Cherryville is a small community of around 1,000 people. Visitors come to enjoy the Monashee Mountains, explore Sugar Lake and go camping. Kids can enjoy local playgrounds or learn about the Gold Rush at the Gold Panner Campground
A 20-minute drive from Lumby or a 45-minute drive from Vernon, it’s the perfect place to visit to relax and enjoy the scenery.
Outdoor Activities
1) Go Camping at Sugar Lake 2 Mile.
To explore the outdoors, go camping at Sugar Lake 2 Mile. This campground is maintained by Recreation Sites and Trails BC with access to Sugar Lake.
Indoor Activities
2) Take out a book at the Okanagan Regional Library – Cherryville Branch
3) Explore history at the Cherryville Museum.
The Cherryville Museum is moving to a new location at 1217 Highway 6 and is managed by the volunteers of the Cherryville & Area Historical Society.
Drop-In Programs
4) Discover programs and activities at Cherryville Parent and Tot.
If you are looking for a place to meet people from the community and gain support, bring your children to Cherryville Parent and Tot. This is for parents and caregivers with children ages 0-6 during the school year. It’s a free program at the Cherryville Hall.
Parks & Playgrounds
5) Play at the Cherryville Elementary School Playground.
The Cherryville Elementary School has a beautiful playground for children. There are multiple stations where the kids can climb structures, go down slides, ride on the swings and run around.
6) Gold Panner Campground Playground
The Gold Panner Campground includes camping, rentals and RV hook-ups, gold panning, sightseeing, and more. It is also home to the Cherryville Museum and a children’s playground.
Ice Cream & Coffee
6) Grab a treat at Frank’s General Store.
A great place to get ice cream, candy, snacks or food to heat up. The attached grill serves meals with daily specials.
7) Canco – Cherryville Emporium
A perfect spot to treat the kids to ice cream or candy, or grab take-out favorites like pizza, chicken, and fries. Don’t forget to add dipping sauce for the fries!
Winter Activities
8) Glide on the Outdoor Ice Rink
In the winter months, the community runs an outdoor ice rink available to the public. Get your skates and enjoy this rink located in Hanson Park.
Seasonal Events
9) Cherryville Days
Cherryville Days is held on the first weekend in June each year. This annual event starts with a Parade followed by a weekend of activities.
