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Lake Effect, Salmon Arm

Lake Effect, Salmon Arm

On Hudson Avenue in Salmon Arm  is The Lake Effect for Home Décor, jewelry, the best greeting cards,  giftware and just great cool stuff!  Seriously beautiful gifts found in a store that strictly follows the doctrine that life is far too important to be taken seriously.  Featuring many Canadian designed and manufactured products. Environmentally friendly products including Recycled Paper Greetings, 100% recycled journals, recycled rubber pet mats and more. Check out our web site at www.thelakeffect.com or phone 250-832-4454.

Salmon Arm Go Karts

Salmon Arm Go Karts

Thrills for all, from newcomers to seasoned riders, at the Salmon Arm Go Kart racetrack.  And test your skills on the 18-hole ‘Wonders of the World’ mini-golf course.  Family fun for everyone just eight kilometres east of downtown Salmon Arm on the Trans-Canada Highway.  Visit us at www.salmonarmgokarts.ca or phone us at 250-832-3177

Stuff to Do

D-Dutchmen Dairy

June 22, 2010

D-Dutchmen Dairy

Not only does D-Dutchmen Dairy make some of the finest ice cream you’ll ever enjoy – a visit to their Sicamous farm lets you see their amazing menagerie of animals and birds.  Their ice cream is also available all over the Shuswap.  Check out their website at www.dutchmendairy.ca

Nickelodeon, Revelstoke

June 22, 2010

Nickelodeon, Revelstoke

Meet the ancestors of your mp3 and DVD players at the Revelstoke Nickelodeon Museum on first street. In the 1930’s, sea-weary sailors arriving in Antwerp would drift in to the Banana Tree Café and sway to the music of a Belgian Dance Organ. Well, here’s that very instrument – at the Nickelodeon Museum, Canada’s only [...]

Revelstoke Golf Club

June 22, 2010

Revelstoke Golf Club

Golfers go weak at the knees when they behold the spectacular Revelstoke Golf Club.  This 18-hole public championship course meanders over 6-thousand yards along the Columbia River with snow-capped mountains framing your every stroke.  The Revelstoke golf club features a full practice facility and lessons from CPGA professionals.  Swing  by the Pro Shop for a [...]

Where To Stay

Hillcrest Coast Resort, Revelstoke

June 22, 2010

Hillcrest Coast Resort, Revelstoke

The Hillcrest Hotel, a Coast Resort, is located at the gateway to Glacier & Mount Revelstoke National Parks in between the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains near Revelstoke, British Columbia. Our mountain-side location is just 3 km from Revelstoke’s city centre, west of the world famous Rogers Pass, and right in the centre of the most [...]

3 Valley Gap

June 22, 2010

3 Valley Gap

East of Sicamous, along the Trans Canada, at the Eagle River the magical Beardale Miniatureland delights visitors of all ages! Then back on the  highway, heading for  Revelstoke through the Eagle Pass watch for a spectacular sight the stately Three Valley Lake Chateau & Heritage Ghost Town.  Stay awhile at this gorgeous mountain retreat. Take [...]

Stuff to Do

D-Dutchmen Dairy

June 22, 2010

D-Dutchmen Dairy

Not only does D-Dutchmen Dairy make some of the finest ice cream you’ll ever enjoy – a visit to their Sicamous farm lets you see their amazing menagerie of animals and birds.  Their ice cream is also available all over the Shuswap.  Check out their website at www.dutchmendairy.ca

Nickelodeon, Revelstoke

June 22, 2010

Nickelodeon, Revelstoke

Meet the ancestors of your mp3 and DVD players at the Revelstoke Nickelodeon Museum on first street. In the 1930’s, sea-weary sailors arriving in Antwerp would drift in to the Banana Tree Café and sway to the music of a Belgian Dance Organ. Well, here’s that very instrument – at the Nickelodeon Museum, Canada’s only [...]

Shuswap Region

3 Valley Gap

June 22, 2010

3 Valley Gap

East of Sicamous, along the Trans Canada, at the Eagle River the magical Beardale Miniatureland delights visitors of all ages! Then back on the  highway, heading for  Revelstoke through the Eagle Pass watch for a spectacular sight the stately Three Valley Lake Chateau & Heritage Ghost Town.  Stay awhile at this gorgeous mountain retreat. Take [...]

Hanna & Hanna Farm Market

February 9, 2010

Hanna & Hanna Farm Market

The delectable bounty of the orchard is yours at the award-winning Hanna and Hanna Farm Market. We now offer a full line Garden Center, Gift Shop and in-season  BC Fruit. There are farm tours available and the family has added a cutting garden for fresh flowers. Please drop by for a visit, browse the gardens, [...]