Shuswap Lake is the epitome of cottage country for BC. The Shuswap is defined by the four-armed lake of the same name. The region offers unlimited opportunities for cottaging, camping, and boating/water sports. The town of Sicamous proudly declares itself the 'houseboat capital of Canada'. Other major destinations in the area are Salmon Arm, Kamloops, Blind Bay, Eagle Bay, Scotch Creek, Sorrento and Adams Lake. The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District is a year-round vacation destination with some of the best views in Canada.