Meet BC’s small city with big ideas. Salmon Arm is the service centre for the Shuswap’s 60,000 residents, strategically located on the Trans-Canada Highway, just a short drive from the Kelowna International Airport. Our location makes it easy to conduct business all over the world. Salmon Arm’s quality of life is difficult to match, offering the shortest commute times in the province, hundreds of kilometres of maintained trail systems and quick access to Shuswap Lake. Join the locals and make the lake or trail systems your new boardroom.

Small City, Big Opportunity

Entrepreneurship in Salmon Arm is growing. Particularly food and beverage processing, tourism and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Zest Commercial Food Hub is a shared-use commercial kitchen that welcomes food and beverage businesses to create their products with onsite mentorship. Zest’s unique model eliminates the need to invest in food processing equipment, reduces operating costs and creates a supportive environment for food entrepreneurs.

There are also extensive business development opportunities in Salmon Arm’s Tourism Sector.  The city’s breathtaking location along the shores of Shuswap Lake, coupled with its desirable four-season climate, make this an ideal destination for visitors. A beautiful half-day drive from either Vancouver or Calgary, or a short flight into one of our nearby international airports, ensures ease of accessibility for all.

Perhaps the most unique aspect of Salmon Arm’s economy is the cluster of technology and advanced manufacturing companies operating within the city.  Salmon Arm breaks the mold as it is home to a significant number of well-established high tech businesses in our dedicated Industrial Park. We’re far from a one-size-fits-all small economy. The city also offers an industry-specific tax incentive to support new development.

Small City, Big Business

Discover Salmon Arm today at saeds.ca or connect with Lana Fitt at edo@saeds.ca