Margaret McCormick & Nigel Collett @tasteoftheshuswap

Something that makes the western part of the Shuswap special is the concentration of water access food options.

Jack Sam’s at Quaaout Lodge is best in class fine dining combined with pretty patio views. Often showcasing Indigenous ingredients, Chef Whittaker and the team create one of a kind menus.

Bayside Marina & Grill and Finz Bar & Grill offer boat up or drive up options — enjoy cocktails and summer favourites like pizzas and burgers served up with bulldogs and margaritas. Boaters can’t miss the opportunity to chow down at Canada’s only floating restaurant, the Shark Shack located in the Narrows. And on Saturdays in the summer, the tiny boat access only Squilax Dock Market along Little River features musical entertainment and fresh produce.