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City losing out on RV opportunity

I really would like us to embrace the camping public and a very good start would be to put in a proper sani-dump.

After having travelled and spent many hours touring North America extensively in a recreational vehicle, I feel Salmon Arm is missing a great opportunity to capture this segment of the travelling public.

I’d like council do their due diligence and research the possibility of installing a sani-dump and potable water source for the camping public. RV vehicles need an easy in-and-out facility that is on level ground. The facility at Piccadilly Mall, which is very much appreciated, is getting harder and harder to maneuver through, with the increased traffic and limited parking now that Canadian Tire has moved into the facility.

Unless you have actually used this mode of vacationing you cannot possibly understand all the pitfalls that besiege you when you enter Salmon Arm. There is no parking in the downtown core that is designated for RV’s.

When we go to Revelstoke they have a very accessible sani-dump and potable water stop. You can park downtown along the railway tracks (no cost) and do your shopping, have lunch and do the laundry. If you so desire, you can drive a few blocks to their recreation center that allows you to take a shower at a nominal fee and check the Internet – one-stop shopping.

Revelstoke captures many tourist dollars by accepting the camping/RV public. Salmon Arm, on the other hand, discourages recreational vehicles by having no accessible parking downtown.

Many fellow campers have told us that Salmon Arm looks like a lovely community, the flowers that line the highway are beautiful, but unfortunately they never stop here because they can’t find suitable parking.

I really would like us to embrace the camping public and a very good start would be to put in a proper sani-dump and potable water stop not only for the locals, but for so many of the tourists who just drive by never knowing what Salmon Arm has to offer.

 

Linda Edwards