In Cherryville, a historic trail, activities at Hanson Park and an annual community festival come together. Visitors can choose to focus on outdoor activities, local history or the festival. A museum and restaurants add to the picture; an RV park is also mentioned for RV travelers.
Hiking the Flume Trail
The Flume Trail follows the route of a water pipeline built around 1913 to bring water to the Richlands area for fruit growing. The trail is also a historic site in Cherryville. Hikers encounter two aspects of the same route: its use as a hiking trail and the older water system associated with fruit growing. Anyone interested in how the local landscape developed will find a tangible connection to the region’s history along the pipeline route.
Hanson Park: Cycling and Seasonal Activities
Hanson Park is located on Cherry Creek in Cherryville, in Electoral Area E. Amenities include a cycling trail and a covered outdoor ice rink that is used as a skatepark in summer. Cherryville Outdoor Rink is in Hanson Park at 127 N Fork Road in Area E. The park thus features both a cycling trail and a facility with different uses throughout the year. These amenities give the park a different character from the historic hiking trail.
Cherryville Days and Community History
Cherryville Days is the annual fundraising festival of the Cherryville Community Club. It has been held every year since the first event in 1963. The festival includes a parade from the Cherryville Emporium to Hansen Park. The program features outhouse races, tug-of-war and horseshoe pitching, among other activities; there is also a dedicated area for children. The festival offers a clear alternative to the hiking and park themes. If you plan to time your trip around Cherryville Days, check the dates for the year you plan to visit.
The history of the Cherryville Museum can also be read in its building: it is housed in a log cabin built by the Cherryville & Area Historical Society and the Cherryville community. The museum building was assembled on July 22, 2000, at the Goldpanner Campground at 425 Highway 6 in Cherryville. The date and location anchor the local museum’s work in a specific chapter of the community’s history.
Restaurants and Places to Stay
Cherryville RV Golf & Roadhouse Cafe offers golf, a licensed restaurant and an RV park on the banks of the Shuswap River. This combination brings sports, dining and an RV site together in one local offering. Sugar Lakes Bistro & Lodge is a small, casual restaurant in Cherryville; it operates seasonally. If you plan to explore the local dining scene, keep this seasonal limitation in mind.
North Okanagan as a Broader Destination
Beyond Cherryville, the broader North Okanagan destination includes other distinct nature and park experiences. Denison-Bonneau Park offers fishing at Denison Lake and Bonneau Lake, as well as day hikes and self-sufficient backcountry camping. Its landscape includes subalpine lakes and remnants of old-growth forest in the Okanagan Highlands. If you plan to spend the night in the backcountry, check the park’s current advisories.
Tplaqín / Enderby Cliffs Park offers a different kind of hiking experience: it is located five kilometres northeast of Enderby, and the trail starts at a parking lot accessible via Mabel Lake Road and Brash Allen Road. The well-maintained singletrack leads to the summit and offers sweeping views across the valley. Prominent Tertiary-period cliffs and stands of old-growth Douglas fir and larch characterize the park. These regional examples add to the choice of places to visit in the North Okanagan without replacing what Cherryville has to offer.
Discover more destinations: Vernon, Lumby, Enderby, Armstrong
For the broader travel overview: North Okanagan.
