Enjoy the Shuswap
Lake days, golf, trails and a Community Centre that still knows your name.
Shuswap lifestyle
Shuswap Lake Estates, at a Glance
Buy a property here and you get more than a lot: golf, the lake, trails and neighbours who stick around. Read the family story, or contact the sales office to see it in person.
Golf18holes
Shuswap Lake Golf Course at Blind Bay, right next door, plus Talking Rock Golf at Quaaout Lodge, 20 minutes away
On the lake5minutes
Shuswap Lake, 5 minutes from every home: beaches, boating, fishing and the Adams River salmon run
- Trails
Hundreds of kilometres for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
- Winter & skiing
Revelstoke, Sun Peaks, SilverStar and Big White, all within a couple of hours
- Community Centre
2banquet rooms
A Large and Small Banquet Room plus a Games Room, bookable by all residents
- Pickleball
4courts
Four pickleball courts up in the Highlands, with lake views and a clubhouse
- Tennis
2courts
Two tennis courts located adjacent to the golf course
- Dining & wineries
Waterfront patios, casual grills and the region's wineries, all close by
On the Lake, Five Minutes Away
Shuswap Lake is 5 minutes from any home in Shuswap Lake Estates. That's not a sales line, it's a drive time. The lake itself is shaped like a skewed capital H, with four arms (Main Arm, Salmon Arm, Anstey Arm and Seymour Arm) and more than 1,000 kilometres of shoreline to explore. Secluded beaches, protected waterways and the Adams River salmon run are all part of the package. For more on the area, see Shuswap Tourism and BC Parks.
Golf
Shuswap Lake Golf Course at Blind Bay sits right next to the Estates: an 18-hole championship course and driving range, operated separately from Shuswap Lake Estates itself. Talking Rock Golf at Quaaout Lodge is another 18-hole championship course, 20 minutes away.
Trails and the Outdoors
Hundreds of developed trails run through the Shuswap: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and horseback riding, plus thousands of acres of back-country beyond that. Waterfalls, salmon runs and sunsets under clear night skies are all part of a normal week here. Just another Tuesday in the Shuswap.
Winter and Skiing
The Shuswap sits central to four major resorts: Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Sun Peaks, SilverStar and Big White. Pick a direction and you're on snow within a couple of hours.
Dining and Wineries Nearby
Golf in the morning, dinner on the water by evening. Bayside Marina & Grill and FINZ Bar & Grill both run waterfront patios right on Shuswap Lake. Duffer's Grill & Lounge is the casual spot for a game of Keno and a burger. Spinnaker Café, in the Blind Bay Marketplace Mall, offers home-cooked meals. And Timber Shuswap runs a farm-to-table menu from award-winning Chef Chris Whittaker. Add the region's wineries into the mix and that's a weekend's worth of plans without leaving the area.
A look around
The Shuswap, Through the Seasons
Fishing on Shuswap Lake 
Sunset over the lake 
Gardens at the Estates
The Community Centre: Clubs, Classes and Events
Our Community Centre runs a Large Banquet Room and a Small Banquet Room, sharing a kitchen, plus a separate Games Room. Book the whole facility or a single room: weddings, corporate bookings, golf tournament banquets, or just a Tuesday fitness class. The Large Banquet Room seats up to 265 (160 to 192 with tables) and the Small Banquet Room seats 80 with tables. Regulars include the River of Life Church, fitness classes, a quilters' group, Lego Club, a youth group and a playgroup for babies and toddlers, with the billiards, bridge and euchre clubs in the Games Room several days a week each fall and winter. Bookings are open to the public. See what's on and request a booking on the Calendar.
Pickleball, Tennis and Fitness
Our pickleball courts are up in the Highlands: four courts with lake views, washrooms and a clubhouse. The two tennis courts are located next to the golf course along Golf Course Drive. The courts are run by their own member groups and aren't open to the public, but memberships are very cheap. For a full gym, Iron Nation Fitness in Blind Bay covers equipment, a smoothie bar and personal training.
Music by the Bay
Music by the Bay is a free weekly summer concert series held every Thursday evening, featuring live music, local food vendors, an artisan market, classic cars, and family-friendly activities, all set in a beautiful lakeside location in the heart of Blind Bay.
Shuswap Lake Estates is proud to be a founding sponsor of this event, providing the waterfront land that makes it possible for the community to gather and celebrate. The concerts attract more than 1,000 visitors each week, making Music by the Bay one of the Shuswap's most popular summer traditions.
For more information on the event, see the Arts Council for the South Shuswap and the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce.
Pet-Friendly from Day One
Our office is dog friendly. Bring your pet in for a treat and a dish of water any time! Did someone say Pet Photo Contest? Every year we ask for your pet's funniest, happiest or cutest photo. It goes into the newsletter, up on the website and onto the office wall, and residents pick their favourite. Past entries have included Badge, Banjo & Rue, Bailey, Bentley, Hazie & Cleo, Abby, Lexie & Oncé, Loki, Marlee, Max, Reuben, Rosie, Lucy, Jacqueline, Marsha-Mellow, Archibald-Beans and Bella. The 2026 contest is now closed, but stay tuned for 2027.
It's the same office you'll call for water and sewer questions, so stop in any time.
Community Links
A few of the organizations and businesses that make up life around the Estates:
Dining
Recreation
Tourism
FAQ
Is Shuswap Lake Estates pet friendly?
Yes. The sales office welcomes pets with a treat and a dish of water, and we run an annual Pet Photo Contest that goes into the newsletter and up on the office wall.
How do I book the Community Centre?
Check room availability on the Calendar and submit a booking request there. Our receptionist confirms details directly, usually within a couple of days. You can generally book about 1 year in advance; to book further ahead, call the office.
Are the pickleball and tennis courts open to visitors?
The pickleball and tennis courts are run by individual member groups and are not open to the public. That said, memberships are very cheap.
What's Music by the Bay?
A free weekly summer concert series held every Thursday evening on the waterfront land Shuswap Lake Estates provides as a founding sponsor, with live music, local food vendors, an artisan market, classic cars and family-friendly activities. It draws more than 1,000 visitors each week. Details from the Arts Council for the South Shuswap.
Come for a visit. Stay for a lifetime.
Explore available lots, or book the Community Centre for your next event.