We have paddled the Shuswap River three times before, starting from a hand launch just below the Skookumchuck Rapids and going downstream for 30 km to Enderby. We did this twice right during the salmon run (see the links below). an unique experience. This time we paddled a shorter route, the 12 km from the Trinity Bridge to Enderby. The … Continue reading…
When the winds are calm, Kamloops Lake is one of the best paddling spots in the Interior of B.C. The rugged hills on both side of the lake provide a scenic backdrop for paddling along the shoreline. On this last outing on the lake in mid-September, I chose to Launch from Tobiano, at Bruker Marina. There is a $10 fee … Continue reading…
Harper Lake is found in the hills south of the South Thompson River, above the Neskonlith Indian Reserve #1. The Harper Lake Forest Service Road starts at east end of the Reserve 2 km from the turn-off into Chase. The gravel road climbs through the hills for 6 km, ending on a narrow road down to the lake. There … Continue reading…
By the end of summer, the McArthur Island boat launch has its gate closed and the lagoon begins to dry out. In the first week of September, there was just enough water to paddle out of the channel in a kayak. A week later it would have been a muddy portage. I exited to the river and aimed the boat … Continue reading…
We returned to paddle Campbell Lake in late summer, choosing a sunny weekday to launch a kayak and explore the shoreline. The launch spot is at the Campbell Lake Recreation Site on the south side of the lake. To drive there go through Barnhartvale, then turn onto the Robbins Range Road, and then the Scuitto Lake Forest Service Road. From … Continue reading…
The goal is to paddle all the lakes in our area (except the smallest ones) and eventually we will have done the shoreline of over 100 lakes. Hosli Lake has been on the list for a while, but it is a little harder to get to. The route is to drive to Roche Lake, but turn onto the Bleeker Lake … Continue reading…
McGillivray Lake is a high country lake on the Cahilty Plateau 6 km from Sun Peaks Village. The McGilllivray Lake Forest Service Road connects Sun Peaks Road to McGillivray Lake and the gravel road continues on down to Neskonlith Lake and Shuswap Road. To paddle the lake, follow the gravel road and turn in to the McGillivray Lake Outpost where … Continue reading…
Dardanelles Lake lies in a basin in the plateau country south of Roche Lake and east of Stump Lake. The main route is on the Dardanelles Forest Service Road which starts at the north end of Stump Lake. It is a 21 km backroad, gradually climbing to 1260m. The last short section is a rough road (high clearance) to the … Continue reading…
Morrisey Lake is a shallow high country lake on the Cahilty Plateau, not far from McGillivray Lake. It is accessed from the McGillivray Lake Forest Service Road, 6 km past Sun Peaks. Aat an unsigned side road just north of McGillivray Lake, turn east and follow the dirt road for 1 km. Watch for the BC Recreation Site sign. There … Continue reading…
From Kamloops we have many lakes and rivers that we can pick for a day of paddling. Since wind is always an issue for paddlers, we are best to check the weather forecast before selecting a destination. With the summer of 2017, we also had smoky days to think about and higher lakes tended to have less smoke than lakes … Continue reading…
From Sun Peaks Village to McGillivray Lake is a 6 km route on a gravel road. Along the way and nearby are snowmobile access points, backroads for mountain biking, lakes for paddling, and trails for hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The Google Map below has information, photos, and links on these recreational opportunities. The map has zoom controls, pan … Continue reading…
One of our best paddling outings is a circuit around Lac le Jeune. Interactive points of interest are embedded in the map below with photos, links, and other information. More information: Paddling Lac le Jeune Lakes Lac le Jeune Circuit
Continue reading...Lodgepole Lake lies in a basin on the eastern slopes of Chuwhels Mountain. We can access it by turning off the Lac le Jeune Road at Stake Lake and proceeding up the Chuwhels Mountain Road for 2.7 km. The small Rec Site at the east end of the lake is for day use only, perfect for launching a canoe or … Continue reading…
Many people refer to this lake as Knouff Lake, but the maps name it Sullivan Lake. Locals in the community at the south end, the Resort at the north end, and fishermen mostly call this Knouff Lake. Nevertheless, I launched from the Sullivan Lake West (Knouff) Recreation Site and paddled around the shoreline of the lake, a total of 5 … Continue reading…
Inks Lake lies in a basin just off the Lac le Jeune Road in the grasslands southeast of Sugarloaf Hill and west of Jacko Lake. Because it is shallow, there is no fishing in the lake and in mid-summer algae expands throughout the lake. It sees little recreational use, except for winter pond hockey and an occasional lakeside camper. There … Continue reading…
Edith Lake is a popular fishing lake so it is better for paddlers to launch at non-prime fishing times to stay out of the way. We went out with our stand-up paddleboard and paddled away from fishing boats, sticking close to the shoreline. Grassland hills rise above the lake on each side. The back arms of the lake are … Continue reading…
