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Tourism Shuswap

Discover the Shuswap’s Creative Communities

7 Distinct Regions, 1 Unforgettable Shuswap

How would you describe the Shuswap?

You could say it’s a place where incredible nature comes to rest in the soul. A singular place beckoning to restless singular soles. A place to ascend towering cliffs, glide across snowy meadows, listen to the whispers of a lush forest, or step inside an inviting café, let go of your hurry, stay awhile, and smile. You could say it’s a place for families, where you can jump into incredibly warm water from the deck of a houseboat or wander along rolling trails. A place where you can golf, then bike, then swim, then dine on fine local fare and enjoy an evening out on the town. You could say it’s a place where you can taste great wines and tour vineyards, explore hidden natural treasures, witness the amazing cycle of the salmon, and watch the clear night sky wheel overhead. A place to revel in culture and community and to create your own stories of simplicity and abundance. You could say all of this and even more. Or you could simply say it’s a place where you can change into your vacation shoes, put your feet up, and do blissfully nothing at all.

From spectacular sights to scintillating stories, here you’ll find experiences to soothe your soul. The Shuswap is a destination of choice for families, adventurers, golfers, hikers and bikers, winter sports enthusiasts, snowmobilers, and all types of water sports fans. Put one foot in heaven and take a step in our direction.

How do you describe the Shuswap? Find out for yourself. Visit the Shuswap to escape routine, or for a romantic getaway, or for a family adventure. Or simply kick up your heels and engage in one of our countless activities, or put your foot down and join us for a quintessential Canadian cultural experience.

Plan your Shuswap visit or vacation all at once, or take time to individually explore the region’s 7 primary areas: Chase, South Shuswap, North Shuswap, Salmon Arm, Sicamous & Eagle Valley, Falkland and Enderby.

The Shuswap is a destination of choice for families, adventurers, golfers, hikers and bikers, winter sports enthusiasts, snowmobilers, and all types of water sports. Put one foot in heaven and take a step in our direction.

 

 

 

Upcoming Community Events

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Kaaganhlxa—Home Safe | Haida Gwaii Museum

Haida Gwaii Museum
Skidegate
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May 1, 2026
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May 31, 2027
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Curated by Gid Kuuyas Collison-Robertson and Kaw Kay James Williams, KaaGanhlxa, or Home Safe, features a selection of Haida cultural belongings repatriated since 2020, on display in the museum’s Sky Gallery. It comes on the heels of the museum’s partnership with the Haida Repatriation Committee to host a two-day reburial for the remains of repatriated Ancestors in January. The community also held Read more...
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Lumby & District Public Market

Lumby & District Public Market
Lumby
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May 9, 2026
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September 19, 2026
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Our Public Market in Lumby welcomes you to come see the Local farm produce available , Wonderful talented Artists, Musicians , Home base businesses and local Entrepreneurs. Seasonally Open from Saturday  until September 2026. We are Proud to say that we are home to the B.C Butter tart Festival once a year in September. Read more...
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Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change?

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
Date:
May 14, 2026
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January 10, 2027
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Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change is the first major exhibition in Canada to examine the intersection of the climate crisis and contemporary art on a global scale. As the environmental crisis accelerates, artists around the world are responding with urgency, insight and vision. Featuring works from the past 25 years, this exhibition underscores the gravity and relevance Read more...
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Giants at Work: Big Jobs, Bigger Machines | Britannia Mine Museum

Britannia Mine Museum
Britannia Beach
Date:
May 16, 2026
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September 7, 2026
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May 16 – September 7, 2026 | Temporary Summer Exhibit Step into the world of giant machines at Britannia Mine Museum in Britannia Beach, BC. This 2026 summer exhibit explores the powerful equipment that makes modern mining possible, from towering mining trucks to massive loaders and drills designed to handle enormous tasks safely and efficiently. At Giants at Work: Big Jobs, Bigger Machines, visitors will explore the Read more...
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Vistas: From Takao Tanabe’s Travels | Audain Art Gallery

Audain Art Museum
Whistler
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May 16, 2026
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September 21, 2026
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Takao Tanabe’s fascination with landscapes comes vividly to life through his travels across British Columbia, North America, the Arctic, and Europe. With his camera always at hand, he journeyed widely to explore the wonders of places that sparked his curiosity and creative drive. Tanabe captured their geographical features and unique atmosphere, translating them into paintings in his studio that balance Read more...
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I Use My Haida Eyes | MOA

MOA | Museum of Anthropology
University Endowment Lands
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May 19, 2026
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October 12, 2026
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I Use My Haida Eyes: The History Robes of Jut-ke-Nay–Hazel Wilson explores a singular body of work by the late Jut-ke-Nay–Hazel Wilson (1941–2016), a Haida artist who dedicated her life to Haida cultural work. Between 2005 and 2006, Wilson created a powerful, untitled series of 51 “history robes,” which recount specific episodes of Haida history in stunning detail—from a Haida perspective. Wilson’s Read more...
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Lumby Live

Lumby Live
Lumby
Date:
June 1, 2026
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August 31, 2026
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Lumby live! is a series of outdoor concerts through the summer in beautiful downtown Lumby British Columbia. Come see local artists perform all styles of music. Enjoy the night market to the sounds of some great local talent. The concerts rea held at the Gazebo in Downtown Lumby. Read more...
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Jim Lambie: Zobop (Colour-Chrome)

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
Date:
June 1, 2026
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October 12, 2026
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Jim Lambie transforms everyday architectural spaces into immersive, energetic experiences through his vibrant vinyl tape installations. These site-specific works are an extension of his acclaimed Zobop series, which uses brightly coloured strips of industrial vinyl tape to contour the architectural space, wrapping its form in optical rhythm and vivid saturation. Lambie is a Glasgow–based artist, DJ and musician. His practice Read more...
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