Thursday regional bus service connecting Salmon Arm, Blind Bay, and Sorrento.
The current BC Transit timetable lists a Thursday route between Salmon Arm and Sorrento via Blind Bay. The schedule shows trips from Salmon Arm at 10:05 a.m. and 4:05 p.m.; the morning return reaches Blind Bay at 10:51 a.m. and Salmon Arm at 11:21 a.m., while the afternoon trip stops at Balmoral Road at 4:30 p.m., Blind Bay at 4:40 p.m., Sorrento Mall at 4:45 p.m., and Sorrento Place at 4:50 p.m., returning to Salmon Arm at 5:20 p.m. Confirm the current timetable and alerts before travelling.
Service Areas: Balmoral, Blind Bay, Broadview, Salmon Arm, Sorrento
Public access to Pebble Beach and Sandy Beach on Shuswap Lake.
CSRD operates the Blind Bay Beaches under a License of Occupation. Amenities include beach access, parking, picnic tables and washrooms. The facility page lists daily hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Water quality advisories may affect swimming; check current CSRD and Interior Health notices before entering the water.
Service Areas: Blind Bay
Location: 2475 Blind Bay Road, Blind Bay, British Columbia
Neighbourhood park in Blind Bay with playgrounds and sports fields.
The CSRD parks plan lists playgrounds for young children and ages 6–12, plus soccer and baseball fields. In September 2026, the CSRD announced an inclusive playground replacement with a pump track and other play equipment, planned for winter 2026 or early spring 2027, subject to weather.
Food assistance for residents of Blind Bay and nearby South Shuswap communities.
Provides community food bank assistance to Balmoral, Blind Bay, Eagle Bay, Notch Hill, Sorrento, and White Lake. The food bank invites people needing assistance to call, email, or drop by. Open Wednesdays 09:00–15:00 at 2804 Arnheim Road in Sorrento. The organization reports serving an average of 30 individuals each month.
Service Areas: Balmoral, Blind Bay, Eagle Bay, Notch Hill, Sorrento, White Lake
Information, navigation, and referrals to services for seniors and families in the South Shuswap.
A local resource centre for seniors and families seeking health services, support groups, Better at Home referrals, activities, community hall programs, reliable service providers, home support, workshops, and volunteer opportunities. It also provides information about free tax preparation for qualifying seniors and helps people connect with counselling, seniors home support, meals, and nutrition programs. Staff and volunteers respond to inquiries and help people find support. Open Tuesday 08:00–15:30, Wednesday 12:00–16:00, Thursday 08:00–16:00, Friday 12:00–16:00.
Blind Bay waterfront park with a boat launch and swimming area.
The CSRD parks plan identifies this Blind Bay waterfront park with a boat launch and swimming area. Check current access and conditions before visiting.
Health assessment, planning and care supports for youth and adults with developmental disabilities, and their families and caregivers.
Interior Health works with Community Living BC to provide health support. Services can include non-emergency community health services, professional assessment of health and safety needs, care planning, caregiver training and support, health monitoring, and referrals or advocacy for specialist care. Eligibility is assessed by Home and Community Care.
Service Areas: Anglemont, Avola, Bankeir, Beaverdell, Blind Bay, Blue River, Broadview, Cawston, Celista, Cherryville, Christina Lake, Coalmont, Eagle Bay, Falkland, Grindrod, Hedley, Kaleden, Little Fort, Malakwa, Manning Park, Monte Lake, Naramata, Okanagan Falls, Olalla, Oyama, Pinantan Lake, Pritchard, Rock Creek, Salmon Arm, Savona, Scotch Creek, Sicamous, Sorrento, Spences Bridge, Tappen, Tulameen, Vavenby, Winfield
The CSRD identifies MacArthur Heights Trailhead in its Blind Bay community map and parks inventory. The material reviewed did not state trail length, grade, amenities, accessibility or seasonal conditions; confirm details before visiting.
Blind Bay bike park with bike loops and a trail system.
The CSRD parks plan identifies this community bike park in Blind Bay with bike loops and a trail system. A separate CSRD trail planning document records approximately 795 metres of existing non-motorized trails. Confirm local conditions before riding.
Small Blind Bay community park with a short non-motorized trail.
The CSRD parks plan lists this 0.03-hectare Blind Bay waterfront park. The district trail planning document records approximately 40 metres of existing non-motorized trail. The source does not specify other amenities.
Non-medical help for older adults living independently.
May include light housekeeping, grocery shopping, friendly calls or visits, light yard work, forms, referrals and transportation to critical appointments. Program availability varies; contact central intake.
Service Areas: Anglemont, Ashton Creek, Balmoral, Blind Bay, Broadview, Celista, Chase, Deep Creek, Eagle Bay, Enderby, Gardom Lake, Grindrod, Lee Creek, Magna Bay, Malakwa, Mara, Notch Hill, Ranchero, Salmon Arm, Salmon Valley, Scotch Creek, Sicamous, Silver Creek, Sorrento, Squilax, St. Ives, Sunnybrae, Tappen, White Lake
Temporary accommodation, food and clothing support for people evacuated from their homes during an emergency.
CSRD Emergency Support Services volunteers help evacuees meet basic needs such as accommodation, food and clothing. Access the service at a Reception Centre after the local authority activates one and directs evacuees there. Supports depend on the emergency and household needs; this is not a standing day-to-day support program.
Service Areas: Anglemont, Annis, Balmoral, Blind Bay, Cambie-Solsqua, Celista, Craigellachie, Deep Creek, Eagle Bay, Falkland, Gardom Lake, Lee Creek, Lower East Adams Lake, Magna Bay, Malakwa, Notch Hill, Queest Village, Ranchero, Salmon Arm, Salmon Valley, Scotch Creek, Seymour Arm, Sicamous, Silver Creek, Sorrento, St Ives, Sunnybrae, Swansea Point, Tappen, Turtle Valley, White Lake
CSRD fire suppression service for the Sorrento and Blind Bay service area.
The CSRD identifies the Shuswap Volunteer Fire Department as providing rural fire suppression in the Sorrento/Blind Bay area. Fire departments are dispatched through 911. Hall 1 is at 1164 Passchendale Road in Sorrento; for emergencies, call 911 rather than the hall.
Service Areas: Blind Bay, Sorrento
Location: 1164 Passchendale Road, Sorrento, British Columbia
Appointment-based primary care for registered patients in Sorrento.
The centre provides primary care by appointment to registered patients and does not accept walk-ins. The clinic website lists Monday–Friday hours 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00, closed statutory holidays. Call to book and confirm eligibility and current arrangements.
Service Areas: Blind Bay, Sorrento
Location: #1-1250 Trans-Canada Highway, Sorrento, British Columbia
CSRD recreation park with sports courts and fields, playground, walking loop, washrooms and seasonal spray park.
The 12.3-acre CSRD park at 2670 Davidson Road includes baseball/softball diamonds, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, a soccer field, playground, walking loop, washrooms and a water spray park. The CSRD lists park hours daily 07:00–22:00; the spray park operates from the Friday of Victoria Day weekend until mid-September, 09:00–20:00 daily. Check CSRD notices for current facility conditions.
Service Areas: Blind Bay, Sorrento
Location: 2670 Davidson Road, Sorrento, British Columbia
Home care, personal support, nursing and foot care in communities listed by the South Shuswap health directory.
We Care Home Health Services in Vernon provides companionship, homemaking, personal care and family support in homes and institutions. Its nurses also offer community flu and wellness clinics and foot care. A South Shuswap health directory lists service communities from Armstrong and Enderby through the Shuswap to Kamloops, Westwold and Tappen. Contact the Vernon office to confirm current coverage, availability, fees and eligibility; the directory does not publish a current service schedule.
Service Areas: Armstrong, Blind Bay, Canoe, Chase, Cherryville, Eagle Bay, Enderby, Grindrod, Kamloops, Lavington, Malakwa, Nakusp, Oyama, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Spallumcheen, Tappen, Vernon, Westwold
CSRD park with hiking trails, a walking loop, parking and a vault toilet.
Wild Rose Bay Community Park is near the end of Eagle Bay Road. The CSRD lists hiking trails, a walking loop, parking and a vault toilet. Daily hours are 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The shoreline is rocky and boat access may be difficult at low water.
Service Areas: Blind Bay
Location: 6487 Eagle Bay Road, Blind Bay, British Columbia