 Mouth of the Little River, Tyler Meade photo
Village Feel  This is a working town with deep roots in the forestry industry. Homes are modest; no high rises, high-end developments or highbrow attractions. The emphasis is on real people in a real community. Shopping and motels string along Shuswap Avenue with some nice heritage buildings and not a stoplight in sight. Drop into a coffee shop or bakery and find it's also a gift shop or art gallery. The community lives and works in harmony with three bands of the Shuswap Nation – the Adams Lake, Neskonlith and Little Shuswap – all of which have reserves bordering or close to Chase. Natural Resources  Nature is Chase's best asset. Walk just a few minutes from the village centre and play a round of golf; see a waterfall and bighorn sheep; launch a boat and paddle, fish or water ski. Cycle for miles through fertile agricultural valleys or fragrant cedar and Western hemlock forest. Travel less than 30km/18.6mi to camp or picnic in provincial parks, shoot the Adams white water on a river raft or watch the miracle of the salmon run. In winter, cross-country ski just minutes from town or load up the snowmobile and head to the sledding grounds.
Where to Get Started Staff at the Chase Visitor Centre at 400 Shuswap Ave will help with questions about accommodations and attractions and provide maps and brochures. Ask about dates for local festivals, especially the First Nations pow wows.
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