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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the
Shuswap landscape is rich and varied, perfect
for adventurers and for folks just looking for a
relaxing time in a beautiful setting.
The region’s array of provincial, regional and community parks provides
a wide range of experiences.
The Shuswap boasts an abundance of provincial parks, day-use
areas and protected areas. Herald Provincial Park and Shuswap
Lake Provincial Park offer waterfront access and feature hundreds of
spacious, tree-covered campsites, sandy beaches, nature trails and
water activities for visitors of all ages. Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial
Park is a perfect place to visit in October to witness the run of the Adams
River sockeye salmon.
History buffs will enjoy Silver Beach Provincial Park, located at the north
Shuswap Trails
Shuswap Trails
Shuswap Trails
Above: Margaret Falls, Herald Provincial Park.
Top Left: Eagle Pass Mountain Trail.
Top Right: Bear Creek Flume Trail, Roderick Haig Brown Provincial Park.
end of Shuswap Lake’s Seymour
Arm at the site of Ogden City — an
old gold rush town. White Lake
Provincial Park is renowned for
its excellent fishing year-round.
Cinnemousun Narrows Provincial
Park, where the four arms of
Shuswap Lake meet, is perfect for
water recreation. There are many
other great parks in the region
too, visit www.Env.Gov.BC.ca/
BCParks/explore or
www.CSRD.bc.ca to find out more.
Regional and community parks
in the Shuswap also offer
picturesque landscapes that
make for a perfect picnic. John
Evdokimoff Park, a bike skills
park in the South Shuswap,
also serves as the trailhead
for the White Lake-Balmoral
connector trail. Other parks cater
to different activities and skill
levels, from gentle hikes great
for families to rigourous ascents.
Please treat our parks and
your fellow visitors with
respect and be mindful of
your impact on the land
during your visit.
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