Adams
River is home to the annual Sockeye Salmon Run. Every four years
is a dominant run, where millions of Sockeye with their brilliant
crimson colours fill the Adams River in the the famous Adams River
Sockeye Run. The event is celebrated at Roderick-Haig Brown Park
which encompasses the length of the river from Shuswap Lake to
Adams Lake.
No fishing is allowed in the Adams River. To find out more about the Adams River Sockeye Run visit the Adams River Salmon Society website.
Aside from the Sockeye Run, the Adams River is also well-known for whitewater rafting. Rafting for all ages and abilities is provided for by local rafting companies.
Roderick-Haig Brown Park is an excellent destination any time of year, but particularly during October when the Sockeye run is in progress. Named after a famous British Columbia writer, conservationist and fly-fisherman, the park is home to a rich diversity of plant and animal species. No camping facilities are provided in the park, but there are 26km of trails which are excellent for hiking during the summer months, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing during the winter months.
Evidence of human habitation along the Adams River dating back as far as 1500 years has been found in the remains of Shuswap First Nations pit houses. Pictographs can still be seen along the canyon walls.
See Also:
map
travel directory
Links:
Adams River Rafting
Adams River Salmon Society
Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park
