Cherryville sits along the upper Shuswap River in British Columbia's Okanagan region, serving as a southern gateway to the river's middle section.

The Shuswap River flows through this area from Sugar Lake, which collects water originating in the Monashee Mountains, before continuing north toward Mabel Lake.

The community marks the starting point for paddlers and road travelers heading into the Mabel Lake corridor.

Shuswap River Road, accessible just off the main Mabel Lake route north of Cherryville, follows the river through well-maintained terrain with pull-outs along the banks suitable for fishing or simply enjoying the scenery.