Columbia-Shuswap
Around Columbia-Shuswap
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Columbia-Shuswap
Locals say the Shuswap · “Revy”, “Houseboat Capital of Canada”
Big mountains, big lake, big skies.
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Welcome to the Shuswap, where the mountains meet the lake. Whether you're here for the powder or the houseboats, you'll find a friendly community ready to share the best spots.
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The room
One room for everyone around Columbia-Shuswap. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Mount Revelstoke National Park Scenic drive to summit with wildflower meadows.
- Glacier National Park Home to Rogers Pass, historic railway route.
- Revelstoke Mountain Resort Known for deep powder and steep terrain.
- Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Big mountain skiing near Golden.
- Shuswap Lake Huge lake, houseboat capital of Canada.
- Golden Skybridge One of the highest suspension bridges in Canada.
- Outdoors Houseboating on Shuswap Lake
- Outdoors Skiing at Revelstoke or Kicking Horse
- With kids Enchanted Forest
- With kids Revelstoke Railway Museum
- Evenings Après-ski at mountain resorts
- Evenings Live music at local pubs
- Locals love Houseboat marinas
- Locals love Ski hills
Through the year
- Revelstoke Winter Carnival February Week-long winter festival with parades and ice sculptures.
- Golden Winter Carnival January Family-friendly winter celebration in Golden.
- Revelstoke Mountain Film Festival November Showcases adventure and mountain films.
- Sicamous Days August Summer community celebration with a parade and waterfront activities.
- Revelstoke Railway Days July Celebrates the town's railway heritage with exhibits and rides.
The Shuswap has a continental mountain climate with snowy winters and warm, dry summers. The best time to be out is summer for the lake and winter for the slopes. Best: Summer is best for lake activities, winter for skiing.
Talk like a local
- “the Shuswap”
- The region itself, used as a local term.
- “pow”
- Powder snow, prized by skiers.
- “houseboating”
- The act of spending time on a houseboat.
Getaways
- Salmon Arm Visit the wharf and farmers market.
- Kamloops Sunny city with golf and river activities.
- Kelowna Wine country and lakefront dining.
- Vernon Historic downtown and Okanagan Lake.
Local flavour
Teams
- Revelstoke Grizzlies KIJHL
- Sicamous Eagles KIJHL
- Golden Rockets KIJHL
Eat and drink
- Huckleberry pie Wild huckleberries are a seasonal favourite, often used in pies and jams.
- Wild BC salmon Fresh salmon from the Pacific, often grilled or smoked.
- Bannock A traditional First Nations bread, sometimes served with local berries.
- Craft beer Local breweries in Revelstoke and Golden offer a variety of mountain-inspired ales and lagers.
Where people go
- Ski resorts Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Kicking Horse Resort in Golden offer world-class skiing.
- Houseboat marinas Sicamous is the Houseboat Capital of Canada, with many marinas on Shuswap Lake.
- Hot springs Natural hot springs like Canyon Hot Springs and Halcyon Hot Springs are popular.
- Mountain lodges Cozy lodges and cabins in the mountains for a rustic retreat.
- Hiking trails Numerous trails through alpine meadows and along lake shores.
- Trans-Canada Highway The iconic highway winds through the region, connecting the towns.
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Rural Columbia-Shuswap, BC. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.