44 - Sunday, May 17, 1987 - North Shore News

Canada's houseboat capital

found in the Shuswap area

From page 43

Sicamous, from the Indian word
“Shick-a-mows'* meaning “in the
middle,” is situated at the narrows
between the majestic Shuswap and
Mara Lake.

The Houseboat Capital of
‘Canada offers sunseekers a unique
vacation experience — a floating
holiday cruising the. sparkling
waters of this recreation paradise
on a. fully equipped home away

; from home, an ideal spot for tann-
ing or fishing.

Vacationers can rent a
houseboat for a spell and savor the
silence of sunsets on the lake or
board the vessel Phoebe Ann for a
short cruise to Marble Point.

Hardier souls may want to
retrace the route of the 1865 gold
rush ‘prospectors to Seymour Arm
on a tug ferry, calling in at Jogging
camps, isolated summer resorts
and cottages with the regular mail
run and barge full of supplies.

Just north of Sicamous is the
historic site where the last spike
was driven in 1885, linking the

The gem of the Shuswap was
once known as ‘‘Shiwhoots-i-
mati’? or many soap berries, but
today Salmon Arm is the economic
centre among the mountains, fruit
trees, forests, and fields at the

Canadian Pacific Railway from sea . F

to sea.

- Craigellachie, a Scottish word |

for rock beside river, sits amid the
jagged peaks of the snowcapped
Rocky Mountains, affording
dramatic photographic views of
Canada’s most famous scenic at-
traction,

southern end of the Shuswap Lake

_ Fegion.

An eclectic mixture of artists,
writers and musicians live in the
area, providing a broad range of
cultural cptions. —

, .
See's R.V. Park
On Osoyoos Lake
heated swimming safe sandy
pool beach
trailer sites playground.
full & partial hot showers
hookups store
tenting sites ‘

Reservations Recommended
July & August

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Mietory and culture all
part of Nanaimo scene

“FROM HISTORY buffs to culture
vultures, Nanaimo ‘has - ‘something
" gure to please:ail visitors’ tastes in
primitive and..modern_ art, drama -
and entertainment events... ~
“The tocal petroglyphs are often a;
“source of wonder, and surprise.
. Through the parted ferns and
damp moss, an image becomes -
apparent’— a carved face etched in
the stone in popular Petroglyph
Park just south of Nanaimo.
Filled with petrogiyphs, or rock
"carvings, the park. offers visitors’ a‘
rare chance to: see the haunting,
mysterious stone art work of
prehistoric peoples.

In a more ‘modern vein, the -

works ;of bard William
Shakespezre come to Nanaimo this
summer courtesy of the
Shakespeare Plus: Festival, now an
. annual event,

In three years, the” group’ has
staged 11 productions with: ‘this
year’s season opening production
being the comedy classic of All’s
Well That Ends Well.

The ‘plus’ in the Shakespeare
Plus Festival is a collection of
productions that were not written
by the bard. In the past, these ave
included original works as well as
popular musicals and comedies
that have delighted audiences.

This year’s festival promises to

Jhost of. farm. animals

be bettcr than ever, with organizers

_ working to add further activities in

and around the waterfront area ‘of
the harbor,
Agricultural’ ‘exhibitions. have

been part of Nanaimo’s allure. hu.
In past: years, the:

since 1894.

ENJOY... —\(rgee

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housekeeping
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sports. Equipped with
playground at

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playground, & tennis courts .
- Boat rentals across street.
Lakeview Motel . °

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Osoyoos, 8.C. YOH 1V0 495-7641

Overbury Farm. Resort
‘Thetis Island,. B. Cc. :
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Seafront acreage with sunny southern exposure. Excellent fishing
swimming - water's ideal for scuba divers, kayakers. Renovated
Heritage Dining Room (opening July Ist) for breakfast, lunch,

teas and dinner. Modern 2 BR housekeeping cottages with
fireplaces and electric heat for year round comfort. Reached by

I car ferry from Chemainus.

FOR eee 246°9769

shows heralded such items as the . °

latest in horse buggies.

The 1987 exhibition August _ 14, ot

15 and 16 offers sheep dog trials,'a
and
agricultural displays as well as a
number of related items.

_’ This summer, Nanaimo’s arts -
and cultural events makes. it the

place to be.

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-@ Private-Jacuzzi baths and
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° Many rooms with fi repleces.

© The Innkeeper’s full breakfast
with our compliments. -

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-and-stay at the

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Where the Westcoast ~
Trail comes to an end
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