Connected Waterways
Explore the lake system from a quieter home base with easy access to boating, swimming, paddling, and shoreline views.
Mara Lake Family Vacations
Experience Mara Lake at Its Best
Stay on one of Mara Lake's most desirable private beaches at Willow Shores Resort. Relax in fully equipped lakefront cabins, enjoy a private marina, and create unforgettable family memories in the heart of British Columbia's beautiful Shuswap Region.
Destination Context
Why Families Return to Mara Lake Year After Year
Nestled in British Columbia's beautiful Shuswap Region, Mara Lake combines warm, clear water, spectacular mountain scenery, and a relaxed pace that keeps families coming back year after year. Spend your days boating, swimming, paddling, fishing, or simply enjoying life by the lake, then unwind each evening surrounded by the natural beauty that makes Mara Lake one of BC's favourite summer destinations.
At Willow Shores Resort, your Mara Lake experience begins on the waterfront. Enjoy a private sandy beach, comfortable lakeside accommodations, and the relaxed family atmosphere that has welcomed generations of guests back to Mara Lake year after year.
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Nearby Communities
Stay close to Sicamous for groceries, restaurants, supplies, and local services while keeping the lakefront vacation feel.
Endless Adventure
Plan full summer days around trails, beaches, fishing, cycling, golf, and regional exploring.
Stop comparing every Shuswap option from scratch. Start with Mara Lake, then choose Willow Shores Resort for a relaxing family vacation.
Waterfront Family Resort
Why Choose Willow Shores Resort?
Willow Shores Resort gives families what matters most on a Mara Lake vacation: a peaceful waterfront location, private sandy beach access, comfortable lakeside accommodations, and the freedom to settle into lake life quickly. Instead of driving to the beach or planning every day from scratch, guests can swim, relax, boat, reconnect, and enjoy the Shuswap from one easy home base.
Private Sandy BeachStep from your stay into simple, relaxed beach days on Mara Lake.
Waterfront LocationWake up close to the lake, with swimming, boating, paddling, and sunset views nearby.
Comfortable Cabins & SuitesChoose lakeside accommodations that fit your family, couple's getaway, or group vacation.
Your Mara Lake Story Begins Here
Your Perfect Mara Lake Week Begins Here
From the moment you arrive until the final campfire, every day follows the same simple rhythm: relax, reconnect, and enjoy Mara Lake together.
Arrival
Welcome
Your vacation begins the moment you turn into Willow Shores. Leave the schedule behind, unpack once, and settle into lakeside living.
Morning
Wake Luxuriously
Spend slow mornings outside your cabin, surrounded by mature trees, fresh mountain air, and the anticipation of another day on Mara Lake.
Beach
Head for the Beach
Walk from your cabin to the private sandy beach, where swimming, floating, paddleboards, and relaxed afternoons become part of every day.
Boating
Explore the Lake
Launch from your Mara Lake home base, meet friends on the water, and spend the day exploring quiet coves, open water, and the connected Shuswap lake system.
Evening
Gather Around the Fire
As the sun sets, stories replace schedules. Barbecues, campfires, and s'mores become tomorrow's family memories.
Find Your Place by the Lake
Choose Your Stay at Willow Shores Resort
Whether you are planning a full family vacation, a couple's escape, or a relaxed group getaway, Willow Shores Resort offers comfortable lakeside accommodations close to the water, the private sandy beach, and everything families love about Mara Lake.
Cabin Stays
Waterfront Cabins
Settle into a private cabin surrounded by mature trees, green space, and the easy rhythm of lakeside living. A strong choice for families who want outdoor space and quick access to Mara Lake.
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Suite Stays
Lakeside Suites
Choose a convenient lakeside suite with outdoor seating, landscaped surroundings, and a relaxed home base for couples or smaller families exploring Mara Lake and the Shuswap.
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Planning a family gathering or group stay?
Compare cabins and suites together on the booking page to find the best combination for your group.
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Relax. You're in Good Hands.
From the moment you arrive at Willow Shores Resort, everything encourages you to slow down. Spend your days enjoying the waterfront, relaxing on the private sandy beach, exploring Mara Lake, and reconnecting with family and friends—knowing the comforts of your lakeside accommodation are always just a few steps away. It's the kind of effortless vacation that has brought generations of families back to Willow Shores Resort for more than four decades.
Why Guests Trust Willow Shores Resort
Welcoming Guests for Over 45 Years
A long-standing Mara Lake resort where generations of families have returned to create new summer memories.
Private Sandy Beach
Enjoy a peaceful waterfront resort setting with private sandy beach access just steps from your stay.
Resident Resort Manager
A resident Resort Manager is available throughout your stay to help make your vacation easy and enjoyable.
Resident Owner Community
Willow Shores Resort is owned and cared for by a community of permanent resident owners who take pride in the property.
Families Return Year After Year
Many guests come back each summer because Willow Shores Resort delivers the relaxed family vacation they are looking for.
Direct Online Booking
Check live availability, compare stays, and book securely and directly with Willow Shores Resort.
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Explore Mara Lake & the Shuswap
Plan Your Mara Lake Vacation
Willow Shores Resort is your ideal home base for exploring both Mara Lake and British Columbia's beautiful Shuswap Region. Spend your days swimming from the private sandy beach, boating across Mara Lake, paddling quiet shoreline, fishing, hiking nearby trails, visiting Sicamous, or simply relaxing by the water as your family settles into the rhythm of lake life.
For boaters, Mara Lake offers the best of both worlds. Cruise north through the scenic Sicamous Narrows into the expansive Shuswap Lake system for a full day of adventure, then return to the quieter waters and relaxed atmosphere of Mara Lake at day's end.
Boating the Shuswap
Cruise from Mara Lake through the scenic Sicamous Narrows into the connected Shuswap Lake system.
Private Beach Days
Swim, relax, and spend easy summer days on the private sandy beach at Willow Shores Resort.
Fishing Mara Lake
Plan quiet mornings or relaxed evenings fishing on Mara Lake and nearby Shuswap waters.
Trails & Outdoor Adventures
Use Willow Shores Resort as a home base for hiking, cycling, scenic drives, and outdoor exploring.
Explore Sicamous & the Shuswap
Head into Sicamous for restaurants, groceries, marinas, local services, and regional day trips.
Lakeside Evenings
Return to Mara Lake for sunsets, family dinners, campfires, and the slower rhythm of lake life.
Whether you're seeking adventure or simply time together, many families discover that one visit to Willow Shores Resort becomes the beginning of a lifelong tradition.
Not Just a Stay — A Tradition
Why Families Return Year After Year
For more than 45 years, families have returned to Willow Shores Resort because it offers something increasingly rare: a peaceful place to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy summer together on Mara Lake. With a private sandy beach, welcoming waterfront setting, resident Resort Manager, and a community that cares deeply for the property, Willow Shores Resort feels less like a one-time booking and more like a family tradition waiting to continue.
A Place That Feels Familiar
Guests return because Willow Shores Resort feels comfortable, relaxed, and easy from the moment they arrive.
Memories Across Generations
Parents, children, grandparents, and friends come back to Mara Lake to create the next chapter of their summer story.
Cared For Year After Year
Resident ownership and an on-site Resort Manager help keep Willow Shores Resort welcoming, personal, and well cared for.
Planning Your Stay
Questions People Ask Before Booking a Mara Lake Vacation
Why choose Mara Lake instead of other Shuswap destinations?
Mara Lake offers everything visitors love about the Shuswap—boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and spectacular scenery—but in a more relaxed setting. Families appreciate the quieter atmosphere while still enjoying easy boating access to the entire Shuswap lake system through the scenic Sicamous Narrows.
Why stay at Willow Shores Resort?
Willow Shores Resort combines a peaceful waterfront location, a private sandy beach, comfortable lakeside accommodations, and a welcoming family atmosphere. For more than 45 years, families have returned year after year to enjoy a relaxed Mara Lake vacation.
Is Willow Shores Resort good for families?
Yes. Willow Shores Resort has welcomed families for generations. The private sandy beach, waterfront location, comfortable accommodations, and relaxed atmosphere make it an ideal destination for family vacations, reunions, and creating lasting summer traditions.
Can I explore both Mara Lake and Shuswap Lake by boat?
Absolutely. From Mara Lake you can cruise north through the Sicamous Narrows into the larger Shuswap Lake system, giving you access to one of British Columbia's premier boating destinations while returning each evening to the quieter waters of Mara Lake.
What activities are available near Willow Shores Resort?
Guests enjoy boating, swimming, paddleboarding, fishing, hiking, cycling, local dining, exploring Sicamous, scenic drives, and many of the outdoor adventures that make the Shuswap Region one of British Columbia's favourite summer destinations.
How far is Willow Shores Resort from Sicamous?
Willow Shores Resort is only a short drive from Sicamous, giving guests convenient access to restaurants, grocery stores, marinas, shopping, and services while enjoying a quieter waterfront location on Mara Lake.
Why do so many families return every year?
Many guests return because Willow Shores Resort offers more than accommodations. The waterfront setting, private sandy beach, welcoming community, resident Resort Manager, and relaxed pace create the kind of family vacations that become lasting traditions.
How do I book my stay?
Reservations can be made directly through Willow Shores Resort's secure online booking system, allowing you to check availability, compare accommodations, and book your Mara Lake vacation with confidence.