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Nakusp<br />
One of the first things you<br />
should do after arriving in<br />
Nakusp is to take a wander<br />
along the paved path that<br />
follows the shoreline of upper<br />
Arrow Lake. The lovely landscaping,<br />
the view, the beach,<br />
the fact that you can walk from<br />
one end of town to the other<br />
and feel energized rather than<br />
tired – those factors are just the<br />
beginning of why residents of<br />
Nakusp love their town.<br />
Incorporated in 1892, Nakusp’s<br />
strategic location led to it<br />
becoming part of the fur trade<br />
route as well as the jumping off<br />
point for some of the early silver,<br />
lead and zinc mining in the<br />
Slocan Valley. Since there were<br />
no roads or railways between<br />
the Kootenay mining areas and<br />
Vancouver, goods had to be<br />
shipped via waterways from<br />
Nakusp, all the way up the Arrow<br />
Lakes to Revelstoke where<br />
the main CPR line was located.<br />
Of the early buildings in<br />
Nakusp, only a few remain. The<br />
Leland Hotel on the waterfront,<br />
which was built in 1892, is one<br />
of the originals. It is unique<br />
in the West Kootenay, and<br />
perhaps the province, for being<br />
a wooden hotel that has welcomed<br />
guests every day over<br />
the last century and a quarter.<br />
There is always lots to do in<br />
Nakusp and the surrounding<br />
area…fishing, boating,<br />
swimming, snorkelling, walking,<br />
hiking, biking, c<strong>amp</strong>ing and<br />
golfing. For a more leisurely<br />
adventure, check out the<br />
many downtown shops and<br />
restaurants, or soak in the hot<br />
springs. If you’re in Nakusp on<br />
a Wednesday evening in the<br />
summer, head to the gazebo in<br />
the park for live music.<br />
<strong>Go</strong> to the Visitor Centre for all<br />
the info you need to set up your<br />
day. Save some time for the<br />
museum next door. Of special<br />
interest is the new 3,650 sq ft<br />
addition to the museum that is<br />
dedicated to telling the Sinixt<br />
First Nation's story, from the<br />
last ice age to the present day.<br />
There is a lot to see and take in,<br />
including a diorama and a tule<br />
tipi made of woven reeds.<br />
Nakusp day trips<br />
Arrow Park is on the east<br />
shore of the lake and is situated<br />
at “The Narrows,” which separates<br />
Upper and Lower Arrow<br />
Lakes. Businesses in Arrow<br />
Park include a pottery studio<br />
and a resort. See the ferry<br />
schedule, page 5. While exploring<br />
the network of logging<br />
roads, you'll discover many<br />
small lakes where you can<br />
cast a line or take a dip. Hike<br />
to various ridges, including<br />
the popular Saddle Mountain<br />
Fire Lookout. Or just pitch your<br />
tent along the shores of Upper<br />
Arrow Lake, or any of the small<br />
mountain lakes you discover,<br />
and enjoy the quiet.<br />
Fauquier There are at least<br />
3 reasons to make the trip to<br />
Fauquier. #1: There’s a fun and<br />
friendly little 9 hole golf course;<br />
#2 There’s a cidery on the way<br />
(Burton City Cider, 5470 Highway<br />
6); and #3 the Mushroom<br />
Addition Restaurant is open<br />
again!<br />
#visitNakusp<br />
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