Sandy Beaches ...There are many recreational beaches in the Thompson-Shuswap region because of the many lakes and rivers. Some of the beaches are located in remote locations while others are within the city limits of some of the main communities. There are beaches covered in pure white sand and there are beaches layered in small pebbles.

Some of the recreational beaches on some of the Thompson-Shuswap lakes and rivers include playgrounds, washrooms, concession stands, BBQ pits, campgrounds and water sport rental opportunities. Then there are others, the more remote beaches, with just fire pits and pit toilets.

There are too many beaches to list in the Thompson-Shuswap region but here are some of the favorites. In and around the community of Kamloops, BC, Canada the most popular sandy beaches are located on Paul Lake and on the Thompson River. The Shuswap Lake region is also a haven for boating and beaches.

The Shuswap Lake system is shaped like the letter "H" consisting of two developed southern arms (Shuswap Lake Main Arm and Salmon Arm ) and two undeveloped upper arms (Anstey Arm and Seymour Arm). The lake consists of over 1400 kilometres of shoreline revealing numerous sandy beaches, private bays, hidden coves, marine parks, estuaries, hiking trails, pictographs, boat, day use parks, launches and campgrounds.

Some of the more popular and easily accessable Shuswap Lake beaches include Herald Provincial Park, Shuswap Lake Provincial Park, Narrows Village Beach, White Lake and Sicamous Sands Public Beach Park.