At a Glance
Population: 4,200
Health Services: Pleasant Valley Health Centre
Education: Three elementary schools, one secondary school and Okanagan College
More Information:
Armstrong, BC
School District No. 83
Armstrong is a beautiful North Okanagan community offering the advantages of a rural lifestyle within close reach of the urban municipalities of Vernon and Kelowna.
Armstrong’s natural beauty provides a perfect setting for year-round outdoor activities.
Renowned for the world-class cheese it manufactures, Armstrong is also the turnaround point for a steam powered heritage train which travels between Kamloops and Armstrong.
The vibrant cultural community hosts a number of events and festivals throughout the year, including the famous Caravan Theatre.
For over 100 years, Armstrong has hosted the Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede - an exhibition attracting participants and visitors from across BC to join in concerts, agricultural shows, cooking and animal judging.
Armstrong is located on Highway 97A in the Spallumcheen Valley, 30 kms north of Vernon and 42 kms southeast of Salmon Arm. It is conveniently located between two Regional Airports (Vernon and Kamloops) as well as the Kelowna International Airport.
Find Armstrong, BC on Google Map
Tell a friend about Armstrong, BC.