Sailing
at Lee Creek - photo courtesy of Al Christopherson
The
area of Scotch Creek, British Columbia, and the North Shuswap (Lee Creek,
Scotch Creek, Celista, Magna Bay, Anglemont, St Ives and Seymour Arm),
is located on the north shore of Shuswap Lake - BC's undiscovered recreation
paradise.
The
road through the North Shuswap leaves the Trans Canada Highway at Squilax,
BC, is paved and well maintained with many scenic kilometers following
the shoreline. Once you cross the bridge, over the Adams River, you
are officially on the North Shuswap Home of BC's world-famous Adams
River Salmon Run, and the beautiful Shuswap Lake Provincial Park, the
area is a vacation destination with dozens of activities year-round.
The
sparkling Shuswap Lake is ideal for swimming, boating, and water-skiing,
and the many beaches and parks are great sites for picnicking or camping.
Accommodation/Adventure
Providers
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Weather:
Summers in the Scoth Creek - Shuswap Lake area are sunny and hot reaching
to the mid 30s while winters are moderate. Weather for the Shuswap Lake
provincial park can be obtained at: Weather
Info
Economy:
Tourism, forestry, agriculture and service related industries.
Outdoor
Activities:
Hiking, wildlife viewing, biking, whitewater rafting, horseback riding,
golfing, fishing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Unique shops
displaying numerous kinds of arts and crafts add to the local colour.
Attractions
& Points of Interest:
Quaaout Lodge celebrates the North Shuswap First Nation traditions and
you can experience their cuisine, admire their carvings and gaze at
the unforgettable scenery.
World famous Adams River Salmon Run
Bill
Bischoff doing the Stihl Challenge Sawing Event at the Celista
Loggers show - photo courtesy of Vickey Bischoff
Accommodations:
Numerous resorts, lodges, B&B's, and RV Resorts. There are also over
700 campsites along the 100 km. shoreline, including one of BC's largest
and most beautiful provincial campgrounds, Shuswap Lake Provincial Park.
Annual
Events:
March / April - Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch (Scotch Creek)
June - On The Water Poker Run
July - Canada Day Celebrations, Logger Sports, Squilax Pow Wow, Great
Shuswap Pottery Sale
October - Adams River Salmon Run "Salute to the Sockeye"
For
information: North Shuswap Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Information Tourism Booth is open during the Summer 9:30am to 5pm except
Tues & Wed.
The office is located next to Century 21 Real Estate on Squilax - Anglemont
Road in Scotch Creek
