Savona
British Columbia

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Savona, BC

The picturesque community of Savona, British Columbia, dates back thousands of years when the First Nations Shuswap Band inhabited the region enjoying the abundance of fish and the good hunting. Things changed in the early 1860 when Europeans moved into the area. Gold was the original attraction, but within a few years, ranches with long large herds of beef cattle became the mainstay.

Located at the western end of Kamloops Lake between the BC communities of Cache Creek and Kamloops, Savona is surrounded by a semi-arid terrain of grasslands and hills. Savona makes for a great stopping spot while exploring the neighbourhood.

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Population: Approx. 640 reside in the Savona area.

Elevation: 343 meters (1,125 ft.)

Climate: Moderate with hot summers and very little precipitation.

Main Industries: Ranching, forestry, energy pumping station and tourism.

Recreational Facilities & Activities: Steelhead Provincial Park (camping), Savona Lakeshore Park (swimming, walkway, boat launch and wharf), fishing in Kamloops Lake and numerous small lakes in the area, wildlife viewing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

Access: Savona, BC, is conveniently located along Highway 1 (the Trans Canada).

Local Attractions: Deadman Creek Valley (west of Savona) with flowering cactus plants and hoodoos, Balancing Rock, The Three Witches Falls, the annual summer Fishing Derby, the white trumpeter swans that winter on Kamloops Lake.

Services: The Savona area offers excellent lakeside accommodations, a hotel, restaurants, take-out service, general store, convenience store, service stations, vehicle repairs, Post Office, and liquor sales.

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For Information:
Thompson Okanagan Tourism
2280-D Leckie Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 6G6
Phone: (250) 860-5999, Fax: (250) 860-9993

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