ Grass Special and Mens’ Grass Special. On Saturday there will be a traditional breakfast, lunch and supper and a traditional brunch on Sunday.
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ENDERBY Enderby
Don’t let the small-town charm fool you. Underneath its laid-back exterior, Enderby has actually gone glam. Not only is it a location star that will be seen on the big screen later this year, but it’s also home to the famous beagle, Miss P, who won ‘Best in Show’ at the prestigious Westminster Dog Show in New York, making Enderby home to America’s top dog. And this past winter Anthony Hopkins, Julia Stiles, and Alexander Ludwig were filming ‘Go With Me’ in Enderby so you will want to get your picture taken
around town so you can show your friends after the movie comes out. You’ll also find antiques, local art and crafts, historic books, and any kind of fun beach toys you will need for your time relaxing at the water. Enderby has plenty of events throughout the year including a gold panning competition, outdoor concerts, Canada Day celebrations, an accordion fest, and the very impressive Enderby Arts Festival. Pick up one of their city maps that will
guide you to all the activities: golfing, hiking, biking, swimming, tube floating (the most popular spot on the entire Shuswap), water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, x-country skiing, snowmobiling, camping, and of course, shopping. If you’re a hiker, don’t miss the challenge of the Enderby Cliffs. It’s a steep climb but well worth the effort when you see the view. But water is the real draw throughout the summer. Besides the river which becomes somewhat of a tubing highway, there are many lakes in the surrounding area: Mara, Mabel, Rosemond, Gardom, and Hidden Lake that all have their own particular charms. Enjoy your days in the sun and your night under the stars here in Enderby.
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Heritage Riverwalk tables and benches along the way are perfect breaks to soak in the scenery or to enjoy a meal in the peaceful surroundings. These benches and picnic tables were donated by local residents for the enjoyment of all. Wildlife sightings are common along Fishermen Direct Seafood Quilakwa Stop ‘N’ Shop
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this route and you might spot ducks, geese, song birds, blue herons, hawks, bald eagles, sockeye salmon, and the occasional river otter. How to get there: Turn east at the traffic light in Enderby off Highway 97 on Railway Street, and park at the Visitor Centre on your right. You can access the Heritage Riverwalk here.
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The Jim Watt Heritage Riverwalk winds along the Shuswap River and is lovely for a family stroll. It is paved so it’s stroller and wheelchair friendly. You can stop at the heritage information plaques posted along the way to learn a little of Enderby’s history. The picnic
Tuey Park, with its wide, sandy beach, has been popular with local swimmers since 1916. There is a picnic area, washrooms, and an adjacent dog park for pet owners. A waterwheel and flume were built here in 1911 to irrigate the surrounding farmland, giving the park its local nickname, the “Waterwheel.” Tuey Park is located on a bend in the Shuswap River at the north end of Enderby. The water at this point in the river is especially calm and shallow, but swimmers are advised to keep a sharp look out for boats in the deeper main channel.
Enderby Open Air Market
Enderby’s Open Air Market runs Fridays, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in the City Hall parking lot, Highway 97A by the second traffic light. Local vendors are there all season long, offering fresh, local and organic fruits and vegetables, eggs, baking, preserves, grains, flowers, jewellery, woodworking, and more.
Starlight Drive-In
If you prefer watching movies on the big screen, you will definitely love Enderby’s Starlight Drive-In with North America’s largest drive-in screen (6000 square feet). It’s an amazing movie experience. The box office opens a couple of hours before the movie starts. On the weekends try to come when the box office opens to avoid long line-ups. When you drive in, pick your spot and turn on your car radio (or iPod or walkman or boom box) to 106.9FM for sound. Some people prefer to bring lawn chairs or blankets, and that’s okay too as long as you’re on the grass directly in front of vehicle and not taking up an extra site. Then you stroll over to the concession stand because that’s all part of the movie experience. The staff is really friendly and the prices are the lowest in BC. You can get
a full range of beverages, candy, popcorn, nachos, hot dogs and fries. Movies start once it’s dark enough to project. For films and times call 250-838-6757 or visit www.starlightdrivein.ca.
South Enderby Flea Market
Even if shopping isn’t high on your ‘to do’ list while you’re on vacation, you have to try the South Enderby Flea Market. Shopping all of a sudden becomes a treasure-find as there are endless tables of unique collectables, trinkets, theme costumes, loud shirts, vintage clothes, handmade crafts, local fruit and veggies, freshly baked treats and books, lots and lots of books. Bring your appetite and taste some authentic bannock and other treats. This is truly a family fun and unique experience. You can find Halloween costumes, presents and memorabilia to remind you of the best vacation you’ve ever had. The South Enderby Flea Market is located on Highway 97A, south of Enderby, across from the Quilakwa Stop ‘N’ Shop Esso.
May 15-17 24th annual BC Open Gold Panning Championships, Riverside RV Park June 26-28 Funtastic Ball Tournament 28 Very Berry Tea Party, Green Croft Gardens July 6-9 Accordion Get-Together, Riverside RV Park 12 Strawberry Tea, Kingfisher Hall 18 Enderbeer and Wine Festival, Lions’ Gazebo 25 Enderby & District Arts Festival 30 Community Historical Potluck, Kingfisher Hall August 16 Garlic Festival, Grindrod 23 Corn Roast, Kingfisher Hall Other: Music by the River, on Sundays in Belvidere Park: Jun 21, Jul 12, Jul 26, Aug 23. September 2–6 Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong www.armstrongipe.com
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MacKenzie Camp had its start in 1927 when Guy MacKenzie, the minister of St. Andrew’s United Church in Enderby, showed campers how to make fishing rods from local maple trees and how to tie flies. Back in the day, the campers slept in an old barn and the meals were prepared on a wood stove in a log house. Much has changed since then! Now there are cabins, canoes, kayaks and even a climbing wall. There’s a big craft hall, a spacious dining room, and a cruiser to whisk the visitors across the river mouth to the camp. Over the years, some 7000 campers have attended this camp, but the one thing remains the same–it’s a place where young people can come for fun, friendship, and adventure in this faith-based camp on the shores of Mabel Lake. mackenziecamp.ca
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Grindrod is a small, peaceful farming village north of Enderby following the Shuswap River. Grindrod Park is right on the edge of the river, where the water flows slow enough to be a great swimming area. The park is open for campers and has various picnic tables situated between the river bank and the baseball park, which also boasts a fantastic playground. What used to be Grindrod’s general store from the 1920’s is now Gordon’s New and Used, run for the last 36 years by Gordon Packham. The store’s inventory is made up of mostly hubcaps and wheel discs from automobiles that have been built over the last century. The last tally taken of the stacks and racks of hubcaps came to a whopping 28,453!
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From semi-arid to rain forest, the Enderby Mabel Lake Road crosses through these different climate zones in less than 40 kilometres. Destinations include campgrounds at Cooke Creek, Noisy Creek, and Cottonwood Beach, as well as full service RV camps at Qwilakwa Park, Shuswap Falls and Mabel Lake. Boat launches and dropoff points for tubers, canoes and kayaks are clearly marked along the route. Wildlife abounds, especially at dawn and after dusk, so drive with care and make the drive a special event.
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The Kingfisher Interpretive Centre, at km 25, is dedicated to protecting wild salmon populations in the river, and is open to the public year-round. Mabel Lake Golf and Country Club is 35 km out of Enderby. The road ends at Mabel Lake, a boating and fishing destination also popular for swimming with its lovely sandy beaches.
Lakeview Greens Course intriguing at Club Shuswap Golf and RV Destination. They offer all the amenities of an executive course with friendly personalized service. Check out their restaurant and lounge. Just a few minutes walk from Canoe wharf and public beaches or a five minute drive from downtown Salmon Arm, Club Shuswap is a vacationer’s paradise. Club Shuswap has an immaculately groomed 27 hole executive operation, a putting practice facility, and driving range (covered and open). Or try the fastest growing sport in North America: pickleball. Club Shuswap now has four outdoor courts available for drop-in play. You will find Club Shuswap 8 km east of Salmon Arm at 5751 Trans Canada Highway NE. Phone 250-832-7345. www.clubshuswap.com
SONSEEKER’S RIDGE Sonseeker’s Ridge Golf Course provides a challenging 9-hole course for any skill level to play at the same time it has a relaxing and picturesque backdrop. Try the 9-hole course (2,700 yards and a par 35) while enjoying the comfortable atmosphere and soaking in that Shuswap backdrop you’ve dreamed about all year. The course can challenge experienced players and yet it is accessible to newbies. One thing you’ll notice right away at Sonseeker’s Ridge is the comfortable and family atmosphere that allows you to
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SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES Shuswap Lake Estates is not just about golfing, it’s about the lifestyle. Imagine an 18-hole golf course with well-bunkered, undulating greens, generous fairways, and surrounded by four beautiful lakes. The course has a variety of challenges so it’s good for the casual and serious golfer. Practice facilities include a driving range, two greens, and sand bunkers. The community has a uniquely low stress atmosphere and the residents aren’t shy about saying it’s the best place on earth to raise a family or retire, with
affordable housing and elementary schools nearby. Think about it... Shuswap Lake Estates is now selling Phase 2 in the Highlands offering 74 panoramic lake, mountain, and golf view home sites all fully serviced and freehold interest. There are tennis courts, pickleball courts, and area amenities close by. Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course is located 26 km west of Salmon Arm right along the Trans Canada Highway. Phone 250-675-2315 or 1-800-6613955. www.shuswaplakeestates.com
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SICAMOUS Sicamous
The beauty of Sicamous, surrounded by the Monashee Mountains on the shores of Mara and Shuswap Lakes, will simply amaze you. Its natural beauty is an incredible draw for anyone who loves swimming, paddling, boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, cycling, wildlife viewing, and snowmobiling. Sicamous is also the undisputed “Houseboat Capital of Canada.” In the summer the waters are full of houseboats because it’s the best way to view Shuswap Lake in all its natural glory. You’re with family and friends, relaxed and unhurried as you travel around the lake in a
boat that offers the comforts of home. Imagine starting your day with a refreshing swim, spending the afternoon fishing, and ending the day with a campfire on the sandy beaches. Come and enjoy a relaxing houseboating experience on the warm, pristine lakes. It’s leisure at its best. The fall belongs to the hikers and cyclists as the colour of the leaves and cooling temperatures entice outdoor enthusiasts to their adventures along the numerous Sicamous-area trails (over 20) that range from easy half-hour loops to a 38 km loop of rugged and difficult terrain and everything in between.
In the winter it’s all about Ski-Doos. The Sicamous area boasts some of the best alpine snowmobiling in Western Canada with deep snow, powder-filled open bowls, endless meadows, groomed trails, breathtaking alpine scenery and spectacular lake views. The deep powder snow extends the sledding season well into the spring, ending around mid April. In fact, in the spring you really can snowmobile, golf and houseboat in a 72-hour time frame. Sicamous is truly a ‘recreation destination for all seasons.’
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On average, Sicamous has some 4500 visitors during July and August. They come for several reasons. First of all, it’s the scenery and the outdoor adventures and sports, but they also appreciate the small-town friendly service they get all around Sicamous. Although it’s not a big city, the local shops really do have everything you need: clothing, candy, beach toys, giftware, jewelry, books, games, hats, supplies for your houseboat trip that you’ve just decided to take, and sunscreen which you will already need. There’s ice cream, specialty coffees, and really, really good food. Spoil yourself a little with a new hair cut, pedicure or massage – don’t wait until you go home. You can pick up a picnic lunch and enjoy it right beside the beautiful lake right near the downtown. People come to Sicamous to enjoy the lake but they stay because of the atmosphere and the downtown services that are the bedrock of this tourist haven.
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In Sicamous you can rent a canoe, ski boat, personal watercraft, patio boat, water skis, water toys or even a houseboat from many of the rental companies in the community. This way you can experience all the adventures along the shoreline. SICAMOUS BEACH PARK An absolute must on your vacation to-do list will be Sicamous Beach Park. It’s an extremely popular spot with residents and visitors. Right on the lake and close
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The Red Barn Arts Centre, built in 1926, is one of Sicamous’ landmarks. It’s owned and operated by the Eagle Valley Arts Council and is actively used by member groups. It also hosts a number of events throughout the year. Wednesdays 10 am–3 pm: Dody’s Arts for Everyone: Everyone is welcome to drop in to work on various art forms. 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month 7–9 pm: Eagle Valley Photography Arts Club: Everyone welcome. Fridays 10 am – 3 pm: Eagle Valley Brush and Palette Club: Everyone is welcome. Check eaglevalleybrushandpalette.com for a listing of upcoming workshops and instruction. The Eagle Valley Brush and Palette Club and Eagle Valley Arts Council hold the
to downtown, it has a sandy beach with a good-sized designated swimming area. The marina isn’t far away and it’s fun to watch the boats go in and out as you enjoy the refreshingly cool water on a hot summer day. Picnic tables are conveniently close to the sand so it’s easy to enjoy your picnic lunch while watching the little ones build sandcastles and splash around in the water. There are also clean and well-kept public washrooms, a playground area, a water park, and volleyball courts.
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36th Annual Arts and Crafts Show starting with “Meet the Artist” June 29th from 7– 9 pm and daily from June 30th to July 4th, 10 am–6 pm. The Eagle Valley Arts Council arranges a variety of activities for Canada Day Celebrations sponsored by Canadian Heritage. Activities located at the Red Barn are family friendly events and include such activities as tattoos, face painting, art projects you can take home, balloon animals and more. Don’t miss the children’s entertainer, Roxy, who will perform shows at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Canada Day Cake is served. While waiting for the fireworks to begin, enjoy the music from the talented local band, Shoeswap. In September, check out the Fungi Festival, September 18th-20th. There’s guided mushroom tours, live music, cooking presentations, and much more. Visit www.eaglevalleyartscouncil.com for more information on these events.
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MARA LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK Mara Provincial Day Park on the south end of Mara Lake has all the amenities for a day park as well as a paved boat launch (there is no overnight moorage). Mara Lake is noted for fishing, swimming, boating, and has a nice picnic area.
1-877-WATERWAY (928-3792)
waterwayhouseboats.com
Imagine all the comforts of home transported to the middle of the lake. Houseboating automatically turns your vacation time into something magical and unforgettable. You can wake up to the peace and tranquility of Shuswap Lake all around. Mother Nature is literally at your back door, as you start your day with a cup of coffee gazing at the calm, soul-satisfying scenery. With the smells of breakfast wafting out, you lean back in your comfy deck chair, savouring the feeling that you have absolutely nothing to do except relax – whatever that means to you. You can swim, fish, read, or just use this time to enjoy uninterrupted re-connecting with your family and friends. End the evening sipping wine as music plays softly in the background and watch the sunset. Your expectations are not complex or demanding; all you need is that nexus of tranquility and excitement, contentment and adventure, the unfathomable beauty of nature in a luxurious home away from home.
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EEnjoy j a signature i t Sh Shuswap experience i aboard a beautiful and very affordable Waterway Houseboat. Let us host you for the vacation of a lifetime close to home on the sparkling Shuswap Lake. Our events coordinator can also help with weddings and special events!
Just across from Cinnemousun Narrows are Shuswap Lake’s unique floating stores. The Sea Store offers premium boat gas, rentals, fishing licenses, tackle, groceries, and more. The Shuswap Shark Shack is a licensed family restaurant and bar.
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temporary moorage, Oxford Road (great for hand launching boats and swimming, washrooms), Eaton Road (hand launch boat), and Swansea Road. How to get there: From the VernonSicamous Highway (97A) South turn onto Swansea Road and all the above-mentioned very Englishsounding accesses are in this area.
CINNEMOUSUN NARROWS PROVINCIAL PARK Cinnemousun Narrows Provincial Park is situated where the four arms of Shuswap Lake converge and is accessible by water only. Hiking trails lead to a viewpoint overlooking Shuswap Lake, and the park offers 28 forested campsites and three shelters on a firstcome, first-served basis. Sanitation for campers runs to pit toilets while a marine sani-station is provided for boaters.
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Crazy Creek Resort
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• Soak in the hot pools. • Hike to the waterfall. • Relax & take in the natural beauty. • Camp or stay in one of our full-kitchen suites.
Your next YES! moment awaits. Reservations recommended. 6162 TransCanada Hwy, Malakwa BC
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Just west of Revelstoke on the Trans Canada Highway you will find Crazy Creek Resort, a four-season resort with an amazing variety of attractions. Breath in that fresh high mountain air and appreciate the scent of the trees as you gaze up at the beautiful waterfalls of Crazy Creek in the midst of the splendor of the majestic Eagle Pass Valley. Walk the 240 ft. suspension bridge spanning the gorge directly in front of the waterfalls. The connecting boardwalks leading to the bridge also access public washrooms, a courtyard with a fountain, ice cream/snack shop, seating area and additional boardwalks with viewing platforms. This spot is a peaceful oasis of nature right beside the highway. You can relax in hot and cool pools. Whether you want a swimming pool temperature or a hot steamy soak, one of the pools will be perfect for you. Be soothed, refreshed, calmed, re-invigorated as you soak. The beautiful glacial blue water is pristine, clear, and sulphur-free.
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This is a popular spot for those wanting a relaxing weekend, or you can bring the ATVs for extensive riding on forestry roads and trails. From Crazy Creek Resort’s cabins, or from the hot pool parking lots, it is easy to access top-notch hiking or quadding (or sledding) trails as Eagle Pass Mountain and Crazy Creek Gorge offer ideal terrain for touring. This is an affordable family get-away whether you’re looking for spacious fullkitchen accommodation cabins, or a nice treed RV or tenting site. There is a convention centre meeting room that can be used for family reunions or celebrations. www.crazycreekresort.com
The Enchanted Forest The Enchanted Forest really is enchanting. This forest, the home of fairytale heroes, villains, and creatures, magically makes you want to come again and again. It really is like stepping back in time and into another world. The main trail meanders through one of BC’s beautiful old-growth forests and takes you to homes of Goldilocks, Snow White, the Three Little Pigs and even Captain Hook. See over 350 jolly folk art figurines, BC’s tallest, grandest treehouse that rises fifty feet into the forest canopy, and a giant stump house with surprises around every corner. While you visit the Enchanted Forest take a photo or a video and submit it before August 30th and you could win a complimentary season’s pass for 2016. You can also take a rowboat through the wetlands and see beaver dams, lodges and floating natural gardens, and frogs on lily pads. Or take the boardwalk through the Wildlands, a two-kilometre walk through this lush forest and see a giant 800-yearold cedar grove. www.enchantedforestbc.com
At Sky Trek Adventure Park you can fit a vacation-full of adrenaline rush into one day. It’s adventure, challenge and fun as you try zip lines, a giant swing, an aerial trekking course, or the new Indiana Jones climbing wall in the middle of old growth BC rainforest just 32 kilometres west of Revelstoke, right beside the Enchanted Forest. The kids will love the Kids’ Tree Adventures course and the Kids’ Jungle Gym. On the Aerial Trekking Course you climb from tree to tree on ladders, scramble up nets, over suspended bridges, and swinging logs, fly down zip lines or even slide to the next tree on a skateboard. Or test your nerve on Adventure Tower. At 15 metres off the ground you can try the sky swing, sky drop, two climbing walls, log climb and Jacob’s Ladder. For a total adrenaline rush try the Sky Swing - a giant pendulum swing that draws you 15 metres high before a terrifying free fall through the forest; the less adventurous can simply swing in a hammock, provided courtesy of Sky Trek Adventure Park, no pressure...
During the busy season you should phone ahead to make reservations. Wear comfortable outdoor clothing, shoes or sports sandals (must have a strap around the heel, flip flops are not allowed) and appropriate dress for the weather and for climbing trees. www.skytrekadventurepark.com
Three Valley Gap When you hear ‘ghost town’ the image of a first class chateau, gardens, lake, a sandy beach, and family dining might not come immediately to mind...unless of course you know Three Valley Lake Chateau & Heritage Ghost Town. This perfect holiday destination comes complete with attractions (a whole ghost town, an antique auto museum and railway roundhouse), along with amenities to make you comfortable (specialty suites, fine family dining, an indoor swimming pool), and opportunities to enjoy some of the most majestic scenery anywhere in BC (Glacier Helicopters tours depart directly from the chateau). You’re welcome to bring your own equipment for water skiing, sailing,
fishing, swimming and wind surfing on Three Valley Lake. Located just west of Revelstoke on the Trans Canada Highway, it’s ideal for an overnight stay, a relaxing weekend, or mid-week holiday from the pressures of your everyday world. You will enjoy the hospitality at Three Valley Lake Chateau as much as the spectacular scenery will impress you.
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Sky Trek Adventure Park
www.3valley.com
Whitewater rafting Revelstoke has made a name for itself in the world of whitewater rafting as enthusiasts from around the globe love the spectacular beauty of the Illecillewaet River. The river has high water levels from June through early July, so you can expect some pretty fast-paced action. In later July and August the lower water levels make it perfect for families with smaller children. This is adventure tourism at its finest – stepping outside your comfort zone to enjoy the wilderness (and sometimes wildlife) at an exhilarating pace.
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