South Shuswap… Our Home… Our Paradise

Written By Alycia Butler

The South Shuswap is a favourite destination for those who love sunshine, beaches and water activities but it has so much more to offer. Experience the casual lifestyle and warm welcome at a variety of beach resorts after epic days cruising the lake, sipping local libations, exploring the shops and touring the diverse mix of museums, attractions, arts and adventures.

The South Shuswap area is situated along the stunning southern shores of Shuswap Lake, just off the TransCanada Highway. The unique combination of communities within the South Shuswap includes Blind Bay, Notch Hill, Sorrento, Tappen, Eagle Bay, Skimikin Lake, Sunnybrae, and White Lake. Some are rich in history, some rich in recreational activities and amenities, but all are rich in natural beauty.

 

The world-renowned Salmon run is also nearby at Tsútswecw (Roderick Haig-Brown) Provincial Park and this natural cycle is a wonder that must be experienced. Millions of sockeye salmon return each year to spawn and continue the salmon life cycle. The Salute to the Sockeye, which takes place on the dominant year of the four-year cycle (2022, 2026, 2030) has been celebrated by the Indigenous Peoples for many years. To learn more about the Salute to the Sockeye or the Salmon’s journey home, visit The Adams River Salmon Society.

South Shuswap has two popular destination provincial parks. Herald Provincial Park covers 79 hectares of beautiful beach and forested uplands, and boasts a 128-site campground, boat launch and large day-use area. Swimming, fishing and bird-watching are popular activities, as is the self-guided nature walk to Margaret Falls. White Lake Provincial Park has a reputation for excellent recreational rainbow trout fly fishing and trolling in the summer, and ice fishing during the winter.

Margaret Falls at Herald Provincial Park.

(photo credit: Lexi Carmel)

Ice Fishing at White Lake (photo credit Gee Cleverley)

 

Summer fun in the South Shuswap

1.     Grab some snacks from Blind Bay Village Grocer then head to Margaret Falls at Herald Provincial Park in beautiful Sunnybrae

2.     Go on a hiking adventure with Shuswap Adventure Girl

3.     Grab your clubs and golf with beautiful views at Shuswap Lake Golf Course

4.     Check out live Music in the Bay and market vendors all summer long at Centennial Field in Blind Bay

5.     Rent boats, kayaks and other water toys at Shuswap Marina or Little River Boatworld

6.     Check out local art at Shuswap Artisan Market in Sorrento and spend your Saturday mornings at Sorrento Farmers Market

7.     Hop on your hog and ride over to Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum

8.     Hit the dirt for some biking adventures with the kids at John Evdokimoff Bike Park in White Lake

9.     Visit Historic Notch Hill Town Hall and Schoolhouse

10.  Sip some wine at Recline Ridge and Sunnybrae wineries or if beer is more to your liking, Crannog Ales.

Alycia Butler

Hi there and thank you for visiting!

My name’s Alycia Butler and it’s a pleasure to virtually meet you! I’ve been a digital media, advertising, sales, and marketing professional for over 20 years now (yikes that ages me!). I live in the tiny little town of Celista, which is a beautiful lakeside community of the North Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. When I’m not helping businesses and entrepreneurs with their website design or social media needs, I’m exploring the great outdoors with my hubby Dave, our son Hemingway, and our two adopted dogs, Limoo and Cody. I love to go hiking, boating, skiing, snowshoeing, camping (there’s a theme here), really I love to do anything that connects me to nature, oh, and I also LOVE to travel and cook!

I’ve always had a deep passion for genuinely helping people, and wherever life’s ventures have taken me, sales, marketing, and digital media, have always been by my side. I thrive in a work environment that is results driven, dynamic, innovative, collaborative, and of course, fun! I've worked across all Canadian provinces and several cities in the United States; helping in the building of start-up entrepreneurial companies like LocalSphere and WordJack, as well as large,

multi-level, national organizations such as Onni Real Estate Development and Yellow Pages Group. I have worn several business hats (too many to count) over the years, so I can truly relate and empathize with business owners on many perspectives. I’ve built several Squarespace websites, created and implemented numerous social media campaigns, and have helped hundreds of small to medium sized businesses with their marketing needs over the years. You can view all of my past working history here on LinkedIn.

If you need a website but have no idea where to start, or the thought of trusting a stranger with your beloved business scares you — let’s have a chat. I know I can help you.

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Alycia

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