Location
Surrounded by the Selkirk Mountains, Salmo is situated just north of Nelson in the Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. Primarily a logging community, this small town grew from the Gold Rush of the 1880s and today offers many amenities and services that cater to the travel and tourism industry. A pretty town, it features heritage wooden buildings from the 1920s and 1930s, and streets adorned with colourful hanging flower baskets during the summer. Recreational opportunities in the area include sport fishing, skiing, cycling, hiking and camping.
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