The Salmon Arm Wharf is one of the Shuswap region’s most popular attractions. This large 440-foot pier is situated on beautiful Shuswap Lake and actually holds, not only the title of ‘Largest Wooden Wharf in British Columbia and Canada’ but holds the title of ‘Largest Wooden Wharf in North America’. The Salmon Arm Wharf was constructed in 1907, now over 100 years ago in order to deal with the large mudflats and swampy areas that exist at the head of Shuswap Lake.
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Raven Trail, Salmon Arm
The Raven Trail is located in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, and features a flat 3 km trail with a wooden boardwalk and viewing platforms for bird watching. The area is one of the best bird-watching spots in the Shuswap region and is up there as one of the best in all of BC. The trail leads walkers through a migratory estuary and boasts a nice side trail that heads over a seasonal land bridge out to Christmas Island
Margaret Falls, Salmon Arm
Margaret Falls is an easily accessible waterfall that is situated in the small lakefront community known as Sunnybrae, British Columbia. The falls are considered to be part of the popular Herald Provincial Park, which lies on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake. To access the falls requires a short 20 minute (1.5 km) hike that is really more of a walk. it is very family-friendly as it can be enjoyed by almost anybody and is one of the few places where you could actually bring a wheelchair.
Guide to Travel Sicamous
Are you thinking of making your escape from the hustle and bustle of the busier parts of British Columbia? Consider visiting the paradise known as Sicamous and the Shuswap region. Located in the interior of the province, Sicamous is a place to unplug, a place where all you can hear is the wilderness whispering sweet nothings in your ear. Where the crystal clear lake waters lap you up in their lukewarm summer embrace. Sicamous can give you all that and more with a plethora of fun activities
Ashton Creek Natural Waterslides
Ashton Creek Natural Waterslides is a hidden gem of the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, and is one of the most beautiful attractions in the region. It features natural smooth rocks that allow visitors to slide into pools of crystal clear mountain water, or meander through stunning ravines and canyons that are home to natural jacuzzis of brisk but refreshing water.
Guide to Travel Osoyoos
Osoyoos is a small beach town situated on the USA/Canada border. It is well-known for being the hottest spot in the country and is a popular vacation destination. It is an isthmus town which means it is located on a narrow strip of land separating two bodies of water, those being the north and south half of beautiful Osoyoos Lake. The village is part of the arid South Okanagan region in British Columbia, which is an area known for its abundance of lakes, sunshine, and warm weather.
Guide to Travel Peachland
Situated on 11 Kilometers of breathtaking Okanagan Lake shoreline is the idyllic town of Peachland, British Columbia. The village is located in the Okanagan Valley between the cities of Kelowna and Pentiction, making it the perfect jump-off point for your summer vacation. Peachland not only brings in tourism with its near-perfect beaches but also boasts easy access to world-class wineries and vineyards, as well as incredibly scenic hiking trails.
Cosens Creek Falls, Vernon
Cosens Creek Falls is a gorgeous little waterfall that is situated within Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park on the outskirts of the city of Vernon, British Columbia. It isn’t a very well-known attraction and up until recently, not many people were even aware of its existence. it is a seasonal waterfall, so your experience at the falls will depend on what time of year you choose to visit. We visited at the end of winter in March and it was beautiful, but nothing too spectacular.
Canyon Falls Park (Crawford Falls) Kelowna, British Columbia
The gorgeous gem known as Crawford Falls is located in Canyon Falls Park and is situated in the hills of the Lower Mission area of Kelowna, British Columbia. Getting down to the falls requires a short 2 km hike that takes approximately 20 minutes and has a moderate to difficult grade. You will need to hike down into the canyon and walk along the edge of Bellevue Creek which will lead you to the falls. There are two sets of falls, the upper (40 feet) and lower (20 feet). You will reach the lower falls first and then if you decide to and the conditions are right you can climb up the side of the falls and continue on for another 10 minutes to the upper falls.
Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park
Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park is a 4-hectare piece of land that is open for public use. It is perfectly situated on the shores of beautiful Okanagan Lake in the city of West Kelowna. The park is currently an active farm that grows a variety of nuts including hazelnuts, buartnuts, walnuts, and chestnuts. The park is family-friendly and features a playground, washrooms, access to walking trails, a small beach, and old cabins from the Gellatly family. Visitors to the park are able to wander through the nut orchards as they please.
Guide to Travel Naramata
Naramata is a small lakeside village that is nestled in the heart of the gorgeous Okanagan Valley. The townsite of Naramata sits on the shores of popular Okanagan Lake in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. The town has a rich history and made its way as an excellent fruit-producing region, owing to its sunny location and the Okanagan’s mostly mild year-round temperatures. Nowadays Naramata is more well-known for its abundance of vineyards and wineries which are quite the attraction in the summertime.
Kalamalaka Lakeview Drive Lookout
The Kalamalka Lakeview Drive Lookout is located along a 2.5 km section of the old highway 97 that was replaced by the newer highway. It sits high above what is Vernon, BC’s pride and joy, Kalamalka Lake. It provides sensational views of the well-known turquoise waters of Kalamalka Lake, along with the Okanagan Valley and its surrounding mountains. From here you will get a perfect view of Coldstream, as well as an extinct volcano known as Camels Hump. Even further in the distance on a clear day, you can even spot the snowcapped Monashee Mountain range. This small park includes convenient washrooms, picnic tables and is an excellent place to sit and enjoy the “Lake of Many Colours”.
Lions Gardens, Okanagan Falls
Lions Gardens is Located in the village of Okanagan Falls, British Columbia on the south end of beautiful Skaha Lake. The park is a gorgeous 3-acre piece of paradise in the Okanagan Valley and provides visitors with the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the wonderfully landscaped gardens and the large pond that is situated in the center of the park. The pond is a great place to watch wildlife and an important habitat for local ducks, turtles, fish, and even a beaver. There are also many benches and picnic tables are throughout the park making it the perfect place for a family picnic, as well as a great location for wedding photography.
Pioneer Walkway, Osoyoos
The Pioneer Walkway is perfectly situated on the strip of land that separates the north and south ends of Osoyoos Lake, British Columbia. It is located in the exquisite Okanagan Valley which is a scenic winemaking region in Canada with some of the county’s best weather along with a Mediterranean look and feel. Osoyoos is in the South Okanagan on the border of Washington State and has by far the best weather.
Anarchist Mountain Lookout, Osoyoos
Anarchist Mountain Lookout is an incredibly scenic viewpoint located just outside of the town of Osoyoos in the spectacular Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. It is situated along the Crowsnest Highway and takes visitors from 910 feet to 4045 feet for a stunning panoramic view of Osoyoos Lake and the Okanagan Valley, as well as Oroville which is located just across the border in Washington state, U.S.A. The lookout is no more than a small pullout along the highway that only allows for a few cars at a time. There are no amenities, hiking trails, or anything really, other than a tremendous view of Canada’s only desert region. That being said, for only being a short drive up the hill, visiting the viewpoint is well worth it.
Kay Falls, Sicamous
Kay Falls is a 187-foot waterfall that is a relatively unknown and underrated and is situated along the Trans-Canada Highway just outside of Sicamous and Revelstoke, British Columbia. It is just a 2-minute hike from the highway and greets visitors with an impressive and powerful flow of water that rushes down from the dramatic Monashee Mountain range. Upon walking into the park you’ll be blown away by the sheer force of the falls as well as mesmerized by the splendid lush green environment that is a byproduct of the constant condensation created by them.
Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park
Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park is a great day-use park situated in the Fraser Valley in between the cities of Chilliwack and Hope, British Columbia, Canada, and around 1.5 hours to Vancouver. It is tucked up against the massive alpine mountain range known as the Northern Cascades. It features a picnic area for families as well as a short hiking trail that leads to a gorgeous 60-meter waterfall that gets its name for the obvious reason that the cascading water resembles a brides veil
Nanaimo River
The Nanaimo River is situated south of the city of Nanaimo on the east coast of beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The river is abundant in swimming holes, small beaches, and lagoons that are perfect for a family picnic, or day trip. There are also many miles of great hiking trails going up and down the river that take you through the gorgeous lush green rainforest. The water is amazingly clear allowing you to seen right to the bottom in many spots and during the summer months can warm up to around 25C (77F).
Guide to Travel Lillooet
Lillooet is a quaint little town with dramatic mountain scenery and is located within the Fraser Canyon and Bridge River Country region of British Columbia, Canada. It is well known for its indigenous history and to this day the majority of the population is First Nations.
Ambleside Park Beach, West Vancouver
Ambleside Park features a gorgeous sandy beach in West Vancouver and a walking trail that connects to the other beaches along the West Vancouver Centennial Seawalk. Ambleside Park is a great place to spend a summer day picnicking with the family and watching the wildlife swim by, such as the harbor seals, which are common in Vancouver’s bays.