Senior Life in the Shuswap

The Shuswap Is A Great Place for Seniors

The Shuswap region of British Columbia has a large population of seniors. Our incredible climate and beauty is certainly just two of the many possible reasons for this. Besides, who wouldn't want to retire in our four season paradise. Below are just a few examples of the many more reasons why retirement in the Shuswap is appealing. We have great choices in beautiful senior-friendly neighbourhoods, seniors housing and care residences as well as just about every activity that one could want within a short drive of home.

Seniors Housing & Care Residences

The Shuswap has a number of various levels of housing and care facilities for our seniors.

•   Arbor House - Private Residential Care
   •   Bastion Place - Government Residential Care
   •   Hillside Village - Government Residential Care
   •   Pioneer Lodge - Government Residential Care
   •   Eagle Valley Haven - Private Residential Care
   •   Landers Lodge - Private Residential Care
   •   Lakeside Manor - Private Residential Care
   •   Mountain View Manor - Private Assisted Living
   •   Piccadilly Seniors Care - Government Assisted Living
   •   Piccadilly Terrace - Private Independent Living
   •   Shuswap Lions Manor - Government Independent Living
   •   Shuswap Lodge - Private Supported & Assisted Living

For more information on senior housing and activities, please call the Seniors Resource Centre at 250-832-7000 or visit https://seniorsresourcecentre.wordpress.com/

Did You Know?

The Shuswap Has a High Population of Seniors According to Report

A Shuswap Community Development Report released in 2013 by Sue Rossi states, "There are a large numbers of seniors living in the Shuswap region. According to 2011 BC Stats Community Facts (www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca), the BC average distribution of people aged 65 and older is 15.7%. The City of Salmon Arm has a general population of 17,465 people. Of this population, 4,240 people are 65+ or 24.3% The municipality of Sicamous has a general population of 2,445 people and of this, 620 people are 65+ or 25.4%. The city of Enderby has a general population of 2,935 people and of this, 810 people are 65+ or 27.6%. BC Stats website did not provide information about Sorrento or the rest of the Regional Districts or First Nations."

For more information on this report, go to http://www.betterathome.ca/sites/default/files/FINAL%20REPORT%20Shuswap.pdf

Senior-Friendly Facilities, Programs & Activities

Whatever your passion, sport or hobby, or even if you desire to try something new, it's here for you in your own backyard or one of our senior-friendly neighbouring communities! Here's a few ideas to get you started:

Hockey Lovers - A twin sheet arena offering "Old-Timers Hockey" or take in a Silverbacks Junior 'A' Hockey game or volunteer for one of our many minor hockey teams all at The Shaw Centre.

Curling Lovers - our curling facility offers seniors curling league and bonspiels.

Bowling Lovers - Our local bowling lane offers senior leagues.

Outdoor Lawn Bowling - Seniors lawn bowling and tournaments

Golf Lovers - Choose from 3 18 hole golf courses. All located within minutes of Salmon Arm.

Education Lovers - Okanagan College offers seniors computer courses as well as many special interest courses.

Fitness Lovers - many fitness centres, yoga and pilates studios, personal trainers and fitness programs through the recreation centres

Horseback Lovers - horseback riding, stables, and clubs

Live Theatre Lovers - runs all year long offering incredible entertainment - Check out Seniors Theatre

Slow Pitch Lovers - Join the over 50 league!

Recreation Lovers - Salmon Arm's SASCU Recreation Centre features an indoor swimming pool and hot tub among other facilities and offers senior specific swim and fitness programs

More choices for activity lovers...

Rotary Groups
Branch 109 Seniors Group - offering many programs such as special dances, card playing and luncheons
Downtown Drop-in Centre - offers many programs including pot-lucks, cards and pool table tournament
Cross Country Skiing
Bird Watching
Mountain Biking
Lady Striders Walking Club
Shuswap Paddling Club
Pottery Lessons
Farmers' Markets
Sewing & Quilting Clubs
Artisan Groups