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Contents

Welcome Aboard 2

Team Waterway 3 - 4

Enter to Win! 5

Shuswap Weddings 6

Corporate Events 7

Queen of the Shuswap 8

Campfire Games 9

Waterway Family 10

Cruising The Lakes 11

Shuswap Fishing 12

Activity Centre Rentals 13

Houseboats For Sale 14 Shuswaggi the Lake Monster 15

Business Directory 16 - 17

Sicamous History 19

Shuswap Arm 20

Salmon Arm 21

Ogden City 22

Seymour Arm 23

Anstey Arm 24

Shuswap Rescue One 25 Safety & Navigation Guide 26 - 27

Environment 28

Early Bird Special 29

Nature & Culture 30

Backcountry Bears 31

Houseboating History 32

• Waterfront Liquor Store • Waterfront Patio Dining • Seating for Large Groups • Great Food & Beverages • Patron Moorage

• Drink & Appetizer Specials • Family Seating Area • Open Late

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(Welcome Aboard)

Welcome to Waterway Houseboats during our 50th anniversary year! It all began for us in the beautiful Shuswap in 1968, 50 years ago. Time sure flies when you are having fun and there certainly has never been a lack of that. During that time we have evolved greatly, both operationally and in the houseboats themselves.

We put a lot of effort into making sure our guests have their best vacations ever. Our Operations department implements a quality assurance programme for all of our houseboats and we truly believe in quality over quantity. We believe we are on a path of continual improvement, always on the move, onwards and upwards.

In the past couple of years leading into and including our 50th year, all sorts of improvements have been made, which have a real impact on our guests’ overall experience.

• We introduced our Cruise Director, a free trip planner that makes getting your trip and shipmates organized and ready for adventure and fun. www.waterwayhouseboats.com/trips/create/

•O ur Waterway App has been introduced with all sorts of neat features including a map locator for you while you are out on the Shuswap having the times of your lives.

•W e have streamlined our check-in process, so that you can virtually complete the whole process prior to arrival. This has made the whole houseboating sign-in so much more efficient and saves you a ton of valuable time.

•W e now have a referral programme, where you can make some money by referring friends and family who book a vacation with us. You are also automatically entered to win a fabulous houseboat trip. www.waterwayhouseboats. com/public-referral-agent •O ur May long concerts have become very popular, with this year’s Trooper concert sponsored by Kingfisher boats, Gibbons Motor Toys, Jacobson Ford and Mercury Marine selling out! These events are lots of fun with great music, dancing and awesome contests.

•W e have been thinking about ways to reward our loyal guests for some time.

We have always offered re-book specials to those returning from their houseboat trips. We are now launching a guest appreciation rewards programme and you can sign up here: www.waterwayhouseboats.com/loyalty

•W in 50 prizes for our 50th! We have a whole bunch of great prizes including ski and stay packages from SilverStar Mountain Resort, houseboat trips and

a whole lot more. www.waterwayhouseboats.com/50-for-50/ • We were very proud, particularly for our amazing staff, to receive the honour of being named Sicamous Business of the Year for 2017!

• Waterway believes in community and family. We support a wide range of beneficial charities and events throughout western Canada. Last year this support amounted to over $215,000!

• BC Central Reservations is in full partnership with Waterway houseboats.

We are now offering packaged items for exciting adventures you want to enjoy before, after and during your houseboat vacations. These are easy to book and get some serious savings at the same time! We will be expanding these offerings as we ramp that section up. In order to book packages with us, including your houseboat, check us out here: waterway.bcreservations.com

Central Reservations We always strive to ensure that our guests are treated like family and throughout our history, 50 years in the making, we know one undisputable fact.

None of what we do would be possible with YOU! Thanks for making this adventure truly memorable and stay tuned for more great fun in the next 50!

Neil Millar, Chief Operating Officer

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(Team Waterway) 13th year

26th year

12th year

Neil Millar Chief Operating Officer

Alice Letang Chief Financial Officer

Colleen Anderson - Operations Manager, Investor Relations/Sales

This will be Neil’s twelvth year with Waterway. He truly enjoys working with the great group of people at Waterway,we always have fun! Neil is committed to improving our level of Guest Service and ensuring that all of our guests feel special. Neil enjoys the Shuswap and surrounding area getting out skiing and mountain biking as much as he can. The Shuswap affords lots of great outdoor recreational opportunities and Neil is enjoying them all!

Alice is the CFO at Waterway Houseboats. Alice’s career with Waterway started in the summer of 1992 and she is proud to be a part of the evolution of this great company. Alice has watched all the boats in our fleet being built at our Waterway Houseboat Builders plant. She has witnessed the hard work and dedication of the employees in making and maintaining the best possible product for our investors and customers. Alice says she’s worked with many amazing people over the past 25 years and feels we are continually striving to be better. Alice enjoys living a quiet country life surrounded by the mountains and enjoys spending time with her daughters and granddaughters.

Responsible for running the day to day operations of the houseboat company, Colleen accomplishes that with a group of fun, like minded staff, that enjoy the hectic pace and many opportunities that arise in a day.

Our focus is on our great customer experience, from check in, to check out. Colleen says, hey, we’re not perfect, however, the entire team certainly does their very best to deliver a great vacation to our guests.We have a knowledgeable team with a focus on excellent customer service. Houseboating on Shuswap Lake is a great way to spend time with your friends and family.

It doesn’t even matter what the weather holds, the lake offers so much to see and do and you have all the luxuries of home right with you.

Colleen loves the area, Sicamous is home and she’s proud to be part of a thriving business and community that welcomes so many for a short time, to enjoy, what we enjoy all the time.

5th year Chris Evans Assistant Operations Manager Chris was raised in Sicamous then left the beauty of the Shuswap for other opportunities.

He’s had some great experiences travelling the country and a very successful career in the oil and gas industry. Chris and his family returned to Sicamous a few years ago and call it home once again. Chris brings some great leadership and project management skills to his position as Assist. Operations Manager.

9th year Steph Sayer Housekeeping Manager Steph has been with Waterway Houseboat Vacations since 2010 successfully managing a great housekeeping team. She is looking forward to working with her team in delivering the WOW factor for our guests to enjoy. In her down time you can find her enjoying the sunny Okanagan with her husband and three kids.

JOIN THE WATERWAY TEAM

Apply with your resume and references to Colleen Anderson via email at canderson@waterwayhouseboats.com or fax (250) 836-3032.

12th year Kim Herlick Purchaser Kim has been with Waterway Houseboats since 2005.Starting in our Guest Service Department as a Customer Service Representative then promoted to Guest Services Supervisor. She has now moved to the position of Purchaser. Kim’s knowledge of the business and customer service makes her a great asset to the Waterway team. Kim, her husband and their 2 young children love to spend their spare time enjoying family, friends and all the benefits and beauty the Shuswap has to offer.

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(Team Waterway) 4th year

4th year

Sharon Thomson Guest Services Manager

Denise Todd Administration Assistant

Stephen Sye Service Manager

Sharon has more than 20 years’ experience in Management and Guest Services. She provides a vast variety of skill sets as the Guest Services Manager, with her years of experience as a HR Director, alongside her welcoming smile, sense of humor, organizational ability, attention to detail and leadership skills.

She strives to build strong long-term relationships with Waterway Houseboat Vacation guests and owners, by continually working on improving customer service and to ensure that quality and service exceed our customers’ expectations to deliver the best experience imaginable.

Along with being a tourism advocate for the Shuswap, Sharon serves on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce in Sicamous.

When not at work,you can find her boating on the lake, gardening, spending time with family and friends or travelling around the world.

Denise is looking forward to another season of hearing and seeing the excitement of everyone coming to vacation here in the Shuswap! She joined the Waterway team in 2015 in the Administration Dept. with 20+ years of office experience in a variety of areas, such as forest products, health care and log homes.Outside of work,she dedicates herself to volunteering when and where she can,for example Girl Guides of Canada for the past 7 years. When the house isn’t busy with family and friends also coming to enjoy the area, she likes to go camping, kayaking and hiking with her husband and two girls.

Stephen has been 5 years with Waterway and 4 years as service manager. Has lived in Sicamous with his wife Nancy for the last 17 years Steve has been in the automotive industry for 45 years. Likes to spend his spare time floating around the lake in his boat. Also likes to go drag racing when there's time. Steve and Nancy have 4 kids and 5 grandkids.

3rd year 4th year

3rd year Amber Troy Assist. Guest Services Manager This Amber’s third season with Waterway Houseboat Vacations. She brings with her the value of her 11 years+ background in the guest and customer service industry. Amber prides herself on leading the team by example, with the highest level of focus being given to creating the very best experience possible for each guest, their families and friends.

She is very excited to be part of a vibrant environment which allows and encourages each employee to contribute to the future success of the team. Amber has a passion for all things involving the arts, nature and creativity. She, her husband Brandon, daughter Summer and black lab, Sailor have lived in the Shuswap for 4 years. In her downtime, Amber loves to BBQ in the backyard and lounge at the beach while working on her tan.

5th year

Brandon Cameron Assist. Operations Manager Brandon brings a diverse set of skills with him holding 9 years Management and Supervisory experience. Brandon and his family are very happy to be back in Sicamous and look forward to exploring everything Sicamous has to offer. He is an outdoor enthusiast and always loves the next adventure.

Brandon loves hiking, fishing, camping and cooking during his time off.

2nd year Braydon Roebuck Dock Supervisor

Nicole Deutscher Assist. Housekeeping Manager This is Nicole's 3rd year at Waterway. She started part-time housekeeping, moved into full time and this year is our new Assistant Housekeeping Manager. Nicole has lived in Sicamous for 12 years, loves the area and the warm friendly community. She also enjoys camping, hiking, traveling, cooking, and entertaining with great friends.

Last but not least! Nicole loves being on the Å Shuswap Lake. Congratulations on new position Nicole.

This is Braydon’s second season at Waterways Houseboats. He was first introduced to the Shuswap and Sicamous 3 years ago. Now is trying to get as many days sledding, boating and other outdoor activities as possible, while being a full time student at Macewan University. Braydon is looking to apply his academic knowledge to help the Waterways Houseboats team and create a positive experience for all guests.

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Win a 3 day weekend or 4 day mid week vacation aboard a Genesis 66 during our

Find the clues in Waterway Life magazine for the crossword puzzle. Drop off your completed entry at the checkout office.

RULES: Maximum 1 entry per booking. Prize does not include: fuel, insurance, environmental fee, lifeboat 1 fee or security deposit.

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(Shuswap Weddings) These days, planning a wedding can be stressful and expensive. There’s the hall, the church, the music, the flowers, the decorations, the guest lists, the thousands of dollars.

How about a Waterway Houseboat wedding? Turn your wedding into something remarkably special, a place where family and friends can enjoy their own vacation.

Greet your guests aboard a Luxurious Waterway Houseboat on the beautiful Shuswap Lake.

Share your vows, special moments, and your special day with your family and friends. When the day comes to an end, the I do’s are said, the celebration complete, the party slowly fading into the night …You sail off on your

honeymoon while your family and friends sail off to enjoy their houseboat vacations.

Sound simple? It can be. It doesn’t happen often when guests can enjoy an affordable vacation while being included in a fabulous Shuswap Lake Wedding.

Book your wedding aboard the 94ft Legacy Houseboat, the largest houseboat in Western Canada. Your guests can chose from over 60 other houseboats that will easily fit their budget and requirements.

Need help with the wedding details?

Our Events Coordinator is only a phone call away. From catering to flower arrangements they can help with all the details. Remember when you said I do, let Waterway give you and your partner a wedding that you will never forget. Waterway Houseboat Vacations… making magic happen.

Wedding inquires call guest services 1-877-WATERWAY (928-3792)

(Family Fun) What makes a great family reunion?

Family, more family, and, location, location, location! Nothing creates a bonding experience quite like a houseboat vacation. Coming together, cooking together, playing together and laughing together — stories shared while sitting around a campfire, or lounging in the hot tub bring great memories back to life. Memories that light up faces, spark sibling banter, and stories you and your brother swore to secrecy now come out in gales

of laughter. Throughout your Waterway family reunion you’ll continually hear, “Remember the time… I told you so... So that’s what really happened?”Photos taken on your Waterway reunion will create family memories and stories for generations to come.

Are you ready for the first family reunion you never want to end?

For reunion inquires call Guest Services at 1-877-WATERWAY (928-3792)

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(Corporate Events) Your team has been working hard for months. In spite of the economic times, business is holding its own. Your profit margin, while not climbing at the same rate as years prior is still gaining ground, the phones are still ringing and the customers are being taken care of. Perhaps more work is taken on by fewer people. The team shines in times of uncertainty, they work harder for each win. “The thrill of the kill”, has taken on a life form of its own. Your team is bringing IT! Yes, in a perfect world the charter would be summoned and the flights booked to an

all inclusive Mexican resort. The reward would roll out and the credit card damage more monstrous then ever before.

Too bad the budget trimming has touched the geese that lay the golden eggs. Like many businesses out there, things have tightened up, especially when it comes to corporate getaways. It’s time to get back in the game. If that means staying closer to home, and rewarding the team with a little golf, a little sunshine, a little water ski and a big race down a huge tube slide, we have what your looking for….combine them for a spectacular team reward.

Waterway Houseboats has a cost effective way to bring the team that’s bringing IT with some fun, relaxation, and a great reward.

Waterway invites owners and managers to have a look at a fresh new idea, houseboating on the beautiful Shuswap Lake. Golf our spectacular Hyde Mountain; rent a ski boat, jet skis or relax in the hot tub aboard two of the largest houseboats Western Canada has to offer!

Our events coordinator can handle the smallest details from catering your function to booking your tee times.

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Excellent corporate, wedding and special events houseboat.

Galley with stainless steel appliances, full size side by side fridge and freezer.

Granite island, seating for ten.

Intercom system.

42 Inch flat screen, complete with surround sound stereo.

Curved maple stairwell.

Upstairs boardroom seats twelve with teleconferencing capabilities.

Supersized hot tub.

Huge top deck with wet bar.

Exterior walkway around the entire houseboat, giving you a balcony from every stateroom.

Extra large tube slide.

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(Campfire Games) Twig Castles Kids love going to the beach and making sand castles, right? So the next time you go camping, start with the same concept but add a twist. Bring a bottle of white glue and scissors. Gather some small twigs and create a twig castle!

Catch, Don’t Catch One camper goes into the middle of the circle with a ball. They go around the circle saying, “Catch” or “Don’t catch” to the campers. If a camper catches the ball and the person in the middle said, “Don’t catch,” they are out. For an extra challenge, speed it up or add an extra ball. The last person standing is the new middle person.

Group Storytelling Mutual storytelling is a fun twist to the usual campfire “story time.” One person will begin the story with one line that serves to set

the scene. Then the next person will add a line. Be creative and have fun!

Murder in the Dark Place scraps of paper for the number of people playing in a bowl. One scrap has a black dot, one scrap has a star, and the other scraps of paper are blank. Everyone draws a scrap of paper and keeps it to themselves. The murderer is the one who draws the black dot and the detective is the one who draws the star. Those campers with the blank scraps of paper are the potential victims. The murderer must wink at the other campers to “kill” them without the detective noticing; however, once they receive the wink, they may die so all can see—without revealing the murderer. The game ends when the detective catches the murderer or the murderer kills everyone except the detective. *There can be an award for the most dramatic death.

Noah’s Ark Noah’s Ark is a memory game for the whole family. Everyone sits in a circle and takes turns listing animals in Noah’s Ark in alphabetical order. The first person says, “I’m going on Noah’s Ark and I’m bringing two apes.” The next person says what the first person brought and adds something else to it, such as “I’m going on Noah’s Ark and I’m bringing two apes and two birds.” The game continues around the circle with everyone reciting the list in order and adding their own animals. If you make a mistake, you’re out of the game and you must move out of the circle. The last person in the circle wins.

Sing Songs A traditional campfire sing-along can be fun for the whole family. Choose the songs and use pots and pans as instruments. You can even have a dancing contest around the fire.

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(Waterway Family) Fleet diversification, innovation, and firsts. Waterway Houseboats has been providing Canada’s best houseboating for almost 50 years. Our investors, our team, and our vacationers continue to contribute to the next new ideas, the next new designs, and the next class of boats in our fleet. We are progressive, and we will continue to do our very best to continue to be Canada’s Best Houseboating.

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(Cruising the Lakes) Though Waterway Houseboats is a company that is involved in various business models, ranging from houseboat manufacture to used boat sales, it is the vacations side of the company that is the real driving force behind the corporation’s growing success. “Houseboating is an awesome and unique experience” says GM Neil Millar, “and it’s not just our boats, it’s the beauty of the lake the surrounding areas and all the diverse activities that people come to enjoy.” To say that people enjoy coming to the Shuswap is an understatement. Our region is rapidly becoming one of western Canada’s premier vacation destinations. “With over 60 houseboats in our fleet, we’re one of the biggest operators on the lake” says Millar. With demand growing for higher end houseboats, Waterway has a large fleet of Genesis class houseboats and the amazing 94 foot

long Legacy class houseboats, of which there are two. All boats in the fleet are equipped with hot tubs and many have incredible features such as dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, spacious staterooms, entertainment centers and tube slides. Added services located at the Waterway Activity Center include ski boat, jet ski, paddleboard, kayak, fishing boat and mountainbike rentals. Bedding and linens supply, catering, as well as safety turtles for young children are also available. While you’re waiting to board your vessel or before you hit the road for the trip home, be sure to check out the Beach Hut beside the Guest Services Office for a relaxing BBQ meal.

“It’s funny,” says Millar with a smile, “you get people up here that haven’t house boated in 20 years. They step aboard a Genesis 66 and you watch their mouths drop. It’sunbelievable how

far we’ve come and it’s even more amazing when I think about what the next 10 years have in store.”

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Protect B.C. Waters from ZEBRA & QUAGGA MUSSELS

(Shuswap Fishing)

Zebra and quagga mussels are propeller blade shaped freshwater mussels that can reach up to 30 mm in size.

They are not yet in British Columbia and pose a serious threat to native species and fisheries in our lakes and rivers.

Live mussels attached to boats, other watercraft and recreational equipment can easily be transferred from one body of water to another. Mussel larvae can float undetected in water in bait buckets, live-wells, pumps and bilges.

Once introduced, zebra and quagga mussels are very difficult to eradicate and costly to remove. They threaten native species and fisheries, and increase maintenance costs of hydroelectric, domestic water, industrial, agricultural and recreational facilities.

Practicing CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY is key to stop invasive mussels from entering B.C.

Shuswap Lake offers excellent recreational fishing opportunities for species such as Lake Trout and Rainbow, Bull trout, Kokanee, Burbot and Whitefish.

LAKE TROUT

CLEAN off all plants, animals and mud from your boat and equipment (e.g. boots, waders, fishing gear). Use available power washing stations.

DRAIN onto land all water from bait buckets, live- wells, pumps, motor, bilges, and remove drain plugs.

DRY all items completely before launching the watercraft into another body of water.

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CHECK HIDING SPOTS FOR INVASIVE SPECIES:

KOKANEE

REPORT INVASIVE MUSSELS: 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP) (B.C. CONSERVATION OFFICER SERVICE)

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ACTIVITY CENTRE

BULL TROUT

RENTALS There are good reasons Sea-doo is the number one choice of rental operators around the world and on the Shuswap. Starting with Sea-doo quality and reliability, these watercrafts come equipped with all the features necessary for a wide range of applications. Its plush extra long seat provides ample space for three and the peace of mind.

BURBOT

WHITEFISH

ACTIVITY CENTRE

RENTALS

Lake trout and Rainbows to 10 kg. Bull trout, Kokanee, Burbot, Whitefish.

Mainly trolling for deep lurkers is the most popular technique. Anyone fishangling Columbia must There areing goodor reasons Sea-doo isin the British number ..................... one choice of rental operators around the world ..................... have an appropriate licence. and on the Shuswap. Starting with Sea-doo quality and reliability, these watercrafts come equipped with all the features necessary for a wide range of applications. Its plush extra long seat provides ample space for three and the

peace of mind.

$200 $300 ................................... $550 .................................... $750 .................................... $900 ................................. $1,050 ................................. $1,200 ................................. $1,350

Our new Four Winns RS is fully loaded with a 4.3L engine and a wake tower. Get out on the lake today to enjoy all water-sports in comfort.

..................... $350 ..................... $525 ................................... $1,000 ................................... $1,450 .................................. $1,850 ................................. $2,225 .................................. $2,450 ................................. $2,650

Our new Four Winns 200 SS is fully loaded with a 5.0L engine and a wake tower. Tour the lake comfortably, this boat was built to handle anything the Shuswap could throw at it.

...................... $500 ..................... $750 .................................. $1,400 ................................. $1,950 ................................. $2,425 ................................ $2,775 ................................ $3,075 ................................. $3,350

If your idea of down time means that you’re up and out on the lake, then the 26’ Avalon pontoon boat is the one for you. Its lively performance and wide-open deck spaces are perfect for skiing, cruising and swimming. This boat will provide you with all the action you crave to enjoy on Shuswap Lake and Mara Lake. 18 person capacity.

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e Deposit required on Visa or MC per sea-doo or boat;

..................... $500 ..................... $750 ................................ $1,400 ................................. $1,950 ................................. $2,425 ................................. $2,775 ................................ $3,075 ................................. $3,350

..................... $200 ..................... $300 ................................... $550 .................................... $750 .................................... $900 ................................. $1,050 ................................. $1,200 ................................. $1,350

Our new Four Winns RS is fully loaded with a 4.3L engine and a wake tower. Get out on the lake today to enjoy all water-sports in comfort.

..................... $350 ..................... $525 ................................... $1,000 ................................... $1,450 .................................. $1,850 ................................. $2,225 .................................. $2,450 ................................. $2,650

Our new Four Winns 200 SS is fully loaded with a 5.0L engine and a wake tower. Tour the lake comfortably, this boat was built to handle anything the Shuswap could throw at it.

...................... $500 ..................... $750 .................................. $1,400 ................................. $1,950 ................................. $2,425 ................................ $2,775 ................................ $3,075 ................................. $3,350

If your idea of down time means that you’re up and out on the lake, then the 26’ Avalon pontoon boat is the one for you. Its lively performance and wide-open deck spaces are perfect for skiing, cruising and swimming. This boat will provide you with all the action you crave to enjoy on Shuswap Lake and Mara Lake. 18 person capacity.

..................... $500 ..................... $750 ................................ $1,400 ................................. $1,950 ................................. $2,425 ................................. $2,775 ................................ $3,075 ................................. $3,350

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on the lake, then the 21’ Avalon Rear $2000 Damage Deposit requiredand onout Visa or MC per sea-doo or boat; Entry pontoon boat is the one for you. Its lively performance and wide-open deck are Tax and Gas not Included 25% non refundable deposit forspaces reservations. perfect for skiing, cruising and swimming. This boat will provide you with all the action you crave to enjoy on Shuswap Lake and Mara Lake. 10 person capacity

Our kayaks are suitable for beginner and expert in terms of stability and tracking.

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(Shuswaggi) Have you ever seen "Shuswaggi" the Shuswap Lake Monster?

The Shuswap Lake Monster, also known as "Shuswaggi ", is a cryptid which supposedly lives in British Columbia's Shuswap Lake.

Sightings On June 3, 1984 a woman named Linda Griffiths was sailing on the lake with her two children and a friend of theirs when she observed a patch of water, about 300 feet away from her, that suddenly began to churn violently. After looking at the disturbance with her binoculars, she then noticed seven greyish-brown humps moving above the surface of the water in

a straight line, and at a rapid pace. The animal crossed in front of the boat before finally submerging. After her sighting, Mrs. Griffiths said that the creature resembled a fast-moving snake, around 20 to 25 feet in total length, and that it swam with vertical undulations.

during the Eocene Epoch. They were about the same size as the lake monster, and, unlike modern-day whales, they had a well-developed neck, which could possibly be raised above the surface of the water. This might possibly account for head-and-neck sightings of this creature.

Explanations

Keep an eye out for Shuswaggi while you're cruising around Shuswap Lake this summer and be sure to snap some photos of this elusive but friendly creature if you're lucky enough to see it;)

British cryptozoologist Dr. Karl Shuker has hypothesized that the Lake Shuswap Monster might possibly be a surviving Zeuglodont. These were specialized prehistoric, serpent-like whales, that lived

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(Sicamous History) In the 1800s Sicamous and area was inhabited by a semi-nomadic Indigenous nation called the Secwepemc or Shuswap. They crossed the Rocky Mountains to hunt buffalo on the plains.

In this area they were called the "Schickamoos". In 1871, a Provincial Map shows Schickamoos Narrows, which in early history was known as a "meeting place of Indians".

In 1864 gold was discovered on the Columbia. Seymour Arm became a supply centre in the Big Bend Gold Rush.

In 1885 permanent settlers arrived after the driving of the Last Spike at Craigellachie, which linked Canada sea to sea. Among the first settlers in Sicamous were the families from Finland. Old Town, or Eagle Pass Landing as it now known, became an almost instant town in 1871. It was the central supply centre for railway construction. Today it is

used primarily for recreational purposes such as sledding, houseboating, hiking, swimming, and biking.

Later, in the early 1900s CPR hill became a residential development. Finlayson's store and a jail were built in 1892, adding a post office in 1904. The first school opened around 1908. In 1949 the bridge was built across the channel, previously having been just a ferry crossing. Several hotels opened. In the early 1900s the Sicamous Hotel was built. The hotel was Tudor style with 75 rooms and a large elegant dining room. The dances were locally popular and well attended. The hotel was burnt down in 1964.

Eagle Valley, in Sicamous, became the home of many settlers. They came and farmed the land, putting up with forests, deep snow, and hordes of mosquitoes.

The first newspaper in Sicamous was

the Eagle Valley News. It was printed for the first time on 22 October 1958; it continues today.

Sicamous was incorporated in 1989.

In June 2012, the community experienced major flooding due to heavy rains and an abnormally high amount of snow melt from higher elevations nearby.

Over 350 residents were evacuated, and many homes were heavily damaged.[4]

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The magical Shuswap gives you over 1000 kms of shoreline to play on and explore. Each of the four Shuswap Arms has its own personality, you’ll never run out of interesting things to see or do on your Waterway houseboating vacation.

The community of Blind Bay lives at the end of this arm. Although beaching is not available on Copper Island it is still worth a visit. You can moor a speedboat and hike the trails located on Copper Island. Visit Anglemont Marina, or take a splash off the rope swing located near St. Ives. Cabins and homes dot the shoreline of Shuswap Arm; this is one of the only Arms to have road access to the homes on it. Shuswap Arm is very limited to overnight beaching but day trips to see the views are a must.

Shuswap Lake is a lake located in south-central British Columbia, Canada

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that drains via the Little River into Little Shuswap Lake. Little Shuswap Lake is the source of the South Thompson River, a branch of the Thompson River, a tributary of the Fraser River. It is at the heart of a region known as the Shuswap Country or “the Shuswap”, noted for its recreational lakeshore communities including the City of Salmon Arm. The name “Shuswap” is derived from the Shuswap or Secwepemc First Nations people, the most northern of the Interior Salish peoples, whose territory includes the Shuswap.

Shuswap Lake consists of four arms, forming a shape reminiscent of the letter H. The four arms are called Salmon Arm (southwest), Anstey Arm (northeast), Seymour Arm (north), and the main lake (west). Shuswap Lake connects to Little Shuswap Lake via the Lit-

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tle River, which flows from the end of the west arm.

To the north-west it is fed by the Adams River, which drains Adams Lake.

Shuswap Lake connects to Mara Lake at the Sicamous Channel. The Shuswap River connects via Mara Lake. In the south-west the Salmon River flows into the lake at Salmon Arm. The Eagle River runs down from the Eagle Pass in the Monashees to enter the lake at Sicamous, in the east. The Seymour River empties into the northern end of the Seymour Arm. In addition to these rivers, numerous creeks feed the lake, including Scotch Creek, which runs south to the north shore of the main arm, near the community of the same name.

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(Salmon Arm) When leaving the channel onto the Shuswap, you are immediately on the Salmon Arm. There are plenty of things to see and do. The City of Salmon Arm is at the Southwest end of this arm. Pull into the city wharf, spend the day shopping on Main Street, or eat at one of the many restaurants in town. If you’re looking for more of a nature walk, the beautiful Margaret Falls is located at the northwest end of the Arm. Although overnight beaching is limited, the end of the arm is only a few hours away and day trips are a very popular option before heading toward the narrows for the evening.

Salmon Arm is a city in the Southern Interior of the Canadian province of British

Columbia that has a population of 17,464 (2011). It is on the shores of Shuswap Lake, where the Salmon River empties into the Salmon Arm reach of the lake. It is a tourist town in the summer, with many beaches, as well as camping facilities and house boat rentals. Salmon Arm is home to the longest wooden wharf in North America. It is the location of the head offices of the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District. Salmon Arm became a city on May 15, 2005, its 100th birthday of incorporation. Directly north of the city, across Shuswap Lake, lies Mt. Bastion. A photograph of Mt. Bastion serves as the background for the driver’s license of BC.

The largest employer in the Salmon Arm area is the forest industry and related businesses. The city benefits from close access to the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Tourism is also important to Salmon Arm, bringing many tourists from Vancouver and Calgary. Most tourists arrive during the summer season, either stopping en route to other holiday destinations, or to visit the Shuswap Lake. Salmon Arm has several hotels, campsites and houseboat rental outlets. Relative to its size, Salmon Arm has a wide variety of restaurants and cultural attractions. Public beaches at Sunnybrae and Canoe are often crowded during the summer. Source Wikipedia

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(Ogden City) Located at the North end of the Shuswap Lake, Seymour Arm is home to the original floating general store that opened its doors for business in the spring of 1963 and was owned and operated by Alf Daniels. He was raised in Seymour Arm and ran the store for 44 years, originally selling Fuel and Fishing Tackle to locals and guests. There are many vacationers that still remember having a summer job with the store and having to hand pump the gas from an old, manual gas pump.

In 2007, the Kriese family bought the store and invested in upgrading both the store and the nearby land, then in 2015 expanded the marina to better serve the boating community. It was with great pride and joy that they ran it for 9 years until selling it to the present owners.

Markus and Kaarina Schrott also have local ties to the area as Markus spent part

of his childhood in Seymour Arm, and attended the local school house that ran out of the community hall back in the 1980’s.

Seymour Arm, originally Ogden City, was recognized as a Gold Rush town in 1865 with over 5000 visitors heading to the Big Bend Gold Rush hoping to strike it rich! Wiped out by a forest fire the town was not rebuilt until the early 1900’s and was then renamed Seymour Arm.

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The area is now a bustling recreational community with over 300 seasonal properties and many locals and guests that visit the soft, white sand beach of the local Provincial Park, Silver Beach. There are many things to participate in during the summer months including the Summer Sizzler (a slow pitch tournament every August Long Weekend), a weekly Farmers Market and even an ongoing game of Horseshoes every Sunday in the Park.

The store has always been the hub of the community and provides a Liquor Store, Fresh Groceries, Souvenirs, Propane refills, Fuel (both vehicle and marine) and Wi Fi/Cellular reception to the locals and guests of the area. Some new services now available are Kayak and Paddleboard rentals for cruising the local bay!.

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Seymour Arm's Waterfront pub is a great place to meet friends that are travelling by boat.

Probably the most popular of the Shuswap Arms is Seymour. Albas Falls is one of the main nature attractions on Shuswap Lake. The short hike to the breathtaking Albas Falls is definitely worth it. Enjoy the pub at the end of Seymour Arm and there are plenty of beaches to spend your evenings on.

Seymour Arm, known historically also as Ogdensville or Ogden City and Seymour, is an unincorporated settlement and former town located at the head of the inlet of the same name on Shuswap Lake in British Columbia, Canada. Located at the mouth of the Seymour River and the disembarkation point for trails over passes across the Monashee Mountains connecting that river’s valley to that of the Columbia River, and navigable by water from Savona at the farther end of Kamloops Lake.

Seymour Arm became the location of a bustling boomtown serving travellers to the Big Bend Gold Rush on the Columbia which grew up around a Hudson’s Bay Company post founded at the start of the rush in 1865. With a peak population of 500, Seymour Arm had 13 stores, 11 shoemakers, 8 wash houses, 6 barber shops, 6 physicians, 6 saloons, 5 bakeries, 3 restaurants, 2 blacksmiths, 1 bathhouse, 1 drug store, 1 stationery shop, a coffee and doughnut stand, and a livery stable. The town was destroyed by fire in the late 1860s but was revived again by English developers promoting the Seymour Arm Fruits Land Company, and a post office, school and hotel were established in 1910. The hotel closed in 1925 and by 1940 the town was largely abandoned, save for a few remaining settlers.

Today, the hotel has since reopened with

a restaurant and pub, and one of the orchard-era mansions remain. The locality is a farming and recreational community.

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(Anstey Arm) The nature arm. Just past the floating sea stores starts Anstey Arm. Anstey is a quiet arm with limited population. This Arm is well known for its beautiful beaches and pristine shoreline. At the very east end of the arm is the beautiful hike to a giant cedar forest. As well as that, a

hidden gem of beaches awaits you at Roberts Bay on the south end. Also home to Anstey-Hunakwa Provincial Park, a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. 6,852 hectares in size, the park was established April 18, 2001. The parks aims to protect grizzly, black bear,

moose, mule deer, pine marten, and Townsend’s big-eared bat. Includes the most extensive undisturbed Interior Cedar Hemlock moist-warm Variant 3. Anstey Arm, is the arm if you are interested in getting away from it all, being out in the wilderness, and one with nature.

There is a large cedar and cottonwood forest at the mouth of the Anstey River.

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(Shuswap Rescue One)

~THANK YOU~ Waterway Houseboats to you, and your guests for your generous support

• Responds to all Marine related SAR incidents in all weather conditions through the 911 system and/or the Emergency Coordination Centre.

• Available support includes the Vernon SAR Helicopter Winch Rescue Team.

• Available 24/7/365 days.

• Based out of Sicamous. Response time to the furthest point on the Shuswap Lake. 45 minutes.

7 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU

Salmon Arm — top of the hill beside Dominos pizza Main Store Salmon Arm — 401-251 TCH NW Salmon Arm — 310 Shuswap Street Next To Blue Canoe Bakery Sicamous — 444 Main Street Sorrento — 1240 Trans Canada Highway Enderby — 801 George Street | Grindrod — 135 3rd Avenue

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• Rescue One and Rescue Two (our boats call sign) has the capacity to carry approximately 40 people combined. 4 on stretchers and remaining walking casualties.

• The BC Ambulance 911 dispatch system has the authority to deploy RCM-SAR resources on behalf of RCMP, Fire and other First Responder Mutual Support requests.

• The rescue boats are equipped with FLIR (forward looking infrared/thermal) imaging night vision, • Radar and chart plotters, Marine/Commercial VHF and BC Ambulance radios, Water Recovery System and Emergency Tow System.

• Personnel are trained in High Speed Navigation in Restricted Visibility conditions.

PROUD SUPPLIER TO WATERWAY HOUSEBOATS

SERVING NORTH OKANAGAN’S HOUSEBOAT INDUSTRY, GROCERY STORES, CAMPGROUNDS AND SERVICE STATIONS Sicamous, British Columbia eaglevalleyice.ca

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LEGEND

SAFETY AND NAVIGATION GUIDE

Marine Gas Marina Boat Launch Vehicle Campsites Wilderness Campsites Sani Station

Roderick-Haig Brown Park

Mountain Bike Trails Hiking Picnic Area Waterfalls

LEE CREEK

Garbage Drop Off

LITTLE SHUSWAP LAKE

Reinecker Creek Trails Rubberhead Trails Park Hill Trails

CHASE

r Little Rive

Cruikshank Pt.

SCOTCH Shuswap CREEK Lake Park

DO NOT CROSS THIS POINT STRONG CURRENT

Little Mountain Trails South CanoeWEST Trails Diving

to Vancouver via Kamloops 4.5 hours drive time

L A X N SORRENTO I U Q S TIA N U O M

Water Provincial Park Sand Bars

Copper Island Reedman Pt.

Beaching

S H CELISTA MAGNA BAY U S W A P

McBride Pt.

nort h si de o f

arm mos tly r esid enti al &

BLIND BAY

DO NOT cross this point Beaching UNSAFE during storms Beaching prohibited River / Creek Hiking Trail Railway Trans Canada Highway Secondary Highway Marine Navigational Light 2012

dangerous storm area IMPORTANT! Beaching Rule

beaching prohibited BALMORAL

HOUSEBOAT TRAVEL TIMES FROM WATERWAY MARINA BASE TO LOCATION AT 2200 RPM

CARLIN

TAPPEN Tappen Bay

ION T S A B N TA I N MOU Sunnybrae Park Herald Park

ANGLEMONT Shuswap Lake Arm............... 3.25 hrs.

SALMO N west end of arm mostly res

ANSTEY BEACH Anstey Arm .................... 5.00 hrs.

Mallard Pt.

BLIND BAY Shuswap Lake Arm ................. 5.25 hrs.

PARADISE POINTParadise Point

Bastion Bay

ARM

idential & comm ercial

Canoe Pt. Sandy Pt.

CANOE

COPPER ISLAND Shuswap Lake Arm ......... 5.00 hrs.

ANNIS

COTTONWOOD BEACH Seymour Arm ......... 3.25 hrs.

ENCOUNTER POINT Seymour Arm ............ 4.25 hrs.

Herm

Margaret Falls

SUNNYBRAE

ALBAS Seymour Arm ............................... 5.50 hrs.

CINNEMOUSUN NARROWS Floating Stores 2.50 hrs.

L A K

com mer cial, NO ove rnig ht b eac EAGLE hin

BAY

If you look out the back of your houseboat and see nothing but open water down the length of the arm of the lake, you are in a DANGEROUS location.

Help us protect your parkland. Enjoy your visit but please leave the parks as you find them so that future visitors may enjoy them too.

Fireworks are prohibited in British Columbia provincial parks.

A

SALMON ARM Black Point

MARA PARK Mara Lake ........................... 1.25 hrs.

MARBLE PARK Salmon Arm..................... 1.25 hrs.

TO ENTER AND EXIT NIELSEN BEACH Anstey Arm ................... 3.00 hrs. S ALMON ARM WARF

RODERICK HAIG BROWN Shuswap Lake.....7.50 hrs.

SCOTCH CREEK Shuswap Lake .................. 6.50 hrs.

SILVER BEACH Seymour Arm ................... 6.50 hrs.

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• At low water levels (early spring and late summer), please use extreme caution when entering the Salmon Arm marina SOUTH to Oroville as the route in is quite Wash. via Kelowna limited and it is easy to 3.5 hours drive time run aground.

Mara Lake Park

MARA

DO NOT CROSS THIS POINT

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Houseboats MUST BE BEACHED 1 HOUR before sunset • Houseboats must not be beached between the signs at Haven Point and the ranger cabin during the period of July 1st through Labour Day. • Fireworks are prohibited on Shuswap Lake and in BC provincial parks.

ALBAS

Drasniers Bay

Steamboat Bay

SEYMOUR ARM

Bughouse Bay

Two Mile Creek Beach Bay

E ANGL

Armstrong Pt.

U al Os with sm

Woods Landing

S

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M nes Y wilder

Cottonwood Beach

Nine Mile Pt.

A

Prohibited beaching West Ruckell Pt. of this line, NO overnight parking past this point

AwilRderneM ss Y E NST

MOORING & FLOAT USE • Overnight mooring is not permitted at Shuswap Lake (Scotch Creek), Herald, Sunnybrae, Mara or Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Parks during the period from May 1 to September 30. All other parks and recreation areas are available for overnight use, subject to the guidelines.

Shuswap Lake East

•D ocks are provided in some areas for small crafts only. Please do not tie houseboats to these structures.

Swall Beach

WATER SAFETY • Your PFD Won’t Work If You Don’t Wear It. Many people who died in boating accidents last year, drowned within a few feet of safety.

Most of those victims owned life jackets, but they weren’t wearing them when they perished. Prolonged immersion in cold water causes hypothermia. This condition will cause in death unless reversed.

Never give alcohol to a victim of hypothermia. Use blankets for warming and if the person is conscious, administer warm liquids and warm, moist air for breathing.

Marble Point Hungry Cove

Bastion Bay

Murdock Pt. Old Town Bay

Canoe Pt.

SICAMOUS

AP W S U SH NGE RA

EAST to Calgary via Banff 5 hours drive time

Sand Bar

TO ENTER AND EXIT SICAMOUS NARROWS Sand Bar

Sicamous Narrows

Mara Point Black Point

• Before entering the Sicamous channel from either side of the Shuswap or Mara Lake you must receive approval from Waterway Base.

•M ake sure you enter beneath the bridges in a straight line between the pillars. If you do not, the Houseboat can be slightly sideways between the pillars and the current will tend to push the Houseboat towards them.

If the Houseboat is straight when traveling between the pillars, the driver can counteract the current by utilizing the throttle and “powering out” of any trouble.

WATERWAY MARINA BASE

Mara Lake Park

Four Mile Creek

Robert’s Bay

Aline Hill

Hermit Bay

EY T S N A E RANG

Peter Martins Bay

Cinnemousun Narrows Tillis Beach

Anstey Beach

Twin Bays

Anstey Nielson View Beach

L O NGGE RAN

Anstey Arm West

Rendevous Picnic Site

Wild Rose Bay

TILLIS LANDING

WA

Rl commun

Woods Landing South

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Brock Pt.

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Beach Bay

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Encounter Point

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Haven Pt.

L A ANGLEMONT ST. St. Ives Horseshoe Bay K IVES Park AGLE E AY

nt

Fowler Point

Albas Falls

• Removal of Forest trees is prohibited.

BAY

cial, NO

Silver Beach

CINNEMOUSUN NARROWS PARK

In to Marina

NO WAKE

Out to Shuswap Lake

•A fter driving under the railway bridge you must make a sharp turn to the left. There is a sandbar in the water just past the railway bridge which is marked by a white pillar with a green capped navigation light. You must stay BETWEEN the railroad bridge and the green and white navigation pillar to avoid the sandbar.

• P ermission to proceed towards the bridge is required from Waterway base.

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(Environment) Waterway recognizes the Shuswap Lake as a beautiful resource that needs protecting. We are very active in protecting this lake, so that future generations can enjoy it as much as we do. Waterway has attached all of our kitchen sinks into the black water holding tanks. Washers have also been decommissioned, however the dryers on the boats equipped with them still operate. Our new dock and the connection to the District sewer is now complete. As a result, we will be containing all of the water in our hot tubs. Our boats which are plumbed for grey water will be 100% contained. It is important to remember that all black water is currently being contained.

WATER USE: Instructions will be given on the use of the hot tubs. Adding water as necessary to the hot tub is fine. Please take brief showers and do not leave the

water running in the sink while doing dishes or while using the washroom.

Remember that a significant amount of grey water goes into the lake. When you are on a beach surrounded by other houseboats, all grey water being drained goes into the water surrounding the houseboats. We ask that you leave the beach prior to showering or using the dishwasher and do so out on the lake. It is better for everyone and also according to the Ministry of Environment, for the lake as well. Waterway uses environmentally sensitive soaps and detergents, which are also unscented and free of endocrine disruptors, which may have a long term impact on the health of the lake system.

Please help reduce our impact on the Shuswap by taking the appropriate measures and using the cleaning products provided on your houseboat.

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(Nature and Culture) History: The area is named after the Shuswap Secwepemc First Nations people, the most northern of the Salishan speaking people. This group was the first to inhabit the region, as evidenced by kekulis (semiunderground pit houses), which have

been found at Scotch Creek and nearby Herald Provincial Park. Kekulies may be found in many of the locations of Shuswap Lake Marine Park. Pictographs or rock paintings have also been discovered around Shuswap Lake.

During the nineteenth and early

Photo by Jackie Clark

twentieth century, European explorers, fur traders and surveyors came to the area. Then in the late 1800s, gold was discovered, and the population in the area soared. Today, little remains of these historic tales.

Conservation: Flowers, trees and shrubs are part of the park’s natural heritage, please don’t damage or remove them. Cutting of trees - live or dead - for firewood is strictly prohibited.

Wildlife: Cougars and bears are occasionally seen here. Wildlife is potentially dangerous and may be encountered at any time. Make lots of noise when hiking where signs of bears are found. Practice safe food storage, and dispose of garbage in the containers provided. Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears or other wildlife.

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(Backcountry Bears) Hiking, mountain-biking and camping in bear habitat is an exhilarating way to spend a day, a week or a month. And seeing a bear is far more likely to enhance your wilderness experience than spoil it.

Knowing what to do and how to behave when the moment comes will keep you and the bear safe - and your spirits high!

1. Be prepared! Learn how and why bears behave the way they do and know how to react to an encounter or attack. If you’re recreating in grizzly country, ensure you can tell the difference between a black and a grizzly bear.

2. Before setting out, check with the appropriate authorities (provincial wildlife officer, park warden, etc.) to see if there has been any bear activity along your route. Obey all trail closures and information signs. If there are bears in the area, consider choosing a different route.

3. Always, always carry bear pepper spray or

another deterrent - and know how to use it.

4. Stay alert and watch for bears and bear signs. Tracks, trampled vegetation or scat are all signs that bears may be nearby. Be especially alert where bear foods are abundant.

5. Make lots of noise. If a bear hears you coming, it will usually avoid you. Warn bears of your presence by talking calmly and loudly or singing, especially in dense bush where visibility may be limited or around rivers or streams where bears have trouble hearing you coming. Your voice will help identify you as human and non-threatening.

6. Travel in a group during daylight hours.

Especially in grizzly country. There is no record of a bear attacking a larger group of people.

7. Avoid animal carcasses. Make a wide detour if you smell or see signs of a dead

animal (e.g. ravens circling). Black and grizzly bears can kill large animals for food, and they are attracted to carcasses that have been killed by other causes.

Leave the area if possible.

8. Keep dogs on a leash and under control.

Dogs may be helpful in detecting bears, but they may also agitate them and create a conflict situation.

9. Keep your distance. Never approach bears.

If a bear (or any animal) approaches, back away in order to maintain a safe distance. Use binoculars, spotting scopes and telephoto lenses to view and photograph wild animals up close.

10. Secure all potential bear attractants. Never feed a bear, either intentionally or unintentionally, by being careless with your garbage or food scraps. Always store your food and garbage in a bear-proof container and keep it on the back of the houseboat at night.

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(Houseboating History) Houseboating began in England as canals that were built in the 1700’s for shipping cargo throughout the country.

This fell into disuse due to alternative shipping methods. People began to use the canals for recreation and the houseboat was born. With Canada being a commonwealth country, the novelty of houseboating began to catch on as an exciting vacation...a home away from home…on the water!

The canals and waterways in Canada provided the perfect environment for houseboating. Canada is well-known for its quality manufacturing of houseboats for Canadian and American clients.

Marine maps are important items to have when navigating through various waterways. You can’t just pull into a gas station, in most cases, and ask for directions. There will be some instances where you will be in complete wilder-

ness areas when you are houseboating in Canada.

Sicamous, British Columbia is designated as the “Houseboat Capital of Canada”. One of the most favoured houseboating destinations, it has over 200 houseboat rentals available for your cruising pleasure. Sicamous is located at the northern end of the Okanagan Valley… a world-famous wine region.

There are many recreational summer activities to enhance your vacation in British Columbia while on the water including swimming, water skiing, and fishing. Dock your houseboat rental and enjoy ATV riding, hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, and golfing.

Houseboats in Canada are generally motorized and used as recreation, rather than as a permanent dwelling.

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