Scenic Views · British Columbia
A Trans-Canada Highway rest stop near Sicamous with picnic tables, outhouses and a view of Shuswap Lake, though tall trees now hide much of it. Watch for Highway 1 construction closures.
This pull-off on Highway 1 near Sicamous looks out towards Shuswap Lake. Many travellers still rate it highly as a place to stop, eat lunch and look at the lake, and some mention good sunsets.
The facilities are basic but useful: picnic tables, garbage and recycling bins, and outhouses. Reviews of the washrooms range from fine to smelly, as you'd expect from a highway rest area.
The view is the sticking point. A steady stream of reviewers, including several in recent years, say the trees have grown tall enough to block most of the lake, especially in summer. Treat it as a rest stop with a partial view.
Also check traffic before you go. Highway 1 work on the R.W. Bruhn Bridge project at Sicamous brings scheduled daytime full closures, and several reviewers found the road closed right here. Check DriveBC and the province's alternate-route advice, since your map app may not show it.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 94 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
