posted 05-06-2003 13:44            

sicamous.com/users/kramerb/maps/shulakeframes.html

If your family likes nature, sailing, fishing, etc. this is a great place to be. But don't expect too many comforts. Be aware of the rapidly changing weather conditions in that area. In August bugs should not be a problem. Hope somebody else will give you driving advice. Have a nice trip.

MikeS

posted 05-07-2003 11:35            

Second, should you be interested in boat or houseboat rental at Sicamous try Bluewater Houseboats (tel 1-800-663-4024) or Scamous Creek Marina (tel 836-4611). Houseboat rentals range from modest to very expensive, but some are luxurious with bathrooms, full kitchens, hot tubs, TVs and even fish sonar !

Another less expensive option for sightseeing on the lake is to use the Shuswap Ferry Lake Service (Tel 836-2200)

Third, there are many inexpensive fast food outlets, but if you want something better try the Mara Lake Inn about 3 km. south of the village on Hwy 97

posted 05-07-2003 11:54               

You are right in your assumption that the resort is quite remote. I've not been there - wanted to drive up while we were passing through last fall but couldn't take the time. The fast food places Mike was referring to would be a half hour or more from the resort.

posted 05-07-2003 17:55            

It has been several years since we stayed in that RCI resort and I don't remember all details. But if you go to the area website (see my last post) and follow instructions you will see a dozen or so restaurants listed as well as a few shopping malls. You will certainly need to buy groceries and do at least some cooking. I don't want to disagree with Bev ( she is from BC, I am not ! ) but I thought the time it took me to drive from the resort to the stores was more like 20 min. Well, OK, I may be wrong, but you will need a car whatever you do. There is nothing of substance within walking distance to the resort. You can get a good idea of the milage between various places by studying a map available on the website. Have a good trip !

posted 05-09-2003 16:56            

How easy is it to get detailed maps for walking etc.? We thought we might try to get some maps before we go so we don't have to waste vacation time searching for them. Also the children are wondering how cold the lake will be for swimming. (Around here you have to be pretty spartan even in the summer to swim in our nearest lake!)

posted 05-09-2003 18:52            

Regarding detailed local maps my only suggestion would be to e-mail local Chambers of Commerce at info@sachamber.bc.ca and/or request@northshuswapbc.com to see if they could provide you what you need. You may also try e-mailing a local commercial publishing outfit info@travelsmartdirectories.com for advice. As the name implies they publish travel directories and could be of some help.

Also check out Tourism British Columbia at www.hellobc.com

People do swimm in the lake in the summer and, unless you happen to hit an unseasonally cool weather, it should not be a problem.

MikeS

PS: Here is a corrected link http://www.sicamous.com/users/kramerb/maps/shulakeframes.html