Top 10 Things to Do in Salmon Arm

Nestled on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake, in the heart of the mountains, sits a British Columbian city like none other. Salmon Arm is truly the heart of the Shuswap!
Whether this is your first time visiting or a returning guest, we have listed our favorite restaurants, shops, trails, and much more for you to consider enjoying this season!
Renew in the Shu!

Here's our list of Top Ten
winter experiences to try this season!

1| Rejuvenate & Renew with Health & Wellness
Salmon Arm is the perfect place to indulge in self-care at one of the many spas or wellness providers. Enjoy the unique serenity of flotation therapy at Shuswap Float & Wellness. Blush + Blossom Boutique Spa is the perfect place when it comes to all things happy, healthy, and beautiful. Or pamper yourself with the award-winning MisMack Clean Cosmetics.

2 | Experience the Arts & Culture
Salmon Arms' arts and culture scene flourishes year-round with workshops, art exhibitions, markets, live music, and theatre performances. If you are looking to dive in, be sure to check out our favorite spots like Salmon Arm Arts Centre, Salmar Classic Theatre, or Shuswap Theatre. Meikle Studios + The Night Café is a working artists' studio that offers art classes and parties plus great food and bar menu! Stop by The Handmade Shoppe to find unique pieces from local artisans.

3| Indulge in the Restaurant Scene
Top restaurants in Salmon Arm include Hanoi 36, Sushi Kotan Japanse Restaurant, while locals love Shuswap Pie Company and the great selection of locally-owned cafes and bistros. Are you looking for a great slice of pizza? Check out Little B's Pizzeria in the beautiful heritage courthouse. Indulge your taste buds and spoil your senses with the flavors of Nineteen05 Kitchen and Raw Bar, Bistro 1460, or AnDiamo Ristorante Italiano. Families will love the fun and delicious menus at Cantina Vallarta and the Hungry Panda!
Visit local coffee shops like Ecotreats Cafe, Anvil Coffee Collective, Pink Cherry, and Forage General. And for a unique taste trail, try Salmon Arms Hot Chocolate Trail!

4| Take in the Farms, Cideries, and Breweries
Salmon Arm has an abundance of local makers, brewers, and farmers. Some of the best offer memorable experiences, delicious food, authentic beers, wines, and ciders! This winter, visit a local winery like Larch Hills Winery to soak up spectacular winter views and delicious wines!

Or take the family to visit the friendly farm animals at Demills Farm Market. Next door, Pedro Gonzales offers a great selection of homemade treats, in-season produce, and locally sourced meats. Grass Roots Dairies is Canada’s first 100% grass-fed only dairy farm. Visitors are welcome to come in for a farm tour and tastings of their artisan cheeses.

Enjoy great food and excellent craft beer at the Barley Station Brew Pub, where they brew all their beer. Or grab a growler of in-house brew at Morrow Beer Company's tasting room.

Salmon Arm's newest craft, cidery Northyards Cider Co., and Shuswap Cider Co are locally owned and celebrated in the Shuswap!

5| Explore the Outdoors
If you are visiting and want to adventure outside, let us guide you! Walk along the Foreshore Nature Trail on Shuswap Lake. Or how about a frozen waterfall? Margaret Falls is a spectacular and easy-to-reach destination in the heart of the Shuswap.  Little Mountain Park Trail System has a variety of short and easy intertwining trails with a summit that offers far-reaching views over the city of Salmon Arm.
The Shuswap Trail Alliance is the best source for planning all of your trail experiences. If you need hiking and outdoor gear, check out Salmon Arms Gear Guide.

6| Take in the Sports & Rec
If exhilaration and fun are on your list, why not feel the energy at a small-town hockey game? BCHL, hometown team, The Salmon Arm Silverbacks is a great night out for visitors and locals alike. For those who love to boulder or rock climb, we have that too! Gym of Rock is a popular rock climbing gym and welcomes all levels, including the kids. Longing for the lake? Check out Westside Stores and book your springtime fishing charter with Bucktail Adventures on the beautiful Shuswap Lake! If exploring the winter trails on two wheels sounds like fun, we offer an extensive array of fantastic fat-biking trails! You can rent fat-bikes rentals at Skookum Cycle & Ski.

7| Embrace the Winter
With over 170 km of cross-country ski trails and 17 km of snowshoe tracks, Larch Hills Nordic Society is a cross country and snowshoers dream. The trails are illuminated at night so that you can extend your fun! Nordic gear can be rented or purchased at John’s Ski Shack on the way up to Larch Hills or downtown at Skookum Cycle & Ski.

8| Shop the Shops
In Salmon Arm, locally-owned shops line the charming streets of downtown Salmon Arm with the heart of the shopping district on Lakeshore Drive, Hudson Ave, Shuswap Street, and Alexander Street.

For fashion, be sure to pop into Wearabouts Clothing Co, Crazy Creek Clothing Co, Man + Women, and Shoes N Such.
For hiking boots and other gear we recommend checking out Kintec Footwear and Shuswap Clothing & Shoe Co. Be sure to take a peek at Salmon Arms Gear Guide to find all things locally relating to the outdoors!
You can find beautiful home decor and souvenirs at On Alex, RE-Market etc, Poor David’s, and Bella Interiors and Rikki Lou Who's Gift Emporium.
Family favorites include The Candy Vault, Sanctuary Games, Inclusive Arts, which has ceramic paint-to-go packages ready, or you can sit down and paint in the studio.
Specialty boutique stores include WildCraft Mercantile, The SALT Apothecary, Sapori Oils, and Wildwood Flower Emporium.

9| Play with the Kids
Salmon Arm has an abundance of activities to do and places to explore for families and we invite adventure seekers of all ages! Let the kids burn off some energy at any of our local playgrounds. Blackburn Park is a playground, bike and skate park, waterpark, and has outdoor gym equipment. Children love Jungle Mania, an indoor play facility for kids age 12 and under that provides climbs, slides, tubes, crawls, and more!

10| Take the Scenic Route
If seeing the sights of our city is on your agenda, why not take a sightseeing walkabout with the Salmon Arm walking loop? The top must-sees are the Salmon Arm Wharf at Marine Peace Park and McGuire Lake Park, while the self-guided historical walk through the downtown is a great way to spend the afternoon.