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Drive through the scenic farmland of the Mabel Lake Valley north from Lumby. Visit Shuswap and Cascade Falls and view Eagles of the Shuswap River welands. Walk on the sandy beaches of Mabel Lake then drive to the summit of Park Mountain for an amazing view of the Monashees. From Lumby travel east to Creighton Valley road for a drive around the hump and back to Highway 6 returning to Lumby. Take a side-trip to Shuswap Falls. Explore art studios, unique nature resorts, easy walks on trails that mix art with nature view the Shuswap River and Echo Lake. Take Sugar Lake Road north from Cherryville and swim and fish in Sugar Lake. Visit old growth rainforests and spectacular Rainbow Falls. For an active weekend trek explore Monashee Provincial Park for wildlife viewing in Grizzly Bear country. View the Sawtooth Range from the headwaters of the Shuswap River. This is pristine mountain country away from the crowds. Spend your summer exploring the mountain Trails of the Monashee such as Mount Beaven, The Pinnacles, Monashee Lake and the Mark Berger Traverse. |
The Monashee is an incredible mountain playground. Whether your idea of exciting recreation is a guided trek to a waterfall a soak in a wild hotspring or a relaxed exploration of contemporary art on a sculpture trail we're a treasure chest of adventures. |
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Explore the vast wilderness area called the Monashee (The Mountains of Peace) located one-hour north east of Kelowna and a half hour east of Vernon via Highway 6. A perfect destination for a day-trip or weekend excursion. You can pick up detailed maps and travel information from local Visitor Information Centres or from a local Bearfoot Adventure Information Centre. |
Highland Treks.com TRAVEL DIRECTORY 1. Lumby Visitor Information Centre 2. Hubert's Family Restaurant 3. Historical Café 4. Lumby Hotel 5. Blue Ox Pub 6. Tutor -Tech 7. Aquatic Pets 8. Riders Edge 9. Cozy Cabins Nature Resort 10. Silver Spur Trails 11. Coyote Creek Whole Earth Discovery Centre 12. Echo Lake Fishing Resort 13. Vernon Visitor Centre 14. KenKraft 15. Innerspace 16. Sun Country Cycle OTHER ATTRACTIONS 17. Aberdeen Farm Market 18. Highlands Golf Short Game 19. Paraglide Canada 20. Coldstream Golf Course 21. Lumby Public Market On Saturdays 22. Lumby & District Museum 23. Lumby Golf Course 24. Coyote Sleeping Sculpture Sculpture Trail & Gallery 25. River Ridge Golf Course 26. Alive Resort & Spa 27. South Mabel Lake Marina 28. Landslide Studios 29. Cherryville Artisans Shop 30. Goldpanner Campground & Café 31. Cherryville Museum 32. Kokanee Lodge 33. Keefer Lake Resort 34. Spruce Grove Café 35. Nakusp Hot Springs 36. Halcyon Hot Springs |
The Monashee has a number of Provincial Parks and Ecological Reserves explore four Bioreserves identified by Bearfoot Canada as recreation areas that are ideal for nature-based travel. Keep in mind, that if your choose to explore the backcountry, be cautious and be well equipped, these mountains are remote and are rich in wildlife including Grizzly Bear Habitat. If you would like a guided excursion visit our Directory of Guides and Tour Companies in the Monashee. |
Drive through the scenic farmland of the Mabel Lake Valley north from Lumby. Visit Shuswap and Cascade Falls and view Eagles of the Shuswap River welands. Walk on the sandy beaches of Mabel Lake then drive to the summit of Park Mountain for an amazing view of the Monashees. From Lumby travel east to Creighton Valley road for a drive around the hump and back to Highway 6 returning to Lumby. Take a side-trip to Shuswap Falls. Explore art studios, unique nature resorts, easy walks on trails that mix art with nature view the Shuswap River and Echo Lake. Take Sugar Lake Road north from Cherryville and swim and fish in Sugar Lake. Visit old growth rainforests and spectacular Rainbow Falls. For an active weekend trek explore Monashee Provincial Park for wildlife viewing in Grizzly Bear country. View the Sawtooth Range from the headwaters of the Shuswap River. This is pristine mountain country away from the crowds. Spend your summer exploring the mountain Trails of the Monashee such as Mount Beaven, The Pinnacles, Monashee Lake and the Mark Berger Traverse. |
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