Sicamous

Sicamous is a district municipality in Columbia-Shuswap that sits where Mara Lake flows into Shuswap Lake in British Columbia. The area spans extensive shorelines along both lakes and features a landscape of water, rolling hills, and forest.

The Canadian Pacific Railway reached Sicamous in 1885 and built a station that connected the region to destinations across western Canada. This transportation hub enabled growth and development in the area.

The Secwepemc people have inhabited these lake regions for thousands of years, and their heritage remains woven into the local identity. Walking through town, you notice how the water and surrounding mountains reflect the importance of these lands to Indigenous communities.

The area is easily accessible and offers a wide range of activities on and around the lakes. Visitors should know that weather varies significantly by season, and winters can bring heavy snow to the region.

The area became a houseboat vacation hub in the 1960s, with hundreds of rental boats on the lakes. This boating tradition has shaped the place and still attracts people seeking this type of getaway.

Location: Columbia-Shuswap Regional District

Inception: 2013

Elevation above the sea: 350.25 m

Website: https://sicamous.ca

GPS coordinates: 50.83780,-118.97000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30