On the Water

On the Water

Experience the rush of the river, the leisure of the lakes, be captivated by the creeks and seduced by our streams.

You’re never more than a few minutes walk, ride or drive from the water. So whether it’s a peaceful paddle, a rebellious rapid, wicked wakeboarding or fabulous fishing, these waters welcome you.

Meander down a magical river on your favourite floatie or splash out for the vacation of a lifetime on an epic houseboat. BYO Boat or get geared up by renting from a number of providers. Short a few lifejackets for the kids? Many of our boat launches are equipped with community funded PFD loaner stations ensuring you can have fun and stay safe.

The Shuswap Watershed unites us as communities.

Adams River Rafting

Adams River Rafting is a family friendly white water adventure company, located in Scotch Creek, BC. Our 2.5 hour round-trip rafting experience takes you down the...

Anglemont Marina Ltd

Stop in, stock up and replenish your vacation supplies. Refill your beer, wine and liquor supply. Grab a few groceries and satisfy your munchies. We are a complete...

Bayside Marina & Grill

Located on the waterfront of the stunning Shuswap Lake in Blind Bay, the Bayside Marina & Grill provides and fun and casual atmosphere for you to enjoy a delicious...

Beswick Road Community Park

Beswick Road Community Park is a lakefront swimming and picnic area in Seymour Arm. The lake access is 20 metres wide by 70 metres long. This site includes a vault...

Blind Bay Beaches

Blind Bay Beaches (also known as Pebble Beach and Sandy Beach) are two of the most popular beaches on Shuswap Lake. Located along the shores of the lake, the cozy...

Bluewater Houseboats

Family owned and operated Bluewater Houseboat Vacations is committed to providing you with that perfect vacation! With over 30 years experience we know the impact...

Bristow Road Lake Access

Bristow Road is a 20m wide by 100m long public lake access. It is a popular swimming area for local residents and visitors. There is a south-facing beach, with a...

Bucktail Adventures

Our knowledgeable licensed guides are all local residents with many years of fishing experience targeting Trout, Char, Kokanee and Chinook salmon in these waters....

Cambridge Road

Cambridge Road Lake Access is one of seven lake accesses to Mara Lake in Swansea Point. The park has a vault toilet, four picnic tables including one that is handicap...

Canoe Beach

Canoe Beach has a beautiful pebbly-sand beach, big shady trees, roped off swimming area, beach volleyball courts, grassed area for picnics, boat launch washrooms...

Captains Village Marina

Providing the highest quality service to our customers for over 30 years. We offer a cutting edge line up of boats for sale, friendly and competent staff and full...

Finz Resort & Marina

Finz Resort is a complete 46 site Family Orientated RV Resort with 30 amp Power, Potable Water and approved Sewage Hook ups. We are located on the shores of Shuswap...

Gardom Lake

Near the town of Enderby, Gardom Lake is a popular fishing and recreational destination. This family lake is visited throughout the year as it provides fun for...

Harbour Road Boat Launch

Harbour Road has become one of the most popular boat launches in the Shuswap. The site is 20 m wide by approximately 100 m long. There is a public toilet (vault...

Herald Provincial Park

The park covers 79 hectares of beautiful beach and forested uplands, and boasts a 119-site campground, boat launch and large day-use area. Swimming, fishing and...

Lakeview Community Park

Lakeview Community Park is a lakefront swimming and picnic area in Anglemont. There is over 200 metres of south-facing beach, with a picnic area, vault toilet, garbage...

Little River Boatworld

Little River Boatworld is a fully integrated marine business & boat dealership! New and preowned boat sales, trailer sales, summer moorage, winter boat storage,...

Magna Bay Adventure Sports

We are the largest longest running rental fleet on the North Shuswap. Come and enjoy our newer watercraft and create a holiday memory for life. We offer late model...

Magna Bay Community Park

Magna Bay Wharf Road Community Park is a popular swimming and picnic area for local residents and visitors in Magna Bay. There is over 100 metres of south facing...

Marine Peace Park

Marine Peace Park is located in the heart of Salmon Arm. The park includes a boat launch, parking, washroom facilities, wharf, and picnic tables.

Mara Lake

Mara Lake is easily accessible from HWY 97A south of Sicamous. This lake is often overlooked for fishing, despite the fact that it offers good fishing for a variety...

Markwart Road Boat Launch

Markwart Road Boat Launch is a year-round launch located in Sorrento. There is a vault toilet, a garbage receptacle for public convenience, 11 parking stalls for...

Martinowski Road Community Park

Turn off Trans Canada Highway onto Squilax Anglemont Road. Proceed acoss Little River Bridge and east on Squilax Anglemont Road for 9.3 km to Martinowski Community...

McGuire Lake

Just a short stroll from the core of Downtown Salmon Arm you'll find a relaxing retreat for any day of the year. Dotted with benches and picnic tables this is a...

Old Town Bay Marina

Old Town Bay Marina offers direct access to Shuswap Lake from Sicamous! Enjoy a splinterless environment, premium fuel sales, certified marine mechanics, fishing...

Papa’s Sicamous Marina Boatworx and Storage

Papa's Sicamous Marina is located mid-channel in Sicamous BC . Family owned and operated by Todd, Kari and Colton Amlin. Papa's offers full marine services with...

Pinaus Lake Chain

The Pinaus Lake Chain is NW of Vernon and south of Falkland. Access to this chain is best through the Ingram Creek Forest Service Road (please seek map books and...

Reds Rentals and Marina

We offer a wide variety of rentals, Double decker pontoon boat, 21’ pontoon boats, sport boats, surf boats, 14’ fishing boats, sea-doos, canoes, kayaks and stand-up...

Reedman Road Community Park

Reedman Road Community Park is a small, 10-metre wide public lake access that extends approximately 50 metres from Blind Bay Road to the shore of Shuswap Lake. There...

Rocky Point Road

Rocky Point Road is a small pedestrian only access to Shuswap Lake. The site is 10 m wide by approximately 50 m long. The access has been recently upgraded, but...

Rodney’s Reel Outdoors

"Catching Memories" with our guests since 2006, we provide sportfishing charters on Shuswap lake for Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout and Bull Trout. Our methods are mainly...

Ross Creek Community Park

Ross Creek Community Park is a popular swimming and picnic area. There is over 200 metres of south facing beach, a picnic area, a vault toilet and a recycling container...

Scotch Creek Wharf Road Community Park

It is a popular destination in the summer months for locals and visitors alike. There is over 100 metres of south facing beach, with a picnic area, vault toilet,...

Sea Dog Boat Rentals

Sea-Dog Rentals offers Boat and Sea-Doo rentals, water toys, water Taxi and marine fuel! Sea-Dog Rentals is the #1 rental fleet in the Shuswap including a line of...

Shannon Beach

This site is 18.33 hectares in size, including over 400 metres of shoreline on Shuswap Lake. There is also a small picnic area overlooking the lake. A short trail...

Shuswap Lake

The lake is central to the Shuswap. It’s our water and our life. It sustains us, its our playground, it’s our solace, it’s our serenity and it’s our sanctuary....

Shuswap Lake Boat Rentals

Located at Scotch Creek cottages in Scotch Creek Great family ski boats available for rent from our location in Scotch Creek. Also package deals available with...

Shuswap Lake Provincial Park

The park is situated on the old delta of Scotch Creek, has one kilometer of sandy, pebble beach, and includes the whole of Copper Island. The park also offers a...

Shuswap Marina

We rent boats, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks & a wide selection of water toys. At our Marina, you will also find a summer store with everything you need to enjoy...

Shuswap Trout Scout

Guided Fishing Charters on the Shuswap. Be our guests and come explore the Shuswap with a private fishing charter just for you and your family. Learn how to fish....

Shuswap Waterfront Marina

Our Marina accommodates boats up to 60’ long and provides a well lit and secure home for your boat. At the Shuswap Waterfront Marina we strive to provide the best...

Sicamous Beach Park

The public Beach Park is extremely popular with residents and visitors. The construction of a new wall at the Beach Park parking lot is complete and an interlocking...

Caen Road Park

Caen Road Park is a grassy park located in Blind Bay. Used as a day-use park and swimming area, Caen Road Park is a beautiful destination for relaxing and having...

Sunnybrae Park

Sunnybrae Park is a great spot for family recreation which includes a playground, ample parking, washrooms, a vault toilet and a beach on Shuswap Lake. It has a...

The Marina

he Marina is a certified Platinum Mercury dealer and full-facility marina. We offer a number of services from repairs and maintenance of boats, wet and dry moorage/storage,...

Twin Anchors Houseboats

A houseboat vacation with Twin Anchors is like no other. Shuswap Lake - Canada's houseboating paradise - is wild and rugged. Home to pristine, sandy beaches, towering...

White Lake

White Lake is popular for fly fishing and trolling in the summer, and also for ice fishing during the winter. It's very easy to access on a well paved road, and...

Wild Rose Bay

Wild Rose Bay is secluded and rarely visited park mainly due to its distance from the Highway. A recreational trail has been constructed leading from the parking...

Windsor Road Boat Launch

Windsor Road is a lake access park in Swansea Point. Windsor Road is a public boat launch and is also used by emergency vehicles to access the lake. This site...

Apex Rafting Company Ltd.

Over 25 years of Whitewater Rafting on the Illecillewaet River. Half day trips from downtown Revelstoke. Open May long weekend through Labour day weekend. Guest...

Top Jimmy’s Canoe Beach Cafe & Water Sports

Now fully licensed to serve alcohol, at 68 seats Top Jimmy’s has the largest Licensed Patio with Lake & Mountain views in Salmon Arm. Try their 5 star rated cuisine...

Eagle River

This park protects a portion of the riparian zone on the Eagle River east of Malakwa. The Eagle River is an important spawning and rearing habitat for sockeye, coho...

Adams River

The Adams River is a tributary to the Thompson and Fraser Rivers in British Columbia, Canada. Beginning in the Monashee Mountains to the north, the Upper Adams River...

Silver Beach Provincial Park

Silver Beach Provincial Park is located on the north end of Seymour Arm of Shuswap Lake, on the site of an historical gold rush town called Ogden City (now called...

Shuswap Water Sports & Boat Tours

Shuswap's ultimate water adventure company. Wake surf, waterski, wake board sessions, private boat tours, group events and birthday parties,

Daniels Store and Marina

The original floating store on the Shuswap. A delightful convenience store with liquor agency, marine & auto gas, groceries, souvenirs, and more!

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