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. Sourced with thanks from Www.bcadventure.com Salmon Arm is a city in the interior of the Canadian province of British Columbia that has a population of 16,466 as reported in the BC Stats famously made an obscene gesture to protesters here while on a train trip through the West. Salmon Arm became a city on (2004). It is on the shores of Shuswap Lake, where the Salmon River empties into the Salmon Arm reach of the Lake. Residents of Salmon Arm are referred to as "Salmon Armenians". It is a tourist destination for the summer, with many beaches, as well as camping facilities and house boat rentals.

Salmon Arm is home to the longest wharf in North America. It is the seat of the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District. Former Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau May 15, 2005, its 100th birthday of incorporation. Directly north of the city, across Shuswap lake, lies Mt. Bastion. A photograph of Mt. Bastion serves as the background for the driver's license of BC. During the August month, the annual Salmon Arm Roots and Blues festival kicks off and draws many tourists with famous acts such as Xavier Rudd, The Pointer Sisters, and Feist. The growing popularity of this folk festival is astounding and every year the entire community particpates in the preparation. Sourced with thanks from En.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon_Arm,_British_Columbia

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