Lumby, British Columbia
Lumby | |
|---|---|
| The Corporation Of Lumby | |
| Motto: De porta usque ad Monashee (The Gateway to the Monashee) | |
| Coordinates: 50°14′58″N 118°57′56″W / 50.24944°N 118.96556°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional district | North Okanagan |
| Incorporated (Village) | 1956 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kevin Acton |
| • Councillor | Geoff Bevan |
| • Councillor | Sherry Kineshanko |
| • Councillor | Lori Mindnich |
| • Councillor | Randal Ostafichuk |
| Area | |
| 5.27 km2 (2.03 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
| 2,000 | |
| • Urban | 3,500 |
| Time zone | UTC−08:00 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−07:00 (PDT) |
| Postal code span | |
| Area code | 250 / 778 / 236 |
| Highways | Highway 6 |
| Website | Official website |
Lumby is a village located near the edge of the Monashee Mountains in the North Okanagan of British Columbia, Canada.
The area is home to approximately 2,000 people, and its economy revolves around the agriculture and manufacturing sectors. Major employers in Lumby include forestry companies such as Tolko Industries, Gudeit Brothers Contracting, and Kineshanko Logging; retail outlets such as Fresh Mart and Ace Hardware; and organizations providing social services such as the local government, school district, and healthcare facilities.