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British Columbia's Southern Interior boasts many popular boating and canoeing destinations for vacationers, and among the most popular is Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park. Shuswap Marine Park is made up of both road-accessible and water-access only sites. All of the Park's sites, located around the lake's perimeter, offer excellent fishing and water sports. At some sites, nature study and hiking attract visitors.
Watch salmon spawn at Shuswap Lake Provincial Park, one of the most popular vacation spots in the Shuswap. From mid-August to mid-September, the spectacular sight of salmon spawning can be seen by canoe around the mouth of the Seymour River. And that's only one of the exciting things to do in the summer. Shuswap vacation rentals offer a wide variety of things to do for the whole family. Come and experience it: camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, boating, paddling, sailing, windsurfing, houseboating, water-skiing, nature study, and photography. With 7 miles (12 km) of paved road, bicycling is popular. Hike through the lovely forests of aspen and Douglas fir. Visit the site of an old gold-rush town. Enjoy the visitor programs. To get to the Park, on Hwy 1 travel 11 miles (17 km) from Chase northeast to Scotch Creek. From there, the Park is situated 40 miles (65 km) up a logging road.
Silver Beach Provincial Park is the perfect place to go if you are looking for peace and quiet and plenty of sandy beaches. This Park is located far enough from Hwy 1 that fewer visitors make the trek, making it the perfect destination for those wanting a complete get-away. The seclusion makes it a popular spot for houseboaters. The lake boasts beaches, beautiful forests, and lots of wildlife. The Park is a haven for beavers, bears, and river otters. For visitors interested in nature study, an interpretive area provides explanations along the way. Silver Beach Park is located on Shuswap Lake at at the head of Seymour Arm. The park is accessed by a long gravel road.
Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park is situated on the Adams River and is the site of the West Coast's largest sockeye salmon run. The Park is named for the conservationist who dedicated himself to preserving the wildlife, including sockeye salmon, which is so vital to the province's economy. Roderick Haig-Brown was also an angler, magistrate, and writer. The Park is 2,440 acres (988 ha) and includes the entire river. Bears, river otters, and beavers are plentiful. From Kamloops drive east on Hwy 1 for 41 miles (66 km) to Monte Creek, turn north to Squilax. Follow the park signs 3 miles (5 km) north of Squilax.
Cinnemousun Narrows Provincial Park is a 176-hectare park at the convergence of the four arms of Shuswap Lake at Cinnemousun Narrows. The Park features four wharves for boaters and a marine sani-station. Visitors are attracted to this Park by its long, beautiful sandy beach. Campers can choose from 28 walk-in campsites, with basic facilities.
