Mara Lake
Mara Lake, Shuswap, British Columbia
About Mara Lake, BC, Canada
Mara lake along with the small village of Mara is located in the beautiful Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. The area is mostly covered in thick forests and enjoys a fairly mild climate by Canadian standards. The Shuswap is a picturesque holiday destination, much like its neighbor, the world-famous Okanagan Valley. But unlike the busy Okanagan, the Shuswap is much less congested in the summer and is abundant in quiet places to free your mind and escape the everyday rat race. That being said Mara Lake does sometimes get busy, particularly on the long weekends when visitors from neighboring provinces come to enjoy the lovely BC weather. Mara Lake is the ideal destination for boaters and vacationers looking for a fun summer holiday on the water. The nearby town of Sicamous is tucked in between Mara Lake and Shuswap Lake and is known as the “Houseboat Capital of Canada.”
Mara Lake, Shuswap, British Columbia
How to Get There
Map of Mara Lake
What to do
Hiking
Along the highway, there is a hiking trail called Sicamous Creek Falls, which takes hikers on either a mellow hike to the top of the mountain to a spectacular viewpoint or an adrenaline-filled trek along the raging falls, which includes using ropes to climb the treacherous areas.
Mara Lake, Shuswap, British Columbia
Beaches
The beaches at Mara Lake are spectacular and consist of perfect fine white sand. On the south end of the lake, there is a park for day use with a beach and public washrooms called, Mara Provincial Park. Further up the road, there are several beaches where you can stop for the day and have a picnic. Swansea Point which is a small lakefront community along the lake also has a total of seven public beaches. All of the beaches are great launching spots for kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.
Mara Lake, Shuswap, British Columbia
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