FALL HOUSEBOATING
Houseboat season doesn't end in August! September is a beautiful time to enjoy one of Sicamous' most unique experiences. Learn more:
SHUSWAP NORTH OKANAGAN RAIL TRAIL
The Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail has been a big hit with locals and tourists alike! September is a great time to take your bike out on the trail to admire the beautiful views and see some local wildlife. The Ferry will be running all through September to make the trip to the rail trail as easy as possible.
Sicamous' new free pedestrian ferry is transporting passengers back and forth from 9am - 5:30pm until September 30th. It travels through the Sicamous Narrows with pickup/drop off points at the Martin Street Public Boat Launch, the Sicamous Beach Park and the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail.
Want to get involved? Email sicamousferrysociety@gmail.com to donate, sponsor, or learn more!
You can also find out about the Sicamous Ferry Society by following them on Facebook and Instagram and on their page on exploresicamous.ca
ANNUAL SICAMOUS FUNGI FESTIVAL
The Sicamous Fungi Festival happens every year mid-September. Fungi Experts lead long and short expeditions to find and identify different mushrooms. There is also music, mushroom-themed foods, presentations and panel discussions! Learn more and get tickets here:
SICAMOUS HARVEST FESTIVAL
The Sicamous Harvest Festival is held in September at the Hub (442 Finlayson Street).
OWLHEAD MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK
The new Owlhead Mountain Bike Park is open! Check out the map of trails so far!
Want to get involved and/or provide support for trail development and maintenance in the Sicamous area? Reach out to sicamoustrails@gmail.com to learn more.
HOCKEY SEASON
Sicamous Eagles Hockey pre-season starts September 2nd with an Exhibition Game!
BC BIRD TRAIL - SHUSWAP OUTPOST
"Fall in the Shuswap offers a great opportunity to experience bird migration. Scan the skies for the elegant Sandhill Cranes in their V-shaped formations. Keep an eye on the waterways to spot Hooded Mergansers and Common Goldeneyes. Listen for the calls of White-crowned Sparrows in the fields. The Shuswap's diverse habitats provide opportunities to witness these and other migratory species during their seasonal travels," - BC Bird Trail. Learn more here:
SALMON RUN
Each year hundreds of salmon spawn and travel through lakes and rivers surrounding Sicamous! There are many areas to see salmon close by including Eagle River, Yard Creek, Crazy Creek, Adams River and many more in the Shuswap region.
ATV SEASON
Sicamous is home to a growing number of hiking, biking and ATV Trails, including the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail and Owlhead Mountain Bike Park.
FARM STAND TOURS
There are many local food producers in the Sicamous and Shuswap Areas! You can make a whole day out of driving around to the different farm stands.
The Shuswap Food & Farm Directory is a great way to discover local food producers in the area.