At the north-western edge of the Shuswap region is Chase right off the Trans Canada Highway between Kamloops and Salmon Arm. The village is the first golf cart friendly community in Canada so enjoy the leisurely pace on local streets.
And speaking of leisurely, start your day at Inside Out Coffee House for breakfast. Popular with locals, it’s a great jumping off point for the day ahead. If you’re there on a Friday morning (10 am to 2 pm), head to the Chase Farm and Craft Market in the Safety Mart Foods parking lot where you can decide how best to spend your afternoon whilst browsing local produce and crafts.
You can hike the nearby Chase Creek Falls or book a tee-time at to the community owned Sunshore Golf Course for a family friendly 9 hole round or visit the Chase and District Museum and Archives. If you want to head further afield, consider the Monte Creek Ranch Winery 15 minutes west or head to the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge about 15 km from town on Skimikin Road.
Be sure to get back to town to grab and ice cream at Eye Candy and browse their fun fashions and the other funky shops on Shuswap Avenue. Then head to Memorial Park for a swim at the beach, a walk down the iconic red pier, a cool visit to the water park or a workout at the new skate park. It’s an all age place to kick back for a bit.
By now you’ll be good and hungry so pop into the Railside Restaurant for a family style dinner with scenic views, great food and friendly service.
Chase is a four season place and you’ll soon be back for another visit. Question is, can you put snow tires on golf carts?. You’ll just have to ask the locals.
