WE'RE BUILDING BIG IDEAS

Salmon Arm has a well-established and diverse wood products sector, which is a significant contributor to the regional economy. Salmon Arm’s largest private sector employer is Gorman Brothers’ Canoe Forest Products, a producer of CANOE brand®, which has distinguished itself as a premium quality plywood panel that is well recognized
and valued throughout the world.

Building further on Salmon Arm’s strong wood products foundation is the proud acknowledgement that the city is home to Western Canada’s largest hub of companies that specialize in the design and manufacture of automated sawmill equipment, led by forestry companies including USNR, BID Group, Raptor Integration Inc. and Mill Tech Industries. Salmon Arm is also recognized as an industry leader in forestry management consulting, providing in-depth forestry knowledge and skills to create innovative solutions from strategic timber supply to on-the-ground forest operations.

This strong foundation of talent and opportunity continues to attract skilled professionals and entrepreneurial newcomers to this innovative business sector. Bring us your big ideas.

 Company Profile

John Drew
Forsite Consulting

"Salmon Arm is great place to live and work with four seasons of fun and activities. The small town feel is a great place to raise a family and attracts young families here."

Find out more about Forsite Consulting here https://www.forsite.ca

Doing Business in Salmon Arm

Welcome to Salmon Arm! Our city is located along the shores of the breathtaking Shuswap Lake, within the Secwepemc Nation Traditional Territory, in British Columbia’s Southern Interior.

A fast-growing community, Salmon Arm is a “Small City with Big Ideas,” an emerging innovation hub with unmatched quality of place. In a spectacular setting, midway between Vancouver and Calgary, Salmon Arm is strategically situated on the key transportation crossroads of Hwy 1 and 97B. The city is the service centre for the surrounding areas, serving a regional population of approximately 60,000 residents. With a beautiful four-season climate and excellent access to healthcare, education, sports and outdoor recreation, Salmon Arm offers authentic community, various activities, real prosperity and true opportunity. There’s room for you here! We know you’ll love it as much as we do. Reach out to Salmon Arm Economic Development Society to find out more.

Important Resources

Zoning and Development Information

City of Salmon Arm Planning Department
500 2 Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Phone: 250.803.4010
Email: planning@salmonarm.ca

Important Links

• Salmon Arm Relocation Guide
• Salmon Arm Industrial Park Directory
• Province of BC - Forestry Information
• Council of Forest Industries