Transportation & Maps
Armstrong is located on Highway 97, which runs south through the Okanagan Valley into Washington State. It intersects with the Trans-Canada Highway at Sicamous 51km/32mi to the north.
Car Travel & Rentals
The historic downtown of Armstrong is compact and pedestrian-friendly with shopping district, restaurants, heritage and cultural attractions and centrally located parks. More shopping, historic sites, farm attractions and outdoor recreational opportunities lie outside of town and require car travel.
Winter Tires
Winter tires or chains are a requirement on some roads from October 1 to April 30. Road conditions at higher elevations can be treacherous even when excellent in the valley.
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Silver Star Road from Tillicum Road to Silver Star Mountain Resort has this requirement; going beyond that point without the proper equipment may lead to a fine. Four-wheel or all-wheel-drive vehicles are best suited for rugged backcountry travel.
Rental cars are available in nearby Vernon (24km/15mi south) and at the Kelowna International Airport (76km/47mi south).
Public Transportation
The Vernon Regional Transit System provides a fully wheelchair-accessible bus service between Armstrong and Vernon and the nearby community of Enderby. Check with the Vernon Regional Transit System for bus times.
Bus and Rail Travel
Greyhound Canada buses stop in Armstrong, providing multiple daily connections with Vancouver and Calgary as well as regional centres.
There is no passenger rail service to Armstrong.
Air Travel
Kelowna International Airport is the primary gateway with multiple daily flights to and from Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton and Seattle plus regional airports. Carriers include Air Canada, Central Mountain Air, Horizon Air and Westjet. Charters are also available. Kelowna is about 76km/47mi south of Armstrong.
Maps
The Armstrong Spallumcheen Visitor Centre has maps of the City of Armstrong that includes a Spallumcheen road directory.
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