Salmon Arm Travel Guide

 
by ShuswapGirl
 
  •   Things to Do
    by ShuswapGirl
  •   Things to Do
    by ShuswapGirl
  •   Things to Do
    by ShuswapGirl
  •   Things to Do
    by ShuswapGirl
  •   Things to Do
    by ShuswapGirl
 

Explore Salmon Arm

Things to Do  

Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival

Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, Salmon Arm

 ShuswapGirl Says:  The Salmon arm Roots and Blues Festival is one of the largest annual events in Salmon Arm. It takes place every third weekend in August. I love how this festival features all types of music, from blues and word music to even the occasional rock! This is a great event for... 

Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival

Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, Salmon Arm

 ShuswapGirl Says:  The Salmon arm Roots and Blues Festival is one of the largest annual events in Salmon Arm. It takes place every third weekend in August. I love how this festival features all types of music, from blues and word music to even the occasional rock! This is a great event for... 

Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival

Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, Salmon Arm

 ShuswapGirl Says:  The Salmon arm Roots and Blues Festival is one of the largest annual events in Salmon Arm. It takes place every third weekend in August. I love how this festival features all types of music, from blues and word music to even the occasional rock! This is a great event for... 

Recline Ridge Winery

Recline Ridge Winery, Salmon Arm

 sinjabc Says:  In May 2005, we toured the Recline Ridge Winery while camping in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. We had an enjoyable brief stop and some of us bought some ice wine. 

Three Valley Gap

Three Valley Gap, Salmon Arm

 jasperdo Says:  This Hotel / Tourist Attraction is the most prominant sight along the Trans Canada Highway between Salmon Arm and Revelstoke. It's bright red roof and magnificent setting make it hard to miss. I don't know what the rooms are like, but the grounds are very pretty. There is... 

Crazy Creek Waterfall

Crazy Creek Waterfall, Salmon Arm

 jasperdo Says:  I admit...this is a tourist trap. But it's free on Sundays, and the waterfall and suspension bridge are pretty impressive. 

Craigellachie

Craigellachie, Salmon Arm

 jasperdo Says:  Yes, that's spelt right. Craigellachie is where the Last Spike of the Canadian Pacific Railroad was thunked. It is now located in a Rest Area along the Trans Canada Highway, east of Salmon Arm. There's even a Gift Shop for all that hard to find Craigellachie memorabilia. 

Haney Heritage Park

Haney Heritage Park, Salmon Arm

 jasperdo Says:  This 40 acre park is a hidden gem, located just outside of Salmon Arm. It contains a number of historic building from around the region, that have been saved and moved to this park. There are such buildings as a school, church, blacksmith, filling station. All laid out along... 

Salmon Arm Wharf

Salmon Arm Wharf, Salmon Arm

 jasperdo Says:  Located right downtown in Waterfront Park, the wharf is actually a pier that extends out into Shuswap Lake to the Marina where the houseboats are docked. It is a relaxing, scenic walk, especially at sunset. 

Canoe Beach

Canoe Beach, Salmon Arm

 Beerden Says:  Located near the sub-community of Canoe, Canoe beach extends from the Co-Op sawmill on the east to Engineers point on the west, incorporating private beach homes and a large nicely maintained public beach with boat launch, floating dock, snack stand and change-rooms. The CP... 

Hotels  

Best Western Sicamous Inn

 56 Opinions

Hotels  

SARBF camping site: camped behind the rodeo grounds

SARBF camping site: camped behind the rodeo grounds, Salmon Arm

 paixful Says:  This campground is actually someone's land rented to the SARBF. Its so close to the festival that its just wonderful - you can lie in your tent and listen to the bands! The festival volutneers were slow to get us set up but once we were, it was great! The nights were... 

The Place

Plan a Salmon Arm vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Salmon Arm locals

Experience Salmon Arm
  •   11 Tips and Reviews
  •  47 Photos
  Share your Travels  
Map of Salmon Arm
 

The People

8 Members Live Here
 
Our Members Say
 profile photo

 I admit...this is a tourist trap. But it's free on Sundays, and the waterfall and suspension bridge are pretty impressive. 

8 members live in Salmon Arm

 

Questions and Answers

sherryanne profile photo

Q:  Hello all, My friend and I are planning on attending the Sturgis North music festival on July 14, 15, and 16th. The onsite... 

YVRDave profile photo

A: There are plenty of motels in Salmon Arm and the surrounding area. This site should list them all. That is a busy weekend so prices will reflect... 

Read 3 Replies

postQuestion_button

Top Salmon Arm Writers

1

Salmon Arm, British Columbia

jasperdo profile photo

 The town of Salmon Arm is located on Shuswap Lake along the Trans Canada Highway. It bills itself as the Houseboat Capital of Canada. Most people just drive through Salmon Arm on their way to... 

2

Houseboating, Beaches and summer fun.

Beerden profile photo

 Located on the shallow shore of the Salmon Arm of Shuwsap Lake's four Arms, Salmon Arm is a great place to relax in the summer. A laid-back town with beautiful scenery, this town supports itself with... 

3

Salmon Arm

paixful profile photo

 I grew up in the Okanagan but never really travelled much to this area so when we decided to pick up and volunteer at the SARBF in 2005, I didn't know what to expect. It is a beautiful city nestled in... 

4

...Salmon Arm...

travelling_gypsy profile photo

 Ah yes, Salmon Arm. Funny name, fun place. Salmon Arm is about 4 1/2 hours from Vancouver give or take a little time for coffee stops at Timmy's, speeding tickets etc. and it is where my brother... 

5

Salmon Arm

nebulaflash profile photo

 Salmon Arm is a town with civic pride. The pier that leads to the edge of Shuswap Lake is long enough to stroll into the lake breeze. Shuswap Lake has more than 400 kms of shoreline and bumps up to... 

View all rated pages

View newest pages

Build your own Salmon Arm page