Welcome to Falkland where community pride and participation are second to none. Located just a scenic 30-minute drive from the City of Vernon. A wonderful community set amidst farmland and the forested hills at the base of Tuktakamin Mountain. Boasting a broad and diverse community, Falkland is the main community for the Salmon Valley and plays host to one of the best rodeo venues in the region.
The Community of Salmon Valley encompasses the vast rural area to northwest of Armstrong and Spallumcheen along Salmon Valley Road and Highway 97 towards Kamloops. Productive ranches and farms of all sizes predominate this area while small and larger acreages are the dominant property for sale.
Falkland Services and Highlights
- Real estate includes all range of family and retirement homes, small and large acreages, farms and ranches
- Economic base: Agriculture, forestry, small business, light industry Bedroom community – great place to raise families or retire
- Population: Falkland 600
- School District 83: Falkland Elementary School, Len Wood Middle School (Armstrong) and Pleasant Valley Secondary School (Armstrong)
- Located on Highway 97 between Vernon and Kamloops
- Water and Sewer through the Columbia Shuswap Regional District
Amenities and Recreation
- Stampede and Pro Rodeo
- Home of the largest Canadian Flag in Western Canada
- Daisy Days
- Heritage Park and Museum
- International Dog Sled Races
- Ovino Winery
- Spa Hills snowmobile adventures
- Fishing! 10 Lakes in 10 miles of town
- Pinaus Lake Chain
- Pillar Provincial Park
- Challenging and expert level hiking tails: Tuktakamin Mountain, Estekwalen Mountain, The Pillar
- Haines Creek: off-road motorbike trials and climbing crags
