Mon–Fri 10–5 · Sat 10–4 · Sun 12–4171 Hudson Avenue NE
The Candy Vault
The Candy Vault's original bank vault door, painted black with gold trim and The Candy Vault on Hudson lettering

Life is sweeter at the Candy Vault.

We're an old-fashioned sweet shop located inside the former Bank of Nova Scotia building in Downtown Salmon Arm. Explore a world of nostalgic treats and new discoveries. There's a little something for everyone.

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171 Hudson Avenue NE, Salmon Arm  ·  250-833-5541

Explore the candy

Where sweet memories are made

Whether you're 4 or 94, there's something for everyone to discover at the Candy Vault. Browse old-fashioned favourites, hard-to-find sweets and new arrivals. You might even rediscover a treat you grew up with… or find a brand-new favourite!

Kids with Whirly Pops beside the Eat More Candy sign
A boy grinning behind a giant pink cotton candy
Two boys holding ice-cold Candy Vault sodas
A girl enjoying a Fun Dip
A boy blowing a big pink bubble gum bubble
Kids peering into a jar of giant jawbreakers
A boy in a Sweetest Shop in Town shirt with cotton candy and Nerds
A girl amazed by a box of BeanBoozled jelly beans
A girl lying in salt water taffy holding a Taffy Town sign
On the shelves

A peek at the shelves

A few of the old-fashioned favourites you'll find in store.

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Rows of red Popeye Tasty Candy Sticks boxes

Popeye Candy Sticks

A stack of Butter Rum Life Savers rolls

Butter Rum Life Savers

Two boxes of Lucky Elephant Pink Candy Popcorn with a free prize inside

Lucky Elephant Pink Candy Popcorn

Packets of Lik-m-aid Fun Dip in cherry, orange and grape

Fun Dip

Boxes of Cracker Jack with the sailor boy and his dog and a prize inside

Cracker Jack

A pile of Rockets candy rolls in their twisted wrappers

Rockets

A heap of Lotsa Fizz candies in red and purple wrappers

Lotsa Fizz

Packs of Nik-L-Nip wax bottles filled with fruit drinks

Nik-L-Nip

Packaged candy necklaces in rainbow colours

Candy Necklaces

Cloth sacks of Espeez Gold Mine Nugget Bubble Gum

Gold Mine Gum

Stock changes all the time. Pop in to see what's new this week.

Christmas at the Candy Vault

Candy gifts & stocking stuffers

Gift cards, Rogers' Chocolates, fudge made in-house and retro candy for stockings and under the tree. There's a little something for everyone on your list, from kids to grandparents.

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An open box of assorted Rogers' Chocolates
Fudge topped with caramel drizzle and roasted nuts
Packaged candy necklaces in rainbow colours
Vintage · Old-fashioned · 1950s

Take a walk down memory lane

People love nostalgia. That's why the vault is home to two little tributes to sweets gone by — pull up a memory and share it.

The Candy Museum

The Candy Museum

A gallery of old-school packaging and advertising — Razzles, Pixy Stix, Fun Dip and more. A walk down memory lane.

Step inside the museum
Gone but Not Forgotten

Gone but Not Forgotten

The discontinued treats we grew up on — Cherry Blossom, Sweet Marie, Jersey Milk. How many do you remember?

See what we miss
Discover the vault

A time portal to childhood bliss — behind a real vault door

One of the most fascinating features inside the Candy Vault is the original vault room located at the back of the store. When the bank opened in 1950, the 3,600 pound vault door guarded the safety deposit boxes and stored currency. Today, that same door leads to a treasure trove of candy! Just ask any of our staff for a peek inside.

The Candy Vault on Hudson vault door
1950

The bank first opened its doors

3,600 lb

The approximate weight of the vault door

4–94

There's something for every age

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The ice cream parlour

Grab a scoop

A scoop to enjoy on the bench out front, or to take with you on a walk down Hudson Avenue.

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The Candy Vault

Ice Cream

by the scoop

On Hudson
Three kids smiling with their ice cream cones inside the Candy Vault
A girl grinning over her cookies and cream cone by the Candy Vault window
Three kids with cones in front of the shop window, one with a pink ice cream smile
Two toddlers in ball caps with strawberry ice cream cones
Two girls with sprinkle-dipped cones in front of the candy shelves
A little girl taking a big bite of vanilla ice cream
A boy in a backwards cap with a blue ice cream moustache
Two sisters with cones in the middle of the Candy Vault
A little boy holding out his blue ice cream cone at the counter
Six boys lined up on the bench out front with their cones
Three kids holding up their cones in front of the candy shelves
Two brothers with their cones by the candy shelves
Three kids with pink ice cream cones inside the Candy Vault
Behind the counter

Meet the Team

The Candy Vault wouldn't be the same without the wonderful staff behind the counter. Our team keeps the shelves stocked and the store clean and organized, scoops ice cream, wraps fudge, bakes waffle cones, packages candy and assists customers, to name just a few tasks. They bring warmth and fun to every visit. I am extremely grateful for the care and hard work they put into the store each day. Meet the people who make the magic happen!

  • Teghan, in a Candy Vault 15 Sweet Summers shirt

    Teghan

  • Callie, in a Candy Vault 15 Sweet Summers shirt

    Callie

  • Eli, in a Candy Vault 15 Sweet Summers shirt

    Eli

  • Alex, in a Candy Vault 15 Sweet Summers shirt

    Alex

  • Trevor, Assistant Manager, in a Candy Vault 15 Sweet Summers shirt

    Trevor

    Assistant Manager

  • Shawn, Owner, in a Candy Vault 15 Sweet Summers shirt

    Shawn

    Owner

Lights, camera, action!

When Hollywood came to the Candy Vault

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, the Candy Vault became a movie set. Lights, camera, action! Monitors and crew filled the store as a scene for Billings was filmed among our candy displays. Seeing a place we know so well through the lens of a movie camera was an experience we will never forget.

One of the highlights of the day was meeting Alexander Ludwig. Best known for Vikings and The Hunger Games, Alexander co-wrote, directed and stars in Billings. The film marks the directorial debut for this Vancouver-born actor and was a project he worked on for more than six years.

Billings tells the story of a brother trying to obtain life-sustaining medication for his sister after her access to healthcare is cut off. We're grateful that our little store in Downtown Salmon Arm became part of this story. The film has been completed, but a public release date has not yet been announced. We can't wait to see the Candy Vault on the big screen.

Alexander Ludwig pointing at a bag of Candy Vault gummies beside the Candy Vault sign
Alexander Ludwig with a bag of Candy Vault gummies
  • Alexander Ludwig with Carol and Shawn, the Candy Vault's owner (right), in front of the shop window
  • A camera operator filming inside the Candy Vault, beside an old black-and-white photo of Salmon Arm
  • The camera monitor showing a scene being filmed among the candy shelves
  • A sound operator holding a boom mic over the candy displays
  • Film lights and diffusion screens set up beside the candy cases
  • Film crew with headsets and cameras working between the candy displays
Good to know

Questions & Answers

Do you sell gift cards?

Yes, gift cards are perfect for someone who would enjoy choosing their own treats.

Ask about a gift card

Do you sell birthday loot bags?

Yes, we offer custom birthday loot bags that require two days' advance notice to prepare.

Order loot bags

Is your fudge made in-house?

Yes, our fudge is made right at the Candy Vault using the freshest ingredients.

How does the jar candy work?

There is a minimum of 100 grams per jar (1 scoop). We serve you the old-fashioned way! We scoop your choices, then place them inside a cute little brown paper bag.

Do you carry sweets from other countries?

Yes! We love finding interesting treats from outside Canada, alongside the classics our customers grew up with. The selection changes as new products arrive. You will commonly see sweets from England, Holland, Germany, the US and Japan.

Do you offer sugar-free options?

Yes, we sure do! We try our best to have as many options as possible for our customers with dietary needs.

Is the ice cream parlour open year-round?

Our ice cream parlour is seasonal and is typically open from May to September. We scoop premium Foothills ice cream.

Can I view the Candy Vault on social media?

Follow the Candy Vault on Instagram and Facebook for new arrivals, seasonal treats, candy trivia and so much more!

How old is the Candy Vault?

We have been serving our amazing customers for the past 15 years as of 2026.

How old is the Candy Vault building?

This building was originally built for the Bank of Nova Scotia, which opened in 1950. That makes it 76 years old in 2026.

Thank you

It's All About Our Customers

At the Candy Vault, the sweetest part of our story has always been our amazing customers! Every visit has helped make our little shop what it is today. 15 years later, we are still here because of your ongoing, generous support. We are forever grateful.

Over the years, we've captured hundreds of photographs of our customers, preserving special moments that mean so much to us. We wish we could recognize every person who has been part of our story. This gallery brings together some of those memories.

Whether you've been visiting since the beginning or have only recently found us, thank you for stopping by. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting the Candy Vault.

  • Three kids sitting together on the shop floor
  • Two girls smiling in front of the candy shelves
  • A girl holding up a giant Ninja Turtle Pez dispenser
  • A little girl in a Spider-Man mask and red sweater
  • A little girl in a yellow dress laughing beside the candy
  • A girl hugging a sparkly plush toy in front of the shelves
  • Two sisters and their little brother with their candy
  • A boy in a bow tie and a girl holding a gift basket by the vault door
  • A group of kids cheering with their candy
  • Two girls holding out cans of Crush by the drink fridge
  • Two brothers smiling, one in a Whitecaps cap
  • Two little girls grinning between the candy shelves
  • Five boys kneeling on the shop floor with their treats
  • A little girl holding up her surprise bag in the middle of the shop
  • Two little boys waving by the salt water taffy
  • Three girls on a bench showing off their candy boxes
  • A boy with a pink milkshake and a bottle of Pop Shoppe soda
  • A little girl in blue sunglasses
  • A little boy standing next to a giant sock monkey
  • A big group of kids with their candy bags on the bench out front
  • A little girl in a flowered dress smiling by the shop window
  • Two boys in front of the Candy Vault door
  • Two sisters cheek to cheek with a Hubba Bubba treat
  • A brother and sister with a surprise bag and a plush puppy
The Candy Vault website at candyvault.ca on a computer screen
Online shopping

Something sweet is coming!

We're working on bringing the Candy Vault's shopping experience online. Check back from time to time for news, updates and our official launch announcement. We can't wait to share this exciting new chapter with you!

Plan your visit

Visit us in Downtown Salmon Arm

Look for the red and white striped awning just above the corner of Hudson and Alexander. Stop in and take a trip down memory lane.

Address

171 Hudson Avenue NE, Salmon Arm, BC

Store Hours

  • Monday10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Thursday10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Friday10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Saturday10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Sunday12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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The red and white striped awning outside The Candy Vault at 171 Hudson Avenue NE, Salmon Arm

Custom Orders

Planning a gift or birthday party? Send us an email and we'll get back to you. Prefer to talk? Give us a call.

Call the shop250-833-5541Email usinfo@candyvault.ca
Birthday loot bags need two days' notice, so the earlier you ask, the better.

You'll get a confirmation by email right away.