Read here to find out about family events, festivals and fireworks and other fun and seasonal things to do in Salmon Arm, BC.

Beat the heat Salmon ArmAs the hot, hot summer of 2017 continues, there are plenty of fun things to do and beat the heat if you're in Salmon Arm or the Shuswap area. For those who have breathing difficulty because of the wildfire smoke, don't worry, we've included some indoor fun as well!

1. Salmon Arm Waterslides

A super-fun way to spend the day includes some speedy sliding at Salmon Arm's waterslide park, which is just off the TransCanada. The best part about this place is the water used on the slides is cold, so you'll actually cool off on the way down. They have seven different slides, as well as a toddler pool and fountain, along with a great assortment of cold treats and drinks. Salmon Arm waterslides also boasts the lowest rates in the southern interior of BC.

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Royal LePage Access Garage Sale Shelter FoundationMy, my, how the time flies! We can't believe we are celebrating five fantastic years at Royal LePage Access here in Salmon Arm.

And what better way to mark the occasion than with our fifth annual garage sale on Saturday as part of the amazing Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, a national program that helps raise funds in support of shelters for women who are abused and victims of violence.

The foundation is supported by Royal LePage brokers and agents across the country. To date the foundation has raised more than $24 million in support of more than 200 women's shelters and national partners.

Feel free to bring by your gently used items (between 8 am and 3 pm to our office at 2, 551 Trans Canada Hwy. NE) so we can sell them by donation to raise…

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best salmon arm restaurantsFor a smaller city with 17,700 people, Salmon Arm is a place boasting a solid food and restaurant scene with many authentic dining experiences to be found. Many Salmon Arm restaurants pride themselves in serving local and organic ingredients. Check out our list of the five best restaurants in and around Salmon Arm.

Table 24 Restaurant

Located at the Podollann Inn, Table 24 provides an upscale menu with plenty of variety and gluten free options. It features an intimate atmosphere with all food made fresh and prepared from scratch. The dinner menu includes mouthwatering filet mignon, seafood risotto and the can't-miss pasta chorizo. Table 24 also serves breakfast. Call 250-832-5024.

Barley Station Brew Pub

You'll find the Barley Station Brew Pub…

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Every day, abused women along with their children are seeking refuge from an abusive relationship with their spouse. The need to keep facilities like the S.A.F.E Society financially viable has never been more important. Knowing there is a safe and secure place to go can free a woman from a potentially life threatening situation and help her and her family start a new life without the threat of violence hanging over them. 

The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation is supported by communities, real estate agents and real estate brokerages across Canada. Here in Salmon Arm, we have two main fundraising avenues here at Royal LePage Access Real Estate.  

The first and more public event is the National Garage Sale for Shelter. This year marks the 8th year for…

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SAFE Society accepts cheque from Royal LePage Access agents and staffWay back in May, we held our Garage Sale for Shelter in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and had a great day! The sale was conducted in about 100 Royal LePage offices across Canada including our office here in Salmon Arm. A very successful day led to our biggest total to date for our office with $5,001.87 raised.

Today, the proceeds from the Garage Sale were presented to Jane Shirley, Executive Director of the SAFE Society here in Salmon Arm. All the money raised, that's $5001.87 goes to support the needs of the emergency shelter at the SAFE Society.

We're already starting plans for next's year's sale too! The date has been set for May 7, 2016. Stay tuned for more details as they become available. 

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Antique wagon wheelSalmon Arm is a city with a rich and interesting past, but apart from a few well-informed locals, most residents and visitors are unaware of the town’s impressive heritage. There are many ways to learn more: The Okanagan Regional Library, the online archives of the Vancouver Public Library… but what better way than to experience history for yourself? At the R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum, you can do just that.

This exceptional museum has documented the city’s complete history, by preserving and collecting literature, relics, and documentation, spanning back before the founding of Salmon Arm. Showcasing cultural artifacts from the region's first inhabitants, the establishment of the fur trade and railways, construction of the first trading post,…

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best things to do in the shuswap and salmon arm

If you are thinking about moving to Salmon Arm in the beautiful Shuswap, there are plenty of amazing activities for you to enjoy. From great events & festivals, to fun indoor & outdoor activities, the area has tons of fun no matter what your hobbies are.

Although there is a seemingly endless amount of fantastic activities for you to enjoy here, there are three in particular that the Shuswap is famous for. If you plan on living in the area, the three activities you simply must try are house boating, golfing and visiting the local wineries.

House Boating 

The Shuswap is perhaps best known for its incredible house boating, and for good reason! The lake has tons of amazing beaches and destinations to explore. If you have a bunch of friends and/or…

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Salmon Arm garage saleThe final tally is in for our Royal LePage Garage Sale for Shelter held on May 9, 2015 at our office here in Salmon Arm, BC. Between the sale items, the hot dog sales and the silent auction, we raised a total of $5,001.87 for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. The entire donation will come back to the S.A.F.E. Society Women's Shelter here in Salmon Arm. This is an outstanding amount with an increase of 40.2% over our 2014 sale!

The National Garage Sale for Shelter is an annual event held at Royal LePage offices across Canada. The first six years of the event has raised over $2,000,000 nationally and supports hundreds of women's shelters from coast to coast. This is our third year doing this event. In that time we have raised $10,888.95 through the…

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Royal LePage Salmon Arm Garage Sale

Clutter in the house building up? Doing some spring cleaning? Here's a great way to help you organize your home and support a great cause!

On Saturday, May 9th, our parking lot at Royal LePage Access Real Estate will turn into a buzzing market full of shoppers and deal hunters. There will be everything from furniture, household items and kids' toys to sporting equipment and electronics. We don't put any prices on items but encourage all the shoppers to "dig deep - it's for charity"!

We will also have the BBQ fired up serving hot dogs and hamburgers with all the fixings for a small $5 donation.

All proceeds from the sale and barbecue stay in our community as well. The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation collects the donations and turns 100% of the…

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