By Sarah Tokarek

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If hiking is not your interest, but waterfalls are, let us help get you there! This itinerary of easy-to-reach, accessible waterfalls will immerse you in nature while enjoying some of our best waterfalls and water-related trails.

Salmon Arm & South Shuswap
Waterfall

Margaret Falls is a short and stunning walk. It is a wide-flat pathway leading to a safe viewing platform. The trail is wheelchair accessible and is great for children and strollers.

Water Trail

McGuire Lake Park is a gem located in the center of Salmon Arm with a beautiful fountain and lush gardens. The park is a popular place to walk and have picnic lunches. There is a paved walkway around the perimeter of the park that is wheelchair accessible.

Sicamous & East Shuswap
Waterfall
Sicamous Creek Falls and Kay Falls offer very short and easy access to scenic waterfalls. These are not stroller or wheelchair friendly and may challenge those with mobility issues. They are child friendly and will take under 20 minutes each to enjoy!

Lake Views
Sicamous Lookout is accessed by a vehicle on a Forest Service Road, requiring no hiking.
The expansive vistas of Shuswap Lake, Mara Lake, The Eagle River, Mara Mountain, and the colorful town of Sicamous are showcased from this iconic viewpoint.

 

Chase & The North Shuswap
Water Fall
Chase Creek Falls is an easy 10-minute out-and-back walk to an impressive waterfall. Kids and adults alike will love this easily accessible falls close to the bustling village of Chase. 

River Trail
From the main parking lot in Tsútswecw Provincial Park, a short, easy pathway leads to the Salmon viewing platform.
Tsútswecw Provincial Park is located on both sides of the Adams River, between Adams Lake and Shuswap Lake. This trail system is well marked, easily navigated, and provides light routes to wander around. It also boasts one of the best spots to view the world-renowned Adams River Sockeye Salmon annual run. The next Salute to the Sockeye event starts September 30th, 2022.

Map your trip: Experience the waterfalls without hiking

Know Before You Go
Shuswap Tourism strives to ensure Shuswap region visitors have the information and resources they need to make informed decisions while travelling in the Shuswap. 
We have compiled the list below to help ensure the utmost safety and information resources for our visitors and locals alike.

Please explore respectively. Plan ahead and prepare. 

Make a trip plan and tell someone responsible where you’re going and when you expect to be back. Visit Adventure Smart: Get Informed on how to Stay Safe Outdoors

The Shuswap Trail Alliance: Trail Saftey and Etiquette
Wildsafe BC: Keeping wildlife wild and communities safe
Wildsafe BC: WildSafeBC Bear Safety When Recreating
Shuswap Tourism: Know Before You Go
Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society: Trail User

By Sarah Tokarek

www.shuswapadventuregirl.ca

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This itinerary will surely fill your family’s adventure bucket! All four waterfalls can easily be ticked off in a day and are equally as beautiful in the wintertime.

Start your day with a visit to Sicamous Creek Falls. Located a short drive off of Vernon-Sicamous Highway 97A just outside of Sicamous.

The short walking trails surrounding Sicamous Creek offer a refreshing scene to enjoy the mist of a waterfall, explore the diverse forest and have a picnic.

The village of Sicamous is lively and can provide you with all of the amenities you might need for your day of fun, out chasing waterfalls! Sicamous is also home to many well-marked, interesting, family-friendly nature trails. Marvel at the giant cedars along the Eagle River on the Eagle River Nature Trail, immerse yourself in an ecological reserve at North Fork Wild or walk into the Eagle River Estuary.

The popular attraction of Crazy Creek Falls & Suspension Bridge is a family favorite on the bucket list! Allow plenty of time here to explore.

Next on the list is the easy roadside stop of Kay Falls. Be careful when pulling on and off the highway here.  Kay Falls thunders with amazing force down 187 feet from the Monashee Mountains. This beautiful waterfall not only gets you completely soaked, but it will have you in awe of its sheer size!

Finally, make your way along Highway to Three Valley Gap, the most Eastern reach of the Shuswap region. The historic Three Valley Lake Chateau and Heritage Ghost Town are located on the beautiful banks of Three Valley Lake. The waterfalls to

explore here are located on the Wap Lake forest service road. Frog Falls plunge and chute with force down the cliff and through the canyon. 

Map your trip:  A Four Falls Family Waterfall Tour | Sicamous & East Shuswap

Know Before You Go
Shuswap Tourism strives to ensure Shuswap region visitors have the information and resources they need to make informed decisions while travelling in the Shuswap. 
We have compiled the list below to help ensure the utmost safety and information resources for our visitors and locals alike.

Please explore respectively. Plan ahead and prepare. 

Make a trip plan and tell someone responsible where you’re going and when you expect to be back. Visit Adventure Smart: Get Informed on how to Stay Safe Outdoors

The Shuswap Trail Alliance: Trail Saftey and Etiquette
Wildsafe BC: Keeping wildlife wild and communities safe
Wildsafe BC: WildSafeBC Bear Safety When Recreating
Shuswap Tourism: Know Before You Go
Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society: Trail Users

By Sarah Tokarek

www.shuswapadventuregirl.ca

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The North Shuswap is located on the north side of Shuswap Lake and is accessed by the Squilax-Anglemont Road, just off Highway 1. From Skwlax to Seymour Arm, the North Shuswap region includes Lee Creek, Scotch Creek, Celista, Magna Bay, Anglemont, St.Ives, and Seymour Arm.

This waterfall tour will guide you to five incredible waterfalls in the North Shuswap. Dive deep into the backcountry with Seymour River Falls, visit the popular Albas Falls, families love Evelyn Falls, and don’t miss the quick and easy roadside stops of Chase Creek Falls and St. Ives

Falls.

Start your day at Chase Creek Falls, an easy, family-friendly, 30-minute walk that leads to impressive falls.  From there, travel on the Squilax-Anglemont Road to the bustling community of Scotch Creek. Include a nourishing stop for coffee or lunch at our welcoming local shops along the way.

Toward Anglemont, you can enjoy a fun 3km (return) trail that leads to a stunning waterfall, scenic creek, and lush valley at Evelyn Falls. The perfect place to experience the beauty of the North Shuswap forest.

Travel onwards to Albas Falls in Seymour Arm. Be sure to make the quick stop at St.Ives Falls; it is marked with a small wooden sign.

Albas Falls is one of the best in the Shuswap region and is worth the adventure. To get to Albas Falls, visitors must travel 35km on a gravel and sometimes bumpy forest service road (FSR). Experience driving on FSR roads is recommended in British Columbia. 

 

Consider an overnight stay in Seymour Arm! There are accommodations to choose from, including  Silver Beach Provincial Park.  The impressive and rugged Seymour River Falls is located further along the forest service road.

A truly authentic waterfall experience in the North Shuswap!

Map your trip: The North Shuswap Waterfall Tour Map

Know Before You Go
Shuswap Tourism strives to ensure Shuswap region visitors have the information and resources they need to make informed decisions while travelling in the Shuswap. 
We have compiled the list below to help ensure the utmost safety and information resources for our visitors and locals alike.

Please explore respectively. Plan ahead and prepare. 

Make a trip plan and tell someone responsible where you’re going and when you expect to be back. Visit Adventure Smart: Get Informed on how to Stay Safe Outdoors

The Shuswap Trail Alliance: Trail Saftey and Etiquette
Wildsafe BC: Keeping wildlife wild and communities safe
Wildsafe BC: WildSafeBC Bear Safety When Recreating
Shuswap Tourism: Know Before You Go
Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society: Trail Users

Margaret & Nigel explore and share their Shuswap culinary discoveries.

 

One of the first things we did when we moved to the Shuswap was visit one of the many local Shuswap Farmers Markets.  It was July and the market was full of seasonal bounty, local artisan crafts and delicious tastes.  It was hard to decide so we simply didn’t and just bought everything!  We came away with a bulging basket of goodness.  So many great flavours and smells and colours.  We were hooked.

What also made a huge impression on us was the market ambiance.  There is a distinct feeling of friendly as the farmers can be seen trading their own wares with other vendors. Any one will also willingly tell you which other vendor might have what you are looking for.  Shoppers are happy to stop and chat and the merchants are delighted to share stories and suggestions.  No rush, no fuss, just casual, down to earth pleasure.  Just like the Shuswap.

Over the past six years we have seen the Shuswap Farmers Markets grow tremendously in popularity.  It is certainly acknowledged that encouragement to shop local has heightened awareness, but it is that same amazing atmosphere of friends meeting friends that makes Shuswap Farmers Markets stand out.  The pride each farmer has in telling the story of their harvest, the impact of the weather on the growing season or something new they are excited to have you try is special indeed.

It is also evident that the Shuswap is enticing new families.  Every week we meet new farmers or foragers, bakers or beverage makers.  They tell us how much they appreciate the opportunity to grow and make beautiful food and how incredible local support is.  We have welcomed so many new vendors that each market is literally spilling out into the streets.   The addition of food trucks to many markets means that you can spend the entire morning or afternoon purchasing specialty items only found in the Shuswap and then enjoy a freshly made breakfast sandwich or hot lunch delight.  Along with that tasty treat, you’ll experience the background sound of guitars and ukuleles, sax and keyboards accompanied by some pretty cool voices.  Many Shuswap Markets feature local entertainment, and you know within the first few strains you’ll find yourself tapping or singing along with a new friend you just met!

Virtually every community in the Shuswap is home to at least one Farmers Market many of which are lengthening their season and some now operate year round.   The friendly Market Coordinators are social folk and for the most part you will find up to date details on their Facebook pages.  Seasonal market days range from Wednesday to Sunday so depending where you are in the Shuswap, there is likely a market happening near you!  The range of products is extensive and the quality is outstanding.

 

The Shuswap is chock full of fun for kids of all ages. There’s old fashioned family fun to brand new adventures all within an hour’s drive.

• Visit R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum’s new Children’s Museum and Discovery Centre
• Splish and splash at the Salmon Arm Waterslides. Open daily 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Drive the track or perfect your putt at the Salmon Arm Go-Karts & Mini-Golf at the Canoe turn off at Hwy 1
• Delight in any of the 62 flavours of ice cream made on site at D. Dutchmen Dairy in Sicamous
• Jump in at the Enderby Lions Swimming Pool at Barnes Park
• Play at the park and go for a dip at the Armstrong-Spallumcheen Memorial Park
• Go Wild at Junglemania, BC’s tallest indoor play centre
• Silly selfies and goofy goats found daily at DeMille’s Farm Market
• Mini golf and arcades games await at the newly re-opened Scotch Creek Fun Centre
• Make a splash and enjoy the 12 acre Sorrento-Blind Bay Park at 2670 Davidson Rd in Sorrento.
• Enjoy a family bike ride on the paved trails at Tsútswecw Provincial Park in the North Shuswap