Places to stay in Tappen, British Columbia
Tappen is an unincorporated community in British Columbia. The settlement is located on the shores of Shuswap Lake. It is colloquially known as "Rust Valley", and is the location of the TV show Rust Valley Restorers. The area of the community was originally named Tappen Siding, according to the Vernon & District Family History Society and was named after Canadian Pacific Railway construction contractor Herbert Tappen. A sawmill was built in 1883 and Tappen first appeared on BC Land maps in 1891. A year later the Tappen Siding post office opened in 1892, though it was closed a few years later in 1897.
We currently have 12 accommodations in and around Tappen with other regional listings available for Inns, Motor Inns, Campgrounds, Hotels and other properties. You can filter listings by the available types:
Wondering where to stay? Accommodations in the community are primarily limited to Campgrounds and RV parks. If you are travelling in the area, Tappen is located close to Cinnemousun Narrows Park, Heart Lake, Little Shuswap Lake, North Queest Mountain and Shuswap Lake.
Other local Tappen information.
Tappen is 10 km away from Salmon Arm, 11 km away from Blind Bay, 15 km away from Sorrento and 16 km away from Scotch Creek.
Tappen is located at longitude -119°20'3.8543 and latitude 50°46'58.792.
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