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Small City BIG Father's

June 2, 2023

Get the BBQ out, grab a cold one and let’s celebrate some awesome dads! Father's Day is a holiday to honor fathers and father figures alike. This year Father’s Day falls on Sunday June 18th. Knowing people often give gifts, cards, and time to their dads to show appreciation for all they do, we have compiled some local gift giving ideas for you to consider!

Shopping local is a great way to show your support for the small businesses in your community while finding the perfect, unique gift for your Dad. Consider checking out downtown shops, farmers markets, and boutiques for gifts such as handmade crafts, artisanal foods, and locally-made apparel. Not only will you be supporting your local economy and those businesses that do so much for your community, you'll also be giving a thoughtful, often one-of-a-kind gift to your dad.

Here’s some big ideas in your small city: Check out the Westgate Public Market for tons of great gear, from the hunting and fishing supplies at Westside Stores, to artisan gifts at The Handmade Shop. From experiences like Bulldog’s Boxing, and Gym of Rock rock-climbing, to the exceptional pizza and beverages at Shuswap Cider, you can find it all at Westgate Public Market!

Feeling like dad needs a snack? One thing we know Dads tend to like is food, and Salmon Arm has a really flavourful food scene. Check out the list of restaurants here and note that most businesses do take-out so you can enjoy an evening in or out! You can skip the dishes and sit down at a restaurant, or choose to do take-out and hit a local park or beach for an evening in nature. Don’t forget, gift certificates are also a great gift option available at most restaurants and cafes. Be Dad’s hero and get his Monday morning coffee, pre-paid!

Want to share an experience with your dad? Our community is bursting at the seams with things to do and adventures to be had. Check out this link here to unlock a BIG adventure right here in the Shuswap. Spending time with someone you love is the best gift of all and so many experiences can be had right here in our community, for free! Take a stroll down the Foreshore Trail, wonder out to the end the wharf for a great view of the lake, stroll around McGuire Lake and count how many turtles you can see. Need a bit more action? Why not check out the downhill mountain bike trails in South Canoe, get sprayed by the Syphon Creek waterfall and do some rock climbing. There are endless adventures right out your back door!

Feeling like wrapping something up for your dad? Salmon Arm is loaded with unique gift shops, and the Visitor Services website has a great guide to local shops here. You’ll find everything from independently owned gift shops to thrift store recommendations on this site and everything in between. You can find something for all tastes and styles locally!


How ever you choose to celebrate your father or father figure this year, we hope that they enjoy it! We will leave you with a poem that is named My Superhero for all the dads out there.
Dad you know that I like Batman,
And Superman's cool too,
But I don't really need them,
As long as I have you!
~ Meagan Tuffley

 

 

 

SAEDS respectfully acknowledges we are located on the unceded traditional territory of the Secwepemc First Nation.

Contact

Salmon Arm Economic Development Society

Address 220 Shuswap St NE
Salmon Arm BC V1E 4N2

Phone Phone: 250.833.0608

Email info@saeds.ca

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