Voting Times & Locations
Advance Voting 1
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
New Location: 5 Avenue Seniors Activity Centre, 170 5 Avenue SE, Salmon Arm
Advance Voting 2
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
New Location: 5 Avenue Seniors Activity Centre, 170 5 Avenue SE, Salmon Arm
General Voting Day
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
New Locations:
- 5 Avenue Seniors Activity Centre, 170 5 Avenue SE, Salmon Arm
- Little Mountain Fieldhouse, 250 30 Street SE, Salmon Arm
- North Canoe Elementary School, 6451 50 Street NE, Salmon Arm
Can I Vote? Yes, you can if you are:
- 18 years of age or older on registration
- A Canadian Citizen
- Resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately before registration
- Resident of Salmon Arm (resident elector) at the time of registration OR registered owner of real property in Salmon Arm (**non-resident property elector) for at least 30 days immediately before registration
- Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law
Do I Need to Bring ID?
Yes – you must have two pieces of ID that prove who you are (identity) and where you live (residence) and one of those pieces must have your signature.
What two pieces of ID can I show when I go to vote:
- BC Driver’s Licence, BC Services Card (Photo or non-photo), BC ID card
- Citizenship Card
- Property Tax Notice
- Credit card or Debit card
- Social Insurance Number
- Car insurance papers
- Utility bill (electrical, natural gas, water, phone or cable services)
- Citizenship or membership card issued by First Nation
- Citizenship issued by a Metis Nation in BC
Election Official's Top Picks...... BC Drivers License and Credit/Debit Card