Lumby, British Columbia
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Lumby is a small community of 1,766 , located at the northeast corner of the Okanagan Valley, in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is mainly a logging and agriculture community, but tourism is a growing trend within the area.
The village is home to a vast network of trails along the creekbeds, known collectively as the Salmon Trail.
Hang Gliding and Paragliding are very popular in Lumby. The village has hosted many National and International events, usually taking place off of nearby Cooper Mountain.
Schools administered by School District 22 Vernon in Lumby include Charles Bloom Secondary School, Crossroads Alternate School and J W Inglis Elementary School.
Lumby is known as the gateway to the Monashee Mountains.
The community is also home to the Lumby Fighting Saints of the WHA Junior West Hockey League.
Some of Lumby's prominent businesses include: Greenridge Supply, Sheardowns SuperValu, Aldon Equipment, Riders Edge Motor Sports, Flater Veterinary Services and KBM Automotive.
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