City guide

Sicamous, BC

Sicamous is a district municipality in the Shuswap Country region of south central British Columbia. The place is adjacent to the narrows, which is the confluence of Mara Lake into Shuswap Lake.

Type City

Why go

  • District municipality in British Columbia, Canada.
  • Known for Shuswap Lake.
  • Served by Ross Creek Airport.

History

Sicamous is a district municipality in the Shuswap Country region of south central British Columbia. The place is adjacent to the narrows, which is the confluence of Mara Lake into Shuswap Lake. At the BC Highway 97A intersection on BC Highway 1, the locality is by road about 73 kilometres (45 mi) west of Revelstoke, 140 kilometres (87 mi) east of Kamloops, and 75 kilometres (47 mi) north of Vernon.

Where to stay

8265 BC-97A, Mara, BC V0E 2K0, Canada · maraspringlodges.com
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7387 Estate Dr, Anglemont, BC V0E 1M8, Canada · anglemontinn.com
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4885 Lybarger Rd, Malakwa, BC V0E 2J0, Canada · lastspikelodging.com
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800 2 Mile Rd, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V1, Canada · maralakecampground.com
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3250 Oxbow Frontage Rd, Malakwa, BC V0E 2J0, Canada · sicamousrvresort.ca
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8528 Vernon-Sicamous Hwy, Mara, BC V0E 2K0, Canada · maralakeresort.ca
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2012 Bundus Rd, Sicamous, BC V0E 2J0, Canada · eagleriverbandb.com
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806 Trans-Canada Hwy, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0, Canada · bestwestern.com
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1120 Riverside Ave, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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3499 Luoma Rd, Malakwa, BC V0E 2J0, Canada · cedarsresort.ca
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1996 Blatchford Rd, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V1, Canada
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4839 Lybarger Rd, Malakwa, BC V0E 2J0, Canada
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1409 Rauma Crescent, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V4, Canada
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326 Mara Lake Ln, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V1, Canada
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517 Main St, Sicamous, BC V0E 0E8, Canada · paradisemotel.ca
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1321 Trans-Canada Hwy Frontage Rd, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0, Canada · anchormotel.ca
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1333 Trans-Canada Hwy, Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0, Canada · monasheemotel.ca
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1210 Paradise Ave, Sicamous, BC V0E 0E8, Canada
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473 Main St, Sicamous, BC V0E 0E8, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access
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Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 325 Main Street, Sicamous, V0E 2V0
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 · 1321 Maier Road, Sicamous, V0E 2V0 · dutchmendairy.ca
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-14:30 · 1221 Eagle Pass Way · ggkitchenandtap.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-21:30 Features: step-free access
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Restaurant · restaurant · 1213 Eagle Pass Way, V0E 2V0
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Airports

Shuswap Regional Airport (YSN) 25 km to the centre
Salmon Arm, BC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Ross Creek Airport 23 km to the centre
Magna Bay, BC, CA
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Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.5 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.7 km from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ross Creek Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sicamous, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach