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Trans Canada Trail
The Trans Canada Trail will be a shared-use recreation Trail that will wind its way through every Province and Territory. It will be the longest Trail of its kind in the world, spanning approximately 17, 898 kilometres. Access: Click Here for the Trail locations and details. |
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Old Sicamous Highway
Walk or bike through this easy trail featuring great views of Shuswap Lake. The trail is well shaded and continues for about six kilometers, until it meets up with the Trans Canada Highway. Access: Turn north off the Trans Canada Highway onto the Old Sicamous Highway (about 500 metersest of the bridge over the channel) You can start right at the turn of, or continue about 4 kms to the parking area. To access the trail, stay to the left, parallel to |
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Wells Gray Provincial Park
This backcountry park is just northeast of Kamloops. Paddling on the lake illuminates the areas dense population of waterfowl. Drives through the park will give visitors the chance to see black bears, moose, mule deer, grizzlies, timberwolves, mountain goats, and majestic and graceful wild mountain cats. |
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Mara Mountain (Owlhead) Lookout
The trail is 8.2 km and leads to a forestry tower lookout. Bring the Camera as along the way, visitors are treated to spectacular views of Mabel and Shuswap Lakes as well as the Monashee Mountains. Access: Access the lookout from the Owlhead Road, which starts at the end of McLean/McPherson Road in Sicamous. To get to Mclean/McPherson Road, follow Highway #1 east to the A&W. Turn right and then the immediate left. Continue about 17 km (the road will turn in |
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Combie/Solsqua Road
This bike trail follows Eagle River for 12 km and offers fantastic views of the river. The trail is narrow and traffic is high on the Trans Canada (beside the trail), so cyclists are advised to watch closely for traffic. The trail rejoins the Trans Canada Highway where cyclists are advised to turn around and follow the same way back, as traffic is very high along this highway. |
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Riverfront Nature Park
The Riverfront Nature Park follows along the banks of the Eagle River, where the river flows into the Shuswap. Access: Start at the Juction of Hwy #1 and 97A. Turn left (west) until you come to a turning lane on the right side, follow this road over the railway track. Road turns into Silver Sands Road. Coninue on this road until it ends, and park next ot the Sicamous Sand |
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Monashee Provincial Park
Unscathed terrain north of Vernon brings you up switchback trails to the summits of some of British Columbia's most breathtaking mountains. Visitors can also sleep near lake Spectrum or Peters Lakes and enjoy the tranquility of an area lacking road access. |
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Sicamous Creek Trails
Visit the cool Sicamous Creeks. Pack a lunch and make a day of it, or spend and hour or two. Access: Take Higway 97A south for approximately 3.5 km. Turn left on 2 mile road. The parking lot is located up the road on the right (approx. 400 metres). THe lower trail is the walking trail to the canyon waterfall. |
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Mission Creek
Mission Creek is a perfect kayak tour for the novice. This trip is only two to four hours long and takes place on slow-moving waters. |
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The Lizard
The Lizard Bike trail is a challenging trail for expert riders. For the first 1.5 km, the trail is shared with hikers wishing to view the falls from the top. Bike the shorter trail, or do the longer circut which leads back through Sicamous and then returns to the parking lot along Highway 97A. The full circut takes approximately 2 1/2 hours to complete. Be sure to stop at least once or twice along the way to take advantage of the spectacular views of the Sicamous Creek Canyon and Mara Lake. Access: Follow the Direction to the Sicamous Creek Trails. |
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Waterfall Trail
The hike to the Waterfall Trail is a short, scenic one. The trail leads to the foot of Sicamous Creek Falls. Follow the trail, along the creek bed, which loops back to the parking lot. Benches are located along the way. Access: Follow the direction to the Sicamous Creek Trails. Take the lower trail to the Canyon Waterfall. |
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Lupin Lakes Canoe Circuit
This expedition is challenging, but can be completed in less than a day. Traverse six lakes on this canoe trip which even has a few short portages. Lupin Lakes is accessed about 76 km (48 mi) north of Kamloops. |
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Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Trails
These snowmobile trails in the BC interior cover 20 km2 (7.7 mile2) and include both groomed and ungroomed trails. There is a chalet intended for day-use available for riders. The trails are managed by the Crowfoot Mountain Snowmobile Club. Access: Off Hwy #1, 27 km (16.7 mi) east on Squilax-Anglemont Road just past Celista to Beguelin Road. Turn left on Beguelin Road, then right on Line 17 Road and left onto Garland Road. Proceed on to the parking lot. |
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Simikameen River Kayak Route
This river flows quickly and poses an interesting challenge to river enthusiasts. The canyon portion of the route is rated as a Class IV+ and a great deal of experience is a prerequisite when shooting this waterway. This route takes between six and nine hours to complete. |
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Okanagan High Rim Trail (Kalamalka Park Access)
The Okanagan High Rim Trail is a 50 KM trail following the crest of the mountain ridge on the east side of the valley from Vernon to Mission Creek on Hwy. 33 (east of Kelowna). The trail begins at the Cosen's Bay Gate of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park (take the left path parrallel to the fench). Watch for a marked path to the left, crossing the lower valley, then climbing up a steep path to join the old road leading to the telecommunications tower on the hilltop. This path can be difficult so take food and water, wear steady footwear. The trail is best hiked in sections. |
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Skaha Bluffs
Just outside Penticton rests the crags and canyons which offer exhilarating climbing with climbs rated between 5.6 to 5.13 by the rock climbing grading system. Although there are climbs for expert climbers only, there are plenty of routes for beginners as well. |
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Margaret Falls
Margaret Falls is reached by vehicle or boat. The walk is approximately 10 minuts long, through forests and over several little bridges. Behind the falls is a cave for the more adventurous. Access: Drive: Follow Highway 1, west through Salmon Arm. Drive 17 km until the turn-off to Sunny Brae Canoe Point Road. Follow for 14 km to Herald Provincial Campground. Adjacent is a day lot for those visitng Margaret Falls. |
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