Copper Island offers 3 kilometres of winding trails that circle the island, and a trail up to the summit (488 metres) that provides superb vistas of Shuswap Lake.     The beautifully restored St Mary's Church in Sorrento which dates back to the 1910's     Adams River, home of the famous Salmon Run     Tubing is a popular summer pastime

The beautiful Shuswap is situated in south-central British Columbia, midway between Vancouver BC and Calgary, Alberta. The Shuswap Lake system offers more than 1,000 kilometres of shoreline to explore, with spectacular scenery and a pristine environment. At the turn of the century, the Blind Bay "Trappers' landing served as a transfer point for furs , lumber and other bounties of the area. Today the Trans Canada Highway serves a fast growing vacation, retirement, arts and business community.   We have a  moderate four-season climate with plenty to do in each season.   Summer offers recreational activities to everyone. An eighteen hole championship course awaits the golf enthusiast. There are, as well, several nine hole courses. There are plenty of trails for hiking with breathtaking scenery. Water sports are, of course, the big summer attraction. There is swimming, fishing, water skiing, boating, and white water rafting on the Adams River. Of course you can do nothing at all, the Shuswap was made for relaxing. Community parks provide ball diamonds, playing fields, and  children's playgrounds. The summer nights are cool and the lake views are always awesome. For the winter enthusiasts, the area offers mild winters with good snow pack at the higher elevations. You can  enjoy winter sports such as: snowmobiling, skiing, great ice-fishing sleigh rides, and nearby, cross country skiing. There are numerous businesses in the area which cater to the winter sports enthusiast. Contact our chamber for information. With our relaxed lifestyle and great variety of recreational choices no wonder we're the place everyone wants to live. SERVICES: Medical/Dental Clinic Financial & Insurance Realty Firms Counseling & Consulting Psychologist Library Lawyer Garbage Collection Exercise Facilities Groceries Movie Rentals Accommodations Spas FACILITIES/ ATTRACTIONS: "Leisure & Retirement Capital of BC" Golf Course (18 hole) Aviary for Exotic Birds Marinas Fishing Hiking Cross Country Skiing & Snowmobiling Porcelain Factory Wineries/Micro Breweries Antique Car Museum Provincial Parks Clubs & Associations: Lions Club Scouts and Guides Old Age Pensioners' Organization Sorrento Glee Club Sorrento Scottish Country Dancers Seniors' Society Ta'Lana Women's Institute Woodworkers Guild Hospice Society (Sorrento & District) Parks and Recreation Over 30 in all Other: Churches (5) Sorrento Anglican Centre Chamber of Commerce Info Centre Lions Manor

Local Statistics AREA POPULATION: 6,379 (1996 Census,  including Area C) AREA REPRESENTATIVE: Ted Bacigalupo LAW ENFORCEMENT: R.C.M.P. protection - Salmon Arm and Chase Detachment FIRE PROTECTION: Volunteer Fire Department (5) in each community AMBULANCE: Serviced by Salmon Arm and Chase PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Greyhound Bus Lines BC Transit to Salmon Arm (Thursdays only)