Cyclist’s paradise
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Everyone knows the Shuswap is the natural destination for vacationers who love being on the water, but you might not realize the Shuswap is a cyclist’s paradise as well. The diverse landscapes, the amazing trails that meander through the woods, and the miles of paved back roads make for a quiet, leisurely and memorable ride. There’s a cycle touring brochure available that gives more details for these routes. You can pick these up at any Visitor Information Centre or at the local cycling shops, where you can also find out about group rides organized by local mountain bikers and road cyclists. If you’re an avid road cyclist, try out some of the longer more popular routes: the White Lake-Notch Hill tour [42 km]; the Salmon Arm-Yankee Flats loop [64 km]; North Shuswap-St. Ives [84 km]; Eagle River Valley [26 km]; Sunnybrae-Canoe Point [36 km]; Blind Bay-Wild Rose Bay [51 km]; Armstrong area - multiple routes. Remember to give yourself a little extra time because you’ll want to stop and enjoy the scenery.
First Nations
How did the Shuswap get its name? It is the anglicized version of Secwépemc, a word that Europeans had a hard time pronouncing. The Secwépemc, or Shuswap people, have lived in the high plateau of south central BC for at least 4000 years. They represent a portion of a larger group known as Interior Salish people. The Shuswap were a semi-nomadic people, roaming through their vast territory of 180,000 square kilometres. Lakes and rivers were an integral part of their transportation, and salmon was a main-stay in their diet and economy. They used the natural resources–plants and animals–but were guided by their cultural tradition that they were keepers of the land. Native culture hinges on the belief that the land responds positively to care and respect. Generation after generation learned the ways of the elders through a rich oral history that continues to this day. You can learn more about some of the local First Nations by reading about their traditions and culture on their various
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