Shuswap River Cottages and Travel Guide

Travelling to Mara Lake this summer? There is still plenty of last minute availability at the two local Bed and Breakfasts in Mara. All accommodation is just 5 minutes from Mara Lake, and 1 hour west of Revelstoke for access to the Rockies. Minutes to hiking, lakes, beaches, local wineries and provincial parks.
Mara […]

The Salmon Arm Classic Triathlon will take place Sunday, July 27th 2008. Participants will be required to swim (1.5km), run (10.5km), and cycle (40km). The triathalon will start in Canoe, and finish in downtown Salmon Arm. With a variety of terrain, from flat to hilly, it promises to be a challenging course.
Website: www.salmonarmtriathlon.com

Caravan Farm Theatre will be performing July 22 - August 24 2008 in Armstrong, BC. Now in their 30th season, if you have never had a chance to partake in outdoor live theatre in a real farm setting, you won’t want to miss this production. Tickets sell out fast for all events, so be […]

The Annual Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts is held in July in Sorrento B.C. at the Sorrento Memorial Hall. Check website for schedule.
Website: www.artsfestivalshuswap.ca

The 4th Annual Vernon Dragon Boat Festival will take place July 25-27 2008. All Teams are welcome to participate including men’s and women’s teams, co-ed teams and corporate teams. For more information or to sign up for this event please visit the event website:
Website: www.vernondragonboat.com

Looking for last minute group accommodation in the Shuswaps? There are just a few weeks still available at our Shuswap River Cottage. This cottage can sleep 8-10, has 3bedrooms/2bathrooms, a large screened porch, perfect for relaxing with family and friends, BBQ, 200ft of private riverfront along the Shuswap River, and is just 5 minutes […]

The Newmann’s Bed and Breakfast located across from Mara Lake Provincial Park, sold in Spring 2006, and no longer offers accommodation for B&B guests. Fortunately, there are two new Bed and Breakfasts to serve guests just 5 minutes south of Mara Lake Provincial Park in Mara.
Mara Station on the River B&B
Mara Station on the […]

The Lower Shuswap River provides a unique paddling experience for canoeists and kayakers. The peaceful waters of the lower Shuswap River flow from Mabel Lake in the Monashees, through a valley landscape of mountains, farm fields and rural villages eventually leading to Mara Lake and the Shuswap Lake and Thompson River systems.
The many switchbacks […]

[ July 1, 2006; 8:00 am to 11:00 am. ] [photopress:IM002504.JPG,thumb,alignleft]The Annual Shuswap Dragonboat Festival will take place on July 1, 2006 at the Salmon Arm Wharf. With 16 teams competing from across British Columbia, this annual event is a popular one with young and old. There will also be a display of hand crafted wooden boats, cultural, artisan and recreational displays, as well as […]