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Living In Armstrong, BC

Location: 25 km north of Vernon BC on highway 97


TheThe Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board defines Armstrong together with Spallumcheen for real estate purposes as the Municipalities of Armstrong and Spallumcheen on both sides of Highway 97A north of Swan Lake. 

About Armstrong BC.

Armstrong is best known for its long history with world renown cheese and still has a cheese factory where you can get your made on site gourmet cheeses and all kinds of gift items too! Armstrong prides itself on the friendly nature of its residents and the beauty of its community and landscape. It has all the amenities including shopping, great restaurants, and sport facilities. If you want to live in a happy place that feels like home, Armstrong is your City!

Armstrong, The Heart of Country plays host each year to the IPE, Interior Provincial Exhibition. With an average of over 130,000 visitors each year this small community of around 5000 people really gets moving! There are plenty of activities including the Midway rides and games and the nightly Rodeo to entertain everyone.

Population:  in 5114 Armstrong BC and 5106 in Spallumcheen (Statistics Canada 2016) 

Main Industries: Agriculture, manufacturing, ranching, forestry and tourism are the main economic drivers for Armstrong Spallumcheen. 

Schools: The area is part of the Shuswap School District #89 and is served by 4 public schools: Highland Park, and Armstrong Elementary, Len Wood Middle School and Pleasant Valley Secondary, as well as North Okanagan Junior Academy, a private school. In addition, there is a  Gateway Community Learning Centre downtown. Post secondary education is available in nearby Vernon BC at Okanagan College and within one hour drive at the University of British Columbia -Okanagan in North Kelowna. 

Amenities: As a resident of Armstrong/Spallumcheen, you'll have easy access to all the amenities of present day life. Doctors, Dentists, Optometrists, Physiotherapists, Accountants, Lawyers, Insurance agents, Restaurants, Bars, Grocery Stores, Gyms Financial Services, Library and Hardware stores are all represented in Downtown Armstrong. You will have to go to Vernon BC for Hospital services, although from Monday to Friday, you can have x-rays, blood work and other diagnostic services done at the healthcare centre.  With a new indoor pool, arena, curling rink, outdoor pool, spray park, golf course and riding rings - you will find it easy to enjoy your favourite sport.

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