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Chase, BC
Located at the southern end of Little Shuswap Lake, is the little town of Chase, known as The Gateway to the Shuswap. Chase has a fabulous climate offering hot, dry summers and mild winters.
Known for its wildlife, Chases' surrounding mountains are scattered with big horn sheep, Osprey, black bears, white tail and mule deer. During the Sockeye Salmon spawning cycle in fall, bald eagles and osprey are easily spotted along the shores of the South Thompson river and Shuswap Lakes. Chase is a short drive to several Provincial Parks including; Neskonlith, Roderick Haig-Brown, Shuswap, Adams, Sunneybrea and Herald.
There is a wealth of native culture around Chase, as the Village is nestled amongst Neskonlith, Adams Lake and Little Shuswap Indian Bands who celebrate pow wows with traditional drumming, crafts, dancing and authentic meals. Local interpretive areas include teepees, kekuli and sweat lodges. Ancient pictographs can be seen on walls lining the Adams River and around Shuswap Lake.
Chase is located on the Trans-Canada Highway 1, at the confluence of Little Shuswap Lake and the South Thompson River, approximately 36 miles (58 km) northeast of Kamloops and 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Salmon Arm. Mount Scatchard and Mount Boysee dominate the southern horizon, while the northern side of the valley is defined by the Shuswap Highlands that rise to 1,830 meters.
Chase was named in honour of a New York carpenter Whitfield Chase, one of the more unlucky prospectors, who first settled in the area in 1865 to try his hand at ranching. During the days of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Chase functioned as a turnaround terminal for steam engines used to power eastbound trains over the hill on the east side of town.
The population of Chase is currently at 2,600 residents.
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