There are plenty of things to do in the Shuswap area. Take your pick! Song Birds Bed & Breakfast is situated on White Lake, which is a small lake in-between the larger arms of Shuswap Lake.
Food & Drink
After enjoying a homemade hot breakfast via Song Birds Bed & Breakfast, Explore the Shuswap’s tourism website for the best, most up-to-date food and drink options available to you. The region has no shortage of breweries, cafes, bakeries, cideries, distilleries, pubs, restaurants, and wineries for you to enjoy. Because the best holidays always start with the best food!
Kayaking & Paddleboarding
With not a lot of boat traffic, White Lake is perfect for beginner kayakers. The size of the lake also means expert kayakers can see almost the entire thing in an afternoon.
Stand-up paddleboarding is another popular activity in the Shuswap. At Song Birds, you have your own private dock access for kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, canoes, and other types of non-motorized boats. A boat launch for power boats is just a 2-minute drive away from the property.
Boating & Canoeing
You can also bring your canoe, which is another fantastic way to experience White Lake. Small power boats and jet skis are also allowed on White Lake.
Fishing
There are plenty of fish to catch in White Lake, especially rainbow trout, from either your small power boat or canoe. Or if you have the means of exploring the larger Shuswap Lake, it contains 19 species of fish!
Salmon Arm Wharf is a great place to fish if you don’t have a boat.
Swimming
White Lake is popular with swimmers. You’ll often find locals in their floaties all summer long, and some locals who even swim across the lake year-round. Your personal dock at Song Birds is the perfect starting point.
Whether you’re boating or swimming on White Lake, be on the lookout for Western Painted Turtles: White Lake is home to the intermountain-Rocky Mountain population of the Western Painted Turtles, which is the only native pond turtle left in British Columbia. You can easily find Painted Turtles basking on partially submerged logs during warm sunny days.
Beaches & Parks
Enjoy lake country culture from one of the area’s many beaches and lakefront parks. There are several beaches and parks in the Shuswap open to the public for relaxing, hiking, suntanning, picnicking, camping and swimming.
The nearest beach and park to Song Birds Bed & Breakfast is White Lake Provincial Park. We also love Herald Provincial Park for camping and birdwatching. The larger Shuswap Marine, which is comprised of 23 sites, is located around the perimeter of Shuswap Lake. Every one of these 23 locations is popular, with some sites being road accessible, but most are water-access only.
These are just some of the few parks and beaches in the area. Blind Bay, Eagle Bay, and Copper Island are all main attractions on the Shuswap.
Golfing
You can expect plenty of opportunities for golfing when you visit the Shuswap, all with mountains and crystal clear lakes in the background. The Salmon Arm Golf Club Championship Course, Club Shuswap Golf Resort, Hyde Mountain Golf Course, Anglemont Estates Golf Course, and Eagle River Golf & Country Club and good places to start.
Hiking & Nature Trails
There’s no better place to truly get to know what B.C. has to offer in terms of hiking and nature trails than The Shuswap. All around us there is an extensive network of trails and paths, many of which are provincially maintained. Whether you’re looking for a shorter walk with the family, or are a back country enthusiast, our region has something for every ability.
Albas Falls, Evelyn Falls, and Copper Island Trail are all highly rated trails on alltrails.com.
Also see shuswaptrails.com to view all nearby trails.
Biking
If you’re more into biking, the Shuswap also has plenty of that to offer. On your drive towards us, you might have noticed many vehicles on the road have bicycles in tow. That’s no coincidence! Cyclists come from all over the region to the Shuswap just for our mountain and cross country bike tracks.
Visit mountainbikingbc.ca to learn more about the more than 470 km of trails here.
All Terrain Vehicles
A lot of trails in the Shuswap are ATV-friendly.
Farmers’ Markets
With so many farmers and so much fresh food being grown in the area, there are many notable Farmers’ Markets in the Shuswap, which typically run from May to September or October.
Attractions
From Apex Rafting Company, and Cedar Axe Throwing, to the Dreamcycle Motorcycle Museum, and Salmon Arm Go-Karts & Mini Golf, the Shuswap is home to countless attractions, both indoor and out.
We have zip lines, enchanted forests, skydiving, and even a donkey refuge here. Visit shuswaptourism.ca for a complete list of Things to Do near White Lake.
Arts, Culture & Music Festivals
The Shuswap is also home to thriving arts and culture community. Explore shuswaptourism.ca for a complete list of Art Galleries, Theatres, Artisans, Indigenous Experiences, and Museums to check out.
For starters, check out the Haney Heritage Museum, Caravan Farm Theatre, Nimblefingers Bluegrass Festival, and the world-famous Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Music Festival if you get the chance!
Camping & Houseboating
The Shuswap also offers an impressive variety of camping options. Whether you prefer relaxing in an RV or the ease of popping up a tent, there is a site for you. Note that White Lake Provincial Park is undeveloped and suited mostly to self-contained truck-and-camper visitors. In addition, camping of this nature is only permitted in the designated campground.
Houseboat rentals on the Shuswap are also a unique way for families and friends to create memories together.
Stay at Song Birds before or after your big houseboat rental or camping adventure!
Song Birds Bed & Breakfast 