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Set in the beautiful Spallumcheen [Spall - um - cheen] Valley, the Township of Spallumcheen is a combination of farming, industrial and residential opportunities. The wide valley bottom is edged with evergreen slopes and boasts all forms of intensive and family agricultural operations. Supported by a vibrant industrial park, residents and visitors experience the oldest and largest municipality in the southern Interior of British Columbia and see, why, in the Township’s Spallumcheen, Farming Comes First.
The Township of Spallumcheen supports the development of light industrial operations and values our historically large agricultural land base with an extensive farming compliment. Benefits to investors include being situated along a major north/south corridor; located halfway between Calgary and Vancouver; and found only three (3) hours away from the United States (US) border.
The District Municipality of Spallumcheen was incorporated on July 21st, 1892 and boasts a large rural land base of 26,892 hectares. A majority of our precious land is located in the Agricultural Land Reserve protected for its great soil for rearing many types of crops and further assisting with farming and all that it implies. Let it be further noted that Spallumcheen is one of the last ‘Township’s’ in the great province of British Columbia.
The Township of Spallumcheen rolling valley contains approximately two hundred (200) kilometers of roads that are a mixture of asphalt, chip seal and gravel. Many admire the atmosphere when out enjoying the scenic beauty of down home country life.
The 2011 census resulted in an increase in the Municipality bringing the current population to five thousand and fifty five (5,055). For more information relating to the Township’s population please access the Statistics Canada website.
Municipal maps are available from the Regional District of North Okanagan.
The Township of Spallumcheen is committed to supporting and increasing tourism activities that are in accordance with the Official Community Plan, Agricultural Area Plan and rural lifestyle that is so valued by most residents. Services will generally be provided by adjoining communities such as Enderby, Vernon and Armstrong while natural attractions and agri-tourism within the Township will be highlighted. The Township will work with adjoining communities to promote tourism opportunities when opportunities arise that make sense for both parties.
A gift may be presented on behalf of the Township of Spallumcheen to residents celebrating 50th, 60th, and 75th wedding anniversaries and 90th, 100th and subsequent birthdays. Policy #1470.00.001.
Please advise the Municipal Office, in writing, if a resident of the Township of Spallumcheen is celebrating one of the above noted occasions. The information can be mailed to 4144 Spallumcheen, Spallumcheen, BC V0E 1B6, faxed 250-546-8878 or emailed.