The Shuswap - Where you can snowmobile,
houseboat and golf all in the same weekend.
Water, Water everywhere and what fun
you can have because we have it all. With the Shuswap and Mara Lakes
average temperature in the summer of 71 degrees, what a water playground!
Spend your days discovering hidden coves, safe and friendly beach
and rivers. The Shuswap is famous for our houseboats. They range from
a 10 sleeper to a floating hotel with fireplaces, hot tubs and a kitchen
to die for. For the more adventuresome, why not try white water rafting,
water skiing, seadooing and wake boarding. If you would like to leave
the driving to someone else, there are many water tours available.
Why not plan to canoe or kayak on our rivers and lake. The lakes become
alive with activity in early May and continue on to the Canadian Thanksgiving.
Come on in -the waters fine.
Shuswap Marina
Shuswap Marina is your friendly Boat Rental centre and full
service marina located just down the road from beautiful Sorrento
and with some of the best boating on the lake around Copper
Island directly out front. We rent ski boats, pontoon boats,
fishing boats, canoes, wakeboards and skiis. We also have a
huge selection of water toys including 5 man and 3 man bananas.
We are happy to provide visitors with summer moorage, winter
storage, used and consignment boat sales, fuel dock, full service
and parts department, marine hardware and accessories, wakeboards
and water toys, Walker Bay dinghys, Tufftrailer boat trailers,
and boat detailing.
THE largest Boat & Sea-Doo Rental Fleet on The Shuswap! Stop in at either location to RENT watercraft and water toys. Or call toll-free to reserve 1-877-836-4406. Both locations open 7 days a week during peak season.
SEA-DOG MARINA – Sicamous, is located on the Sicamous Channel directly beside Twin Anchors Houseboats. We also offer Houseboat Moorage, Marine Fuel Sales and have a large selection of PARTIKRAFT Pontoon Boats for sale. Trades are welcome, and financing is available.
SEA-DOG RENTALS – Salmon Arm, is located on the Public Wharf at 750 Marine Park Dr., Salmon Arm.
Crazy Creek Waterfalls and Suspension Bridge is located on the Trans Canada Highway 33km east of Sicamous (38km west of Revelstoke, British Columbia). The grandeur of high mountain wilderness country is made more accessible by the newly constructed boardwalks leading to viewing platforms. There is ample parking directly beside Hwy 1. Two 14' waterwheels are of interest to many visitors and the trail head begins there. It is an easy walk (3-5 minutes) to viewing platforms and the suspension bridge.
Golfing
- we have it all. Nine courses with knowledgeable staff eager to serve
you in their licensed club houses, pro shops and practice facilities.
You will be awed by the dramatic elevation changes and breathtaking
views. These golf courses are situated within a little more than an
hour's drive from each other through spectacular scenery. You will
want to play more than one course spring, summer or fall.
Hyde Mountain on Mara Lake Golf Course
Hyde Mountain Welcomes You to Outstanding Golf, Spectacular Dining, and Magnificent Views!
Hyde Mountain on Mara Lake Golf Course is a full service golf destination, offering a Championship 18 hole course, Clubhouse with Restaurant and Patio, Pro Shop and Golf Academy. A complimentary Shuttle Service is provided from our Private Dock on the shores of Mara Lake up to the Clubhouse and Restaurant.
The "Loggers Lounge" and Patio overlook Mara Lake and is sure to provide a spectacular dining experience. Voted "Finalist" 2005 Best View Restaurant, North Okanagan, by Okanagan Life Magazine Readers; it is a MUST DO while in the Shuswap area.
Hooked on the Shuswap
Drop a line, cast a fly or troll away a lazy day. Test your skills
in our rushing creeks,
clear rivers and more than 20 pristine lakes. Challenge the kokanee,
rainbow trout, lakers, Chinook salmon and more. Imagine the aroma
of freshly caught fish cooking in your frying pan under the bright
blue skies of the Shuswap. Cooler waters make for great fishing in
the spring and fall.
The World's largest Sockeye run
After 4 years in the Pacific Ocean the salmon find their way home
to the Adams River to complete their life cycle. It takes them 18
days to make the hazardous trip. Every four years you will find the
river running red with up to 2 million sockeye. Don't miss the opportunity
to visit Roderick Haig-Brown Park 's interpretive trails, which are
opened year round.
Hiking
and biking trails of the Shuswap
There are trails suited for everyone, from leisurely strolls to the
experience hikers trails. Meander through hushed forests, listen to
the babbling brooks and experience the cascading waterfalls. For a
thrill, walk on either of the two suspension bridges. Want a challenging
mountain bike trail? Check with the Visitor Information Centres for
the new Hiking and biking brochure.
Discover
the birds of the Shuswap
If your family enjoys the quiet of the outdoors, bird watching is
an activity you can enjoy together. Because of our varied habitat
- rivers, lakes and wetlands 250 different bird species visit our
area. Salmon Arm Bay is famous for its "dancing grebes" and the Shuswap
river is the winter home for swans. We are in an ideal location for
the migratory birds, especially the Canadian Geese. Binoculars are
a must to see the bald eagles, blue herons and osprey feeding their
young.
Fabulous
Fall in the Shuswap
Why not leave the "rat race" behind and visit the Shuswap area in
September, October and November. It is a great time to enjoy the serenity
of the Shuswap and Mara Lakes while boating and photographing the
beautiful fall colours. Golfing is at its best on our many golf courses.
This is the time to hear the crunch of the fallen leaves and watch
for the wild life. Outdoor enthusiast, our fall playground awaits
you.
Attractions/recreation
adventure
Entertainment is foremost on the agenda in the Shuswap. There is something
for all the family to enjoy. See the world in miniature, stroll through
the forest, pet the animals and learn about the history of the area.
For the more adventurous try the go-carts, bumper boats, mini-golf,
cosmic bowling, ATVing or horseback riding. We also have excellent
skateboard parks for your enjoyment. Join in our many community events
and fairs. We have it all.
The Enchanted Forest
The Enchanted Forest is an unique attraction and relaxing
stop for travellers of all ages to experience and enjoy!
We invite you on an unforgettable memory located midway
between Sicamous and Revelstoke beside the Trans Canada
Highway. Your can view over 350 Jolly Fairy Folk handcrafted
figurines, climb a spiral staircase into giant 800 year
old cedars, see BC's tallest treehouse or walk hand-in-hand
through BC's forest on a self-guided tour of beaver dams,
boadwalks, lush vegetation and spawning salmon beds. Ample
parking available, access to our public washrooms, snack
shop, unique gift shop and more!
Open 8:00 AM until 1/2 hour before dusk
Mid May to October 1st
"D" Dutchmen Dairy was founded in Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada in 1978 by Chris and Nellie Dewitt and their family. The Dairy continues to be wholly-owned and operated by the family.
Quality and old-fashioned goodness are a hallmark of "D" Dutchmen products, and we take great pride in providing them to you and your family. Enjoy!
Dutchmen Dairy products are all produced on location at the Dewitt farm in Sicamous. The product list includes a full line of fluid and solid milk products (including a high quality 14% sour cream), as well as artisan cheese and ice cream.
The artisan cheese and ice cream are each made by hand the old-fashioned way – with all ingredients added individually by hand – taking time, thought and care. The small batch production technique is purposefully chosen to allow for finer attention to detail and ingredients in each product.
In 2004,
The Vancouver Sun reviewed D Dutchmen Dairy calling our ice cream, “B.C.’s Best Ice Cream.”
It's a Winter Wonderland.
Come an visit our picture postcard winter where the snow glistens
in the moonlight. For the cross-country skier,
we offer novice to expert trails on Larch Hills. The Club sponsors
the annual Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet every winter.
Superb Sledding in the Shuswap- you bet. We have seven excellent groomed
sledding areas that offer champagne powder for you to play on. New
sledders, touring families, fun riders and seekers of the cutting
edge will enjoy all our areas. All the services are in place and you
can sled from November to May.
Hockey! Yes we will have hockey this season. Salmon Arm is home to
the SilverBacks of the BCHL and Sicamous is the home Eagles of KJHL
Catch some great action on the ice.
fun
you can have because we have it all. With the Shuswap and Mara Lakes
average temperature in the summer of 71 degrees, what a water playground!
Spend your days discovering hidden coves, safe and friendly beach
and rivers. The Shuswap is famous for our houseboats. They range from
a 10 sleeper to a floating hotel with fireplaces, hot tubs and a kitchen
to die for. For the more adventuresome, why not try white water rafting,
water skiing, seadooing and wake boarding. If you would like to leave
the driving to someone else, there are many water tours available.
Why not plan to canoe or kayak on our rivers and lake. The lakes become
alive with activity in early May and continue on to the Canadian Thanksgiving.
Come on in -the waters fine. 
Golfing
- we have it all. Nine courses with knowledgeable staff eager to serve
you in their licensed club houses, pro shops and practice facilities.
You will be awed by the dramatic elevation changes and breathtaking
views. These golf courses are situated within a little more than an
hour's drive from each other through spectacular scenery. You will
want to play more than one course spring, summer or fall. 
creeks,
clear rivers and more than 20 pristine lakes. Challenge the kokanee,
rainbow trout, lakers, Chinook salmon and more. Imagine the aroma
of freshly caught fish cooking in your frying pan under the bright
blue skies of the Shuswap. Cooler waters make for great fishing in
the spring and fall. 
Hiking
and biking trails of the Shuswap
Discover
the birds of the Shuswap
Fabulous
Fall in the Shuswap
Attractions/recreation
adventure
skier,
we offer novice to expert trails on Larch Hills. The Club sponsors
the annual Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet every winter. 