Salmon Arm

Salmon Arm is located within the southern section of British Columbia and presently hosts a population of roughly 16,205. Because of its picturesque location on the coast of Shuswap Lake, the city of Salmon Arm is a hot spot for tourists during summertimes. Some beaches, camping facilities, and house boat rental shops line the seashore. The city also happens to be the home of North America's longest wooden wharf. The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District has established it's headquarters downtown. On the 15th of May, the year 2005, Salmon Arm celebrated it's 100th birthday of incorporation and officially became a city. Mt. Bastion lies directly north of the city of Salmon Arm.

The largest employers within the city of Salmon Arm are forest related trades. Though the region has seen a downturn in this sector because of the Federated Co-op sawmill being shut down in the year 2008. Thankfully, the co-located plywood production facility has remained fully operational. The proximity of the Canadian Pacific railway is extremely beneficial to the city.

Another important sector of the economy is tourism, with most tourists flocking from Calgary and Vancouver in the summer months to be able to enjoy Shuswap Lake. It is likewise a well-known place to stop en route to different destinations. Some hotels, campsites, and houseboat rental outlets are conveniently accessible.

Within the city of Salmon Arm itself, there are a lot of restaurants and cultural attractions. The public beaches at Sunnybrae and Canoe are normally filled with individuals during the summertimes. The incredible view, in addition to the spectacular provincial parks and clean waterways, are only some of the reasons why tourism is fast becoming one of Salmon Arm's fastest growing business sectors.

The region has a fairly mild winter months, although it experiences all four seasons. Various recreational activities are held each and every year within the city of Salmon Arm that reflect the current season. Various cultures, like for example aboriginal cultures, showcase their wonderful art and craft works throughout the year.

The name "Shuswap Lake" came from the Shuswap Indians, who are among the largest aboriginal tribes in the province. At one point, their numbers surpassed 5,000 people. They spanned across 240 kilometers and survived by fishing and hunting. The city of Salmon Arm took its name from the southwestern arm of the lake from which copious amounts of salmon emptied into from the creeks.

The economy in Salmon Arm is usually based around forestry, agriculture, manufacturing and tourism. One of the various trades which is quickly growing is agri-tourism. On these farms, visitors can experience berry-picking, wine-tasting, dairy farms, cheese plants and an assortment of other activities relating to agriculture. Other famous farms comprise orchards, corn fields, gourd and pumpkin patches, canning and cider pressing, and petting zoos.