Falkland is an unincorporated community located in the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District of British Columbia, Canada.
Recognized as being home to one of Canada's largest Canadian flags, and the annual Falkland Stampede, the Falkland area has a wide array of lakes, which are used for fishing and recreation.
Town history
Falkland was first settled seasonally by the Salish tribes, who frequently stayed in the region during the summer to gather food for the winter. Located in what's now the Falkland Valley, the Salish named the valley Slahaltkan, meaning "meeting of the winds."
The Falkland Stampede
The Falkland Stampede is an annual rodeo, exhibition, and festival that was first held on March 24, 1919.
Falkland's Canadian flag
Falkland's Canadian flag was built to support the 'I Care' campaign, which gained international attention after the people of Falkland challenged the rest of Canada to fly the Canadian flag.
The Canadian flag is located above the Falkland Valley floor, on Gyp Mountain. It is illuminated at night, allowing visitors of Falkland to view the flag at any time. The power reaches the flag from a extension cord.
Location
Falkland is located on the confluence of three valleys and two rivers, the Salmon River and the Bolean Creek. It is bordered by Tuktakamin Mountain to the south, and Estekawalan Mountain to the west.