Water Sports ... The larger lakes of the Thompson Shuswap region are prime for water sports. Each Lake provides a unique atmosphere, tons of scenery and allot of room to play. The main water sport lakes, all, have a good selection of sandy beaches, boat launches, marinas and campgrounds.

Every year the bigger lakes are buzzing with boats pulling water skiers, tubers and wakeboarders. Although the bigger lakes get all the attention there are a few smaller lakes too that permit larger boats for fishing and water skiing but provide no amenities, less room and access could be rough along gravel roads.

The water skiing and wakeboarding lakes in the Thompson Shuswap region that are the most popular for water sports include Kamloops Lake near the community of, you guessed it, Kamloops; Shuswap Lake near the communities of Sicamous and Salmon Arm and Nicola Lake near the community of Merritt, BC.

Many arrive in the region with boat in tow. Often the boat is being towed by a camper so to, also, take advantage of the many campgrounds in the area around the lakes. Some of the lakes, like Shuswap Lake, have tour operators nearby so rentals and lessons are available for the budding water skier and wakeboarder.

When operating any boat on any lake with public beaches please be aware of your surroundings and avoid busy areas and other boats, when possible. Littering is also not cool when enjoying out BC lakes.