Salmon Arm

Salmon Arm is a city of almost 18,000 people (2023) in the Shuswap region of British Columbia. It is a popular summer destination with its lakeside setting and beaches.

Salmon Arm Halal Travel Guide

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It is on the shores of Shuswap Lake, where the Salmon River empties into the Salmon Arm reach of the Lake. It is a tourist town in the summer, with many beaches, camping facilities and house boat rentals. Salmon Arm is home to the longest wooden wharf in North America.

The largest employer in the Salmon Arm area is the forest industry and related businesses; however, due to economic conditions and the former Federated Co-Op sawmill has been out of operation since 2008, although the co-located plywood production facility has generally remained operational. The city benefits from access to the mainline of the Canadian Pacific Railway, which passes through the city.

Many tourists come to Salmon Arm from Vancouver, Calgary and Asia. Most tourists arrive during the summer season, either stopping en route to other holiday destinations, or to visit Shuswap Lake, often via rental houseboats and which has recreation residential communities and campgrounds all around its shores.

History

Little is known about the history of Salmon Arm preceding the laying of the Canadian Pacific Railway in September 1885. While miners and settlers looked for Gold in the surrounding areas and the beaches of Salmon Arm lay virtually untouched. By the end of the 1890s and the town had grown to include many new buildings such as two general stores, a school, and a hotel. The population had grown to over 200 people.

By 1904, Salmon Arm had acquired a reputation for having an excellent fruit harvest. The local businessmen grew fruit as a main export, sending it to the larger, more populated towns that surrounded it. The displays for their crops could be found in stores in Kamloops and New Westminster, and the Hudson's Bay Company in Vancouver often featured an entire local Salmon Arm display.

Travel to Salmon Arm

By car

Salmon Arm is on Trans-Canada Highway 1, roughly halfway between Vancouver and Calgary. The nearest major cities are Kamloops, a little over an hour's drive west on Highway 1, and Kelowna, which is a little over an hour's drive southeast on Highway 97.

Travel on a Bus in Salmon Arm

• Rider Express - +1-833-583-3636 - Bus service along the Trans-Canada Highway from Winnipeg to Vancouver, twice daily. Service from: Revelstoke, Kamloops, Hope (British Columbia)|Hope, Abbotsford, and Vancouver (British Columbia); Calgary, Strathmore, Canmore, Lake Louise, and Banff (Alberta); Medicine Hat, Swift Current, Moose Jaw, Regina, Whitewood, and Moosomin (Saskatchewan); and Brandon, and Winnipeg (Manitoba).

• /shuswap/home BC Transit offers service on Wednesdays to or from Vernon, Kelowna, and Peachland. Although the trip is considerably longer than Greyhound and the total cost is only $4.25 from Kelowna or $4.75 back, for adults. The route is the following: from downtown Kelowna take an early morning #97 Express to UBCO, get a transfer ticket. Catch the noon (latest) #90 North Okanagan; in Vernon switch to the #60 Enderby and then in Enderby take the #11 Salmon Arm. The total trip takes roughly 3 hours, and is only available on Wednesdays.

How to get around in Salmon Arm

Salmon Arm has a basic public transit system that operates shuttle buses on half-hour or hour-long frequencies, during daytime hours. All lines converge downtown in front of Askew's supermarket, and the #3 Canoe bus will bring users to the main public beach. On Wednesdays the #11 Enderby leaves at 8 am and connects with a bus to Vernon, which is a affordable way to start moving further down the Okanagan valley.

What to see in Salmon Arm

• RJ Haney Heritage Village & Museum | 751 Highway 97B NE ☎ +1 250 832-5243 40-acre park with a museum on local history, legacy village, trails, a tea room and dinner theater in July and August.

• Wednesdays on the Wharf is a free concert featuring local artists playing a range of styles, on Wednesday evenings during the summer in a grassy area near the Salmon Arm Wharf.

• SAGA Public Art Gallery - Hudson Ave at McLeod Street | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11AM Monday - 4PM By donation - New exhibition every month.

Best things to do in Salmon Arm

• With all the water around and there are a number of beach, boating and fishing options in the area. The most popular near the city at Canoe and Sandy Point, which are accessible by city bus, with the provincially-operated Heralds Park offering campsites too.
• There are houseboats from Waterway Vacations and other companies docked at the Salmon Arm Wharf, which require advance bookings, but are a good (if expensive) way of exploring the expanse of Shuswap Lake.

• Cross country skiing - At Larch Hills, 15 kilometers east of town.

• Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival | Salmon Arm Fairgrounds one block off the Trans-Canada highway in the center of town Annual festival on the third weekend of August with folk, roots and blues music, that attracts up to 30,000 festival-goers every year.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Salmon Arm

There are a number of gift and clothing stores in the downtown area, centred on Alexander and Lakeshore.

Salmon Arm also has two malls, Centenoka and Picadilly, and a number of big-name stores.

Halal Restaurants in Salmon Arm

Thanks to its location on the Trans-Canada Highway, Salmon Arm boasts a large number of fast-food and chain restaurants, with names including Boston Pizza, East Side Mario's, Home Restaurant, White Spot Triple O's, and others.

• Table 24 | 1460 Trans-Canada In the old courthouse at TCH and Shuswap ☎ +1 250 832-2410 - Approx $40 per person Salmon Arm's high class dining. Rated one of the best restaurants in the interior.

• Yan's Kitchen | 2880 21 Street NE ☎ +1 250 832-3007 - Less than $20A popular buffet-style Chinese restaurant in the Hillcrest area.

• Mino's - $20-40 per person A high-class Greek restaurant with authentic tzatziki, mildly overpriced but a good night out. Also on top of the hill.

• Setter's Neighbourhood Pub (behind Super 8 Motel uptown) is a slightly classier pub and restaurant that has decent pub fare.
• Outlaws Saloon (off highway 1 across the street from Shell) is a bar/nightclub on some nights has mechanical bull or strip shows.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Salmon Arm

Salmon Arm - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Salmon Arm, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Salmon Arm. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Salmon Arm and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Salmon Arm. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Salmon Arm. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inSalmon Arm: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Salmon Arm.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Salmon Arm: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Salmon Arm, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Salmon Arm.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Salmon Arm, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Salmon Arm, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Salmon Arm and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Salmon Arm, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Salmon Arm, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Salmon Arm without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Salmon Arm is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Salmon Arm.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Salmon Arm is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Best Western Salmon Arm Inn | 61 10th Street Southwest ☎ +1 250 832-9793 +1-888-832-5595 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM Standard motel rooms with complimentary continental breakfast and indoor pool.

• Holiday Inn Express Salmon Arm | 1090-22nd Street NE ☎ +1 250-832-7711 +1-800-473-9160 Newer hotel with pool, hot tub, gym and complimentary continental breakfast.

• Prestige Harbourfront Resort and Convention Centre | 251 Harbourfront Drive NE ☎ +1 250 833-5800 - From $200 in high season, from $140 at other times of the year. A balcony or lakeside room will cost extra Muxury hotel on the lakefront with a number of themed suites.

Telecommunications in Salmon Arm

• Visitor infocenter | 751 Marine Park Dr ☎ +1 250 832-2230 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 8:30AM Monday - 5:30PM

Travel Next

Going further up the Shuswap, to secluded beaches or popular tourist resorts, is feasible with a private vehicle or a boat. Check at the Visitor info centre for ideas of fun or relaxing stops on the Shuswap.

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