Shuswap River Cottages and Travel Guide

Searching for last minute accommodation in the Shuswaps? The Shuswap River Last Minute Availability Calendar is now online. Check the calendar for last minute Cottage, Bed & Breakfast, and Campground accommodation.
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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 […]

The communications giants are currently lobbying the US Congress to pave the way for tiered internet service. This would allow Internet Service Providers like AT&T, Verizon and BellSouth to charge for, and limit access to Internet content and delivery.
Commercial content providers with deep pockets would be able to pay for high-speed content delivery, while […]

Spend your vacation near Mara Lake this summer, and take in the wilderness, history and culture of the region.
Wilderness Hiking
There are 16 established hiking trails within minutes of Sicamous at the north end of Mara Lake. Enjoy rugged mountain bluffs, alpine meadows, spectacular views of Mabel and Shuswap Lakes from the Mara Mountain Lookout, […]

Still looking for a place to celebrate Mother’s Day in the North Okanagan? Take a step back in time this Mothers Day, with a little help from the O’Keefe Ranch and Davison Orchards.
This Sunday, step back in time with a tour O’Keefe Ranch and learn about ranch life in the early days of the […]

The Okanagan Valley comes alive during blossom time. Plan to visit the Okanagan from mid April - mid May to experience the spring beauty of the Valley’s orchards. While a drive through any of the valley’s agricultural areas is sure to reward you with blossom-laden views and vistas, several local orchards do offer tours for […]

Funtastic is Western Canada’s largest amateur sporting event held every Canada Day Long Weekend. The communities of the North Okanagan will once again play host to Slo-Pitch, Soccer and Lawn Bowling Tournaments being held in Vernon, Enderby and Armstrong, and will help raise funds for new sports fields and playgrounds as well […]

Looking for a group adventure getaway this May Long Weekend? Plan to stay at Shuswap River Cottages and sign up to participate in the rafting fundraiser at Adams River Rafting. Every May Long Weekend, Adams River Rafting holds a fundraising special, donating a portion of the rafting proceeds to the Adams River Salmon […]

The Annual Kingfisher Kayak Rodeo 2006 will be held June 3-4 2006 on the Shuswap River at the Kingfisher Ball Park near Mabel Lake. The spring run-off and high water through the gorge create challenging rapids for whitewater kayakers in this exciting event. For more information contact: (250) 838-0230
Still need accommodation during this event? We […]

The first ever Annual Vernon Dragon Boat Festival took place on July 21-23 2006. It is now an annual event and all Teams are welcome to participate including men’s and women’s teams, co-ed teams and corporate teams.
Website: www.vernondragonboat.com
The Annual Shuswap Dragonboat Festival takes place late June-early July at the Salmon Arm Wharf […]