Lumby
Lumby hikers, Laurie Carter photo
Lumby (population 1,634) is a small community in a beautiful agricultural valley that lies in a region of remarkable ecological diversity ranging from semi-arid to interior rainforest. People come for hiking, fishing and camping in provincial parks. Some visitors take advantage of terrain that creates ideal thermals for paragliding and hang gliding, while others visit art galleries and studios.
With the Okanagan Highland rising to the west and the Monashee Mountains forming a snow-capped rampart to the east, clear mountain lakes, the Shuswap River and four scenic waterfalls in the region, nature is a close and constant presence.
Hikers hardly know where to start on more than 100 trails in the area known as the "Hiking Capital of Canada." Many of these trails also attract mountain bikers and horseback riders in summer and cross-country skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers in winter.
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Water Activities
Swimming, canoeing, kayaking and tubing are all popular on lakes and the Shuswap River. Easy-going campers set up in municipal and private grounds and at Mabel Lake Provincial Park, while hard-core wilderness types head for the rustic walk-in sites at Monashee Mountain Provincial Park. Trout and kokanee tease anglers in four easily accessible fishing lakes and numerous creeks and streams.
Paragliding and Hang Gliding
The terrain around Lumby creates excellent conditions for soaring on the thermals. Paragliders and hang gliders have a choice of three gliding launch sites.
History & the Arts
Lumby appeals to both history and art fans with more than 30 heritage murals. Artists and artisans work in studios throughout the region and many display their products at the Cherryville Artisans' Shop, Gallery and Marketplace. The region's mining heritage is preserved in a small museum at the Gold Panner Campground.
Getting Started
Stop by the Lumby Visitor Centre (1882 Vernon St) where staff can provide information and brochures on dining and accommodations, hiking trails, fishing spots, provincial parks, paragliding, artists and art galleries.
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