Pumpkins, a Waterfall and the Waterfront: A Fall Day in Chase

Time-sensitive fall guide: Details were checked on October 8, 2026. Pete Murray’s Pumpkin Patch is scheduled to operate through October 31, and wet weather can affect the corn maze and trail conditions. Check the linked official pages before making a special trip.

A fall day in Chase can be simple and still feel full: choose a pumpkin straight from the farm, take the short walk to Chase Creek Falls, stop for lunch or something sweet on Shuswap Avenue, then finish beside Little Shuswap Lake at Memorial Park. The route works for families, couples or anyone looking for a seasonal outing without turning the day into a long drive between stops.

The order below starts outside the village and works back toward the waterfront. You can follow the whole route or choose two stops and leave room to linger.

Start with pumpkins and the corn maze

Pete Murray’s Pumpkin Patch is at 5973 VLA Road near Chase. Its official 2026 information says the pumpkin patch and corn maze are open daily from October 1 through October 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Visitors can walk into the patch to choose a pumpkin and use one of the farm’s small wagons to bring it back to the yard. The market area also has pumpkins, gourds, squash, specialty varieties and fall-display materials for people who prefer to browse without walking into the field.

The farm warns that the maze can become muddy, so waterproof footwear is a better choice than clean city shoes. Check the official farm website—or call before leaving—if heavy rain, an early cold snap or a later-in-the-month visit could affect conditions. Prices and group arrangements are published by the farm and may differ by pumpkin size or visit type.

Take the short route to Chase Creek Falls

After the farm, return toward the village for a nature stop that does not require a half-day hike. The Shuswap Trail Alliance lists Chase Creek Falls as open and describes the trail as an easy, universally accessible route measuring 237 metres each way, with about 15 minutes suggested for the round trip.

The trail passes beneath the highway bridge and leads to the falls through a shaded creek corridor. It also includes the Stelteglxús Secwépemc Landmark sculpture and interpretation connected to Secwépemc culture. Stay on the designated trail, respect the interpretive site and keep children close around wet or slippery surfaces.

This is the flexible stop in the day. If the trail is wet, icy or affected by changing access, skip it and spend more time downtown or at the waterfront. Do not rely on an older saved map alone; use the current trail page for status and directions.

Choose a local lunch on Shuswap Avenue

Back in town, The Railside Restaurant is a Chase diner on Shuswap Avenue offering dine-in and takeout. Its directory page provides the current address, contact information and listed hours. Menu choices and daily availability can change, so check directly if you are planning the day around a particular meal or dietary need.

If you would rather build the day around coffee, a lighter bite or another local option, browse cafés listed in The Shuswap Loop. Confirm the location and same-day hours before leaving, especially on Sundays or around the Thanksgiving weekend.

Leave time to browse—not just drive through

Chase’s compact downtown makes it easy to park once and look around. The Village of Chase describes the downtown core as an easy walk to specialty shops, local art, cultural experiences and restaurants.

Eye Candy Endless Emporium is one possible stop on Shuswap Avenue, listed in the directory as a dessert shop and café that also carries women’s clothing. That makes it useful for a coffee, sweet treat or quick browse, but product selection and hours should be checked on the day of the visit.

This is also a good point to slow the pace. A fall day trip is more useful to local businesses when there is time to step inside, ask what is available and make one thoughtful purchase—not simply photograph the street and move on.

Finish beside Little Shuswap Lake

End the afternoon at Memorial Park in Chase. The waterfront park sits on Little Shuswap Lake, and the Village highlights its public beach and boat launch. Summer features may no longer be operating in October, but the shoreline still gives the day a natural final stop: a short walk, a look across the lake or a quiet place to enjoy something picked up downtown.

Autumn waterfront conditions can change quickly. Dress for wind off the lake, supervise children near the water and treat docks or damp surfaces cautiously. The goal is an easy finish, not squeezing one more activity into the schedule.

How to plan the day without rushing

Morning: arrive at the pumpkin patch after it opens and allow extra time if you plan to walk the corn maze. Late morning: check the Chase Creek Falls trail status, then make the short walk if conditions suit your group. Lunch: choose a Chase restaurant or café and confirm hours directly. Afternoon: browse Shuswap Avenue and finish at Memorial Park before the light and temperature begin to drop.

Bring waterproof footwear, an extra layer, water and a reusable bag or vehicle space for pumpkins. If you are travelling with a stroller, mobility aid or young children, review each stop’s current access information rather than assuming every farm or natural surface will be smooth.

For more places to eat, shop and explore nearby, use The Shuswap Loop’s Chase guide. It brings local businesses and area information together so you can adjust the route around the weather, your schedule and what is open that day.