Explore the Shuswap by Bike

Lakes, quiet country roads, green valleys and some wonderful surprises—the Shuswap is made for exploring on two wheels.

Ride beside the lake, wander through orchards and farmland, or follow quiet back roads into the region’s broad green valleys. Around Salmon Arm, Notch Hill, Tappen, White Lake, Blind Bay and Sorrento, there are rides ranging from easy local exploring to longer days in the countryside.

And now there’s something completely new: the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail—the SNORT! More than 50 km of new rail trail connects Sicamous, Grindrod, Enderby and Armstrong.

A region worth wandering

The fun of cycling in the Shuswap is its variety. One day you can pedal beside the lake; the next, ride through farmland and orchards or follow a quiet road into one of the region’s green valleys.

Around Salmon Arm, easy rides explore the waterfront and surrounding countryside. Farther west, the roads around Notch Hill and Tappen roll through rural landscapes with wonderful views over Shuswap Lake. White Lake, Blind Bay and Sorrento offer even more possibilities for combining lake scenery, country roads and short explorations.

Green Valleys & the Mt. Ida Loop

For a bigger adventure, the Mt. Ida area opens up a completely different side of the Shuswap.

The route travels through three river valleys—the Salmon River, Shuswap River and Deep Creek—on a network of scenic rural roads. It’s a ride through farms, open valleys, forested hillsides and small communities: a slower, quieter Shuswap away from the busy lakeshore.

Explore Green Valleys Mt. Ida Loop

Adams River & Tsútswecw Provincial Park

The Shuswap is also a place where the bike can simply get you to the beginning of another adventure.

At Tsútswecw Provincial Park, explore the trails along the Adams River, visit during the autumn salmon run, walk the historic Flume Trail or seek out the Bear Creek waterfall.

Route on RideWithGPS

New! Ride the SNORT ~ Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail

The newest reason to bring your bike to the Shuswap is the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail.

Running between Sicamous, Grindrod, Enderby and Armstrong, the trail follows a historic rail corridor through lake country, farmland and small communities. From Sicamous, cyclists can even begin the adventure with a ride aboard the free ferry across the Sicamous Narrows.

→ Explore the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail