get out there summer 2023
recreation & events guide
table of contents Kids Club & Swim Lessons...................................................... 3 - 6 Learning Opportunities .......................................................... 7 - 8 Early Years Programs .............................................................. 9 - 10 Fitness & Athletics ...............................................................….. 11 - 15 Family Fun Activities ................................................................ 16 - 17 Community Centres ................................................................. 18 - 21 Community Involvement………………….……..…………………………. 22 Summer Events .......................................................................... 23 - 30 Markets .......................................................................................... 31 Hazardous Waste Recycling Day…..…..………………………….... 32
REGISTER ONLINE FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS! Creating an account with Amilia SmartRec is quick and easy! Here, you can manage all of your family's recreation activities with the District of Sicamous under one account. First visit www.sicamous.ca/live-here/recreation/online-registration Once you have selected a program and click the blue icon to purchase, you will be prompted to login. If you do not have an account, click "Create an account." Complete the required fields. When your account has been created you will be sent a confirmation email to validate the account. You can manage your account from the 'My Account' drop down where your email is visible on the top right corner of the page. Here you can view billing information, purchases and manage family members. E-cheques and credit card payments are accepted for online registration. If you have questions about online registration, please contact Recreation at 250-836-2477 or recreation@sicamous.ca
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message from the mayor Happy Summer Everyone! The Summer recreation guide is here and filled with non-stop summer fun! Thank you to Jamie and the team for making this the best summer recreation guide to date! The activities to engage in as an adult, youth or child are amazing, no boring summer days in Sicamous.
I look forward to July long weekend, Sicamous never disappoints with the July 1st fireworks show and day activities. Please remember the District of Sicamous prohibits the use of fireworks in Sicamous, please leave that display to the professionals. With the forests so tinder dry, please do not chance creating a forest fire caused by human error. This also extends to your back yard fires or campfires, please be responsible, having a water supply close by. The only thing that could diminish the great summer ahead is forest fires. While we can’t control lightning strikes, we can control us. I look forward to seeing everyone at the August family fun day! Get working on your cardboard boats and make sure to get registered for the boat races. Stop by the beach park for a "by donation", hot dog or burger. Council and I will be serving burgers for a couple of hours! It’s always nice to feel that great energy and see those tanned smiling faces! Summer doesn’t get any better than Sicamous! For those of you that live here, you know what I’m talking about. For our visitors, enjoy your summer in Sicamous and I know we’ll see you again next year!
DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS Box 219, 446 Main Street, Sicamous BC, V0E 2V0 T: 250-836-2477 | E: recreation@sicamous.ca | www.sicamous.ca
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summer kids club SUMMER KIDS CLUB / AGES 6 - 12 Our Summer Kids Club Program is a great program for kids who are looking to make friends and stay busy throughout the summer. Campers spend the day doing various activities such as crafts, in town field trips and visits to the Sicamous Beach Park.
Week of Camp
Registration Deadline
Week of Camp
Registration Deadline
July 3 - 7
June 29
July 31 - August 4
July 27
July 10 - 14
July 6
August 8 - 11
August 3
July 17 - 21
July 13
August 14 - 18
August 10
July 24 - July 28
July 20
August 21 - 25
August 17
NOTE: There is no Kids Camp on Monday August 7. Limited to 14 spaces per day. Times: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Location: 217 Finlayson Street (2nd) Floor Fee: $45/Per Day | $175/5 day pass | $300/10 day pass Required daily items: Full lunch, water bottle, sun screen, water shoes, hat, swim suit, towel, lifejacket for those who cannot swim. Please dress your child for the weather.
register online! www.sicamous.ca/live-here/recreation
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swim for life swim lessons
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swim for life swim lessons
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swim for life swim lessons Levels
Times
Swim 3 - 4
10 - 10:30 a.m.
Swim 1 - 2
10:30 - 11 a.m.
Pre-school 1 - 2
11 - 11:30 a.m.
Pre-school 3 - 4
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Private Lessons **
12 - 12:30 p.m.
Private Lessons **
12:30 - 1 p.m.
Parent & Tot 2
1:30 - 2 p.m.
Parent and Tot 3
2 - 2:30 p.m.
Swim 1 - 2
2:30 - 3 p.m.
Swim 5 - 6
3 - 3:30 p.m.
Swim 7 or higher **
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Swim Lesson Dates: Session 1 - July 3 - July 14 Session 2 - July 17 - July 28 Session 3 - July 31 - August 11 Session 4 - August 14 - August 25
Rates for 10 sessions Pre-school & Swim 1 - 6 Swim 7 - 10 Private Lessons**
$65.00 $75.00 $125.00
** Private Lessons can be booked with the Recreation Department only. *Note no classes held on August 7, 2023
register online! www.sicamous.ca/live-here/recreation
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learning opportunities
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learning opportunities
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early years SICAMOUS PARENTS & TOTS (FREE!) Thursdays * NEW DAY | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | September to June Eagle Valley Resource Centre (1214 Shuswap Ave) Parents & Tots is a welcoming and inclusive space where parents and children can play and have fun together. This is a free drop-in activity for families with children ages 0-6. Call Gwyneth at 250-836-3440.
SICAMOUS PLAY AND LEARN Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | September to June Eagle Valley Resource Centre (1214 Shuswap Ave) For infants 0 to 3 years and their caregivers, Sicamous Baby Talk provides a space for socialization, information, activities and parenting support. For more information please call 250-836-3440.
SICAMOUS PRESCHOOL Morning and Afternoon Classes | September to May Sicamous Preschool (1121 Eagle Pass Way) Sicamous Preschool offers Early Childhood Education classes for children age three to five in a fun, caring and creative environment. To learn more about programming please call 250-836-4573 or visit sicamouspreschool.ca
PARKVIEW STRONG START (FREE!) Morning and Afternoon Classes | September to May Parkview Elementary School (605 Parksville Street) This is a parent participation class for families with children ages 0-5 during weekdays when school is in session. Please contact Parkview Elementary at 250836-2871 to register.
programs for 0-5 years
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early years MALAKWA PARENTS & TOTS (FREE!) Fridays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | September to June Malakwa Preschool (4055 Malakwa Cemetery Rd.) Malakwa Parents and Tots is a free, drop-in program for families with children ages 0-6. Please contact Pavlina at 250-833-8133 or 250-836-3440 to learn more about this program.
MALAKWA LAUGH & LEARN (FREE!) Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (bi-weekly) Malakwa Preschool (4055 Malakwa Cemetery Rd.) Malakwa Laugh & Learn is a free drop-in program for families with children aged 0-3 to learn and play together. For more information, please contact 250-8363440.
MALAKWA PRESCHOOL Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | September to May (4055 Malakwa Cemetery Rd.) Licensed for children ages 30 months to five years, Malakwa Preschool provides a structured play and early learning environment that supports skill development. For more information, please call Audrey at 250-463-1821 or 250-836-3440.
BUSY BEES Thursdays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm July 6 - August 17 (No Busy Bees August 3) Finlayson Park (Pre-school play area) Don't miss this FREE fun filled program. The fun will include crafts, circle time, playground play and snack. All parents with children six and under welcome. For more information, please call Gwyneth at 250-836-3440.
programs for 0-5 years
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fitness & athletics
GOLF CLINICS AT MARA HILLS GOLF COURSE LADIES CLINIC | WEDNESDAYS | JUNE 7 -28 Times: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location: Mara Hills Golf Course * note 1 class may be at Club Shuswap for use of the driving range Fee: $100.00 which includes a beverage on the patio after each lesson.
JUNIOR CLINIC | WEDNESDAYS | JULY 5 - 26 Times:
5 to 6 p.m. - Ages 7 - 10 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. - Ages 11 - 16 Location: Mara Hills Golf Course * note 1 class may be at Club Shuswap for use of the driving range Fee: $85.00 which includes a beverage on the patio after each lesson.
One of Your Instructors - Rick Thompson CPGA Golf Professional Rick has been a Golf Professional for the past 30 years, He has been a golf instructor for many different levels of golfers from Juniors to beginner golfers to the avid golfer. He has ran several successful Golf Clinics and Camps and he was the Golf Coach for the Bronze medal winning Junior team in the 2010 BC Summer games.
register online! sicamous.ca/live-here/recreation
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fitness & athletics
SUP PADDLE BOARD LESSONS
Dates: Thursday July 13 or August 10, 2023 - Note prices are per class. Option 1 Learn basic SUP (Stand up Paddle Board) skills as you glide the beautiful waters of Shuswap Lake and explore your balance and strength. This class is beginner friendly and will give you tips to balance on your board as well as guide you into a meditation on the lake to soak in your beautiful surroundings and connect with nature, find inner peace, wisdom, and guidance. Find peace and tranquility in this 75 min guided paddle experience. 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. SUP & Meditation ($85/ $100 w rental) | Ages 13+ Option 2 Learn basic SUP (Stand up Paddle) skills as you are guided out onto the beautiful waters of Shuswap Lake. Explore your edge as you try different techniques on your board and build your confidence, strength, and balance. Learn a flow style yoga sequence that will build heat in your body and shake up your yoga practice by taking it outdoors and to the water! Be ready to get wet and have fun! 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. SUP & Flow ($85/ $100 w rental) | Ages 13+ Don't forget the kids! This is a fun experience for your kiddos this summer! Kids will be guided through a basic SUP lesson building on balancing skills, strength, and focus. They will learn fun techniques to test their abilities and then shift into a gentle yoga flow for cool down, stretching, and mindfulness practice 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Kids SUP & Yoga ($60/ $95 w rental) | Ages 8 - 12 No experience needed/ must be able to swim for all classes*
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fitness & athletics WISER YOGA | OUTDOOR DROP-IN CLASS Wiser Yoga is based on a form of Hatha Flow Yoga. The class was created for those who don't have the flexibility or energy levels of younger students. Date: Fridays | July 7 - August 25 Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Chris Ridout Location: Main Street Landing (by the flower garden below the hill) Cost: $10 per class or $85 session fee Ages: Open to all ages (under 13 must be accompanied by a guardian)
Sicamous Eagles Golf Tournament Come out and support the Sicamous Eagles Jr. B Hockey Team and get to know the team. Tournament fees include 9 holes of golf, a wonderful roast beef dinner with all the fixings, prizes and a ton of laughs. Check out their website for registration options: www.sicamouseagles.com Date: Saturday September 9, 2023 Time: 11:00 a.m. shot gun start Format: Texas Scramble Location: Eagle River Golf Course Cost: $100.00 per golfer Ages: Open to all ages (under 13 must be accompanied by a paying guardian)
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fitness & athletics EAGLE VALLEY DRAGON BOAT CLUB June through August, start your day on the lake with the Eagle Valley Dragon Boat Club! Paddles, PFDs, safety gear and paddling tips included. Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays | June to August Time: 7 to 8 a.m. Fee: Annual membership and $10 drop-in fee Location: Sicamous Public Wharf Main Street Landing The latest EVDBC news is posted on the boathouse at Main Street Landing. For more information, please contact Fred at 250-7191956 or Tina at 250-804-1929.
SICAMOUS & DISTRICT REC CENTRE The Sicamous & District Recreation Centre is owned and operated by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. For information on summer programming, visit the Sicamous Rec Centre page at www.csrd.bc.ca/services/community-services Sicamous & District Recreation Centre Address: 1121 Eagle Pass Way Phone: 250-836-2283 Email: gfuoco@csrd.bc.ca
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fitness & athletics SICAMOUS PICKLEBALL CLUB Have you always wanted to try pickleball? Pickleball combines the elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. You will find courts both indoor and outdoors, and courts are the size of an average badminton court. Sicamous Pickleball Club plays at the Sicamous Curling Rink (1121 Eagle Pass Way) and is accepting new members for the 2023 Spring and Summer Season. If you are new to pickleball, club members will offer beginner sessions upon request. Use their Sign-Up Genius Program to book your playing time. See the link posted below or checkout their Facebook Page - Sicamous Pickleball. Come check it out and join a club that simply loves the game! https://www.signupgenius.com/ *New for 2023: The club will be offering outdoor times at the Sicamous Tennis Courts Monday through Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. from June 12 until September 15. For more information please email Club President, Belinda Wilson, sicamouspickleball@gmail.com or visit Sicamous Pickleball on Facebook.
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family activities
DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS Box 219, 446 Main Street, Sicamous BC, V0E 2V0 T: 250-836-2477 | E: recreation@sicamous.ca | www.sicamous.ca
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family activities
sidewalk art party - thursday july 20
Parents and Grandparents think back to when you watched Mary Poppins as a child and how you always wanted to jump into that photo with Mary, Brett, Michael and Jane. Here is your chance to take your kids on a magical journey with you, then why not head home and watch the movie together? Children and parents are invited to come draw with us. Thursday July 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sicamous Beach Park. Families will be given a one meter section along the paved path running through the park. All art supplies will be provided, and there is no cost for this evening. Pre-registration is highly recommended to help us plan for this event.
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community centres RED BARN ARTS CENTRE Days of the Week
Activity
Dates and Times
Wednesday
Dody's Art for Everyone
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday
Brush & Palette Club
10 a.m.
Friday
Red River Jig Dance
6 to 6:45 p.m.
First time visitors that are curious and inquiring about joining the Brush and Palate Club will pay $5 drop in fee. Second visit will be free. 3rd and 4th visits will be $5. Participants are then encouraged to purchase full membership in Eagle Valley Arts Council & Eagle Valley Brush & Palate.
Eagle Valley Arts Council/Red Barn Address: 1226 Riverside Ave Website: eaglevalleyartscouncil.com Email: info@eaglevalleyartscouncil.com
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community centres SICAMOUS LEGION Day
Activity
Time
Wednesday
Darts
6 to 9 p.m.
Thursday
Shuffle Board
2 to 4 p.m.
Friday
Pool Tournament
7 to 10 p.m.
Friday
Dinner Special
5 p.m.
Friday
Karaoke
8 p.m.
Saturday
Meat Draw
3 to 6 p.m.
Sunday
Meat Draw & Live Music
3 to 6 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 99 Address: 322 Main St. Phone: 250-836-2224 Email: royalcdn99@gmail.com The Sicamous Outdoor Farmer's Market is accepting vendor applications for the 2023 season (June 17 to September 25). The Market is held 4 to 7 p.m. Friday evenings in the Sicamous Legion parking lot. Please email sicamousfarmersmarket@gmail.com
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community centres SICAMOUS SENIOR'S CENTRE All activities and lunches are open to all who want to attend. Day
Activity
Time
Cost
Monday
Coffee
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
$2
Tuesday
Coffee
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$2
Tuesday
Chair Aerobics
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
$2
Wednesday
Wednesday Lunch Day
12 p.m.
$9
Wednesday
Card Night
7 p.m.
$2
Friday
Wii Bowling or Golf
10 a.m.
$2
Sicamous & District Seniors Centre Address: 1091 Shuswap Ave. Phone: 250-836-2246 Email: seniorctr@cablelan.net Sicamous Indoor Market Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sicamous Senior's Centre!
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community centres OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARY (ORL) Ask a Zoologist School Age | Drop-in Send photos of any unusual insects you find; a zoologist will ID it for you. Each photo you submit will get you entered in a draw for a cool prize. Minecraft Treasure Hunt School Age | Drop-in Hunt for Minecraft symbols each week at the library, once you complete the quest you will receive a small prize. Sicamous Spy Challenges School Age | Drop-in Pick up your spy kit to help you complete missions throughout the summer and earn rewards.
Journey Through Time Magic Show Come join Magician Leif David as he takes you through a magical journey through time at the Sicamous Library. Saturday July 29 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Hours: Monday CLOSED Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 12 to 4 p.m. Thursday CLOSED Friday 12 to 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday CLOSED
ORL, Sicamous Branch Address: 446 Main St. Phone: 250-836-4845 Website: www.orl.bc.ca
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community involvement ROYAL CANADIAN MARINE SEARCH & RESCUE Marine Search and Rescue is looking for new volunteers. This volunteer marine search and rescue organization is dedicated to saving lives 365 days a year 24 hours a day. Programs they will be hosting this summer are: Pleasure Craft Courtesy Checks - check out www.rcmsar106.ca for dates and locations May 20 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Open House Display at Main Street Landing For more details on this courses or to become a volunteer, please contact Rob Sutherland, Station Leader Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 106 Shuswap 250-833-2485
SICAMOUS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT The District of Sicamous is actively recruiting volunteer firefighters to join the Sicamous Fire Department.
Access the New Recruit Information & Fire Department Application Form on: https://www.sicamous.ca/live-here/careeropportunities Please email forms to firechief@sicamous.ca
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art show
free family event!
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canada day weekend events
free family event!
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canada day weekend events The District of Sicamous is proud to be hosting a wonderful evening of family fun on Saturday July 1! Starting at 4 p.m. at the Sicamous Beach Park, families will be invited to play the the Kinshira Prop and Play tent. We will have roving entertainers, carnival games and more. The Sicamous Curling Club will be hosting a beverage gardens and there will be food vendors on site. Live on the Canada Day stage we are welcoming back Trigger Mafia starting at 6:30 p.m. followed up by the BTO cover band Blue Collar Overdrive starting at 8:00 p.m. Make sure to stick around for our amazing Fireworks at dusk!
free family event!
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canada day weekend events
free family event!
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music in the park The District of Sicamous Chamber of Commerce presents Monday Night Music in the Park! Music in the Park runs from July 3 to August 21. Bands start at 6:30 p.m. at the Sicamous Beach Park, the concession will be open as well as the beverage gardens. What a great way to spend a Monday night in Sicamous!
Date
Band Performing
Date
Band Performing
July 3
TBA
July 31
TBA
July 10
Joanne Stacey
August 7
Peach Panic
July 17
TBA
August 14
Jerry Story & Stormy Time
July 24
Ben Klick
August 21
Cornstarr
free family event!
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car show july 29, 2023
free family event!
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sicamous pickleball tournament
Saturday July 29, 2023 Rally scoring Individual entries Players must be members of Pickleball BC: https://www.pickleballbc.ca/become-a-member.html Competitive Division in the morning. Recreational Division in the afternoon. For more information check out the Sicamous Pickleball FB page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php? id=100057620432406&mibextid=ZbWKwL Tournament registration is through signup genius: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/9040d4eabad2ca5f85-sicamous
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family fun day
SATURDAY - AUGUST 5, 2023 Co-hosted by the Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce
Events Sandcastle Competition * Bounce Houses
Time 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cardboard Boat Races *
11 a.m.
Community BBQ by donation
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kids Talent Show *
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Winners Presentation
1:45 p.m.
Huge Shout Out to Sicamous Houseboats for sponsoring the Family Funzone again this year!
* register online! sicamous.ca/live-here/recreation under the family fun day heading. 30
markets The Sicamous Outdoor Farmer's Market Location: Sicamous Legion Parking Lot (322 Main Street) Dates: Fridays, June 16 - September 22, 2023 Times: 4 - 7 p.m. Interested vendors please contact sicamousfarmersmarket@gmail.com
The Sicamous Market The Sicamous Market is an “everything” market that welcomes hand made products, home based business, garage sale items etc. The Market runs every Saturday year round from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sicamous Seniors Centre 1091 Shuswap Avenue. The market has both indoor and outdoor options with indoor space rental of $15 which includes a table and chairs; and outdoor space for $10 where vendors are responsible for bringing whatever they need. No long term or minimum commitment vendors can book the week before provided space is available. For more info or to book call 250-836-4613 (no texting this is a land line).
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hazardous waste collection
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get involved! Are you interested in instructing a recreation event in Sicamous? Do you have an idea for a recreation program? Contact the recreation department at 250-836-2477 or recreation@sicamous.ca to get in touch with our Recreation Programmer, Jamie Sherlock.
DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS Box 219, 446 Main Street, Sicamous BC, V0E 2V0 T: 250-836-2477 | E: recreation@sicamous.ca | www.sicamous.ca
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every season! GET OUT THERE
FALL REC & EVENTS GUIDE COMING SEPTEMBER 2023
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SUMMER 2023 RECREATION & EVENTS GUIDE
DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS Box 219, 446 Main Street, Sicamous BC, V0E 2V0 T: 250-836-2477 | E: recreation@sicamous.ca | www.sicamous.ca
