There are many attractions, activities and sporting in the area for daytrip planning or just a few hours out for an adventure. Some of these attractions include Silver Star Ski Resort, Bella Vista Wineyards Tours, Gray Monk Estates Wine Tours, plus three provincial parks close by. The old jail in Rock Creek as well as the local historical sites in Lumby and the surrounding area, offer a look of days come and gone in the region of the Monashee Trail. There are six lakes located around our accomodations for fishing, sailing and boating. For a more adventurous trip, a hike around one of the four waterfalls in the area provides breath taking scenery for the camera buff and wonderful trails for the nature buff.

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Lakes

Curtis Lake From the trailhead the route climbs steadily up the valley on an old road, through a logged area. Shortly after crossing a stream on stepping stones, watch for a path marked with fluorescent orange squares. The path climbs steeply, working its way through dense undergrowth. It passes through a wet sub-alpine meadow just before the lake. The combination of rock, water, balsam fir and lush sub-alpine meadow vegetation make this spot one of the loveliest in the area. Open scree and talus slopes invite ridge walking. Curtis Lake is a popular with fishermen.

Echo Lake Another popular scenic spot in the north Okanagan is Echo Lake Provincial Park, east of the community of Lumby. This 154-hectare park is intended for day use only. Recreational activities in the park include swimming, picnicking, canoeing and kayaking. Anglers will find information on rainbow trout fishing, fishing licences, boat rentals, bait, and fishing tackle in Echo Lake Provincial Park.

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Mabel Lake See Below Under Provincial Parks

Spectrum

Sugar Lake-Stocked yearly with 10,000 Gerrard Rainbows, Sugar is reporting good catches of Rainbows up to 5 lbs. Dolly Varden have been caught up to 12 lbs. Trolling various lures is the most popular method of fishing for all species including Kokanee which is also found in the lake. Sugar is an excellent family vacation lake which is located in an area that has unlimited summer and winter potential.

Waterfalls

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Cascade Falls Cascade Falls Regional Park of 43 hectares, is popular for its spectacular waterfall that drops 28 metres into a large pool. From this pool, a series of smaller falls, within a deeply incised gorge, drop the remaining 18 meters to the valley floor. A trail system leads to a viewing platform that views the falls. This trail, which varies from easy to moderately difficult, continues to the upper pools above the waterfall. Venturing above to the upper pools is done at the user's own risk.

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Provincial Parks & Woodlands

Monashee Provincial Park

Monashee Provincial Park protects substantial stands of old growth cedar, spruce and hemlock. Lush green forests grace the valley bottoms and, in the spring, alpine meadows blossom with a colourful array of wildflowers. The park is also known for some of the oldest rock formations in western Canada. Peters and Margie Lakes sparkle beneath 2697 metre high Mount. Fosthall, the highest peak in the park and part of the rugged Monashee Range of snow-capped peaks that surround the park. Lucky visitors may get a glimpse of the rare mountain caribou or wolverine or the much more common mule deer, ground squirrels and pikas. This undeveloped mountain wilderness is a wonderful adventure for both experienced, backcountry hikers and willing beginners alike.

Mabel Lake Provincial Park

Well off the beaten track, nestled in a beautiful mountain setting are the quieter, sandy beaches of Mabel Lake Provincial Park. Lush forests offer a pleasant retreat from the more crowded urban centres. The park’s sandy shoreline is backed by a cool forest of hemlock, red cedar and birch, in sharp contrast to the drier ponderosa pine/Douglas-fir forests to the west. Squirrels often visit the campsites and painted turtles can be seen at Taylor Creek. Deer and black bear can be seen occasionally as well as a variety of birdlife and water fowl. Fishing opportunities for rainbow trout are available here year round.

Echo Lake Provincial Park

A tree fringed lake southeast of Lumby preferred by solitude-seeking swimmers and sunbathers. Listen for the echo that gives the lake its name.

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