Salmon Arm
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Set on the shores of Shuswap Lake, Salmon Arm is a scenic small city known for its stunning landscapes, lively arts community, and outdoor recreation. The city blends lakeside charm with friendly hospitality, offering unique shops, fresh local cuisine, and easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
17,706
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
50.70°, -119.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,195
Local Cost
$1,560
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
3.9°C
Summer Avg
16.1°C
Winter Avg
-8.1°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-38.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
631 mm
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
2
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YSN
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 83/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.