70. DONKEY DAYS CELEBRATION
Donkey Days is being held on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge located at 1125 Ptarmigan Road, Chase B.C. The Donkey Refuge Society mission is to offer a permanent sanctuary for abused, neglected and unwanted donkeys. This event is a family fun day with an opportunities to meet and greet the donkeys and hear their stories, enjoy children’s crafts, spinning, and weaving demonstrations, farmers’ market, live music, heritage farm demonstrations, shop the Donkey Shoppe and enjoy a food concession. Admission is by donation. For further details, phone Rob or Shirley at 250-679-2778 or email donkeyrefuge@gmail.com.
71. KAMLOOPS VINTAGE CAR CLUB
Kamloops vintage car club holds its annual show and shine swap meet in Chase on Saturday, June 4 and it attracts enthusiasts from throughout the BC Interior. The event features vintage and custom cars and parts, antiques and collectibles. It runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Art Holding Memorial Arena and kicks off with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m.
72. MAYFEST JAMBOREE
Mayfest Jamboree is an annual weekend of square and round dancing taking place May 6 and 7 at the Chase Community Hall. Some of the dancers bring their RV’s and camp at both the Lions Mill Park site and the curling rink parking lot while others commute from surrounding areas. Spectators are welcome at no charge as the dancers are always happy to promote their fun leisure activity.
73. NESKONLITH POW WOW
The Pow Wow takes place Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21. This annual First Nation’s celebration includes dancing, singing, crafts, food concessions and traditional foods, such as bannock. The grand entry takes place at noon on both days. The public is welcome and there is no charge.
74. PUMPKIN SEASON
Pumpkin season is a month-long event throughout October at Pete Murray’s Corn Farm throughout October. The farm grows a variety of pumpkins in various sizes to suit all age groups. Wagon rides include a visit to the sheep and then off to the pumpkin patch in search of the perfect pumpkin. These rides fill up quickly and large groups are encouraged to call early to book on the day of their choice.
75. SUNSHORE GOLF COURSE,
Sunshore Golf Course owned and operated by the Chase Recreation Society, features easy walking terrain and is located in the heart of the village. Mature trees provide shelter from the sun on hot summer days and the gentle breeze off the lake makes golfing this nine-hole course an enjoyable experience. The public is welcome to book tee times. Electric carts, pushcarts and clubs are for rent at the pro shop. After playing, relax on the deck at the club house and enjoy refreshments from the licensed lounge and snack bar.
76. SQUILAX GENERAL STORE AND HOSTEL
Squilax Store and Hostel has the added feature of being the migratory home of Yuma bats. Owner Blair Acton is involved in bat research and gives talks on these interesting creatures. Although the store has been renovated over the years, its history dates back to the early 1900s and Acton is able to keep hostel guests enthralled with fascinating tales from by-gone days. During the summer, special musical evenings are also arranged.
77. RODERICK HAIG-BROWN PROVINCIAL PARK
A short drive east of Chase along the Trans-Canada Highway and a turn-off at the Squilax overpass leads to the north side of the lake and a whole world of fun both on water and on land. Visit the impressive Talking Rock Resort and Quaaout Lodge or enjoy the many hiking trails, including the historic Flume Trails and Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park. The Adams River is a short, beautiful river running through the park from Adams Lake to Shuswap Lake. There’s plenty of parking at the park and visitors are able to follow the trails downstream or upstream any time of the year.
The river and park are world famous as the prime spawning ground for sockeye salmon that are hatched here, migrate to the sea and return when they are four years old to spawn the next generation and die. October is the time of the Adams River salmon run that is one of the largest in the world, with every fourth year being a major run and this happened in 2010. The Adams River Salmon Society and community groups, in conjunction with BC Parks, organize the Salute to the Sockeye celebration at the park with educational displays, vendors and concessions. Visitors from the world over come to experience the salmon ritual in the crisp, clear autumn air and it’s a natural phenomenon that should be seen at least once in a lifetime.
The park offers easy trails to hike or bike along the Adams River to the lake. The upper trail features fairly easy to moderate hiking or biking along the river and through the forest.
The lower Adams River was designated a BC heritage river in 1995 and the river is now in a nomination process that could see it declared a national heritage river as part of the Canadian Heritage Rivers System. CHRS is Canada’s national river conservation system, aimed at promoting, protecting and enhancing Canada’s river heritage.
78. ANGLEMONT ESTATES GOLF COURSE
Anglemont Estates Golf Course is a scenic nine-hole golf course in the North Shuswap. For those arriving by boat, a shuttle service is available from the Anglemont Marina to the golf course. During the peak summer months, phone a day ahead for t-times 250-955-2323 or visit the golfanglemont.com website.
79. FLUME TRAILS
Flume trails on Holdings Road in the North Shuswap provide a revealing look into the area’s logging past. There’s an upper trail with a moderate climb beside the creek and a lower flume trail that meanders along the river and through the forest.
