Armstrong

Armstrong is a city in the North Okanagan region of British Columbia, situated across about 522 hectares at 360 meters elevation in the Spallumcheen Valley. The town sits between Vernon and Enderby, with farmland and open landscape forming the character of the area around it.

The city took its name from William Heaton Armstrong, whose investment funded the building of the Shuswap and Okanagan Railway that made the settlement possible. It was officially incorporated as a city in 1913 after the railway connection had spurred local growth.

The Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede, held annually since 1899, brings together farmers and ranchers from the surrounding region for agricultural competitions and rodeo performances. Visitors can experience the working traditions of the valley through livestock shows and demonstrations that reflect how local people depend on farming and ranching.

The town is best explored starting from the downtown core and allowing time to walk through and around the surrounding farmland. The relatively flat to gently rolling terrain makes getting around on foot or by bicycle comfortable, with open views across the valley.

Dutch immigrants shaped the city's dairy industry by establishing a cheese factory that became a well-known regional operation. This cheese production remained a defining feature of local manufacturing for many decades.

Location: Regional District of North Okanagan

Elevation above the sea: 360 m

Website: https://cityofarmstrong.bc.ca

GPS coordinates: 50.44830,-119.19600

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:53