Visitor Guide
Downtown Salmon Arm respectfully acknowledges it operates on the unceded and traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.
Downtown Salmon Arm Highlights
Highlights
- Over 35 Restaurants and Eateries
- 4 Downtown Parks
- 2 Downtown community stages
- 1 Giant Treble Clef (Alexander Street at Lakeshore Drive)
- Public Art Centre
- 2 local Movie Cinemas
- 2 Independent full-service Floral shops
- Live Theatre and Music — Shuswap Theatre and Song Sparrow Hall
- Independent Grocery Store – Askew’s Foods
- Local Pet Supply, Hardware, and Auto Parts stores
- Over 300 Other Shops and Services
- Extensive Trail Systems (wharf & around the community)
- Salmon Arm Nature Bay Enhancement Society (Near Wharf)
- 230 bird species found in Salmon Arm – Including the iconic Western Grebe
- Longest free-standing wood wharf in North America
- Free Public Access Boat Launch
- Great Water Park and Playground for kids
- Nesting Osprey around downtown
- Prestige Harbor Front Resort and Convention Centre
- Visitor Services ( inside City Hall )
Community Parks
- Fletcher Park—450 2 Avenue N.E. *Spray Park and Playground
- Marine Peace Park—750 Marine Park Drive N.E. * Public Boat Launch
- McGuire Lake Park—681 TransCanada Highway N.E. * Perfect afternoon walk
- Peter Jannick Nature Park—345 Narcisse St NW 8 * Great Birding opportunities
- Nature Bay and Foreshore Trail * Easy access for walking or bicycling
Note:
Please note that all are dog friendly except for Fletcher Park.
We do not have any off-leash dog parks in downtown however Downtown Salmon Arm is dog friendly.
Public Washrooms
Note: Public washrooms are seasonal and do close for the winter season.
- Ross Street Plaza – Ross St and Hudson Ave
- Fletcher Park – Near City Hall—2nd Ave N.E. Marine
- Marine Peace Park – Wharf
Winter/Fall Events and Activities
- Fall Fair Parade – September
- Downtown Farmer’s Market – Saturdays through October, biweekly November – April
- Apple Festival – October
- Pride Project Week, Loud & Proud Street Celebration
- Downtown Halloween Treat Trail
- Downtown Light-Up & Holiday Market – November
- CPR Holiday Train – December
- Public Art Gallery Exhibits
- Shuswap Theatre season
Spring/Summer Events and Activities
- Earth Day Gathering – April
- Downtown Farmer’s Market – Saturdays beginning in May
- Wednesday on the Wharf – Live Music at Marine Peace Park July & August
- Western Grebe Hatching – April/May
- Salty Dog Street Festival – May
- Multi Cultural Day – June
- Theatre on the Edge Festival – July
- Public Art Gallery Family Saturdays
- Roots and Blues Festival – August