Routes and Blues is an extension of Roots and Blues, with some events planned around the Shuswap outside of Salmon Arm.
Monday Aug. 13 at 9 a.m., the Adams River Salmon Society has arranged an interpretive walk around the Adams River Gorge Trail, starting at 9 a.m. For more information on the walk, contact by sending an email to info@salmonsociety.com.
After lunch, there is a hike planned of Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park, starting at 1 p.m. A guide will be available to lead the hike and answer questions while exploring Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park and Adams River, one of the world’s premier salmon spawning habitat.
The hike is rated as easy to moderate and will cover a distance of 6.5 kilometres, with the return trip. This event must be pre-booked at www.RoutesAndBlues.ca. Admission is by donation.
There will be a Routes and Blues community meal from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Quaaout Lodge at 1663 Little Shuswap Lake Road West. The meal will feature local aboriginal cuisine. Choices include a traditional sliced and grilled bannock made into a taco, with chili and local produce, or a savory salmon fillet on a mixed green salad. Tickets for the meal are available at www.QuaaoutLodge.com or www.RoutesAndBlues.ca.
To cap the evening off, a concert featuring George Adams will take place at the lodge starting at 7 p.m. For more information on the concert, send an email to info@salmonsociety.com.
