BEST OF Salmon Arm BC

The year-round recreation, moderate climate, spectacular scenery, 
low stress lifestyle, and affordable housing are the attractions to urbanites, retirees, and businesses that are moving to this charming mountain community of Salmon Arm.

The climate is ideal with four distinct seasons. The community is rich in culture and arts and their diversified economy includes forestry, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and commerce.

Shuswap Lake is one of the most popular recreational destinations in BC. It is known as the House Boating Capitol of British Columbia. The 400 kms of shoreline contains 22 Provincial Parks and offers unlimited water related recreational opportunities. The surrounding mountains provide beautiful trails for cross country skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking and hiking.

Within Salmon Arm you will find parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, a championship 18 hole golf course, two executive courses and a recreation complex featuring an indoor swimming pool, full size gym / auditorium as well as numerous other sports and fitness options.

Salmon Arm's pride in its past is evident in the careful restoration of heritage buildings located at the RJ Haney Heritage Park. In 1997 the Salmon Arm Fall Fair celebrated it's 100th year. The Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Area provides a wonderful ecological opportunity for wildlife viewing. Cultural activities in Salmon Arm are numerous and varied. Throughout the year there are live theatre presentations, art shows, and music performances from symphony to folk, much of which is provided by their very talented residents.

Whether you are coming to shop, rent a house boat, golf, play on the beach or just relax, Salmon Arm, British Columbia offers the BEST of everything. There are many unique shops and places to eat, drink, play and relax. The BEST of these establishments are listed on this Web Site with detailed information on their products, services and menus as well as interactive mapping that will direct you to their front door.

For the BEST shopping, services, restaurants, entertainment, lodging accommodations, real estate information and community events, click on to the categories below and start planning your trip to beautiful Salmon Arm, British Columbia.