Welcome to the City Of Armstrong! No matter what your lifestyle, there is plenty of community spirit within the city. Armstrong has endless outdoor activities and clubs and organizations for every enthusiast. In addition, it boasts one of the best fairgrounds in the province and hosts the annual IPE! It has a fantastic ‘western heritage’ feel, while still making sure all services are still readily available. Armstrong is the commercial hub for the entire Spallumcheen Valley. If you are considering retiring, raising a family, or looking for a quieter, rural lifestyle, Armstrong and Spallumcheen is for you!
SPALLUMCHEEN is one of the largest incorporated districts and finest agricultural areas in BC. The area derived its name from the First Nations word meaning “beautiful valley”. The valley has a large agricultural focus. It supports minor and intensive dairy and poultry operations, vineyards and family farms, all while still maintaining quaint rural neighbourhoods.
Armstrong Services and Highlights
- Real estate in Armstrong includes family homes from the turn of the century to new construction, multi-family and retirement homes
- Real estate in Spallumcheen include diverse small and large family farms, intensive agriculture operations, executive acreages and family homes on larger lots
- Population: Armstrong 4,879, Spallumcheen 5,185
- City of Armstrong Sewer and Water District in town and various water systems, irrigation wells and private septic systems in the rural area
- Economic Base: Agriculture, agri-tourism, forestry
- School District 83: Armstrong Elementary, Highland Park Elementary School, Len Wood Middle School, Pleasant Valley Secondary and private schools
- Transit – from downtown to the City of Vernon
- Pleasant Valley Community Health Center and medical/dental clinics
- Downtown and Mall shopping
- Industrial park
- 15 minutes to the City of Vernon
- Spallumcheen Township
Amenities and Recreation Options
- Interior Provincial Exhibition and Rodeo
- Norval Arena, Hassen Memorial Hall, Centennial Hall and Auditorium
- Skate board Park
- Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club
- Royal York Golf Course
- Hiking trails: Mount Rose Swanson, Thomas Hayes Ecological Reserve
- Hunters Range snowmobile trails
- Demolition Derby
- The Village Cheese Company
- Edge of Planet Winery
- Asparagus Community Theatre
- Caravan Farm Theatre (outdoor)
- Historic O’Keefe Ranch
- Hassen Memorial Park and outdoor pool
- 4H activities: plowing competitions, pumpkin patch, snow moiling, riding events
- Armstrong Farmers Market
- Okanagan Shuswap Roller Derby Association
- Minor Lacrosse and the Armstrong Shamrocks
