All tagged Shuswap
Salmon Arm is a small and idyllic city that is located in the Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. It has a relatively small population of around 20,000 people and is the largest city in the Shuswap. A very popular tourist spot and in the summer months, Salmon Arm attracts visitors from all over who come to enjoy the city’s beautiful scenery, beaches, campsites, and houseboat rentals.
Albas Falls is a must-visit attraction that adventure seekers should definitely add to their Shuswap bucket list. The falls are located in a fairly remote part of the region in between the picturesque villages of St. Ives and Seymour Arm, British Columbia. It is situated off of Seymour Arm Forest Service Road in the Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park. Once in the park visitors will be treated to lush green rainforest that is supported by the moist air given off by the immense waterfall system.
The Hilltop Inn is situated in an ideal location that overlooks the city of Salmon Arm, in the Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. The hotel is truly one of a kind and offers guests an affordable stay with tropical resort-style amenities. The main attraction of this gorgeous hotel is the large seasonal outdoor pool. Surrounding the pool area are immaculate gardens and landscaping featuring trickling ponds and waterfalls. On the inside, the hotel boasts 71 rooms and suites that focus on overall guest comfort.
The Salmon Arm Wharf is one of the Shuswap region’s most popular attractions. This large 440-foot pier is situated on beautiful Shuswap Lake and actually holds, not only the title of ‘Largest Wooden Wharf in British Columbia and Canada’ but holds the title of ‘Largest Wooden Wharf in North America’. The Salmon Arm Wharf was constructed in 1907, now over 100 years ago in order to deal with the large mudflats and swampy areas that exist at the head of Shuswap Lake.
The Raven Trail is located in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, and features a flat 3 km trail with a wooden boardwalk and viewing platforms for bird watching. The area is one of the best bird-watching spots in the Shuswap region and is up there as one of the best in all of BC. The trail leads walkers through a migratory estuary and boasts a nice side trail that heads over a seasonal land bridge out to Christmas Island
Margaret Falls is an easily accessible waterfall that is situated in the small lakefront community known as Sunnybrae, British Columbia. The falls are considered to be part of the popular Herald Provincial Park, which lies on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake. To access the falls requires a short 20 minute (1.5 km) hike that is really more of a walk. it is very family-friendly as it can be enjoyed by almost anybody and is one of the few places where you could actually bring a wheelchair.
Are you thinking of making your escape from the hustle and bustle of the busier parts of British Columbia? Consider visiting the paradise known as Sicamous and the Shuswap region. Located in the interior of the province, Sicamous is a place to unplug, a place where all you can hear is the wilderness whispering sweet nothings in your ear. Where the crystal clear lake waters lap you up in their lukewarm summer embrace. Sicamous can give you all that and more with a plethora of fun activities
Revelstoke, British Columbia is a small mountain town with an abundance of adventure-filled activities for visitors of all ages. From the gorgeous turquoise lakes and the rugged alpine peaks of Mount Revelstoke National Park to the peaceful sounds of Begbie Falls and its lovely beach area, Revelstoke has something great to offer for almost anybody who visits this gem of a town. Revelstoke is situated on the banks of the mighty Columbia River and is also home to the BC Hydro owned Revelstoke Dam. The dam uses the Columbia River to make electricity for BC’s residents and in turn, created Lake Revelstoke, which provides an excellent recreation area for locals and visitors alike.
Meadows in the Parkway is a winding 26 km road that takes you from the bottom of the valley near Revelstoke, BC all the way up to the summit of Mount Revelstoke National Park where you can start your fun-filled hiking adventure. Start your scenic journey at the park’s bottom entrance and enjoy the stunning views that get better and better the closer you get to the summit. There are a few designated lookouts and viewpoints that have parking lots long with seating areas with benches where you can take in the views of Mount Begbie and the dramatic Monashee Mountain range
Moses Falls has an abundance of splendid beauty and is one of many wonderful attractions in the adventure-filled town of Revelstoke, British Columbia. It provides visitors with a lovely photogenic backdrop and a whimsical rainforest vibe that would be the perfect setting for wedding photography and with the short hike involved could be a definite possibility for newlyweds. That being said the trail is short but steep and can be mucky in some areas, so it is not recommended to wear your wedding attire.
Begbie Falls is a popular waterfall attraction, beach, and camping area which is located in the picturesque mountain town of Revelstoke, British Columbia. The falls are situated at the exit of Begbie Creek where it flows out into Upper Arrow Lake which is part of the gorgeous Shuswap region of the province. Begbie Creek is the result of glacial runoff that comes from the 2,733 m (8,967 ft) behemoth of a mountain known as Mount Begbie, which contains a subarctic climate and carries snow on its peaks year-round.
Kay Falls is a 187-foot waterfall that is a relatively unknown and underrated and is situated along the Trans-Canada Highway just outside of Sicamous and Revelstoke, British Columbia. It is just a 2-minute hike from the highway and greets visitors with an impressive and powerful flow of water that rushes down from the dramatic Monashee Mountain range. Upon walking into the park you’ll be blown away by the sheer force of the falls as well as mesmerized by the splendid lush green environment that is a byproduct of the constant condensation created by them.
3 Valley Gap Heritage Ghost Town is located at the head of Three Valley Lake in the spectacular Monashee Mountains of the Kootenays region of British Columbia. It is surrounded by steep mountain peaks that carry snow on their tops for much of the summer and gush with waterfalls from the spring runoff. With the European style, Chateau in the foreground, and the dramatic mountains, waterfalls, and lake in the background the area resembles something you would possibly see in Switzerland.
Sicamous river Front Nature Park is situated right next to the mighty Shuswap Lake in the picturesque village of Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada. It has family-friendly walking and hiking trails that lead you through a beautiful forest alongside the Eagle River. The trail is a loop with a parking lot on Silver Sands Road.
Evelyn Falls is a picture-perfect natural waterfall that is nestled in the lush green forests and tucked into the mountains that surround the quaint lakeside village of Anglemont, British Columbia. The falls is a relatively unknown gem of the Shuswap region and is surrounded by a vast area of dense BC wilderness.
