Located in the heart of B.C.’s famous Shuswap Lake recreational area, Salmon Arm is not only the Okanagan Valley’s northern gateway, but also the Shuswap’s bustling centre of commerce and services. Salmon Arm is well known for its beautiful, lush setting amidst mountains, lakes and valleys. When you make the easy decision to vacation in Salmon Arm and the Shuswap, be ready to enjoy a holiday that combines outstanding wilderness scenery, countless recreational activities, and many bustling shops and boutiques.

Whether you travel in summer, winter, spring or fall, the Shuswap has it all. It is conveniently located halfway between Calgary and Vancouver along the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy #1) and Highway 97, making it easily accessible from all directions.

The area offers sunny summers with sandy beaches, pristine lakes, championship golf courses, museums, heritage sites, mountain hiking and biking trails, and in winter there is awesome snowmobiling and cross-country ski trails. In the fall, experience a delicious harvest of all sorts of fruits and vegetables by visiting one of the local farms or tasting a glass of wine at one of three local wineries. The area is well known for its artists and artisan community with numerous galleries and festivals for you to experience.

The Shuswap is dotted with numerous lakes that are perfect for boating, fishing, and all kinds of water sports. Shuswap Lake is the largest lake in the area with hundreds of kilometers of shoreline with hidden coves and beaches, very popular with houseboaters.

Enjoy your stay in the Shuswap, your four season playground.