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THE SOUTH SHUSWAP in British Columbia’s southern interior ranks with the best in the country when it comes to recreational opportunities and the ideal retirement or working environment.

Nestled between the southwest and southeast arms of Shuswap Lake, this area is one of the fastest growing in the province for many good reasons. Start with a moderate climate, add the relaxing and rural lifestyle and stir in a generous array of four-season activities.

Shuswap Lake is the area’s main focus with its arms and channels spreading in all directions. The lake has more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) of shoreline making boating and various water sports popular pastimes with local marinas to cater to the boating public. Strolling the shoreline or relaxing on the beach are also ideal ways to spend the sun-fi lled days.

For some it’s the lure of cycling mountain bike paths, hiking the many scenic trails or enjoying an equestrian ride along the shores of Skimikin Lake. For others, it’s playing a challenging game of golf, fi shing at White Lake or seeking the cool mists of Margaret Falls on a hot day.

The South Shuswap continues to provide inspiration for local and visiting photographers with many opportunities to view and photograph wildlife, vegetation and the spectacular scenery.

Recreation is not limited to summer months as winter

activities, such as cross country and alpine skiing and snowmobiling, are just a short drive away.

Many residents, who originally came here on holiday, fell in love with this attractive area and moved here to live. Over the years, services and businesses have grown to keep pace with the population providing for all types of amenities.

The South Shuswap communities of Balmoral, Blind Bay, Carlin, Eagle Bay, Notch Hill, Skimikin, Sorrento, Sunnybrae, Tappen, White Lake, and Wild Rose Bay are each unique in character and rich in history.

THE NORTH SHUSWAP is only a short drive west of Sorrento along the Trans-Canada Highway, turning-off at the Squilax overpass.

Visit the impressive Talking Rock Resort and Quaaout Lodge or enjoy the many hiking trails, such as the historic Flume Trails and Skmana Lakes trails. There’s golfi ng in Anglemont and rafting trips on the Adams River or simply take in the excitement of watching paddlers shoot the gorge along the Adams River trails.

Be sure to visit Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park for the October sockeye salmon run on the Adams River and the 2011 Salute to the Sockeye celebration.

Whatever your passion, be assured of a warm welcome as you venture forth to explore these beautiful areas in both the South and North Shuswap.

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SPECIAL THANKS

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Without the support of the advertisers and community contributions of information and photographs, this publication would not be possible.

Many organizations and individuals submitted photographs for use in this publication.

Among these are EQ Trail Riders, Sorrento Memorial Hall, Sorrento Farmer’s Market, Great Shuswap Pottery Sale, Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts, Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge, Shuswap Lake Accordian Festival, Adams Lake Rafting, Squilax General Store, and numerous individuals including Brock Endean, and Ivy Mills.

Thank you to these contributors and to any who may not have been mentioned. Your help is greatly appreciated.


SorrentoLEISURELY LIVING

SORRENTO has a vibrant business community and visitors and newcomers will be pleased with the diverse array of services and amenities.

Family dining restaurants, grocery stores, pub, pharmacy, doctor, dentist, post offi ce, credit union and an assortment of specialty shops from art to antiques cater to visitor needs throughout the year. As this area is home to many talented artists and artisans, their paintings, pottery and other fi ne crafts are available locally.

Enjoy a dip in Shuswap Lake at the public beach or launch your boat at the public boat launch to enjoy a day on the lake. Accommodations include bed and breakfast, motels, beach resorts, cottages and RV/camping sites, all within short commuting distance to both summer and winter activities.

The Sorrento Village Farmers Market is a must see attraction each Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon from May until the Thanksgiving weekend.

In October 2011, the world famous Adams River salmon run will be in its peak year with many events planned around this Salute to the Sockeye celebration. The Sorrento community is known as the “Heart of the Shuswap” as it truly is located in the center of this year-round paradise.

SORRENTO AND AREA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SACA) runs the Sorrento Visitor Welcome Centre and co-ordinates the beautifi cation program. A number of businesses showcase lighthouse and fi shing motifs as well as murals depicting the history of the area. The on-going beautifi cation project includes benches, planters, fl owers, garbage cans and nautical items, which are maintained by local residents and businesses. 2009 saw the installation of a much needed public toilet, located at the west end of the Shoppers Plaza Mall. Bike racks are being installed on each side of the highway - one beside the Lighthouse Market and the other in front of Toby’s Coffee House.

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The Visitor Welcome Centre in Sorrento is open from the May long weekend to mid-September and is staffed by local volunteers and a summer student who are happy to share their knowledge of the area. Visitors have come from throughout the province, other parts of Canada and the USA as well as from as far away as Europe, Israel, Australia, China and Japan. The Welcome Centre is located at 1298 Trans Canada Highway (at Conkers Fine British Imports). The seasonal phone number is 250-515-2332 and the E-mail address is: [email protected].

The association also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including an annual spring auction with proceeds going towards operation

of the Visitor Welcome Centre and the beautifi cation project in the downtown core as well as to a capital projects fund for future community projects. For information, contact Barry Stokes at 250-675-3306 or visit the website www.sorrento-shuswap.ca.

ORIGINALLY KNOWN AS TRAPPERS LANDING,the Caen Road park in Sorrento was the historic docking area for fur trappers and gold prospectors in the early days. Furs unloaded from boats at Trappers Landing could be shipped by rail from Notch

Hill or traded at the Hudson Bay Company outpost in Kault. This small public waterfront park at the end of Caen Road provides public access to Shuswap Lake and the regional district has improved this green space as a day use park and swimming area with picnic tables, benches and garbage receptacles. There is a vault toilet for public convenience and swimming buoys to keep boating traffi c from interfering with swimmers but there are no lifeguards on duty. A few blocks east of this park, boaters will fi nd a public boat launch at the end of Markwart Road. A little further on is Gillespie Road Park, another day use park and swimming area with picnic tables, garbage receptacles and a vault toilet.



COPPER ISLAND is an impressive site on the lake and a well known landmark of the area. It is only accessible by water and there is a trail for those wishing a moderately hard hike.One of the area’s early settlers - James R. Kinghorn, a wealthy manufacturer from Montreal - renamed the town in 1912 because Copper Island reminded him of the Isle of Capri that he’d seen on a visit to Sorrento, Italy.

SORRENTO CENTRE offers a serene and park-like setting for its many guests. In addition to its Christian programming and retreats, the centre offers arts and crafts programs, such as quilting and woodworking courses, as well as music getaways, summer courses, youth and children’s programs plus space for family reunions, workshops and overnight stops. A large red brick house, Spes Bona (Good Hope), that once was the home of James R. Kinghorn, now serves as the offi ce for the centre.

SORRENTO BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, held in connection with the BC Bluegrass/Swing music workshops, is hosted by Sorrento Centre on beautiful Shuswap Lake and features many of the entertainers from the workshops.

Bluegrass fans will be coming from miles around on Saturday, Aug. 27 to see these amazing musicians performing live at the day-long festival from noon to 10 p.m. This annual outdoor festival showcases talented musicians from across North America and, along with the fabulous entertainment, features food, arts and crafts. Browse through vendor booths, sample tasty foods at the concession stands and quench your thirst at the beer garden. Bring your lawn chairs, sit back, relax and enjoy. No pets are permitted. An admission is charged.

SORRENTO MEMORIAL HALL is one of the largest halls in the South Shuswap area, providing a venue for many events throughout the year. These include spring garage and craft sale,

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SORRENTO DROP-IN Society has been a gathering place for members ages 40 and up for the past 28 years, having started with only a small group of eight seniors in 1982. The drop-in center provides a meeting place for recreational and educational pursuits. There are a wide range of activities and events that include monthly meetings, dinners for special occasions, crib, quilting, snooker, fashion shows, bingo, glee club, and Scottish country dancing. As well as recreational activities, the hall is home to services such as the Sorrento and District Hospice Society, Wheels to Meals, Tops, AA and Al-Anon group meetings. Members are supportive of the next generation and participate in community affairs by hosting a complimentary Remembrance Day lunch and contributing fi nancially to Canada Day celebrations, Sorrento Lions children’s Halloween party, BC Senior Games and various

charities as the need arises. The hall is also rented for family or organizational gatherings and is conveniently located in downtown Sorrento at 1148 Passchendaele Road, along with the Sorrento Memorial Hall and the Sorrento Preschool Society. The most recent additions to our Hall activities are a Sunday Jam Session and a Youth Group. A place where the local youth can meet and enjoy a few games and companionship.

SORRENTO VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET at Shoppers’ Plaza on the Trans-Canada Highway is now in its 12th season and has become the “heart of a Shuswap Saturday morning” attracting residents and visitors alike. The market runs from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings from May to Thanksgiving and features organic produce, fresh baked goods, eggs, bedding plants, cut fl owers, honey, preserves, and beauty products. Local artisans and crafters display for sale their wares as well. All are made, baked or grown fresh in the Shuswap. Local musicians, singers, dancers and clowns take turns entertaining.

Organizers emphasize people “come for the freshness but stay for the fun.” Information on the market can be obtained by e-mailing [email protected] or by calling 250-515-1265

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SHUSWAP WOODWORKERS GUILD meets the third Wednesday afternoon of the month from September to May at Toad Hall in Sorrento and also offers workshops for beginners to advanced. The Guild has an on-site workshop available for members. A number of the members display their work at the September fall fair in Salmon Arm.

SHUSWAP CARVERS gather Wednesday and Saturday mornings at Toad Hall. As they chip and whittle away on wooden blocks or fl at pieces of wood with intricate designs, they laugh and talk and spin their tales. The carvers are not a club, just a group of congenial folks with a shared interest in a pleasant hobby and their gatherings are a time of creativity and camaraderie. There are no dues and people come and go as they please. Just show up and one of the experienced members will demonstrate how carving is done. They will also happily show off some of their fi nished work that ranges from caricatures to chip carvings and intarsia with its inlaid designs. Those who have been coming to the group for some time have progressed to an impressive level and now submit work to various shows.

SHUSWAP ROCK CLUB is holding an open

house show and sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 9 at Toad Hall in Sorrento. Admission is free and offers an opportunity to learn more about the club and its members who enjoy searching for and creating art objects from the rocks and minerals found throughout the area.

As well as displays of local rock, fossils and minerals, the show features lapidary, wire-wrapping and chain mail demonstrations plus fun games for both children and adults. New this year is a used equipment sale outside the hall. Among the items for sale are crystals, soapstone, glass beads, woodcarvings, rock specimens and jewelry made by the members. For details on the club, contact Pat or Gail Boden at 250-675-2849.

HIGH COUNTRY POTTERS SHOW AND SALE is the highlight of the August long weekend. The two-day sale takes place at Sorrento Memorial Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31.

It features some of BC’s fi nest pottery ranging from high fi red functional pottery to raku, sculpture, porcelain and crystalline glazed pieces. There are a number of functional potters working in stoneware, so there’s lots to choose from. Plus, each year invited artists bring work from other creative genres. This year there will be iron work, weaving, fused glass, silver jewelry, and handmade paper. All

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the work is handcrafted, making this an original and unique event. For the curious, there is plenty of time to talk with the artisans. Each has something to say about their work and there is plenty to see. Admission is free. For more information, visit the www.highcountrypotterysale.com website.

SHUSWAP LAKE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS celebrates its 28th anniversary in 2011. The festival runs from July 16 to 24 at Sorrento Memorial Hall and showcases over 100 artists from

throughout the Shuswap and surrounding areas. An estimated 300 pieces or more of artwork are on display from paintings, pottery and sculpture to photography and fabric arts.

This is a juried show with awards offered including the Patterson award and the People’s Choice awards. This week-long event hosts an artistic workshop with artist Barry Rafuse, live entertainment and a children’s day from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 20. As well, there is a spectacular gift shop including a huge selection of fi ne art with a price range to suit everyone. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Friday, July 22 when the show is open until 8 p.m., and Sunday July 24 when the hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An admission is charged for

the show and workshop but there is no charge to browse the gift shop. The festival society provides a forum for Shuswap artists. The festival website: artsfestivalshuswap.ca lists the latest news and events or email: [email protected].

SHUSWAP LAKE ACCORDION FESTIVAL is a popular musical extravaganza that attracts musicians, dancers and spectators from near and far.

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This year marks the festival’s 11th anniversary. The venue for this event is located in Sorrento at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18.

The weekend includes music, solos, duets, and bands during each day, with a jam session on Friday evening. Saturday evening we close with a dinner and dance that will present two local feature bands. Finish off the weekend with a Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast hosted by our local Lions Club.

For more information, call Dianne Riley at 250-675-2531 or email MaryLou Lysyshyn at [email protected].

SORRENTO LIONS CLUB was chartered in 1976 and over the years has made a substantial contribution to the community by participating in local events such as the Easter Egg Hunt (April 24), pancake breakfast (June 19), Canada Day (July 1), Children’s Halloween Party (Oct. 31) and the Seniors Christmas party in late November.

Members raise funds from a variety of sources, such as fi rewood sales, and support many organizations including the Shuswap Lake General Hospital, South Shuswap First Responders, Sorrento Food Bank, ORL library branch, SPCA, Camp Winfi eld, North Okanagan-Shuswap Brain Injury Society,

Diabetes Foundation, Lions Foundation-Dog Guides, Shuswap Foundation (Katherine Dillworth Memorial Fund) and many other local programs.

All these activities are carried out by the dedicated men and women of the Sorrento Lions Club, which counts on community support and welcomes new members. Fundraising isn’t all hard work either. Members get together, have a few laughs, get some exercise and go home feeling good about what they have accomplished as part of this dedicated group of local individuals.

SORRENTO BLIND BAY COMMUNITY PARK, located just off Notch Hill Road near downtown Sorrento, includes baseball diamonds, batting cage, soccer fi elds, skating rink, tennis courts, picnic tables and shelter, toddler and youth playgrounds, parking and washrooms. For a short, leisurely hike, people enjoy the nature trails around the park. NOTCH HILL is a small detour off the Trans-Canada Highway at Sorrento or Balmoral.

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To this day the Notch Hill area retains much of its historic country charm with fertile farmland, cows and horses, old log barns and out-buildings, horse-drawn implements and modern machinery.

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CP Rail tracks, carrying powerful locomotives pulling lines of tankers, liners and boxcars, meander through the valley, under the bridge, over the road and past the fi elds. The Rocky Mountaineer passenger train and the #2816 steam train chug through, each with their own distinct sound.

Many of the farms have belonged to families for generations: sons and daughters staying to raise their children on the property or even in the same home where they themselves were raised. Hay and grain fi elds supported by the dairy farms in the valley are the historical mainstay enterprises in the valley.

Many properties have home-based businesses offering mechanical repairs, fruit and vegetables, woodworking services and computer sales and repairs. People get organic vegetables, fresh-picked from the fi eld; go to potluck suppers of delicious home-made bread, casseroles and desserts; or attend the Notch Hill Town Hall Association’s sale of baked goods, plants and fl ea market.

Visitors may stay in a B&B that serves a hearty country-style breakfast, visit the museum of country-living heritage and picnic under the enormous maple trees at the Notch Hill Town Hall. Community members tending the lawn and gardens

are always happy to give a tour and history lesson.

Watch for coyotes, eagles, bears, pheasants or deer that populate the area. Bird-watchers and animal-lovers can check out the marsh areas, the evergreen stands and the grain fi elds.

The area features sleigh rides in winter, complete with hot chocolate and fresh cinnamon buns. Locals and visitors warm themselves by an open fi re in mid-December when the CP Rail Holiday Train rolls in with its star-studded entertainment and food bank donations.

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Mayor Marty Bootsma

will not be going to visit

Salmon Arm’s sister city in

Japan, but he and the city

will be sending well wishes

and possibly some form of

aid.Bootsma had expected to

accompany 16 students from

School District #83 and nine

adults on a March 23 trip to

Inashiki. The trip was called

off Monday, however, in re-

sponse to the series of cata-

strophic events Japan is cur-

rently dealing with.

“We were in touch with

the twinning city in Japan,”

Bootsma commented at

Monday’s council meeting.

“Our sister city has not, at

least yet, suffered a lot of

damage. However, there are

still aftershocks, there is fear

the river there will flood and

I believe it has flooded there

a little already.”

Inashiki is approximately

350 kilometres from Sendai,

the northeast coast city dev-

astated by an 8.9-magnitude

earthquake and the waves of

a resulting tsunami.

In an attempt to show their

planned for both high school

campuses Friday.

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Arm resident who helped

initiate the city’s relationship

with Inashiki, will be going,

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Students rally for Japan reliefPeeking behind pottery

Christina Blackwood of Highland Park Elementary works on a clay pot Wednesday during the School

District #83 Art Fair at the Mall at Piccadilly.

Salmon Arm Secondary

students were forced to can-

cel their trip to sister-city

Inashiki, Japan, but their

goodwill will be travelling

there all the same.

On Friday, students who

were scheduled to leave

today on an exchange to

Japan held a fundraiser for

their counterparts in Ina-

shiki.

With the help of local

Japanese restaurants and

families, students prepared

and served a sushi-combo

lunch to staff and students

at both Sullivan and Jack-

son campuses.

Grade 12 student Taylor

Godby, who was to partici-

pate in the exchange, said

it’s sad the group won’t be

going, “but it’s more of a

tragedy what’s happening

there.”

Student Alyssa Johnson

said it’s good to be doing

something to help Japan,

and she’s hopeful she’ll be

able to visit next year.

Teacher Dan DeRosa

said the students were ex-

pecting to raise $400 from

the by-donation fundraiser,

and were thrilled to hear the

actual total.

They’d raised about

$1,350.

“It was way better than

we thought,” said DeRosa

Monday. “I think the kids

were feeling pretty good

about themselves when they

were done. It was way more

than they expected and they

were pretty impressed.”

Jong Ae Han, Japanese

assistant at SAS, was one

of the lunch organizers. Her

whole family – mother, fa-

ther, sister and brother live

in Tokyo.

“They’re doing OK,

they’re safe, their houses

Federated

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selling

Federated Co-operatives in Canoe is for

sale.

Darrell Embley, vice-president of forest

products at Federated, confi rms the business

is seeing prospective buyers coming through.

“This isn’t the fi rst time. There are some se-

rious people,” he said Friday.

Asked when the operation was advertised

for sale, he said it has happened intermit-

tently.

“About eight years ago,” he said with a little

laugh. “It has been out there from time to time,

with a lot more activity lately.”

He said he informed the employees there

would be people coming around to look at the

operation, but none yet has made a formal of-

fer.

“I don’t like to create anxiety among em-

ployees. If it’s the right offer, yes, Federated

would be interested in that.”

Regarding people’s worries that the busi-

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For information on happenings in Notch Hill, check the bulletin board at the hall or contact any member of the Notch Hill Town Hall Association.

JIM’S FORD CORRAL MUSEUM IN NOTCH HILL highlights Canadian country-living heritage with exhibits of gas station memorabilia, farm equipment, scale-model toys and country store goods in a peaceful laid back setting. The museum is open May to September, Friday to Sunday, and a fee is charged.

CRANNOG ALES, Canada’s fi rst certifi ed organic micro-brewery and on-farm micro-brewery, is owned and operated by Brian MacIsaac and Rebecca Kneen on a farm at 706 Elson Road, two kilometers west of downtown Sorrento. This local brewery has won numerous awards. Products are available in draft at area restaurants and lounges and also in kegs for special events and home use. While dining in the Shuswap, complement your meal with one of these locally made beverages prepared in the traditional method to bring out the distinct fl avors of old world Ireland. Tours of the facility may be arranged by appointment, 250-675-6847.


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SHUSWAP LAKE beckons to all who come to Blind Bay, Eagle Bay and Wild Rose Bay. Boating is high on the list of priorities. There are also public beach areas where visitors and residents enjoy lazing on the shore and splashing in the refreshing waters. All that is asked is that people respect the areas and keep them tidy for others to enjoy.

BLIND BAY BEACHES, adjacent to Blind Bay Road just off Marine Drive, feature picnic tables and garbage receptacles. Additional parking and washroom and shower facilities are located across the road from the beach, next to the Blind Bay Hall. The two beach sites are on crown land operated under a license of occupation held by the regional district.

HARBOUR ROAD has become one of the most popular boat launches in the Shuswap, providing public access to the lake under license of occupation to the regional district. There is a public vault toilet, garbage receptacles, cement boat launch and a 60 foot dock for temporary loading and unloading of boats. No boat moorage is permitted. There is parking space for approximately 15 vehicles with trailers. This is a shallow boat launch and is only suitable for smaller boats in late summer as the water drops three metres between late June and September. The boat launch is closed from Oct. 1 to March 31 due to salmon spawning.

South Shuswap Canada Day on July 1 is an annual free festival for families and tourists and one of the biggest and best in the BC interior. This year will be the 25th anniversary of the celebrations in Blind Bay.

The action takes place at Centennial Field on the corner of Blind Bay Road and Centennial Drive right across from Shuswap Lake. There are fun activities and entertainment beginning with a delicious pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. sponsored by the Sorrento Lions Club. An antique car parade begins at 10 a.m. followed by the main parade at

10:30 a.m. from Mountdale Place, down Balmoral Road and along Blind Bay Road to Centennial Field. This local parade provides great entertainment with horses, hot rods, children and pets, square dancers, line dancers, RCMP, fi re trucks, bands, bagpipes, and other surprises. Awards for fl oats and other entries are presented at the opening ceremonies on the fi eld where the Canada Day cake is served. Old-fashioned children’s games, races and other attractions will draw the attention of youngsters. There will be craft vendors and food concessions plus a beer garden where people can visit while listening to local, talented musicians such as Cats and the Fiddle.

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The fabulous fi reworks display, set off by the special fi reworks crew, begins around 10:30 p.m. and can be seen from many vantage points and the refl ection off the bay is incredible.

BLIND BAY COMMUNITY HALL has been a focus for community events and activities for the past 100 years. The original hall, built in 1907, was constructed of donated logs hauled to the building site by teams of oxen and assembled by volunteers at work bees. In 1951, the old hall was demolished and the vacant Blind Bay school

building was sold for one dollar to the community to become the hall. The area continued to grow and by 1978, the old school house became inadequate.

The present hall, located at 2510 Blind Bay Road, was built with volunteer labour, donated materials and grants. It has been a hub for community activities since its offi cial opening on Oct. 4, 1980. Over the years, the hall has been well maintained with several upgrades - the most recent renovation included modernizing the kitchen and upgrading the electrical and plumbing.

The hall is home to a variety of groups such as the Blind Bay Painters, bridge and card clubs and Ta’Lana Twirlers square dancers. It is used for meetings, seminars, conferences, art shows and other functions and is also the venue for a number of courses offered by Okanagan College.

The hall is rented out for parties, weddings, anniversaries and family reunions, especially in the summer months. The hall is conveniently located near a marina and public beach and golfi ng and shopping facilities are nearby. Dry camping is allowed on the hall grounds for a small fee. The regional district addition of a washroom and shower adjacent to the hall is a plus for hall renters using the beach as well as visitors to the area.

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The May 28 Victorian Tea features a presentation by Haney Heritage Park curator Deborah Chapman. Many of those attending get into the theme by dressing in period costumes.

June 30 to July 2 the Blind Bay Painters hold their annual art exhibition and sale.

On July 16, the hall is holding a fundraiser wine and cheese social with musical entertainment and a silent auction of paintings.

On Aug. 13, the hall board holds its annual fl ea market and bake sale fundraiser. For details on hall activities, call Margaret at 250-832-8392.

BLIND BAY PAINTERS SHOW AND SALE at Blind Bay Hall is in its 42nd year and features local art that may be purchased directly from the artists. Show dates are July 1 from 1 to 7 p.m., and July 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2510 Blind Bay Rd.

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CEDAR CENTRE at 2316 Lakeview Dr., Blind Bay is a venue for many community activities from potluck suppers and pancake breakfast to meetings, fi tness

classes, snooker, craft and card groups. Karate classes are also taught two nights a week. The Cedar Heights Community Association operates a par 3 golf course, a tennis court and two horseshoe pits; all of which are open to the public from May to October. The hall is also rented out for social, business or family functions. On Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cedar Centre will be the site for a spring Plant and Garage Sale.

The Fitness Programs are taught by BCRPA certifi ed instructors and run all year long every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. The summer fi tness classes at 8 a.m. are open to drop in participants. A

Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 14 is an annual event put on by the Ladies Keep Fit group with proceeds going to the Cancer Society’s Relay


for Life in Salmon Arm.This year Cedar Heights Community Association

celebrates its 37th anniversary with an open house at Cedar Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. This event showcases various groups and organizations that are not only run by CHCA but are run and operated in the Shuswap. For further information on events and rentals please check the Centre’s web site at www.intheshuswap.ca/cedarheights.

SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES features an 18-hole championship course conveniently located just off the Trans-Canada Highway in Blind Bay with a pro shop, driving range, pub and restaurant.

Tennis Courts adjacent to the golf course, provide a venue for players from throughout the area. Visitors may also play tennis at non-club times by paying a fee.

Shuswap Lake Estates Community and Conference Centre is a hub for various activities from the garden club, line dancers and parents and tots playgroup to quilters, crafters, snooker and card players. The centre also accommodates a church group as well as meetings and other functions.

The Shopping Plaza on Fairway Hills Road features numerous amenities including a grocery store, deli, coffee and gift shops, U-Brew, fi tness centre and services from hair care to massage. The South Shuswap branch of the Okanagan Regional Library is located in new premises at the mall and material borrowed from this branch may be returned to any other ORL branch. A farmers’ market is also held on Saturday mornings throughout the summer at the shopping plaza.

Shuswap Lake Aero-Modelers pursue their hobby of building and fl ying model aircraft off the property behind the Shuswap Lake Estates driving range. In summer, members fl y their fl oat planes from the public beach area along Blind Bay Road, usually drawing a crowd of interested onlookers.

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Fairway Hills Road is another new addition to this area.

BIRD WATCHING is a popular and fun activity as the area is home to many local and migratory species, including bald eagles, kestrels, red tailed hawks, owls, ospreys, swans, ducks, geese, songbirds, and hummingbirds. These many species have provided

inspiration for local carvers and their work is available at various retails outlets throughout the area.

SHUSWAP TRAIL ALLIANCE was formed fi ve years ago to work on greenway trail projects. By working together and adopting standards of excellence, well-designed trail systems could provide communities with signifi cant health, ecology, and economic benefi ts. At the time, it was premature for regional governments to take on the task of coordinating everyone so a non-profi t umbrella organization was formed to spark momentum and move things forward.

The Shuswap Trail Alliance has worked with regional partners to create over 40 kilometers of new greenway trail infrastructure throughout the Shuswap, repair existing trails, host over 25 volunteer trail events, create seasonal employment for over 40 people, design better information materials including a regional trail sign program, work with Shuswap Tourism to develop new marketing opportunities and fi nd new support for local stewardship groups and governments.

“Probably most signifi cant is the growing discussion with regional leadership of the Shuswap First Nations,” observes Trail Alliance coordinator, Phil McIntyre-Paul. “Greenways are a point of cooperation that can help us become more accountable stewards of the land.”

In 2009 the Shuswap Trail Alliance leveraged over $450,000 supporting greenway trail projects for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District in the South and East Shuswap as well as the communities of Sicamous, Chase and Salmon Arm. “We also worked with the local mountain bike community to add two absolutely remarkable downhill trails in the Rubberhead area east


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New standards for environmentally responsible trail management were begun in 2009. Working with local biologist, Jeremy Ayotte, the Trail Alliance is developing a model that can be used throughout the region.

This year’s priorities include greenway trail projects in Salmon Arm, East and North Shuswap, new additions to the Rubberhead and the North Okanagan.

“We also want to implement the trail stewardship work Jeremy has helped us with, and support the many signifi cant planning efforts throughout the region,” says McIntyre-Paul. “The original hut-to-hut trail concept we started with has evolved into a much

more compelling vision that includes entire communities wanting to become places for walking and cycling linked together by signature greenway corridors.”

He encourages people to park their vehicles and discover the surrounding landscape by foot, bicycle, horse, ski, snowshoe, and paddle. The shuswaptrails.com website lists the many trails throughout the region awaiting discovery and will help people fi nd the ideal trails to suit walkers, hikers and trail runners, ramblers, cyclists, equestrians, long distance cross-country mountain bikers, and wind-in-your-hair freeriders.

For those looking for a variety of trail lengths to choose from, but all with magnifi cent vistas, be sure to check out the Balmoral Bluffs trail in Blind Bay. A short stroll through the forest and up to the fi rst bench brings hikers and mountain bikers to fi ne views over the surrounding community of Blind Bay. For the more vigorously inclined, the trail continues to climb higher along the Blind Bay bluffs fi nding continuously dramatic viewpoints along the seven-kilometre trek to the fi nal summit at Blind Bay Lookout. The trail system between Blind Bay and White Lake has been completed. Summer of 2009 also saw the offi cial dedication of the CSRD’s John Evdokimoff Bike Skills Park in White Lake.

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SOUTH SHUSWAP RECREATION TRAIL SOCIETY will continue work in 2011 on construction of paved shoulders along Blind Bay Road. The ultimate goal was to have paved shoulders from Reedman Point to Sorrento, along Blind Bay Road. The paved roadway, which falls under provincial responsibility, is only wide enough for two vehicles and the creation of a paved shoulder along the existing roadway was deemed the most cost effective solution for improving the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. This became a focal point for the society, which originally partnered with the Ministry of Transportation and began construction of paved shoulders on each side of the road in 2002. Several kilometers of pathways are now being used and enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. In the fi nal two years of its mandate, the society will continue to extend the pathways towards Sorrento. The Society welcomes the involvement of residents. Details are available by contacting Judi Nerbas at 250-675-3747.

VITAL SERVICES IN THE AREA are provided by the Shuswap Fire Department and the South Shuswap First Responders. There are two fi re halls - the original in Sorrento near Memorial Hall and a newer hall just off the Trans-Canada Highway in Blind Bay on Greer Road, adjacent to the SLE golf driving range. This hall has adequate space for the department’s trucks and equipment and, in the event of a community-wide disaster, such as a wildfi re, this hall has been designed to function as a command centre.

The South Shuswap First Responders are a dedicated group of volunteers who are called out to help in medical emergencies when BC Ambulance receives a 911 call. All responders have received training in fi rst

aid, CPR and AED and each is equipped with a medical kit, oxygen tank and some carry AED’s. In an emergency, the three responders who are the closest attend the call, driving their own personal vehicles. As these volunteers are in the area, they usually arrive ahead of the ambulance, shortening the wait time to receive medical aid. The association also has a great team of dispatchers who volunteer their time to dispatch calls to responders after they receive the information from the BC Ambulance Service.

The association is fortunate to receive donations from the community and an annual grant from the regional district. As a fundraiser, the responders sell refl ective address signs and have booths at various community functions, such as Canada Day.

“We are proud to serve our community and value the great rapport we have with the residents and the BC Ambulance Service,” says association president Sherri Mitchell.

EAGLE BAY is an idyllic community on the south shore of Shuswap Lake, approximately 25 kilometers off the Trans-Canada Highway. This sunny, friendly and quiet community enjoys lake access for boat launching and plenty of places for swimming. There is a general store with a liquor agency and several private seasonal rental properties. The church camp bustles with children over the summer and features a grassy, waterfront site sloping down to the lake shore, a host of water activities plus archery and a climbing wall. There is also a children’s equestrian camp. The little Ecumenical Church is more than 60 years old and services are held every Sunday in the summer months.

The Eagle Bay Community Hall is the site of numerous activities. It had its beginnings in 1950 when an ambitious group of local volunteers felt the need for a community gathering place. Local sawmill owner, George Whitehead, harvested and milled trees for the construction that was done by volunteers. When a one-story fl oor structure was complete, a dance was held to fundraise for the next phase. Today the hall is a vital part of life in Eagle Bay and the tradition of volunteering continues. The hall recently received a face lift and seats 100 in comfort. The kitchen is modern and very well equipped providing an ideal venue for family reunions, wedding receptions and anniversaries. There is

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A number of summer activities take place at the hall, including the annual Hamsters Dinner Theatre, which is invariably a hilarious romp complete with a scrumptious “home cooked” dinner. This year it will be held May 12 to 15. Those planning on attending need to get tickets early as the shows are always sold out. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day pancake breakfasts are excellent value and well attended, as is Eagle Bay Day on Saturday, July 30, which includes a pancake breakfast, giant white elephant sale, children’s activities and a dance, or perhaps a talent show, in the evening.

So plan a trip to Eagle Bay. Join the residents, kick

back, enjoy the lake, the sun and, if you’re lucky, catch a trout for the barbecue. For more information on the area, call Rod Dale at 250-675-3772.

SHANNON BEACH, just past the church camp, is a recently developed amenity in this area and is equipped with a swim fl oat and dock and picnic area overlooking the lake. A short trail leads across Eagle Bay Road to the beach. High water is in late June but, as the lake recedes

during summer, the beach area expands by late August. A large swimming area is cordoned off from boat traffi c with buoys and there is a swimming raft. There is a public car park and a toilet.

A scenic drive further along the roadway, brings people to Wild Rose Bay. Immediately beyond is a public car park with a toilet and a pleasant wooded trail leading down to a secluded beach that is ideal for swimming and picnicking. Boats can be launched at Whitehead Road and Bravo Road.

COPELAND ROAD PARK provides access to Shuswap Lake but currently has no improvements or facilities. The regional district has plans for substantial improvements as a day use park and swimming area. Copeland Road also provides access to private residences on either side.

ROCKY POINT ROAD is a small pedestrian only access to Shuswap Lake that the regional district has upgraded. There are no facilities other than a garbage receptacle and sign indicating lake access but this is an ideal spot to launch a canoe or kayak and enjoy an outing on the lake.

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The chamber holds an annual auction to help with the operating costs of the summer Visitor Centre. The auction is a fun evening where those attending come away with bargains from houseboat vacations, ski trips and golf packages to collector items, furniture and services. To contact the chamber or visitor centre, phone Nancy Kyle at 250-675-3515 or E-mail: [email protected].

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shops and accommodation options. There is a beautiful public beach, pier, picnic tables, new washrooms and the Joyce Dunn theatre bandshell. The boat launch will be open until the August long weekend after which time boaters can use the launch at Mill Point.The Chase and District Museum and Archives features

exhibits ranging from early First Nations artifacts to Whitfi eld Chase to the more recent 100 year history of the village. On the museum site is a garage with a 1923 Franklin air-cooled automobile and the historic Laviolette cabin that was transported to the museum from Turtle Valley. The area provides many opportunities for hiking and

exploring from a short walk to a waterfall to multi-day hikes. The Chase village walk is a journey back in time through the colourful history of the community. Close by is Chase Creek Falls, which provides an easy 15 minute round trip walk from the highway to the falls. There is also the possibility of seeing big horn sheep on the slopes above.The historic Scatchard Mountain switchback trail

climbs to viewpoints overlooking the Chase Creek canyon, the village and Little Shuswap Lake, and further on to the Chase Creek Road. An interpretive pamphlet, written by local historian David Lepsoe, is available at the museum and the Chase Visitor Centre. The Neskonlith Meadows provide an easy hike that is

especially attractive in early spring with fl oral displays along a rolling grassland bench above the mouth of the South Thompson River. The meadows are within Adams Lake First Nations lands and access is regulated by permit available at the band offi ce.

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DONKEY DAYS CELEBRATION is being held on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge located at 1125 Ptarmigan Road, Chase B.C. The Donkey Refuge Society mission is to offer a permanent sanctuary for abused, neglected and unwanted donkeys. This Third Annual Fundraising Event is a family fun day providing visitors with an opportunity to meet and greet the donkeys and hear their stories, enjoy children’s crafts, spinning, and weaving demonstrations, farmers’ market, live music, heritage farm demonstrations, shop the Donkey Shoppe and enjoy a food concession. Admission is by donation. For further details, phone Rob or Shirley at 250-679-2778 or email [email protected].

VINTAGE CAR CLUB SWAP MEET presented by the Kamloops Club, is held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on

Saturday, June 4 at the Art Holding Memorial Arena in Chase. There’s a pancake breakfast starting at 7 a.m. and a concession is available on site throughout the day. This event features vintage and custom cars as well as parts, antiques and collectibles.

CANADA DAY on July 1 kicks off with the Chase Lions pancake breakfast at the community hall, a parade along Shuswap Avenue, afternoon activities at Memorial Park and a fi reworks fi nale.

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Chase features live music, local produce (including world famous corn in late summer), baked goods, fi sh, meats, plus arts and crafts.

CORNSTOCK on Saturday, Aug. 13, highlights emerging regional musicians on the CornStar Stage, showcase local farmers and crafters at the CornField Market, provide a variety of games and activities for youth at the Little Kernels Zone, and of course have hot-buttered corn-on-the-cob ready to eat all-day long. For more information, go to www.chasecornstock.com.

OCTOBER IS PUMPKIN SEASON at Pete Murray’s Corn Farm and wagon rides include a visit to the sheep and then off to the pumpkin patch in search of the perfect pumpkin.

SUNSHORE GOLF COURSE with fl at easy walking terrain adjacent to Little Shuswap Lake is

just minutes off the highway. The nine-hole course features a pro shop, cart rentals and licensed lounge and snack bar. The public is welcome and tee times are required. The golf course is owned and operated by the Chase and District Recreation Society, which is also in charge of the local Art Holding Memorial Arena that is an active hockey and skating venue in winter as well as a site for trade shows and other functions in the spring and summer months.

SQUILAX GENERAL STORE AND HOSTEL, a few minutes east of

Chase on the Trans-Canada Highway, has an interesting history and today is a vibrant business operated by owner Blair Acton. It was built in the early 1900s mainly for the convenience of road building crews and CPR employees. It was operated by James Craig and his wife until 1928 when he was shot dead outside his garage. His widow sold the store to Clifford Herring and his wife who ran it until 1934 when the building was destroyed by fi re. They rebuilt the store and continued to operate it until 1981. It then became a craft and pottery shop. Blair Acton bought it in 1993 and the three hectares of land it stands on. She completed restorations and added three CN train cabooses and re-opened as a store and hostel.A colony of Yuma bats had made a home in the store

attic and, when an old church in the area burned down, additional bat houses were erected at the Squilax site. Acton participates in bat research projects and gives talks on these creatures.


Calendar of Events2011 DATES TO REMEMBER

APRILMiss Chase Excellence Entertainment and Fashion Evening, April 2, 7 p.m. at the Chase Community Hall.

Spring Tea and Bake Sale, St. Mary’s Church, Saturday, April 9, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Cedar Centre Open House, Saturday, April 9, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2316 Lakeview Drive, Blind Bay. Come and see a sampling of activities offered. Services in our community will be at tables with information and handouts. Karate demonstrations at 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. by our new karate students. Coffee, tea and muffi ns will be available.

Fifth Annual Italian Dinner and Live Auction at the White Lake Community Hall, hosted by the New Horizons Seniors Club. Saturday, April 16.

7th Annual Rotary Service Auction, April 16, Chase Community Hall, doors at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Only 150 tickets available. For more information, call Jay Simpson at 250-679-3191.

Par 3 golf course, opens for season Sunday, April 17, Cedar Heights.

Gold Fever, The Anglebay Entertainers present their 20th show at the Lakeview Centre in Anglemont. Matinees at 1 p.m. on April 27 - 28 and May 4 - 5. Evening shows at 7 p.m. on April 29 - 30 and May 7. Doors open an hour before the show starts. Light refreshment between the fi rst and second act. Tickets on sale at SuperValu in Scotch Creek, or by contacting Lorrie at 250-955-0835 or [email protected].

Miss Chase Excellence Crowning, April 30, 6:30 p.m. at Chase Secondary School.

MAYPlant and garage sale, Saturday, May 7, Cedar Centre.

Chase Fire Department centennial, open house at fi re hall, Sunday, May 1.

Mayfest Jamboree, square dance weekend, May 6 and 7, Chase Community Hall.

Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market, Saturday mornings, May to Thanksgiving. Sorrento Shoppers Plaza on Trans-Canada Highway.

Mother’s Day pancake breakfast, Sunday, May 8, Eagle Bay Hall.

Hamsters Dinner Theatre, May 12 to 15, Eagle Bay Hall.

Spring concert, May 13 and 14, presented by Anglebay Entertainers at Lakeview Centre in Anglemont.

Victorian Tea, Saturday, May 28, Blind Bay Hall.

JUNEChase Farmers’ Market, Friday evenings, downtown until September.

Shuswap Lake Accordion Festival, Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18, Sorrento Centre.

Kamloops Vintage Car Club, Saturday, June 4, Art Holding Memorial Arena in Chase.

Donkey Days Celebration, Saturday, June 18, Donkey Refuge in Turtle Valley, admission by donation.

Rotary Father’s Day brunch, Sunday, June 19, Chase Community Hall.

Father’s Day pancake breakfast, Sunday, June 19, Eagle Bay Hall.

Sorrento Lions pancake breakfast, Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, Sorrento Memorial Hall.

JULYSouth Shuswap Canada Day, July 1, Centennial Field, Blind Bay, corner of Centennial Drive and Blind Bay Road.

Chase Canada Day, July 1, Lions pancake breakfast, parade along Shuswap Avenue, afternoon activities at Memorial Park and fi reworks fi nale.

Blind Bay Painters Show and Sale, July 1 to 3, Blind Bay Hall.

Shuswap Rock Club, open house and summer sale, Saturday, July 9, Toad Hall, Sorrento.

Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts, July 16 to 24, Sorrento Memorial Hall.

Squilax Pow Wow, July 15 to 17, Little Shuswap Indian Band festival of singing, dancing, drumming and lessons on native history, traditional food, admission charged.

Wine and cheese social, July 16, Blind Bay Hall, musical entertainment and silent auction of paintings.

Great Shuswap Pottery Sale, Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, Celista Hall.

Eagle Bay Day, Saturday, July 30, Eagle Bay Hall, pancake breakfast, white elephant sale, kid’s activities, evening dance.

AUGUSTHigh Country Pottery Show, Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31, Sorrento Memorial Hall, free admission.

Sunnybrae Artists, annual art show, Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 7, Sunnybrae Community Hall, refreshments and door prizes, admission by donation.

Chase CornStock, Saturday, Aug. 13, highlights emerging regional musicians on the CornStar

Stage, showcase local farmers and crafters at the CornField Market, provide a variety of games and activities for youth at the Little Kernels Zone, and of course have hot-buttered corn-on-the-cob ready to eat all-day long. For more information, go to www.chasecornstock.com.

Sorrento Bluegrass Festival, Saturday, Aug. 27, Sorrento Centre, bluegrass musicians from across North America, outdoor festival, admission charged.

SEPTEMBERSquare Dance weekend, Sept. 10 to 12, Chase Community Hall.

OCTOBERSalute to the Sockeye, October, Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park, North Shuswap, special events celebrate the large salmon run.

Pumpkin Patch, Pete Murray’s Corn Farm, Oct. 1 to 31, Chase.

Chase Health Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15, Chase Community Hall.

Children’s Halloween Party, Oct. 31, Sorrento Memorial Hall, annual free event put on by Sorrento Lions Club and the Chase Secondary leadership students.

DECEMBERCPR Holiday Train, Christmas performance and fundraiser for local food banks, mid-December, adjacent to Notch Hill Hall.


WHITE LAKE was named because of

its large white shoals, which are visible through the clean,

clear water on sunny days. The area was originally homesteaded in 1910, predominantly

by Finnish families, and is nestled in BC’s scenic mountains.

The two quiet and tranquil lakes that lie at the base of Bastion Mountain, between two arms of the busy Shuswap Lakes, are called “White Lake” and “Little White Lake. The big lake is about fi ve and a half kilometers long, and two kilometers wide. It reaches 38 meters at its deepest, with an average depth of 30 meters. It is noted for its year round fi shing that includes fl y-fi shing and winter ice-fi shing for the annually stocked and elusive rainbow trout.

White Lake has three campgrounds on the water, two boat launches, a community park and picnic area. The newest addition is the John Evdokimoff bike skills park built by the regional district. It was designed by mountain bike guru Jay Hoots and built with help from local volunteers. The park was revamped last year to include a new series of jumps, washroom and viewing platform/gazebo. The park also acts as the trailhead for the White Lake-Balmoral connector trail linking the two communities of White Lake and Blind Bay and also tying into the Balmoral trail system.

There are more than 75 different species of animals, birds, aquatics and insects living in and around the lakes. A viewing platform and a turtle sanctuary provide nature lovers with great spots of interest. Around June the annual turtle migration takes place when they leave the safety of the water to cross White Lake Road to lay their eggs on the sandy banks and then return to the lake.

White Lake truly is an enchanting destination at any time of the year.

TRAIL RIDING, EQUESTRIAN EVENTS AND CAMPING are popular pastimes in the Skimikin area that is less than 15 minutes off the Trans-Canada Highway. It features a quiet and secluded campsite at picturesque Skimikin Lake. At the entrance is ample parking for day users of the trails for hiking, biking and riding.

A narrow forest road leads into the camp. The fi rst sight is of the lake, and then the spacious campsites with picnic tables and fi re pits. There are 15 paddocks for equine use with double corrals and pull-through parking spaces. Many tall trees make high lining an easy option. A caretaker on site collects a small fee and sells maps. Due to regulations, reservations are not allowed.

There are over 100 kilometers of marked and mapped trails for short and long rides, some with spectacular views. A new short trail leads around the lake good for an evening stroll. This year, the lake has been opened for fi shing making this an all round experience for the whole family.

The equestrian campsite is managed by the EQ Trails Association that is active in creating and maintaining trails in and around the Shuswap. For more information, visit their website: www.eqtrail.webs.com, or call Shirley Bates at 250-835-4496 or Shawnee Venables at 250-804-0602.

SKIMIKIN AND TURTLE VALLEY back roads are ideal for leisurely cycling and walking trips as well as scenic drives.

TWO LOCAL VINEYARDS AND WINERIES produce a variety of grapes and quality products that have won many prestigious awards. Recline Ridge is a short drive off the Trans-Canada Highway, turning onto the Tappen

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Valley Road, then to 2640 Skimikin Road. It is open daily in the summer with tours by appointment, 250-835-2212. Granite Creek Estates at 2302 Skimikin Road took its name from the creek’s original name. It is open daily from April to October and by appointment in the off-season, 250-835-0049.

WHITE POST AUTO MUSEUM, adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway, features restored cars from the 1920s and collectibles inside while outside cars are used for parts. The museum is open daily in the summer months.

MARGARET FALLS is reached at the end of a short cool walk of about 10 minutes through old growth forest in the moss covered Reinecker Gorge, over miniature waterfalls and small bridges to the beautiful falls. The walk is suitable for people of all ages with resting places along the way.

From the parking lot, another trail travels south of the road and follows the creek to the lake through Herald Provincial Park and is easy walking as well.

SUNNYBRAE PARK is a former day-use provincial park that was transferred to the regional district. There is a large parking area with picnic sites adjacent to one of the best beaches in the Shuswap. It’s only a short trail up to the top of the Sunnybrae Bluffs across the road. At the top is a view of the Salmon Arm of Shuswap Lake, Bastion Mountain and the lake and surrounding valleys.

SUNNYBRAE HALL has been updated over the years and has an ideal location across the road from Sunnybrae Park. The hall is a popular venue for reunions, wedding receptions and special events where people use the grounds for overnight self-contained camping. Many community groups, including the artist group, badminton players and the amateur radio club, use the hall throughout the year. On the second Saturday of the month from October to May, a coffee house livens up the evening with music and song.

WILDLIFE VIEWING is popular in this area that boasts 160 species of birds over the course of the year, including Trumpeter Swans, as well as deer, moose, coyote, bobcat, lynx and raccoons.

BASTION MOUNTAIN is a trek for experienced hikers taking about six hours to climb. At the top, is a spectacular view of Salmon Arm. The mountain was once

called “Indian Leap” for the legend of a maiden who was being forced into an unwelcome relationship and who chose instead to leap from the cliff.

SUNNYBRAE ARTISTS present their annual “biggest little art show in the Shuswap” on Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 7 at the Sunnybrae Community Hall. Admission is by donation and there are refreshments and door prizes.

CARLIN HALL is an historic venue that remains in use to this day. To make way for highway expansion, the hall was physically moved in 2003 and relocated to its present site adjacent to Carlin School. A basement was added to the structure along with other renovations. From September through June, the hall is a popular spot for community functions from potlucks to coffee houses, which attract musicians, singers and spectators from throughout the area.

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North ShuswapHOME OF THE

SALMON RUN

RODERICK HAIG-BROWN PROVINCIAL PARK and the Adams River in the North Shuswap are world famous as the prime spawning ground for sockeye

salmon. The run in October is one of the largest in the world, with every fourth year being a major run and this happened in 2010. The Adams River Salmon Society and community groups, in conjunction with BC Parks, organize the Salute to the Sockeye celebration at the park with educational displays, vendors and concessions. Visitors from the world over come to experience the salmon ritual in the crisp, clear autumn air and it’s a natural phenomenon that should be seen at least once in a lifetime.

There’s plenty of parking and visitors are able to follow the trails downstream or upstream any time of the year. The downstream trails

are easy to hike or cycle along the river to Shuswap Lake. The upper trail features fairly easy to moderate hiking or cycling along the river and through the forest.

FLUME TRAILS on Holdings Road in the North Shuswap provide a revealing look into the area’s logging past. There’s an upper trail with a moderate climb beside the creek and a lower fl ume trail that meanders along the river and through the forest.

SKMANA LAKES features easy walking and biking in summer and cross country skiing in winter. It is located by turning off near the fl ume trails onto Loakin-Bear Creek Road.

ANGLEMONT ESTATES GOLF COURSE is a scenic nine-hole golf course in the North Shuswap. For those arriving by boat, a shuttle service is available from the Anglemont Marina to the golf course.

GREAT SHUSWAP POTTERY SALE runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 at the North Shuswap Community Hall in Celista and showcases the fi nest area potters and clay artists plus guest artists with stained glass installations, decorative iron work and fi bre art. The artists are on hand to discuss their work and there is no admission. The hall is wheelchair accessible. www.greatshuswappotterysale.com

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SQUILAX POW WOW is a gathering of First Nations from throughout North America, which features a riveting combination of colorful costumes, fl ashy feathers and fancy footwork. The Pow Wow runs from July 15 to 17 and features singing, dancing, drum competitions, stick games, arts and crafts and various foods. The public is welcome to attend and an admission is charged by the day or for the entire weekend. RV sites are also available. For details, call 250-679-3203.

TALKING ROCK RESORT AND QUAAOUT LODGE is the pride of the Little Shuswap Indian Band and a vacation destination on the shores of Little Shuswap Lake. Along with the 18-hole championship course and all the amenities of a fi rst class resort and conference centre, visitors enjoy hiking, swimming, boating, horseback riding, mountain biking, nature viewing, native interpretive areas and special events with storytellers, dancers, singers and drummers.

WHITE WATER RAFTING trips down Adams River in the North Shuswap provide a thrill for the entire family from May through mid-September with fully experienced and trained guides. Whether you’re a keen river runner or wish to introduce your family to white-water, rafting is superb fun on the river careening over the Ledge, pounding through the Ender Waves and blasting through the famous Adams River Gorge. With an interpretive break along the way, passengers immerse themselves in the scenery and history of the area. Many have seen wildlife such as bear, moose, deer, beaver, birds of prey, waterfowl, and, of course, salmon. Rafting is an exhilarating way to see this pristine river, which is fully protected within Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park.

The Adams River and the gorge attract canoeists and kayakers in the summer as well as spectators.

For a truly unforgettable experience, check it out this summer by phoning Adams River Rafting at 1-888-440-7238 or visit the adamsriverrafting.com website.

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