City of Salmon ArmBastion Mountain, across Salmon Arm of Lake ShuswapCity of Salmon ArmLocation of Salmon Arm in British ColumbiaCoordinates: 50°42′8″N 119°16′20″W / 50.70222°N 119.27222°W / 50.70222; -119.27222CountryCanada ProvinceBritish Columbia RegionShuswap CountryRegional DistrictColumbia-ShuswapEstablished1905Government • MayorNancy Cooper • Governing BodySalmon Arm City Council • MPColin Mayes • MLAGeorge AbbottArea • City155.28 km2 (59.95 sq mi) • Metro165.57 km2 (63.93 sq mi)Population (2011) • City17,464 • Density112.5/km2 (291/sq mi) • Metro17,683 • Metro density106.8/km2 (277/sq mi)Time zonePacific Standard (PST) (UTC-8)Area code(s)250WebsiteCity of Salmon ArmCoordinates: 50°42′8″N 119°16′20″W / 50.70222°N 119.27222°W / 50.70222; -119.27222