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In the heart of the Kootenays, nestled among the Selkirk Mountains, lies the charming town of Salmo. Known for its rich history and warm, small-town spirit, Salmo is a gateway to world-class skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and fishing. Whether you’re here to explore pristine wilderness, enjoy local festivals, or simply relax in the mountain air, our hotel offers the perfect base for your Kootenay adventure.

  • A white brocade couch on the left, glass coffee table in the centre, wooden bar stools and high table sit below the smart television on the right, and a fully stocked kitchen in the back.

    Beautiful Rooms

    Our rooms reflect the enduring character of The Historic Salmo Hotel, a landmark that has welcomed travellers for over a century. Recent renovations focus on careful upkeep, ensuring comfort while preserving the building’s original charm. Stay with us and experience history with a touch of Kootenay hospitality. Whether you’re here for adventure or relaxation, you’ll find a cozy retreat waiting for you.

    Stay in Salmo
  • A serving tray full of colurful cocktails ready to be served on the Historic Salmo Hotel patio. There is a wine spritzer, a blue hawaiian, a Gin and Tonic, and a Beachcomber.

    Great Food and Drinks

    At The Historic Salmo Hotel, we take pride in serving classic pub favourites made with fresh, local ingredients. Each dish is prepared with care and quality, offering flavours that are both comforting and unforgettable. Our bar complements the menu with rotating craft taps and timeless cocktail essentials, creating a space that’s simple, welcoming, and rooted in community.

    Menus
  • Wooden arch sits on a river stone platform. In the middle of the arch hangs a wooden sign with white lettering saying "Salmo welcomes you" The wood is dark stained.

    Welcoming Community

    Tucked in the heart of the West Kootenays, Salmo is a community known for its welcoming spirit and small-town charm surrounded by breathtaking mountains, rivers, and trails. From world-class skiing and mountain biking to fishing, golfing, hiking, and exploring local museums, there’s something for every kind of traveler. Whether you come for the outdoors or the culture, you’ll find Salmo to be a true hidden gem.

    About Salmo
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    Exciting Events

    The Historic Salmo Hotel is alive with music and community spirit throughout the year. Join us weekly for Saturday Jam Sessions with Mark Hoppe or Thursday Karaoke Night with DJ Avyon, where locals and visitors come together to sing, play, and celebrate. No matter the night, there’s always a reason to gather, laugh, and enjoy great music at the heart of Salmo.

    Upcoming Events
  • Two queen beds sit perpendicular to each other with a sink across from them. Canvases of painted flowers hang above each bed. In the background, a window framed by black velvet curtains.

  • A photo taken from the circular corner table of a patio on the Historic Salmo Hotel patio. The walls are cornflower blue and the trim is cream. The benches are raw wood, and the ground is brushed concrete.

  • A large queen sized wooden bedframe sits in a hardwood floored hotel room. The linen is grey toned. A blue watercolour painting hangs on the wall across from the bed.

  • Cozy, comforting gray/grey and white towels hang on a towel rack in a hotel room. The soft, cleansing fibres are highlted, with depth showing the number of towels available in each room.

  • A clean, white, hotel kitchen, outfitted with microwave, keurig coffee maker, stove, kettle, air fryer, and cooking utensils. Bright, natural light streams through the window. The stone backsplash is illuminated by the kitchen table chandelier.

  • A well stocked cocktail bar. Short cocktail glasses, and beer taps sit just out of focus in the background. Frangelico, Triple Sec, Butterscotch schnapps, spiced rum, vodka, tequila, whiskey, Kahlua.

  • A white hotel kitchen is illuminated by yellow pot lights. There is a stone backsplash and a doublewide aluminum kitchen sink. The hotel kitchen is equipped with a stove, a refridgerator, an air-fryer, a kettle, a toaster, plates and cutlery.

  • A waitress carries a full tray of colourful cocktail with a caesar in her free hand. She's walking through a patio door of a navy blue and cream coloured building.

  • A Keurig coffee maker equipped with several single use Keurig pods ranging from Folgers to Tim Hortons, Brown sugar, white sugar, sweet & low, and Splenda are all provided. Jams and honeys sit in the background, creamers are in the fridge.

  • A pool cue sits waiting to strike a cue ball into a racked set of pool balls on a navy blue felted table in the Historic Salmo Hotel Pub and Grill.

  • A clean, white, hotel room with a glass coffee table and white brocade couch to the left, wooden bar stools and table to the right underneath a samsung smart tv. In the background, a fully equipped hotel kitchen.

  • A breakfast nook in a hotel room. Three wooden chairs sit around a kitchen table equipped with a keurig coffee machine next to a refrigerator. Grey woven placemats sit on the table. A coat rack hangs on the wall.

  • A well stocked cocktail bar. Short cocktail glasses, and beer taps sit just out of focus in the background. Malibu, Appletons, Jameson, Glenlivet, Forty Creek, Gibsons Finest, Lambs, Captain Morgans, Bols liquers.

  • An open concept restaurant floor plan. A four top table with brown leather chairs with armrests sits in the foreground. Brown leather armchairs sit around a silver metal table in the background. Lottery tvs. There's a wood sign for the Pub.

  • A queen bed on the left side in a hotel room, in the middle in the back, a window with black and white curtains. To the right, a sink and a mini-fridge with a Keurig coffee maker on top.

  • Organic shampoo, organic body wash, and organic conditioner in green, reusable pump bottles. Eco Amenities packaged hotel soaps sit below. All of the items are on a white linen towel background.

  • A clean, white, hotel bathroom with a butterfly painting hanging above the toilet in the bak left. The shower sits to the right, with a sink and mirror in the left foreground. Fresh, white linen towels hang on the towel rack.

  • A gray maid service card sits on a brown wicker table next to a wooden framed scientific drawing of a dandelion. There's white shiplap on the wall behind it.

  • An open, airy hotel landing area with a skylight above. A whiskey barrel sits in a corner with a large Jade plant on top. A floral armchair sits across from it, in the corner of the landing above the L-shaped stairs.

  • Fresh, clean, white hotel linen towels sit folded and stacked in the Maid's Room at The Historic Salmo Hotel est.1931

  • The staff of the Salmo Hotel stand in front of the navy blue and cream two story hotel with wraparound balcony. The chefs are wearing white chef coats.

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