British ColumbiaThe world’s largest treble clef, located in Salmon Arm B.C., won a Canadian landmark contest, just in time to transform into a ghost. The sculpture, which was named Canada’s top landmark by Municipal World, turns into a ghost for HalloweenListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesSalmon Arm Mayor Alan Harrison walking in front of the world’s largest treble clef, which won a Canadian Landmark contest on Oct. 18, 2025. (Jacqueline Gelineau/CBC)A sculpture in Salmon Arm, B.C., dubbed the world’s largest treble clef won a Canadian landmark contest. The giant orange musical symbol in downtown Salmon Arm, located 90 kilometres north of Kelowna, is 14 metres tall, nine metres wide, and features the first four notes of O Canada. “I think that’s one of the reasons it was so popular this year as a landmark. Everyone’s feeling very patriotic, really wanting to support our country in every way we can,” said Salmon Arm Mayor Alan Harrison. “I think a lot of those votes are because of that.”The sculpture struck a chord with voters, beating 82 nominated structures from across the country to be crowned Canada’s top landmark by the media organization Municipal World. The win was announced on Oct. 18 by Municipal World, which says the sculpture “celebrates music, community, and local artistry.” The treble clef joins 2024 winner Mr. PG, Prince George’s eight-metre-tall wooden mascot.The world’s largest treble clef, located in Salmon Arm, transforms into a ghost every year for Halloween. (Submitted by Alan Harrison)Harrison said being named Canada’s top landmark of 2025 will likely draw visitors and tourists into the city’s core. “Like most good things that happen in Salmon Arm, it happens as a group,” he said. “It’s a community thing. There’s a lot of collaboration and teamwork. That’s what happened here.”The 1,256-kilogram sculpture was built by locals with support from local businesses and city council in 2019. The “major” effort was spearheaded by developer Bill Laird, who owns the Shuswap Park Mall where the musical monument is located. More than just a landmark, the treble clef is part of Salmon Arm’s community-oriented culture, said Harrison.On Oct. 30, the treble clef will transform into a ghost, as part of Salmon Arm’s 33rd annual Treat Trail festivities, said Laird, the man who spearheaded the treble’s construction.People are encouraged to dress up in costume to trick-or-treat at 75 participating businesses on Oct. 31 and visit the Shuswap Pawn Haunted House.
World’s largest treble clef in Salmon Arm voted top Canadian landmark
