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ArmstrongSpallumcheen
BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA
PHOTO CREDIT: Al Price
Stay and Play!History and culture abounds in Armstrong Spallumcheen!
Take a Hike! Visit our local trails such as Thomas Hayes and Rose Swanson or wander on a trail around town. If you prefer biking, we have cycling routes for you too! Come visit the Armstrong Spallumcheen Visitor Center for maps to get you on your way!
Memorial Park. We have outdoor exercise equipment, picnic tables, play equipment for the kids, a spray water park and the local outdoor pool. For pool schedules go to www.asprd.com.
Are sports your thing? We are home to the Armstrong Shamrocks lacrosse team www.armstrongshamrocks.com and the North Okanagan Knights Junior B hockey team www.noknights.ca. Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation also offers rollerskating and skateboarding year round with an indoor and outdoor park www.asprd.com.
Do a little “antiquing” while in town. There are a variety of shops available for your perusal within a 5 minute driving distance. Looking for bargains? There are several thrift and second-hand shops located right downtown.
Local theatre. We have both an indoor and outdoor theatre group which offers shows throughout the year. Visit www.asparaguscommunitytheatre.com and www.caravanfarmtheatre.com for details on upcoming productions. Our parks and recreation department also offers movies at our local theatre!
Golf Anyone? Visit the Royal York Golf Club for a 9 hole par 35 course complete with Club for a full length 3200yd, par 35, 9 hole course www.royalyorkgolfculb.com. The Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club boasts a 9 hole, par 35 course or the 18 hole Championship layout www.spallumcheengolf.com.
Want a taste of history? Visit our local Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery www.asmas.ca or O’Keefe Ranch www.okeeferanch.ca for some cowboy history.
Is fresh local food on your to-do list? Join us for our Cheese Festival and the Taste of Art in Armstrong. Our Farmer’s Market has lots to offer, including locally produced honey. The outdoor market runs from May to October and the indoor markets from November to April. Asparagus, chocolate, cheese and wine are some of our local offerings. For more information, see our “Antiquing to Agritourism” brochure.
Visiting us in the winter? We have a vibrant curling and hockey community including family skating and shinny hockey opportunities. The Okanagan’s only indoor paintball adventure runs from October to June. See www.splatattack.ca for details. New this year is a winter indoor BMX arena! For skiing or snowshoeing, we have both within an hour drive! See www.silverstar.com and www.skilarchhills.com for options.
Looking for some adult relaxation? Check out these local kid’s summer camps!! Camp Arrowflight [email protected] or Mackenzie Camp www.mackenziecamp.ca.
Looking for equestrian or 4H events? From cutting horse competition to a ‘fuzzy’ show, stock show to dog agility—there are lots of great family events—and best of all, most are free! Contact www.asprd.com for schedules.
For information on activities, call or email us:
P 250 546 8155 E [email protected] www.aschamber.com
Prior to the incorporation of Spallumcheen and Armstrong, the village of Lansdowne was located on the bench above the valley where Armstrong is now located. With the coming of the railway in 1891, the route selected for the Shuswap and Okanagan railway bypassed the village. By 1892, many of the buildings from Lansdowne, including the Anglican Church, eventually moved to the community of Armstrong and as a consequence the village of Lansdowne disappeared.
After the Township of Spallumcheen was incorporated in 1892, the council of the day felt that in order to encourage the growth of the business community in Armstrong, without compromising agriculture and farming, that two municipalities should be formed. In 1913, the City of Armstrong was officially separated from the Township.
For over 100 years, these warm and vibrant communities have offered a myriad of activities and attractions for visitors and many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.
Artisan cheese and chocolate, flour mills, vineyards, asparagus farms and several farmers markets all fit into a community that is blessed with an abundance of agricultural opportunities and heritage.
Other cultural experiences include artisans, a museum and art gallery, the Interior Provincial Exhibition, Harvest Pumpkin Festival, live theatre (indoor and out), hiking and biking – plus year-round equestrian and other sports events.
PHOTO CREDIT: Al Price
EquestrianSCQHA ‘Fuzzy Show’ Apr 25Interior Gaited Horse Show Jun 13–14Little Britches Rodeo Aug 8–9
Arts & CultureMusic in the Park Fridays, Jun 19 – Aug 28Annual Ribbon Show Jul 5 – Aug 1Armstrong Metalfest Jul 17–18Caravan Theatre Summer Show May 7–10 & Jul 23 – Aug 25ACT presents Fertile Ground Jun 4–6, 11–13
AgricultureArmstrong Farmers’ Market Year RoundOkanagan 4H Stock Show Jul 6–10Vintage Tractor Pull & Fun Days Sep 19–2038th Annual North Okanagan Plowing Match Sep 26
“Cheese! It’s a Natural” First Weekend in Nov
Fairs & FestivalsTaste of Art in Armstrong Jun 6Celebrate! Countdown to Canada Day Jun 21 – Jul 1Cowboy Summer Festival Aug 1–2116th Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede Sep 2–6Harvest Pumpkin Family Fun Day Oct 10‘Home for the Holidays’ Downtown Light Up & Parade Nov 26
CommunityAnnual Book Sale Apr 11–18Annual Bonfire, Fireworks & Pumpkin Light up Oct 31Festival of Trees DecMinisterial Choral Festival Dec 6Annual Candlelight Ceremony Dec 23
Sport & VehicleOkanagan Shuswap Century Ride May 3126th Annual Armstrong Funtastic Slo-Pitch Tournament Jun 26–28O’Keefe Vintage Motorcycle Show Jul 25‘Tween the Tracks Car Show Aug 15Demolition Derby Oct 11Great Pumpkin Run Oct 12
All event dates are subject to change.
2015 Events Calendar
PHOTO CREDIT: Photography by M
PHOTO CREDIT: Photography by M
PHOTO CREDIT: Photography by M
PHOTO CREDIT: Photography by M
Restaurants & CafésThe Anchor Inn3030 Smith Dr | 250.546.8210
The Armstrong Inn3400 Smith Dr | 250.546.3056
The Blue Café2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd | 250-546-6642
The Brown Derby Café3425 Pleasant Valley Rd | 250.546.8221
Fairways Bistro and Catering2440 York Ave | 250-938-1809
The Great Wall2545 Pleasant Valley Blvd | 250.546.8284
JJ’s Pizza Plus#5-3495 Pleasant Valley Rd | 250.546.3333
The Leaf & Bean#12-3305 Smith Dr | 250.546.9557
Margarieta’s Place3530 Okanagan St | 250-546-3504
Tanuki Sushi House2537 Pleasant Valley Rd | 250.546.0090
Tucker’s Restaurant3460 Okanagan St | 250.804.4400
The Village Cheese Company3475 Smith Dr | 250.546.8651
The Wild Oak Café & Community Market2539 Pleasant Valley Rd | [email protected]
ServicesSani-Dump
Armstrong Kin RV 3311 Park Dr | 250.546.4041
Armstrong Pharmacy & Wellness Centre3300 Smith Dr | 250.546.3169
Askew’s Foods3305 Smith Dr | 250.546.3039
BanksCIBC 2250 Pleasant Valley BlvdRBC atm Esso Gas Station | 3201 Smith DrVantageOne Credit Union 3300 Smith DrValley First Credit Union 2575 Patterson Ave
Wi-FiMcDonalds RestaurantThe Leaf & BeanAS Chamber of CommerceThe Wild Oak Café & Community MarketOkanagan Regional LibraryShepherds Home HardwareMargarieta’s Place
AccomodationsThe Maple Bed & Breakfast3060 Rosedale Ave | 250.546.7070 | [email protected]
Noble House Bed & Breakfast4122 Noble Rd | 250.546.4556 | [email protected]
Armstrong Hotel2715 Pleasant Valley Blvd. | 250.546.6642
Armstrong Kin RV Park3311 Park Dr | 250.546.4041 | [email protected]
The Armstrong Inn3400 Smith Dr | 250.546.3056 | [email protected]
Camp ArrowflightOff-season accommodation & [email protected]
PHOTO CREDIT: Photography by M
PHOTO CREDIT: Photography by M
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