Armstrong, British Columbia
City of Armstrong | |
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 Welcome sign for Armstrong | |
| Motto(s): "Spirit, Vision" | |
  Armstrong Where Armstrong is located in British Columbia  Armstrong Armstrong (Canada) | |
| Coordinates: 50°26′54″N 119°11′46″W / 50.44833°N 119.19611°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional district | North Okanagan |
| Incorporated | 1913 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Joe Cramer |
| • MP | Colin Mayes (Conservative) |
| • MLA | Greg Kyllo (Liberal) |
| Area | |
| • City | 5.19 km2 (2.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 360 m (1,180 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • City | 5,323[1] |
| • Urban | 4,830 |
| • Metro | 9,870 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| Forward sortation area | V4Y, V0E 1B0 |
| Area code | 250 / 778 / 236 / 672 |
| Website | City of Armstrong website |
Armstrong is a city in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is located in the Northern Okanagan regional district.
The population of Armstrong was 5,323 as reported by the 2021 Canadian census.[1] The mayor of Armstrong is Joe Cramer.[2] The city is known for its history in the Cariboo Gold Rush and its important mining industry. The city of Armstrong is named after British politician and banker William Heaton-Armstrong. He helped finance and build the Shuswap and Okanagan Railway, as well as, helped develop the community.[3]
The town is known for its cheese-making. In its early days, Armstrong saw an increase of Dutch immigrants after World War II which also made Armstrong known for their cheese-making ability.[4] Armstrong Cheese is a popular cheese producer from Armstrong who ship cheese products across Canada.[5]
References
- 1 2 "2021 Census Profile for Armstrong, British Columbia". Statistics Canada. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Mayor & Council". City of Armstrong. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ↑ "BC Geographical Names - Armstrong". Government of British Columbia. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Heritage". Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Our Story". Armstrong Cheese. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
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