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Salmon Arm is conveniently located halfway between Calgary and Vancouver and is situated on the Salmon Arm portion of Shuswap Lake. With a current population of approximately 18,000, Salmon Arm is the Shuswap's center for commerce, government and institutional facilities. Salmon Arm is one of the fastest growing communities in Britiish Columbia. Here's an overview and a few links to get you started and falling in love with our community!
Welcome to Salmon Arm
When you live in the Shuswap, the best of just about any kind of activity you could hope for is either right in your backyard or within a few hours drive. From beaches to houseboating, wine tours and extensive hiking trail systems, from world-class nordic skiing to downhill ski resorts, from mountain peaks to clean rivers and lush valleys. It's the ultimate 'stay-cation'!
The Shuswap is a four season paradise. The more you explore, the more you'll want to! Live here. Explore here. Make your home here.
The city has an abundance of parks and green space and first class recreation facilities. Salmon Arm boasts a multi-purpose twin sheet ice area, a community centre that includes an indoor pool, a special events auditorium, racquet ball courts, and a gym. There's also a state of the
art 4 cinema movie complex and a Classic Community Theatre.
Forestry and agriculture remain an important and viable employment resource in the community and generate millions of dollars worth of business. Tourism represents one of the fastest growing business sectors and the city is poised to be one of the premier convention locations in the interior. Most retail establishments are located in the lively downtown area, three malls and a Smart Centre. We also have a wide choice of restaurants, pubs and family dining in the Salmon Arm area.
Salmon Arm is rich in arts and heritage. Residents enjoy live theatre, art shows, live music concerts, farmers markets, and living history at Haney Village Heritage Park Museum. The community is proud of its natural cultural heritage.
Shuswap Lake takes its' name from the Shuswap Indians, the northern-most Salishan Family and one of the largest tribes in the interior of British Columbia.
Salmon Arm’s growing sophistication and competitiveness are attracting new residents and businesses alike. The infrastructure consists of complete municipal facilities. A new courthouse and City Hall opened in 2007, plus there are 3 fully equipped fire halls, a new RCMP detachment, and an excellent healthcare facility with a state-of-the-art 45 bed acute care & surgical hospital with a new CT Scan.
Salmon Arm's fountain is certainly a memorable landmark and welcoming to tourists and residents alike. It's located at McGuire Lake in the heart of the city along the Trans Canada Highway. Our hospital is the building to the left and one of two Salmon Arm high school campuses are located just behind it.