Birdwatching...There are many, many lakes, rivers, estuaries and wetlands in the Thompson-Shuswap region ideal for birdwatching enthusiasts. Some of the lakes and rivers attracting birdwatchers to the region require hiking a trail to viewing platforms while others can be viewed from the comfort of your car or from a, nearby, viewing bench, picnic table or sandy beach.

Some of the lakes, rivers, estuaries and wetlands fall within the migratory path of birds while others become the nesting and feeding grounds of the local bird wildlife. Some of the birdwatching destinations fall within beautifully maintained parks while others are located in rugged, remote wilderness locations.

Some of the birds to view in the Thompson-Shuswap region include Bald Eagles, loons, Mallard Ducks, Canada Geese, Spotted Sandpipers, Killdeer, Vesper Sparrows, osprey, Flammulated Owls, Red Tailed Hawks, Sandhill Cranes, swans, swifts, Western Grebes, Mountain Bluebirds, Spotted Towhees, Northern Shrikes and hundreds more.

Marble Canyon Park near Cache Creek, Roche Lake Provincial Park near Kamloops, Tunkwa Provincial Park near Logan Lake and the Roderick Haig Brown Provincial Park near Shuswap Lake are just a few of the birdwatching destinations in the Thompson - Shuswap region.