Public lakeshore beach and park with swimming, recreation and group facilities.
Large public sandy beach on Shuswap Lake. Listed amenities include a roped swimming area, beach volleyball, bike and walking trails, boat launch nearby, change facilities, covered shelter, concession, fishing, parking, picnic areas and tables, playground, and washrooms. No dogs are allowed except at the dog park on the east end. A rental form is provided for the covered shelter.
Licensed child care at North Canoe Elementary for school-age children and a preschool program for ages 3–4 starting September 2026.
Offers before- and after-school care Monday to Friday, out-of-school day care, Pro-D day, early dismissal, spring and summer programs. Before-school hours are 7:00–8:15 a.m.; after-school hours are 2:30–5:30 p.m.; out-of-school day hours vary, listed as 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The provider states full- and part-time spaces are available and names CCFRI and ACCB funding options. Confirm current enrollment, fees and hours with the provider.
Service Areas: Canoe
Location: 6451 50 Street NE, Canoe, British Columbia
Community social activities including crib, seasonal events, barbecues and bingo.
The association reports approximately 100 members from the Shuswap area. Activities take place at Canoe Hall. Contact details and a regular schedule were not published in the sources reviewed.
Service Areas: Canoe
Location: 7330 49 Street NE, Canoe, British Columbia
Community fire suppression, prevention, education and some rescue services.
The City of Salmon Arm Fire Department states it serves citizens and visitors within the 216-kilometre city boundary using four fire halls. Public fire services phone: 250.803.4060; emergency: 911. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Order and pay by the second Thursday; pick up on the third Thursday at St. Joseph’s Church, 60 1st Street SE. Call to confirm the current month’s ordering and collection arrangements.
Service Areas: Ashton Creek, Broadview, Canoe, Celista, Grindrod, Salmon Arm
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Provider: School District No. 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
Elementary school in Canoe operated by School District No. 83.
North Canoe Elementary is located at 6451 50 St NE, Canoe, BC V0E 1K0. Contact the school to confirm enrollment eligibility, programs, and current school hours.
Free prenatal and early parenting support includes nutrition and health information, emotional support, office or home visits, referrals and a Thursday drop-in. Self-referrals are welcome. The provider names Salmon Arm, Canoe, Silver Creek, Sicamous, Malakwa, Enderby, Ashton Creek, Grindrod and Sorrento as its service area. Call to confirm current visit and drop-in arrangements.
Service Areas: Ashton Creek, Broadview, Canoe, Enderby, Grindrod, Malakwa, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Silver Creek, Sorrento
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Fixed-route transit between Salmon Arm and Canoe, with a stop at Shuswap Hospital.
BC Transit route 23 runs from Salmon Arm: Lakeshore and Alexander via Shuswap Hospital and Canoe to 30 St NE at Trans Canada Hwy and returns to Salmon Arm. The current route overview publishes weekday and Saturday schedules; confirm current service and trip times with BC Transit.
Hospital with 24-hour emergency, inpatient, surgery and maternity services.
Interior Health identifies this as a Level 2 community hospital. Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency; contact the hospital for non-emergency service details.
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