Salmon Arm provides excellent health care services, municipal water and sewer service, four fully equipped fire stations and an RCMP station with approx. 40 officers and support staff. We have local air service to and from Vancouver and a door to door and fixed route public transit system. Salmon Arm itself has 10 elementary schools, 2 junior highs and a brand new senior secondary school. The Salmon Arm Campus of Okanagan College provides university transfers as well as continuing education and vocational courses. Churches of several denominations are in the immediate area.
 
Salmon Arm's pride in its past is evident in the careful restoration of heritage buildings located at the RJ Haney Heritage Park. In 2007 the Salmon Arm Fall Fair celebrated its 110th year. The Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Area provides a wonderful ecological opportunity for wildlife viewing. Cultural activities in Salmon Arm are numerous and varied. Throughout the year there are live theatre presentations, art shows, and music performances from symphony to folk, much of which is provided by our very talented residents.
 
Shuswap Lake is one of the most popular recreational destinations in BC. The 400+ kms of shoreline contains 22 Provincial Parks and offers unlimited water related recreational opportunities. The surrounding mountains provide beautiful trails for xcountry skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking and hiking. Within Salmon Arm you will find parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, a championship 18 hole golf course, two executive courses and a recreation complex featuring an indoor swimming pool, full size gym / auditorium as well as numerous other sports and fitness options.
 
Activities in Salmon Arm include
Golf
Hiking and camping
Boat tours
Snorkeling and diving
Spas
Bike riding
Go karts
Sight seeing
Bird watching
Farm tours
Bowling
Canoeing
Water sports
A blanket of snow covers the region; recreationalists venture out to enjoy cross-country skiing, sleigh rides and snowmobiling, under a spectacular snow-kissed backdrop.