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Downtown Parking Limitations

IPE visitors asked to park in designated areas

Aug 26, 2026 | 6:00 AM

Thousands of people are expected to flock to Armstrong for the 125th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition, but visitors are being asked to make sure they park in designated areas.

Downtown businesses will remain open over the course of the IPE, which runs September 2nd to 6th, and people are asked to leave those parking spaces open for customers, clients, deliveries and regular operations.

“We love welcoming IPE visitors to Armstrong and we hope they will take some time to explore and enjoy our downtown while they are here,” Kim Magarvey, President of the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, stated.

“At the same time, we’re asking fairgoers who are heading directly to the grounds to please use the designated IPE parking areas so that downtown spaces remain available for people supporting our local businesses.”

In order to simplify the process, the Chamber has developed a QR code that links people to information regarding designated IPE parking areas.

The QR code link to IPE parking information
The QR code link to IPE parking information (Image Credit: Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce)

People were encouraged to scan the code before travelling to Armstrong so they can be prepared in advance and park in the correct areas. It was also urged that people respect all posted parking restrictions, accessible parking spaces, loading zones, private property, and business-specific parking areas.

The Chamber also suggested visitors support local businesses and restaurants in Armstrong and the North Okanagan as part of their IPE experience.

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