Downtown Salmon Arm announces Hot Chocolate Trail winners

After a month of creative hot chocolate offerings from local businesses in Salmon Arm, three winners have been selected for best overall, best spirited and most creative.

Cahoots took the best overall title for its Brown Butter Hot Chocolate. Barley Station won best spirited for its Orange Creamsicle Hot Chocolate. EcoTreats earned most creative for its Dubai Hot Chocolate.

Downtown Salmon Arm announced the winners March 3 in a social media post, thanking businesses and hot chocolate enthusiasts who cast their votes during the trail.

The Hot Chocolate Trail is hosted by Downtown Salmon Arm annually. Not only is this month-long event festive, but it sets a reminder of how supporting local businesses impact smaller communities.

Other businesses that participated were Pink Cherry, Shuswap Pie Company, Anvil Coffee House, Night Cafe, Sanctuary Games and The Sweet Magnolia.

Lauren Accili
Lauren Accili
Lauren is a journalist based in Salmon Arm, B.C. She started her journalism career in Vancouver, previously lived in Ladner her whole life, and joined the Vista Radio Salmon Arm team in 2025. Her bio says she’s excited to get to know the community and share its stories.

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