Where the energy of nature, sparks the energy of the people. No matter where you sit on the energy dial. Where birdwatching recharges some, wakeboarding refuels others. All ultimately are inspired, rejuvenated and enthused. Because in Sicamous…we believe in a life lived with spark.
Conveniently located at the intersection of two major highway routes, the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 97A, Sicamous connects travelers from the Lower Mainland and neighbouring Alberta to the sought-after destinations of the Okanagan and Shuswap.
At the heart of the community is the Sicamous Channel, bridging the Mara and Shuswap lakes which have long been popular destinations for vacationers. Trademarked as the Houseboat Capital of Canada, Sicamous offers the unique experience of houseboating that welcomes thousands of visitors each year. Sicamous also attracts a rush of travelers and seasonal residents called by the lakes to boat, swim, fish, and paddle, tripling the population in the summer months.
It is no surprise the dominant industry in Sicamous is tourism. Beyond water recreation, the community inspires travelers with two scenic golf courses overlooking the Eagle River and Mara Lake and is home to numerous walking trails featuring breathtaking mountain views and waterfalls. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of hang gliders who fly from the Sicamous Lookout on Queest Mountain and a proposed bike park for the lower portion of Owlhead Mountain is sure to draw biking enthusiasts to the area.
Winter tourism is also on the rise with Sicamous making a name for itself in the snowmobiling world with award-winning riding on the Queest and Owl Head mountains. In 2019, Sicamous received gold in the Snoriders Rider’s Choice Awards for favourite overall snowmobiling area in B.C, among others, and in 2017 was named champion of B.C.’s Sled Town Showdown. The community is within 200 kilometers of the Kelowna International Airport and world-class heliskiing and ski resorts including Revelstoke Mountain, Silver Star, Big White and Sun Peaks.
As well as being the “Gateway to the Shuswap”, Sicamous has become the northern gateway to an exciting new intercommunity project, the Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail. Unfolding the story of the traditional Secwépemc territory, the trail will link to the Vernon-Kelowna rail-trail greenway and extend 200 kilometers south to Osoyoos, opening opportunities to promote recreation and cultural tourism in the area.
Sicamous is the meeting place waiting to be discovered.
| Elevation | 250 m |
| Area | 12.71 km2 |
| Population | 2,613 (2021) |
| Total Private Dwellings | 1,905 |
| Occupied by usual residents | 1,244 |
Sicamous has seen a 7.6 per cent population increase rising from 2,429 in 2016 to 2,613 in 2021!
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Sicamous is fortunate to have access to a number of facilities operated by community groups and organizations.
Sicamous Curling Rink
The Sicamous Curling Rink is owned by the District of Sicamous. During the winter, the building is utilized by the Sicamous Curling Club and by Sicamous Pickleball in the spring and summer.
Little Bears Child Care Program is open to children 3-5 years of age and is operated by the Eagle Valley Community Support Society.
The Sicamous Preschool is a Non-Profit Society that has been in operation for over 20 years. It is run by the parents the preschool student, for which for an Executive Board oversees the functioning of the Preschool.
The classes are run by a qualified Early Childhood Education Teacher and in many cases an additional Early Childhood Education Assistant.
The After-School Kids Club is operated by the District of Sicamous and provides weekly childcare after-school childcare for children Kindergarten to Grade 6.
