Enderby, BC
Outdoor Recreation At Its Best

nice day in Enderby BCEnderby is a city located on Hwy 97A in the North Okanagan region of British Columbia Canada.

It is situated on the eastern banks of the Shuswap River, 16 km (10 mi) north of Armstrong and 26 km (16 mi) southeast of Salmon Arm in the Shuswap.

Some of the rural communities surrounding Enderby include Ashton Creek, Grindrod, Kingfisher, Mara and Trinity Valley.

The city and the surrounding area is an outdoor enthusiasts dream come true. There are so many activities you could spend weeks here and never run out of fun things to do.

In no particular order here are some of the exciting variety of activities one can participate in:

  • Hiking

  • Canoeing

  • Kayaking

  • Golfing

  • Snowmobiling

  • Fishing

  • Cross-Country Skiing

    These are by no means all of the things that you can do in one of nature's favourite playgrounds!

    Family Fun Attractions

    Morgan horsesEnderby is home to some unique and unusual farms you might not see anywhere else.

    The livestock found at these farms include Fallow deer, Ostriches, Llamas, Goats Bison and Morgan horses.

    Who needs a zoo when you can find these type of animals in the area.

    There are several farm and market gardens in this area. There is no shortage of fresh fruit and produce available to the health conscious shopper.

    The downtown section of Enderby has a strong heritage feel to it and of earlier days gone by.

    Some of the antique shops offer neat things to look at and purchase.

    There is a wide selection of shopping and dining places to please anyone wandering through town.

    Also, the cafes here are a nice place to just relax and enjoy some down time.



    And some more fun...

    the Enderby Cliffs

  • Hiking to the top of Enderby Cliffs is very popular with tourists and locals from the area. The cliffs, a BC Provincial Park, tower over the city and offer stunning views of the Valley below.

    Believe me when I tell you that you have to experience this when you visit here. The view is absolutely spectacular!

    There are also volcanic rock and fossil sites to explore here.

    A couple of other popular hiking spots in the area are found at Mount Mara and Larch Hills.

  • Just a few minutes south of the city off of the highway sits the Starlight Drive In . It is the largest drive-in theater movie screen in North America.

    The drive-in has become a thing of the past and there are not too many of them left. If you get a chance bring the family and enjoy a night under the stars.

    I have visited here a few times with my family and they always ask when can we come back again.

    I still remember years ago when I was a young boy living in Vancouver, BC. Mom and Dad packed all of us kids in the family station wagon and we headed out to the newest James Bond movie playing at the local Drive-In.

    I never did see the end of any movie as I fell asleep but it was just the fun of the whole drive-in experience that mattered.

    Ahh... memories of the good old days!

  • A couple of museums in the area capture the history of the area. The Enderby and District Museum features exhibits and displays of both human and natural history of the city.

    The Deep Creek Tool Museum features a one-of-a-kind collection of tools and household goods from the mechanical age. It is also home to the World's largest reel lawnmower.

    Make sure to bring the camera and get a picture taken of yourself standing next to this incredibly built machine.

    a bridge in Enderby, BC

  • The Shuwswap River is a major attraction of the city of Enderby as it runs through the town.

    The Shuswap River connects Mable Lake to the east and Mara Lake to the North.

    The river is a spawning ground for Coho, Spring and Sockeye Salmon. The Salmon return here every year to spawn.

    To get a real up close look and see the salmon in their natural habitat make sure to visit the Kingfisher Environmental Interpretive Center . They have walking trails and self-guided natural trails that you can take and learn more about these fantastic fish.

    Just head east on Mabel Lake Road for a short drive and you will be there.

    The Shuswap River is also host to the Kingfisher Kayak Rodeo which is held here annually.

    The river is so popular that it hosted the 2008 Canoe Nationals.

    In the summer check out the jet-boat river tours. They offer guided trips through the river channels and are a fun way to explore this awesome river.

    Another favourite activity on the river is tubefloating. It is very popular on those hot, hazy days of summer.

    Tube Taxi is an excellent place for you and the family to check out. They will look after all your tubing needs.

    You can then just sit back and enjoy the adventure of the day ahead!

  • For the golfers out there you can visit the Mabel Lake Golf & Country Club just 35 km east of Enderby. Golf Okanagan calls it the "Premiere" golf experience in the Okanagan Valley.

    Just north of the city, in the small community of Grindrod, the Birchdale Golf Course offers a quiet country atmosphere to enjoy a round of golf.

  • Fishing is another favourite past time of some. Gardom Lake and Hidden Lake are two excellent lakes to bring out the fishing rods and enjoy relaxing days on the water.

  • This area is not just full of summertime activities. It also attracts quite a winter crowd.

    Just east of Enderby is the Hunters Range trail system. It is considered by many to be the best snowmobiling range in Canada.

    There are over 200 Sq. kms. of trails in the area and this includes the Larch Hills Cross-country ski trails.

    So if you have a snowmobile or cross-country skis get ready to explore a snow lovers paradise.

    A Little History

    old house in Enderby, BC
  • The Spallumcheen Indian Band has lived in the Enderby area for 10,000 years.

  • The Shuswap River was a vital transportation route for the Shuswap Indians and early European settlers. The banks of the river also served the Indians as a fishing and hunting spot for hundreds of years.

  • Alexander Leslie Fortune was the first white settler in the North Okanagan.

  • Enderby was named in 1887 after a Jean Ingelow poem.

  • The town began to grow and prosper after the completion of the Shuswap and Okanagan Railroad in 1892.

  • The business district expanded with this growth and the city was incorporated in 1905.

  • This is an interesting fact about Enderby, BC. A local legend claims that when the Cliffs resemble the head of the Neanderthal Man who guarded the northern gateway to the Okanagan trench in the old times.



    Enderby is a place that has it all.

    Agriculture, Industry and Tourism drive the economy here. Some of these include Dairy Farming, Cattle Ranching and Fertilizer and Feed Production.

    For more information on this wonderful city make sure you stop off at the Visitor Center. It is in a gorgeous log cabin that sits on the bank of the Shuswap River.

    With a wide selection of maps, brochures, accommodation and camping guides you will find all the information to make your stay here a family fun experience.



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