{"id":63853,"date":"2026-05-12T09:47:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=63853"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:34:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T21:34:02","slug":"guide-to-salmon-arm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/guide-to-salmon-arm\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Ultimate Guide to Salmon Arm: Sips, Strolls, and Shuswap Adventures"},"content":{"rendered":"

Salmon Arm is proof that big adventures come in small-city packages.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tucked into the northeastern arm of the shimmering Shuswap Lake on one of four “arms” that give the region its name, this vibrant little city of just over\u00a0 20,000 sits on the traditional territory of the Secw\u00e9pemc Nation and delivers big on craft beverages, outdoor recreation, and local food culture. Whether you’re rolling in for a weekend escape or building out a longer Shuswap itinerary, Salmon Arm has the ale-venture you’ve been looking for. Here’s how to make the most of it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Downtown Salmon Arm, BC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Grab a Pint at Ricochet Brewing & Taphouse<\/h3>\n

Your Salmon Arm ale-venture starts downtown at<\/span> Ricochet Brewing & Taphouse<\/a>, the city’s newest and most buzzed-about craft beer destination. It is also Salmon Arm’s 2024 Business of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year in 2025. The beer itself is brewed lakeside in Sunnybrae on the sunny shores of Shuswap Lake, then poured fresh at the vibrant downtown taphouse. With 36 taps pouring their own thoughtfully crafted brews alongside a rotating selection of BC’s best independent breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries, there’s truly something here for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

The space is warm, game-filled, and full of good company \u2014 bring a deck of cards and settle in. Families are welcome until 10 pm, and the legendary kids’ snack flight (think taster glasses of soda, candy, and cheezies) is a hit with guests of all ages. Pair your pint with the fan-favourite beer cheese mac & cheese or order in from one of Salmon Arm’s local kitchen partners. Ricochet is more than a taphouse; it’s the kind of place where locals and visitors find themselves staying for just one more round.<\/span><\/p>\n