Salmo, BC

Central Kootenays

Salmo

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A small mountain town at the junction of Highways 3 and 6, Salmo punches well above its weight as the home of the world-famous Shambhala Music Festival. Surrounded by the Selkirk Mountains, it's a gateway to incredible backcountry.

~1,100Population
South KootenayRegion
Shambhala FestivalKnown for
Salmo River RanchTop attraction

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