Sorrento
Centre
For
more than 40 years, Sorrento Centre has offered a setting for
inspiration, gathering and growth. Year round, the staff welcome
groups and organizations. With affordable lodging and conference/retreat
facilities, and very cost-effective cabin and camping options,
Sorrento Centre meets the conference, retreat, family reunion,
seminar and meeting needs of businesses, government and social
agencies, special interest groups and service clubs, musicians,
schools, youth programs and churches. Location: 1159 Passchendaele
Road PO Box 99 Sorrento, BC Canada V0E 2W0 Phone: 250-675-2421
| 1-866-694-2409
Fax: 250-675-3032 E-mail: info@sorrento-centre.bc.ca
South
Shuswap Chamber of Commerce
Contact the
South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce for local business and accommodation
information.Address: Box 7, Sorrento, B.C. V1E 2W0 Phone: (250)
675-3515
Fax: (250) 675-3516 E-mail: sorrentochamber@telus.net
Activities
Little
River Boat World Little
River Boatworld is a fully integrated marine business & boat
dealership!
New, used, and private boat sales, outboard engine and trailer sales,
boat
rentals, summer moorage, winter boat storage, fuel sales, service
and parts, detail
and fiberglass shops, marine hardware and accessories.
Location:
Trans-Canada Highway, Sorrento, BC
Tel:
250-675-2321 Fax: 250-675-4564 Toll Free: 1-877-675-2321
E-mail:
rental@lrboatworld.com
South
Shuswap Chamber of Commerce
Contact the South
Shuswap Chamber of Commerce for local business and accommodation
information.Address: Box 7, Sorrento, B.C. V1E 2W0 Phone: (250)
675-3515
Fax: (250) 675-3516 E-mail: sorrentochamber@telus.net
Attractions
South
Shuswap Chamber of Commerce
Contact the South
Shuswap Chamber of Commerce for local business and accommodation
information.Address: Box 7, Sorrento, B.C. V1E 2W0 Phone: (250)
675-3515
Fax: (250) 675-3516 E-mail: sorrentochamber@telus.net
Home Restaurant
Your Home Diner since 1953.
Now 2 locations: Sorrento: Trans Canada Highway
Tel: (250) 675-3552
Salmon Arm: Just off the Trans-Canada Highway in Salmon Arm.
Location:#11-2801 10th Ave. N.E. Salmon Arm
Tel:(250) 832-9991
Provincial
Parks
The
following is a list of provincial parks and protected areas in the
Shuswap Lakes Region. Provincial parks vary drastically in both
size and ammenities/activities offered on site. Please visit individual
park websites for current park information. For camping reservations
please call: 1-800-689-9025 or for park info call BC Parks: 1-250-398-4414
or visit the Discover Camping Website: B.C.
Provincial Parks Camping Reservations
Adams
Lake Provincial Park
Located on the west shore of Adams Lake. A pleasant beach area with
lightly forested upland, Adams Lake (Bush Creek Site) provincial
park is popular for fishing and boating. As few facilities are available,
visitors should be self-sufficient campers.
Anstey-Hunakwa
Provincial Park :: pdf
map
Located at the end of Anstey Arm of the Shuswap Lakes. Anstey-Hunakwa
Provincial Park includes a variety of landscapes at the north end
of Shuswap Lake. It extends from the shore of the lake to alpine
environments on mountain tops. There are extensive areas of old-growth
forest in the Engelmann Spruce-Subalpine Fir and Interior Cedar-Hemlock
zones. Included in the park are two lakes that cannot be reached
by road (a rarity in the Shuswap area) - Hunakwa Lake and Wright
Lake. The north end of Anstey Arm is more accessible (but only by
boat), and is valued for its recreational opportunities (sandy beaches)
and salmon habitat.
Celista
Provincial Park Located east of Celista along Shuswap Lake. Day use park only.
Cinnemousun
Narrows Provincial Park :: pdf
map
Located at Cinnemousun Narrows in Shuswap Lake. Situated where the
four "arms" of Shuswap Lake meet, this park has a camping
area with several shelters and a fairly extensive beach. It is located
in one of the most popular swimming, houseboating and water-skiing
areas of British Columbia's interior. Anglers take note: Shuswap
Lake contains 19 species of fish.
Copper
Island
Located 2km offshore from Shuswap Lake Provincial Park in Scotch
Creek, and part of the Shuswap Lake Marine Park System. Hiking and
scuba diving opportunities. Ho evernight camping or campfires permitted
on the island.
Herald
Park :: pdf
map
Located east of Sunnybrae on Shuswap Lake. Herald Provincial Park
is a popular destination campground and day-use area. The park covers
79 hectares of beautiful beach and forested uplands, and boasts
a 119-site campground, boat launch and large day-use area. Swimming,
fishing and bird-watching are popular activities, as is the self-guided
nature walk to Margaret Falls. Just 14 kilometres from the Trans
Canada Highway along the western shore of the Salmon Arm of Shuswap
Lake, Herald is a great spot to use as a base camp for visiting
the many attractions of the Shuswap area.
Horseshoe
Bay Provincial Park
Located just west of the Cinnemousun Narrows on the north side of
Shuswap Lake. Part of Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park. No houseboats
are permitted overnight west of Horseshoe Bay Park.
Mara
Provincial Park
Located on the east side of Mara Lake along Highway 97a south of
Sicamous. A popular day-use area for locals as well as travelers,
Mara Park is noted for fishing, swimming, boating, and as a family
picnic area. Note that this is a day-use park only: no overnight
camping is permitted, and mooring of boats overnight is not allowed.
Mara
Point Provincial Park Located on the west side at the north end of Mara Lake. Boat
accessible only with only basic facilities.
Pukeashun
Provincial Park
Located directly north of Shuswap Lake between Adams Lake and Seymour
Arm. Pukeashun Provincial Park protects forested slopes, rolling
alpine and sub alpine areas in the Shuswap Uplands area. Opportunities
in this park include hiking, wilderness camping, and wildlife viewing.
Roderick
Haig-Brown Provincial Park ::
pdf
map
Located along the length of the Adams River south of Adams Lake.
This is a fascinating place to visit at any time of year, but particularly
in early October during the run of the Adams River sockeye salmon.
Every 4th year is a "dominant" run, with millions of fish
to be seen (2006 and 2010 will be dominant runs). The Adams River
Salmon Society coordinate the celebration known as the ‘Salute
to the Sockeye’ during the dominant years. The following years
are “sub-dominant” runs of sockeye: 2003, 2007, 2011.
These years often have substantial returns of sockeye and offer
excellent viewing opportunities. During the last three weeks of
October in years where there isn’t a ‘dominant’ or
‘sub-dominant’ return, a small number of salmon begin
their spawning cycle. The best place to view spawning salmon will
be in the channel next to the parking lot.
Shuswap
Lake Provincial Park :: pdf
map
Located in Scotch Creek along Shuswap Lake. A very popular destination,
the park operates at capacity from early July to Labour Day (early
Sept). The park is situated on the old delta of Scotch Creek, has
one kilometer of sandy, pebble beach, and includes the whole of
Copper Island. The park also offers a large grassy play area, an
adventure playground, a large boat launch. and a self-guiding nature
trail. Boaters may wish to visit Copper Island, located two kilometres
offshore. A 2.8 km hiking trail provides beautiful views of the
area. Please note that camping and campfires are prohibited on the
island. Supplies,
groceries, and many recreational opportunities including bumper
boats, mini-golf driving range, go-carts, para-sailing, horseback
riding, whitewater rafting, boat and jet-ski rentals are offered
by near-by businesses.
Shuswap
Lake Marine Provincial Park :: pdf
map
Shuswap Marine is comprised of 26 sites located around the perimeter
of Shuswap Lake. All locations are popular for fishing and water
sports; hiking and nature study are popular at some sites. Some
sites are road accessible, but most are water-access only. Facilities
at the sites vary from nothing to 3 or 4 wilderness tenting sites
with a pit toilet. Anglers take note: Shuswap Lake contains 19 species
of fish!
Silver
Beach Provincial Park :: pdf
map
Silver Beach Provincial Park is located on the north end of Seymour
Arm of Shuswap Lake, on the site of an historical gold rush town
called Ogden City (now called Seymour Arm). The campground has sites
located next to the beautiful sandy beach of the Seymour River estuary.
The park provides destination camping for people arriving by boat,
or by vehicle (Forest Service road from Anglemont).
Sunnybrae
Provincial Park
Located in Sunnybrae east of Tappen and North of Salmon Arm. Access
via the Sunnybrae-Canoe Point Rd from Tappen. A popular day-use
area for locals as well as travelers, Sunnybrae Provincial Park
is noted for fishing, swimming, boating, and as a family picnic
area. It's a short drive to Herald Provincial Park where there is
an easy trail to impressive Margaret Falls. Note that this is a
day-use park only; no overnight camping is permitted, and mooring
of boats overnight is not allowed.
White
Lake Provincial Park
Located along the shores of White Lake North of Salmon Arm. Access
via the White Lake Rd off the Trans-Canada Highway. White Lake has
a reputation for excellent recreational rainbow trout fishing -
it is one of the top three angling lakes in the province in terms
of angler days. White Lake is popular for fly fishing and trolling
in the summer, and also for ice fishing during the winter. Facilities
for camping and boat launching are limited - there are two pit toilets,
a gravel boat launch, and an old picnic shelter.
Services
Little
River Boat World Little
River Boatworld is a fully integrated marine business & boat
dealership!
New, used, and private boat sales, outboard engine and trailer sales,
boat
rentals, summer moorage, winter boat storage, fuel sales, service
and parts, detail
and fiberglass shops, marine hardware and accessories.
Location:
Trans-Canada Highway, Sorrento, BC
Tel:
250-675-2321 Fax: 250-675-4564
Toll Free: 1-877-675-2321
E-mail:
rental@lrboatworld.com
Remax - Shuswap Realty
For all your Shuswap real estate needs.
Salmon Arm - Tel :1-888-676-2435 or (250) 832-7051
Sorrento - Tel: 1-800-754-9974 or (250) 675-2855
Sorrento
Centre
For
more than 40 years, Sorrento Centre has offered a setting for inspiration,
gathering and growth. Year round, the staff welcome groups and organizations.
With affordable lodging and conference/retreat facilities, and very
cost-effective cabin and camping options, Sorrento Centre meets
the conference, retreat, family reunion, seminar and meeting needs
of businesses, government and social agencies, special interest
groups and service clubs, musicians, schools, youth programs and
churches. Location: 1159 Passchendaele Road PO Box 99 Sorrento,
BC Canada V0E 2W0 Phone: 250-675-2421 | 1-866-694-2409
Fax: 250-675-3032 E-mail: info@sorrento-centre.bc.ca
Sorrento
Visitor Info Centre
Conveniently
located along the Trans Canada Highway, the Sorrento Visitor Info
Center provides a full list of local accommodations, businesses
and tourism operators in the area.
South
Shuswap Chamber of Commerce
Contact the South
Shuswap Chamber of Commerce for local business and accommodation
information.Address: Box 7, Sorrento, B.C. V1E 2W0 Phone: (250)
675-3515 Fax: (250) 675-3516 E-mail: sorrentochamber@telus.net
Tours
& Packages
Sorrento
Centre
For
more than 40 years, Sorrento Centre has offered a setting for inspiration,
gathering and growth. Year round, the staff welcome groups and organizations.
With affordable lodging and conference/retreat facilities, and very
cost-effective cabin and camping options, Sorrento Centre meets
the conference, retreat, family reunion, seminar and meeting needs
of businesses, government and social agencies, special interest
groups and service clubs, musicians, schools, youth programs and
churches. Location: 1159 Passchendaele Road PO Box 99 Sorrento,
BC Canada V0E 2W0 Phone: 250-675-2421 | 1-866-694-2409
Fax: 250-675-3032 E-mail: info@sorrento-centre.bc.ca
South
Shuswap Chamber of Commerce
Contact the South
Shuswap Chamber of Commerce for local business and accommodation
information.Address: Box 7, Sorrento, B.C. V1E 2W0 Phone: (250)
675-3515 Fax: (250) 675-3516 E-mail: sorrentochamber@telus.net
Transportation
Greyhound
Bus Lines
Services Salmon Arm and Sicamous in the Shuswap Lakes Region. For
more information, schedules and pricing visit their website or call:
1-800-661-8747 web: www.greyhound.ca
Shuswap
Regional Bus Service
Local
Bus service operates within the city of Salmon Arm, and between
Salmon Arm and Blind Bay, Eagle Bay, Sorrento, Canoe, Deep Creek,
and Silver Creek.
web:http://www.busonline.ca
Kamloops
Airport
The Kamloops Airport just 1 hour west of Shuswap Lake, offers air
service to and from Northern British Columbia , Vancouver / Victoria
and Calgary / Edmonton and Seattle Washington. For more information
on flights serving the Kamloops area please visit their website
or call: (250)376-3613 web: www.kamloopsairport.com
Kelowna
International Airport
The Kelowna Airport is located 1.5 hours south of the Shuswap Lakes
and offers both direct and connecting flights to and from most major
Canadian, U.S. and International destinations. For more information
talk to your local travel agent or visit their website: www.kelownaairport.com
Via Rail Canada
Via Rail Canada offers scheduled rail service to and from Kamloops,
west toward Vancouver and the Lower Mainland and east toward Jasper
and Edmonton and the rest of Canada. For more information on schedules
and pricing please visit their website or call: 1 888 VIA-RAIL (1
888 842-7245) web: www.viarail.ca
