Salmon
Arm is located on one of the most popular resort lakes in the province.
On
the Trans Canada Highway, west of Sicamous, Salmon Arm offers visitors
a wide range of recreation possibilities plus providing almost every
service and convenience you could want.
This
quickly growing community of Salmon Arm, BC, is becoming popular for
its climate and amenities.The pleasant summer days and the 21'C (75'
F) lake temperature bring visitors to enjoy a myriad of water activities
plus sample the treats from nearby orchards. Definitely a summer playground
for the whole family.Winter
time also brings a host of activities with their x-country ski loppet
a highlight.
Access:
Salmon Arm is located 106 km (64 mi.) east of Kamloops, BC, on the Trans
Canada Highway, from points east you again travel on the Trans Canada.
The 104 km (64 mi). from Revelstoke takes you past a wide variety of
scenery from mountains to lake shores.
From the
south Salmon Arm can be reached by passing through the sunny Okanagan
or using the Coquihalla Highway from Vancouver. From any direction,
whether by car or bus, you will enjoy the scenic trip and be pleasantly
surprised with your surroundings once you reach this town on the edges
of the vast Shuswap Lake.
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City
Information
Population:
16,250.
Elevation:
330 meters (1,100 ft.)
Main
Industries: forestry, tourism.
Climate:
mainly hot dry summers with a moderate to cold winter.
Accommodations:
Besides a number of hotels and motels there are many popular resorts
scattered along the lakeshore close to town. Herald Provincial Park,
almost directly across the lake from Salmon Arm offers camping, swimming
and hiking.
Events: January: Reino Keski Salmi Lopet (International X-Country Ski
race) February: Shuswap International Film Festival April to October: Farm & Craft Market on Tuesdays and Fridays
(also Sundays during July & August) May: Grebe Festival June: Fathers Day Air Show June to September: Wednesday on the Wharf free Summer Concerts July: Canada Day Children's Festival, Chamber of Commerce Community
Fireworks, Rodeo July & August: Dinner Theatre, Farmers Market on Saturdays August: Triathlon, Roots & Blues Festival September: Fall Fair, Harvest Festival October: Halloween Spooktacular December: Festival of Lights
For
Information:
Salmon Arm Tourism and the Visitor Info Centre / District Chamber of
Commerce
#1 751 Marine Park Drive NE
Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2W7
Visitor Info Centre: 1-877-725-6667
Ph: (250) 832-6247
Fx: (250) 832-8382
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