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The City of Salmon Arm is conveniently located halfway between Calgary and Vancouver at the end of the Salmon Arm portion of the Shuswap lake. The 4 defined seasons and picturesque lake with over 1000 kilometers of shore line nestled between lush green mountains leaves the doors open to a whole new world. You will be able to enjoy all kinds of activities, such as water & snow skiing, hiking, fishing, nature walks and swimming plus it has to be one of the most scenic and tranquil places anywhere. The economy of the Shuswap is centered on the Forestry & wood Products, Agriculture & Food Products, and Tourism & Recreation industries. In addition to the large amount of wood harvested each year, the Shuswap has developed a niche in log home manufacturing and capabilities in sawmill machinery manufacturing. Within the municipality boundaries, there is a considerable amount of good working farmland, used mostly for ranching and dairy farming, hay production and orchards. The environmental resources and scenic attractions of the Shuswap make the Tourism industry a major part of the area’s economy. It is an ideal setting for power boating, with a number of good beaches, moorages and several provincial parks. In-migration, particularly of retirees’ is usually important to the economy of the Shuswap. Attracted to the lifestyle of the Shuswap, retirees and pre-retirees moving in the region drive the economy by expanding the requirements for goods and services. |
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