THE VILLAGE OF SALMO
Quietly Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains
Village of Salmo
The Village of Salmo is another small community served by KCDS. Situated in the beautiful Selkirk Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, Salmo is an equal 30-minute drive from Nelson, Castlegar, and Trail. This makes for an easy commute to regional employment options. Salmo’s roots are in mining and forestry, but, like the whole region, the community is evolving and trying to diversify into other areas.
Home to a community ski hill, a golf course and the annual Shambhala Music Festival, the village has something for everyone—year-round. Their Official Community Plan outlines three major economic development objectives: encouraging industries of a non-polluting nature to locate there, promoting the advantages of Salmo’s location, and encouraging multi-level educational opportunities.
SNAPSHOT
- Population (2014 est.):
1187 – 2,612 (including RDCK Area G) - Community Service Providers:
Salmo & District Chamber of Commerce
Village of Salmo
RDCK
Salmo Community Resource Society
Salmo Valley Youth and Community Centre - Major Employers:
Interior Health Authority
SD8
Porcupine Wood Products Ltd
Kootenay Savings Credit Union
Shop Easy
Salmo Foods
EssoSubway