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View of Sicamous, Shuswap Lake and Mara Lake from Sicamous Lookout.
View from Sicamous Lookout | Darren Robinson/Shuswap Tourism

Shuswap

Find a casual and warm welcome at a lakeside retreat

Shimmering Shuswap Lake is the heart of the Shuswap area, a must-do stop when travelling the iconic Rainforest to Rockies route through Valleys & Vineyards.

Located on the homelands of the Secwépemc Nation in southcentral British Columbia, the spectacular landscape is defined by rugged mountains, forest-lined valleys, grasslands, and waterways.

With 1,000 km of shoreline, the H-shaped Shuswap Lake is a centrepiece for water recreation, fishing, and houseboating. On land, explore the vast network of hiking and biking trails. Come winter, amp up the adventure with sledding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Salmon Arm is the urban centre on the lakeshore with a long, curved wooden wharf, sandy beaches, and the well-loved Roots and Blues music festival.

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Sockeye salmon in Adams River near Shuswap Lake. People on bridge in background.
Adams River | Chun Lee

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Shuswap: Down to earth, surrounded by water

A region with eight distinct and enchanting communities, connected by shimmering lakes and winding waterways.

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  • An aerial view of Armstrong & Spallumcheen in BC
    Armstrong & Spallumcheen
    From farmers’ markets to scenic trails, this agricultural community is warm and welcoming.
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  • Chase

    Nestled between little Shuswap Lake and the South Thompson River Valley, this charming community is the gateway to the Shuswap.

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  • A woman standing on Salmon Arm Wharf
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    Salmon Arm

    Four-season destination in the Shuswap Lakes Region.

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  • A person enjoying the epic view from the Sicamous Lookout which is a hang gliding launch
    Sicamous | Darren Robinson/Shuswap Tourism/ Thompson Okanagan
    Sicamous

    A historic town that stakes its claim as the Houseboat Capital of Canada.

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  • A person in a kayak in Enderby, BC
    Enderby

    Where the Shuswap meets the Okanagan as timeless as the Enderby Cliffs and free-flowing as the Shuswap River.

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  • A person riding a horse at the Falkland Stampede
    Falkland Stampede
    Falkland

    Find a taste of Canadiana and one of the oldest rodeos in Western Canada in the southwestern corner of the Shuswap.

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Quaaout Lodge & Spa | Destination BC/@miraecampbell
Stand-up Paddleboarding on Little Shuswap Lake, in front of Quaaout Lodge & Spa
Little Shuswap Lake | Destination BC/@miraecampbell

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