Lumby: Salmon Trail, Murals and Local History

When looking for a hotel in Lumby, it helps to first decide when you’ll travel and what you’d like to do. Attractions in Lumby include the Salmon Trail and the outdoor pool. Each attraction has its own season; take this into account when planning your trip.

Salmon Trail: Routes and Guided Walks

From June to August, the Lumby Visitor Centre offers free guided walks along the Salmon Trail with student guides. The walks are 1 to 8 km long, follow flat terrain, and are accessible to wheelchairs, strollers and bicycles. Tour dates and arrangements may change; check before your visit.

The Salmon Trail runs along Bessette and Duteau Creeks. These waterways are the easternmost spawning grounds for Pacific Coho and Chinook salmon. The trail includes three routes connected by roads through downtown. This lets you combine your walk with a look at the creeks and their importance to salmon.

Outdoor Pool, Spray Park and Lumby Days

The Lumby outdoor pool is 25 m long, has five lanes and is open for public swimming. Swimming lessons and fitness programs are also available. Program times may change, so check the current schedule in advance.

The Lumby Spray Park is in Oval Park next to the outdoor pool and is open from Victoria Day to Labour Day. Check operating hours before your visit. The Lumby Days Family Festival takes place annually in early June; the exact date may vary from year to year. If you’re planning a visit around the festival, check the date in advance.

Public Market and Seasonal Offerings

The Lumby Public Market takes place at Oval Park from the second week of May to the second week of October; its seasonal schedule may change. Local growers, producers and food vendors take part, along with artisans, craftspeople, performers and local home-based businesses. Vendor participation may vary by season.

Museum and Murals

The Lumby & District Museum collects, preserves and displays artifacts and materials of significance to the Village of Lumby and surrounding rural areas. From June to September, it is open Wednesday to Saturday from 12:00 to 15:00. As these are seasonal hours, check the schedule before your visit.

A walk around Lumby reveals more than 30 murals inspired by the idea that “small is beautiful.” The subjects portray the historic village, agriculture, wildlife and prominent community members.

When to Visit and Plan Your Stay

The seasons vary: the market runs from the second week of May to the second week of October, while the museum is open from June to September. Guided walks take place from June to August; the Lumby Days Family Festival is held annually in early June. If you’d like to combine several of these attractions, plan your travel dates around their respective seasons and check variable dates and opening hours in advance.

A campground in the downtown area has 30 sites, is within walking distance of local amenities and is located at the start of the Salmon Trail. Confirm separately that it is operating before planning to stay there.

Explore more destinations: Armstrong, Cherryville, Enderby, Vernon

For the main travel overview: North Okanagan.