Enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife along the Shuswap River all year long. From Eagles, Kingfishers, and Hawks, to beavers, black bear and local white-tail deer. During the winter months swans make their home on the Shuswap River. A great location for nature enthusiasts and bird-watchers alike. Bird-watching tours are available in the local area through ShuswapWild in Larch Hills and Earthwise Ventures in Vernon.
Visit the Allan Brooks Nature Centre in Vernon to learn about the wildlife of the North Okanagan.Visit the Kingfisher Interpretive Centre east of Enderby along the Shuswap River, to learn about our local Salmon, visit an authentic First Nations Pit House, and partake in their famous Salmon BBQ.
Local Nature Centers
Allan Brooks Nature Centre
Salmon Arm Nature Society
Local Birdwatching Maps
Salmon Arm Foreshore Interactive Map
Local Birdwatching Tours & Links
EarthWise Ventures :: EcoTours and Environmental Education
North Okanagan Birding Hotspots
BC Birdwatching Information
Birding in British Columbia
Bird Studies Canada / Bird Map Canada
British Columbia Birding Hotspots
Recommended Guide Books
Birds of Southwestern British Columbia
Birds of the Canadian Rockies
B.C. Roadside Naturalist
- Shuswap River Accommodation - Cottages, B&B and Campground
accommodation - Shuswap Lakes Recreation Map - 3D shaded relief recreation map
- Shuswap Festivals and Events Calendar
