Armstrong Spallumcheen

03/05/2024

A little bit of Okanagan sunshine for your feed☀️

What’s your favourite way to get your vitamin d intake?
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24/04/2024

Twilight Market Applications are out!
If you are a local artisan or craftsperson, we would love to invite you to apply to our summer markets!
Head on over to our Tourism Website, link in bio, and you’ll find the link to apply on the main page!

Comment ✨ if you’re excited about artisan market season!!

22/04/2024

Living in the heart of a valley is truly so beautiful!
There’s nothing like driving down all our stunning backroads in this spring weather!

Comment ⛰️ if you love vibing in the valley!!

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19/04/2024

⛰️Mount Rose Swanson⛰️

Armstrong Spallumcheen’s well known mountain hike, with a beautiful view over the valley of Armstrong and Spallumcheen.
The mountain is named after Rose Swanson, the daughter of famous overlanders settlers in Catherine & Augustus Schubert, who settled in Armstrong in 1879.

Here’s some more history on Mount. Rose Swanson:

Catherine O’Hare Shubert was born near Rathfriland County Down, Ireland in 1835. She moved to America in 1850 at the age of 15 and married Augustus Schubert in 1856. The couple moved to Fort Garry, near Winnipeg, in 1860, and then two years later, joined the Overlanders and travelled to the gold fields in BC. The trip took 4 months. Their fourth child, a girl, was the first white baby born in the interior of BC. She was born in Kamloops only hours after arriving l. She was named Rose after the rose hips that kept the family from starvation on the last leg of the their trip. The family settled in Armstrong in 1879. Rose went on to marry twice, first to Thomas Le Duc and later to Henry Swanson.

A cairn stands in Memorial Park in honour of Catherine O’Hare Schubert who was the first European woman to enter from the East. In July 2015, an agreement was signed to solidify a sister city relationship between the city of Armstrong and Rathfriland, having Catherine O’Hare Schubert as a common bond.

Now you know some of the history of Armstrong’s mountain hike!

Did already know this or is it new information to you?

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30/03/2024

Lots happening this weekend!

UPCOMING EASTER WEEKEND EVENTS:
Friday March 29th - Monday April 1st

Date: Friday, March 29th
55+ Shinny - 10-11:30am
Parent & Tot - 11:45am-12:45pm
Toonie Stat Skate – 1-2pm
Where: NorVal Arena

ROLLER SKATING NIGHT:
Date: Friday, March 29th
Time: 7-9:00 PM
Where: Hassen Arena
$7/person, includes skate rentals

FAMILY ROLLER SKATING:
Date: Sunday, March 31st
Time: 1-3pm
Where: Hassen Arena
$7/person, includes skate rentals

FAMILY ICE SKATING:
Date: Sunday, March 31st
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Where: NorVal Arena
$5/person, skate rentals not included

Date: Monday, April 1st
55+ Shinny – 10-11:30am
Toonie Stat Skate 1-2pm
Where: NorVal Arena

29/03/2024

21/03/2024

The first signs of spring!🌱🌞☁️
The birds start chirping, the plants start sprouting, the sun starts shining;
What are some of your favourite signs of the spring season? Comment them down below!

21/03/2024

Out for a walk? Visiting our community? Enjoying our awesome playground at Memorial Park?

The bathrooms are open!!!

20/03/2024

Marion Hope is celebrating her 100th Birthday on Monday, March 25th.

If you are one of the fortunate people who have known her - maybe she taught you in school or worked along side you in the community or you serve her at your place of business - or you just happen to know her for any other reason, please drop in to the Armstrong Legion between 1:30 and 3:30 for coffee or tea and Birthday cake from Askews.

You'll have a chance to wish her well, meet her family and share our joy in celebrating Marion Hope.

15/03/2024

If you are in the area for spring break or just looking for a day trip - check out this awesome event!

Pellsqepts Spring Winds 2024
Splatsin Centre
Saturday March 23 beginning at 1pm

13/03/2024

How does Tourism Benefit a Community?

Let’s share our thoughts on the points in the post, and your own ideas and experiences!
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08/03/2024

Happy International Women’s Day!

Take a moment to recognize some of the incredible, strong, loving women in your life. Could be your favourite barista, business owner, artist, teacher or coach, friend, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, granddaughter, niece, the list goes on and on! Any women in your life!
Think of some of the qualities that they embody as a women, how beautiful each and every one is. All women deserve support.

Celebrate those women and comment them down below. Let’s recognize each others strengths in being women🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

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06/03/2024

13 days until it’s officially spring!!
This weather has been very indecisive, teasing us with warmer weather, and then white winters.
Comment whether you think we’re finally headed into spring, or if we’re going to get another mini winter!
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26/02/2024

Sending love and sun your way this week!
Hope you have an amazing sunny Monday to kickstart your week☀️⛰️🌾🫶🏻🤍

Comment something you are excited for as we transition into spring in the Okanagan!🌷🌼🌱☀️🧺

22/02/2024

For those who are feeling done with winter…
Only 26 more days until it is OFFICIALLY spring!
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20/02/2024

There are so many ways you can show your support and love to your community, that are big and small! We all have various strengths, so let’s work together and use them! Take a moment to look at some of the ways that you can contribute and maybe this list will inspire some more ideas!
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16/02/2024

Happy Friday!
Hope you have a fantastic, sunny weekend!
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13/02/2024

Happy Canadian Agriculture Day!
We are so grateful for our farmers and the farming community! Take a moment to thank a farmer or send some gratitude to all that they do and give to our community!
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09/02/2024

Happy Friday!!
Hope this sun sets the tone for this weekend!
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08/02/2024

We are looking for volunteers to help with our events!
From school groups and clubs, to someone who has some extra time and energy, we welcome all.
We love putting on events for the community, but also need some helping hands to make things flow smoothly. If you have any interest in becoming a helper at some of our events, email us at [email protected]
We will not spam or expect you to help out with ALL of our events, even if it’s a one time thing, we’d still love to have you!

08/02/2024

Do you have an innovative tourism idea??

A new program aimed at sparking and supporting innovative tourism ideas along the Rainforest to Rockies iconic route across southern British Columbia was announced by Destination BC, in partnership with Tourism Innovation Lab, TOTA, and other tourism partners.

The Rainforest to Rockies “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Program will match selected applicants with a tourism mentor and provide a $3,000 grant and additional partner support to help take their new tourism ideas to the next level of development.

To find out more information, register for the upcoming information session at:

https://www.tourisminnovation.ca/r2r.html

Destination British Columbia Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Thompson Okanagan

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01/02/2024

Daily reminder that you create your own reality♥

30/01/2024

Don’t know about you, but we’ve reached new heights hunting for that vitamin d! Days where the sun makes a special appearance are our favourite days🌞

26/01/2024

This community is POWERFUL.
One of the first comments we get from around-the-world visitors who explore our area is “Everyone is so nice and welcoming!” Everyone is amazed at how friendly everyone is and the essence of community that we have. Our community is so good at helping when someone is in need. We empower each other constantly with support, encouragement, and a helping hand, and it is noticed by visitors who tour our town.
Here’s a reminder that your kindness is seen, and makes a difference.

25/01/2024

Check it out! Groundhog Day is coming!

Next Friday Feb 02, GROUNDHOG DAY, ABNC's very own Okanagan Okie will give us the prediction for what the coming weeks of weather will look like!

Come join us for this event starting at 10am, with Okie giving us that Groundhog wisdom at 10:15am. Local celebs including Beach Radios Rebecca Barton will be on hand to guide us through the perfect prognostication that will be one of the 's kick off events!

24/01/2024

The Big Cheese Festival Vendor Applications are officially out!
We are very excited to get the cheese wheel rolling and start sourcing out Dairy & Cheese Producers, Agri-Food Producers & Processors, Alcoholic Beverage Producers, and other Food Producers!
Go to tourismarmstrongspall.com and find our Big Cheese page to fill out an application!
We hope to hear from you!
Comment 🧀 if you’re excited for our 2024 Big Cheese Festival!

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