Armstrong, BC is a farm town, and most things to do here start with food, animals, or a stage. This guide lists the places in our directory by type, drawn from the visit and stay directory. For dates, see the events page.
Markets and farm visits
- The Armstrong Farmers’ Market at 3375 Pleasant Valley Road runs on Saturdays all year. See market hours and seasons.
- Log Barn 1912 on Highway 97A is a country market with pies, fudge, ice cream, hot food, and farm animals to visit.
- Sparrow Grass Field & Flower on Knob Hill Road has u-pick flowers, a cafe, and ice cream.
- The Pumpkin Patch on St. Annes Road is a u-pick pumpkin farm, open each October.
- Soft Spot on Dodds Road is an alpaca farm that sells socks, mittens, and yarn made from its own alpacas’ fiber.
Our farm stands guide lists more than a dozen stands and u-pick farms.
Cider and wine
- Farmstrong Cider Company on Maw Road is a family-run cidery that makes small-batch craft ciders.
- Edge of the Earth Winery on Gulch Road is a small family vineyard and winery. Its owners have run it since 2002, and every wine is made on site.
Theater and music
- Caravan Farm Theatre on Salmon River Road stages outdoor shows on an 80-acre farm.
- Asparagus Community Theatre is at 3327 Pleasant Valley Road.
- Melodia Singers is a local choir.
History
- The Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum & Archives is at 3415 Pleasant Valley Road.
- O’Keefe Ranch is a historic ranch at 9380 Highway 97 in Spallumcheen.
- Our history of Armstrong tells how the town grew.
Golf
- Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club at 9401 Highway 97 has an 18-hole championship course.
- Overlander Golf & Event Center is at 2440 York Avenue.
Swim, skate, and play
The outdoor pool, the arenas, the skate park, and the curling rink sit close together near Memorial Park. See pool, arenas, and recreation, the parks guide, and the playgrounds guide.
Hiking
Mount Rose Swanson and Thomas Hayes Ecological Park both have loop trails. See hiking trails near Armstrong.
Shooting sports and riding
- The Armstrong & District Fish & Game Association has archery, rifle, pistol, and clay target ranges.
- North Okanagan Trap and Skeet welcomes new shooters.
- Horse Drawn Okanagan offers carriage, wagon, and sleigh rides with Clydesdale horses.
Shops
Browse the thrift stores and the antique, gift, and specialty shops downtown.
Yearly events
- The Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede, the IPE, fills the fairgrounds in late summer.
- The Armstrong Demo Derby runs at the fairgrounds in the fall.
- Armstrong MetalFest is a yearly outdoor metal music festival with camping.
- Bloom Flower Festivals took the 2026 season off. It plans to return with a sunflower festival in fall 2027.
- Christmas Light Up and the tractor parade are on the Christmas page.
Eat and stay
See restaurants in Armstrong, bakeries in Armstrong, and places to stay.
Run an attraction or an event here? A basic listing is free, and events post for free. List your business.