Cultural Sites and Seasonal Nature Experiences
At TsĂştswecw Park, kekulis (pit houses), artifacts and rock paintings are among the cultural sites of the Shuswap. These sites are strictly protected. In October, you can experience the Adams River sockeye salmon run there. The river has one of the largest sockeye runs in North America. In the park, you can encounter both protected cultural sites and a natural spectacle tied to a particular season.
Use of the 26-kilometre trail network at Tsútswecw Park also changes with the seasons: in summer, it is used for hiking and mountain biking; in winter, for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. If you choose your activities according to the season, you’ll find different options on the same trail network. The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District as a whole has approximately 60 developed parks and 86 kilometres of trails.
Lakes, Shorelines and Trails
On Copper Island in Shuswap Lake Park, there is a 2.8-kilometre hiking trail. Shuswap Lake Park also has a one-kilometre sandy and gravel beach, with a buoy-marked swimming area. Canoeing is popular there. The hiking trail, beach and swimming area offer different ways to enjoy the park; you can focus on whichever interests you for your visit.
Shannon Beach is a park owned by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, with more than 400 metres of shoreline on Shuswap Lake. The Shannon Beach Trail Network has four kilometres of hiking and biking trails, with two loop options. So, along with the shoreline, there are several options for a walk or bike ride.
Different Trail Profiles
The Sicamous Creek Trails offer an easy, 0.5-kilometre hike through hemlock trees alongside Sicamous Creek. The trails have parking for 15 to 20 vehicles, a picnic table and a pit toilet. They are jointly developed and maintained by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, the Shuswap Trail Alliance and the District of Sicamous.
The Salmon River Parallel Trail was completed in 2019. It is a 3.65-kilometre non-motorized trail for walking and cycling between Haines Road and Silver Creek Community Park. The trail profiles differ: here, a short, easy creekside hike contrasts with a longer route for walking and cycling. This helps you compare the described options by activity and distance.
Lake Access and Discoveries in Salmon Arm
In Swansea Point, Cambridge Road Lake Access is one of seven lake access points to Mara Lake. Hugh Road Community Park provides access to White Lake via a very steep trail. The descriptions of these access points differ significantly: one highlights the number of lake access points on Mara Lake, while the other specifically notes the steep trail to White Lake.
In Salmon Arm, R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum includes a Children's Discovery Centre. The 2026 visitor season also includes lunch at the museum's Sprig of Heather Restaurant; the menu has been updated. Along with trails and lakeshores, culture and a specific dining option are therefore other potential interests to consider when planning your trip.
Discover more destinations: Golden, Revelstoke, Field, Squilax, Salmon Arm, Parson, Celista, Malakwa, Tappen, Sicamous, Sorrento, Anglemont, Beaverfoot, Scotch Creek.
For the broader travel overview: British Columbia.
