Developmental and social-emotional screening for children aged 0–6.
A facilitator offers parent-completed Ages and Stages Questionnaires by appointment. Contact the society to confirm where appointments are available; the source does not specify Malakwa delivery.
The food security program lists formula, diapers, clothing, blankets, toys and baby-care supplies. Availability depends on donations; contact the Sicamous or Malakwa office to confirm current supplies.
After-school games and snacks for children aged 5–12.
The church lists an after-school group with games, entertainment and a snack for children aged 5–12 on Fridays at 2:30 p.m. Contact the church to confirm the next meeting and end time.
Outreach for children, youth and families navigating mental health needs.
Intensive treatment and family support for children and youth experiencing significant mental-health distress. Referral is through the Child and Youth Mental Health Team; call the Salmon Arm Ministry of Children and Family Development office at 250-832-1719. The provider’s 2025 report identifies Salmon Arm, Malakwa, Sicamous and Enderby as the program area.
Service Areas: Broadview, Enderby, Malakwa, Salmon Arm, Sicamous
Location: 681 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Navigation and referrals for children and youth aged 7–19 and their caregivers.
A coordinator helps families connect with parenting, counselling, literacy, income, health, food, legal information and identification supports. Confirm how to access this service from Malakwa.
The society lists resource and referral support, including help finding practical community programs and services. Contact the Sicamous or Malakwa office to confirm available assistance.
Ask about counselling available through Eagle Valley Community Support Society.
The society lists counselling among its services, and 211 British Columbia identifies counselling in its agency description. The source does not specify Malakwa appointment arrangements, fees or availability.
Referrals and support for families with children aged 0–6.
Helps families and caregivers find early-years, health, legal, counselling, nutrition, development and other supports. The navigator may visit the Malakwa location or provide home visits.
Food security support includes hampers, produce and other available food, special-diet support, seasonal hampers and, when available, pet food and household essentials. The provider says these services are available during Sicamous and Malakwa office hours; ask about current supplies.
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 Columbia Shuswap Regional District maps label Malakwa Centennial Park as a distinct park south of the road and rail corridor, along Malakwa Station Road. A Sicamous Chamber directory entry identifies the Malakwa Community Centre Association as its manager. Current amenities and access hours are unconfirmed; check locally before planning a visit.
Community gathering, meeting and recreation space.
The former school building is a local hub for social, recreational and other community activities. A CSRD board report describes rental rooms for community groups, weddings and meetings, and a gymnasium used by wellness groups. Contact the association to confirm current access and booking arrangements.
Public park with playground, garden, trails and picnic space.
Features a playground suitable for ages 2–12, nature play, outdoor fitness equipment, a community garden, picnic shelter and tables, vault toilet, a 250 m walking loop and 350 m of bike trails. Park booking is available through the CSRD form.
Bible study and discussion on the second and fourth Thursday evenings.
The church lists a men’s group on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. for Bible study, discussion and prayer. Contact the church to confirm the next meeting.
Group for parents and children up to age 3, with social and play opportunities and information for parents. The source does not give a day or start time; confirm the next session.
Two-hour weekly group with play, singing, games and crafts for families with children aged 0–6. The source does not give a day or start time; confirm the next session.
4.5 km round-trip walking loop with a suspension bridge.
The CSRD trail map identifies a 4.5 km round-trip loop near Malakwa Community Park, with parking, a picnic shelter and washroom marked on the map. The map dates to 2020 and advises visitors to use the Shuswap Trail Guide, prepare for trail conditions and report issues through Shuswap Trails. Confirm current access and trail conditions before visiting.
The church lists games, pool, table tennis and snacks for ages 13–19, starting Fridays at 7 pm. Ask the church to confirm the next meeting and end time.
Waste drop-off, recycling, household battery recycling and clothing donation bin.
Year-round unscaled transfer station. The CSRD says cash and cheque are the only payment methods and refers users to its current unscaled-station price list. Closed on statutory holidays.
Volunteer fire service for Electoral Area E, including Malakwa.
The CSRD lists the Malakwa Volunteer Fire Department for Electoral Area E Rural Sicamous and Malakwa. For an emergency requiring a fire department response, call 911 immediately. The station number 250-836-4909 is for general enquiries, not emergency dispatch.
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
Help navigating benefits, health, forms and community supports.
Support may include information about income, health and wellness, legal resources, literacy, tax forms, transportation and other practical services. Ask the Malakwa office which supports are currently available.
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
Helps older adults connect with social and practical community resources.
A social prescribing program helping older adults connect with nutrition, physical activity, grief and loss support, social opportunities and other community services. The provider serves Sicamous, Malakwa, Salmon Arm, Enderby, South Shuswap, North Shuswap and Chase areas. People under 55 and those needing daily or intensive physical support are outside the program’s stated referral criteria. Professional, community and self-referrals are welcome through the provider’s online referral form. Contact the regional connector for details.
Service Areas: Broadview, Chase, Enderby, Malakwa, Salmon Arm, Sicamous
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
Transportation for older adults in Malakwa, Mara and Sicamous.
Volunteer-supported transportation for medical appointments, social outings and community activities, using electric vehicles and an accessible van. Contact the society to confirm booking, current coverage and availability.
Provider: Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society
Lower-income independent housing for adults aged 55 or older.
The provider describes 20 one-bedroom and 8 studio apartments. No nursing care or meals are provided. Application does not guarantee a vacancy; ask the housing administrator about rent and availability.
Provider: Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society
Subsidized bachelor-unit housing for adults aged 55 or older.
The provider describes 11 bachelor units, including two privately funded units. The application describes meals and weekly housekeeping but says nursing care is not available. Rent depends on income and assets; ask about current vacancies.
Provider: Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society
Assisted living for people needing help with daily care.
The provider says this BC Housing and Interior Health funded complex is staffed around the clock, with an on-site licensed practical nurse and care aides. Contact the administrator for eligibility, referrals and availability.
Free income tax preparation for eligible low-income households.
The society lists year-round help with current and previous tax returns through the CRA volunteer tax program. Contact the Malakwa office to confirm eligibility and appointment location.
Provider: Sicamous and Area Community Response Network
Community education and coordination around adult abuse and neglect.
The network brings together local agencies and community members for education, advocacy and coordinated responses to abuse, neglect and self-neglect affecting vulnerable adults. Its listed communities served include Malakwa. The webpage offers a local community contact list; no direct Malakwa office is stated.
Service Areas: Ashton Creek, Cambie-Solsqua, Enderby, Grandview Bench, Grindrod, Kingfisher, Malakwa, Mara, Sicamous, Springbend, Swansea Point, Trinity Valley
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
Wednesday morning Bible study and mutual support at 10 a.m.
The church lists a women’s Bible study on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., with discussion, prayer and mutual support. Contact the church to confirm the next meeting.
Nature trails near Malakwa; the campground is temporarily closed.
BC Parks describes Eagle River Nature Trails on the north side of Highway 1, about 15 km east of Sicamous. A current BC Parks advisory mirrored by BC Parks Explorer reports that the Yard Creek campground is temporarily closed while management and permitting arrangements are reviewed. The CSRD reports that its operating contract ended after the 2025 season. Do not plan to camp here unless BC Parks confirms the campground has reopened. Trail #4 is also reported closed due to washout; check current park advisories before visiting.