West Kootenay Go & Do - Spring 2022
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Ainsworth • Balfour • Castlegar • Creston • East Shore • Kaslo • Nakusp • Nelson • New Denver • Rossland • Salmo • Sandon • Slocan Valley • Trail<br />
WEST KOOTENAY<br />
SPRING<br />
SUMMER <strong>2022</strong><br />
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INTRO<br />
#gokootenays<br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Kootenay</strong> <strong>Go</strong> & <strong>Do</strong><br />
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INDEX<br />
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“nupika wu’u”<br />
Spirit Water<br />
Hot <strong>Spring</strong>s Pools & Cave<br />
Contemporary Rooms & Suites<br />
Swimwear & Gift Boutique<br />
Spirit Water Spa<br />
www.ainsworthhotsprings.com<br />
Fresh, local, indigenous inspired.<br />
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It's time to get out and explore again, isn't it?<br />
Come to the mountains!<br />
As you travel our winding<br />
roads, on two wheels or four<br />
within the <strong>Kootenay</strong> Boundary<br />
region, we promise you majestic<br />
views, wildlife sightings,<br />
creatively organized and wildly<br />
unorganized spaces, and plenty<br />
of unique shops and restaurants.<br />
Even if you are a born and bred<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> kid, there are always<br />
new neighbourhoods and new<br />
activities to discover. If you're<br />
coming from further afield,<br />
we are so glad to have you.<br />
It's wonderful that we can<br />
welcome new faces again!<br />
Come and explore our hills,<br />
valleys, lakes and rivers –<br />
and our mountain<br />
villages and towns too.<br />
Even the smallest of towns in the<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong>s (Silverton, for example,<br />
with fewer than 200 residents) has<br />
always been up for a celebration.<br />
Our fairs and festivals and markets<br />
had to take a pause recently,<br />
but two years of pent-up energy<br />
is set to be released in <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
Are we eager? Yes we are!<br />
@gokootenays<br />
INDEX<br />
Ferries..............................5<br />
Creston/East Shore ....7<br />
Trail...................................9<br />
Rossland/Fruitvale....11<br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Kootenay</strong> &<br />
Area Map .....................12<br />
Castlegar ......................13<br />
Dining Guide...............14<br />
Salmo.............................15<br />
Nelson............................17<br />
On the cover: Idaho Peak<br />
Photo: Dave Heath<br />
courtesy Destination BC<br />
Balfour ..........................23<br />
Nakusp..........................25<br />
New Denver.................26<br />
Silverton........................26<br />
Slocan............................26<br />
Winlaw...........................27<br />
Kaslo...............................29<br />
Ainsworth ....................34<br />
Woodbury ...................34<br />
INTRO INDEX<br />
We have RV supplies, camping and<br />
fishing gear, ice, propane and propane refuelling, tarps,<br />
life-jackets, pet toys and food, batteries, electronics,<br />
wiener-roast skewers, fire pits, stationary, housewares, and even<br />
snacks and drinks for lazy days at the lake or on the road.<br />
everything a traveller could need<br />
Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime.<br />
We have all the contractor contacts, building supplies and hardware you will<br />
ever need ... and might even have employment for you – inquire within!<br />
Silverton Building SupplieS S<br />
216 lake avenue • 250-358-2293<br />
Monday – Saturday: 7aM – 5pM<br />
Silverton.Building<br />
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Rock face on HWY 31, Photo: Gary Schneider<br />
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WELCOME!<br />
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<strong>West</strong> <strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
Ferries<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake Ferry<br />
Connects Highway 3A from<br />
Balfour on the west side of<br />
the lake to <strong>Kootenay</strong> Bay on<br />
the east side. It is the longest<br />
free ferry ride in the world at<br />
approximately 35 minutes.<br />
See schedule on right.<br />
Lower Arrow Lake Ferry<br />
Crossing takes approximately 5<br />
minutes. Runs every 30 minutes<br />
on the hour and half hour<br />
from Fauquier 5 am to 10 pm;<br />
every 30 minutes at 15 and 45<br />
minutes past the hour from<br />
Needles, 5:15 am to 9:45 pm.<br />
On demand 10 pm to 5 am.<br />
Upper Arrow Lake Ferry<br />
Enroute to Revelstoke and<br />
the TransCanada Highway.<br />
The free ferry crosses from<br />
Shelter Bay (west side)<br />
to Galena Bay (east side)<br />
once an hour on the hour,<br />
5 am until 12 midnight;<br />
and returns from Galena<br />
Bay to Shelter Bay once<br />
an hour on the half hour<br />
from 5:30 am to 12:30 am.<br />
Arrow Park Ferry<br />
On demand.<br />
Important info for <strong>2022</strong><br />
Make it a habit to check www.<br />
drive.bc for the most current<br />
information on Public Health<br />
Orders affecting travel. Drive<br />
BC also shows video from the<br />
web cams at the ferry landings<br />
so you can see how many<br />
vehicles are ahead of you.<br />
Samantha Marina, @spitfire.diaries<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake Ferry<br />
Summer Hours June 18 to September 12 <strong>2022</strong><br />
Vessel<br />
All Year<br />
Balfour<br />
Summer<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Bay<br />
All Year<br />
Summer<br />
Osprey 2000 6:30 am 6:30 am 7:10 am 7:10 am<br />
Osprey 2000 8:10 am 8:10 am 9:00 am 9am<br />
Osprey 2000 9:50 am 9:50 am 10:40 am 10:40 am<br />
MV Balfour 10:40 am 11:30 am<br />
Osprey 2000 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:20 pm 12:20 pm<br />
MV Balfour 12:20 pm 1:10 pm<br />
Osprey 2000 1:10 pm 1:10 pm 2:00 pm 2pm<br />
MV Balfour 2pm 2:50 pm<br />
Osprey 2000 2:50 pm 2:50 pm 3:40 pm 3:40 pm<br />
MV Balfour 3:40 pm 4:30 pm<br />
Osprey 2000 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:20 pm 5:20 pm<br />
MV Balfour 5:20 pm 6:10 pm<br />
Osprey 2000 6:10 pm 6:10 pm 7:00 pm 7pm<br />
Osprey 2000 7:50 pm 7:50 pm 8:40 pm 8:40 pm<br />
Osprey 2000 9:40 pm 9:40 pm 10:20 pm 10:20 pm<br />
All times are Pacific (Balfour) time.<br />
Sometimes you need to line up early. Check the ferry cam:<br />
www.drivebc.ca/mobile/pub/webcams/SouthernInterior3A.html<br />
FERRIES<br />
Fair Trade<br />
Natural Fibre<br />
XS-4X<br />
Visit our stores at<br />
511 Baker Street in Nelson &<br />
the Balfour Ferry Terminal<br />
or shop online at<br />
blueskyclothingco.com<br />
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CRESTON | EAST SHORE<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
Lake’s<br />
Oldest &<br />
Largest<br />
General Store<br />
Celebrating Our 109 th Anniversary!<br />
HIGHWAY 3A<br />
BETWEEN THE FERRY AND CRESTON<br />
If we don’t have it, you don’t need it!<br />
250-227-9315<br />
WWW.GRAYCREEKSTORE.COM<br />
open 7 days a week<br />
East Shore, Photo: Karma Halleran<br />
@gokootenays<br />
Tasting Room Open<br />
Easter to May Long Weekend:<br />
Thursday to Sunday, 11am - 5pm<br />
May Long Weekend until Thanksgiving:<br />
Open Daily, 11am -5pm<br />
Come visit the Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery!<br />
Experience a tasting with our knowledgeable staff, stay for a drink,<br />
enjoy the views and a bite from our menu<br />
Photo credit: Wines of BC<br />
1140 27th Ave South, Creston, BC | 250-428-8768 | www.bailliegrohman.com<br />
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CRESTON<br />
CRESTON | EAST SHORE<br />
Creston, Photo: Dave Heath courtesy Destination BC<br />
Creston, Photo: Kari Medig courtesy Destination BC<br />
A road trip that begins with a lake cruise<br />
A great example of the journey<br />
being as memorable as the<br />
destination is a trip to Creston<br />
along <strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake's East Shore.<br />
It begins when you leave Balfour<br />
on the longest free ferry ride in the<br />
world. Get out on deck and feel the<br />
wind in your hair. That lighthouse<br />
you see is your first port of call.<br />
Once on land again the access to<br />
Pilot Bay Provincial Park is immediately<br />
on your right. There is a<br />
network of hiking trails through<br />
the park and along the Pilot Peninsula<br />
and it's an easy walk to the<br />
historic Pilot Bay lighthouse. Keep<br />
an eye out for the stone ladybugs<br />
that travel. <strong>Do</strong> your bit to help<br />
them along, then post a photo to<br />
instagram @kootenaybayladybug<br />
Driving south along Hwy 3A You'll<br />
arrive in the Village of Crawford<br />
Bay. There are a lot of interesting<br />
shops and artist's studios to<br />
explore, blacksmiths, potters,<br />
weavers and a traditional broom<br />
maker. Pick up your own Nimbus<br />
2000 or Firebolt - now there's<br />
alternative transportation for you!<br />
If you have kids, stop at the<br />
community park; the playground<br />
is really fun.<br />
Gray Creek is the next stop on<br />
your meandering on the East<br />
Shore. At the Gray Creek Store,<br />
pick up the Gray Creek Historical<br />
Society booklet for information<br />
on self-guided tours.<br />
Kuskanook is where the American<br />
Great Northern Railway met<br />
steamships on the lake in the late<br />
1800s. It once had the reputation<br />
of being the toughest town in<br />
<strong>West</strong>ern Canada. Still on Hwy<br />
3A, the next stop is Sirdar. Here<br />
an Italian gold seeker decided<br />
to settle, terracing the hillside<br />
and establishing a fruit orchard.<br />
Stop and sample the Wynnwood<br />
Cellar wines at the tasting room.<br />
There is a roadside pub, too.<br />
Creston The orchards surrounding<br />
Creston and the rich valley<br />
bottomland produce a bounty<br />
of fruit, vegetables and grain.<br />
The valley’s gentle slopes are<br />
seamed with rows of grapevines.<br />
As befits an agricultural hub,<br />
your first view of Creston from<br />
the north will be the tall wooden<br />
granaries. The Visitor Centre is<br />
right there too – so pick up a map,<br />
and ask about the many<br />
different tours. There are<br />
vineyard tours, nature<br />
paddles, and guided<br />
explorations to introduce<br />
you to the legends and<br />
culture of the Ktunaxa.<br />
On the main road<br />
through Creston there<br />
are farm stands where<br />
you can buy local produce<br />
and other products.<br />
Be sure to visit Creston's<br />
fascinating historical<br />
museum at 219 Devon<br />
St, showcasing rural<br />
life and examples of<br />
indigenous culture.<br />
Rich wetlands<br />
A 17,000 acre wetland stretches from the<br />
south end of <strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake to the US<br />
border. Over 286 species of birds, 57 species<br />
of mammals and 29 species of fish, reptiles<br />
and amphibians call the wetland home.<br />
The <strong>Kootenay</strong>-Columbia Discovery Centre is<br />
open until October. There are boardwalks, viewing<br />
platforms and a number of trails. Guided<br />
canoe tours start in May. For more info call<br />
250-402-8661 or visit discovery-centre.ca<br />
May 13 – 15<br />
Creston Valley Bird Festival<br />
wildsight.ca/branches/creston-valley/birdfest<br />
May 20 – 23<br />
Creston Valley Blossom Festival<br />
http://www.blossomfestival.ca<br />
Creston Farmers Market<br />
Saturdays, May through October, 9 am until 1 pm,<br />
at the west end of Canyon Street near the Visitor<br />
Centre. An array of flavours!<br />
KOOTENAY LAKE<br />
EAST SHORE<br />
Think Local, for a day, a week or<br />
forever!<br />
www.kootenaylake.bc.ca<br />
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TRAIL<br />
5500 Highway 22, Genelle BC | PH: 250-693-2255<br />
www.birchbankgolf.com<br />
• Largest natural grass practice facility<br />
in the area with practice bunker<br />
• CPGA lessons available<br />
• Fully stocked pro shop with demos<br />
and rentals<br />
STARTING $<br />
60<br />
Call ahead for our seasonal specials<br />
AS LOW AS<br />
18 HOLES, SHARED CART<br />
DINING<br />
The Birchbank Bistro is a fully licensed<br />
establishment, open daily to the public, with<br />
a full menu and wide range of refreshments.<br />
Come in after your round of golf and enjoy the<br />
beautiful views on our full service covered<br />
patio. We offer daily specials, event/function<br />
catering, and provide a full service beverage<br />
cart for the course.<br />
Contact our Bistro Manager and book your event!<br />
250-693-5451<br />
Renting & Selling<br />
Quality Cars<br />
at Great Prices<br />
• compacts<br />
• mid size<br />
• full size<br />
Drive a <strong>Go</strong>od Bargain!<br />
• 15 passenger vans<br />
• minivans<br />
• moving trucks<br />
• SUVs<br />
• pickups<br />
Trail 250-364-0211<br />
Nelson 250-352-5122 • Creston 250-428-9343<br />
Castlegar 250-365-1980 • Grand Forks 236-352-0400<br />
trail@practicar.ca www.practicar.ca<br />
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'The Family' Across from the Arena Photo: Mark Hamilton<br />
TRAIL<br />
Gyro Park, Photo: Mark Hamilton<br />
TRAIL<br />
Five communities hugging both sides<br />
of a curve on the fast flowing Columbia<br />
River make up Greater Trail. Trail boasts<br />
affordable real estate, an abundance of<br />
outdoor activities, superb fishing and<br />
an active arts and culture community.<br />
The City of Trail has a growing and<br />
innovative economy and attracts<br />
investors who are intrigued by this<br />
rural town with a high-tech mindset.<br />
In a phrase, the city and its supporting<br />
economy is now being promoted<br />
worldwide as Metal Tech Alley, which<br />
is a “simple” recognition of a more<br />
complex fact, that Trail is culturally<br />
and historically a mining town.<br />
The 1890 discovery of gold and copper<br />
ore on the face of Red Mountain was<br />
the single most important event in<br />
the history of Trail. In 1898 the first<br />
smelter was built to process the<br />
Red Mountain ores, and the small<br />
town named after the Dewdney Trail<br />
grew. It was incorporated in 1901.<br />
Citizens of Trail have always been active<br />
in sports; it has two baseball teams to<br />
represent the city and is home to the<br />
famed Smoke Eaters Hockey Club, the last<br />
amateur Canadian team to win a world<br />
title. The Home of Champions monument<br />
downtown recognizes the importance<br />
Trail places on excellence in sport.<br />
Colourful murals depict the city’s history,<br />
and the flowers and plantings tended<br />
by the Communities in Bloom team are<br />
breathtaking. If you want to know more<br />
about the scenes depicted in the murals,<br />
head to the Trail Riverfront Centre,<br />
where Trail's Visitor Centre is located. There<br />
you can purchase a guide and find out<br />
what's happening while you are in Trail.<br />
Also at the Riverfront Centre<br />
is the Trail Museum.<br />
Trail Historical Society’s Sports<br />
Hall of Memories From baseball<br />
and hockey to curling and track and<br />
field, Trail is known for its athletic<br />
achievements. The highlights of<br />
years and years of successes may<br />
be found at 1051 Victoria Street.<br />
Get outside!<br />
The Bluffs Trail is one of the first<br />
to open in the spring due to its low<br />
altitude, sandy soil and southern<br />
aspect. The view from the flagpole<br />
of Trail, the Columbia River and the<br />
Rossland Range is fantastic. For more<br />
info and maps visit www.kcts.ca<br />
For families the Railgrade Trail is<br />
perfect. Halfway to Rossland from Trail,<br />
at Warfield, it is a 7.1 km connector<br />
trail that is popular year round. www.<br />
trailforks.com/region/trail-bluffs<br />
Columbia River Skywalk At 1000 feet<br />
in length, the Columbia River Skywalk is<br />
one of the longest pedestrian bridges<br />
in North America and is on Canada's<br />
Great Trail network. Join the locals in<br />
"Walking the Bridges", a 2 km loop that<br />
takes you over the Columbia twice.<br />
Fish the Columbia River. Fish for<br />
rainbows (the largest rainbow trout in<br />
the world, 24.4 lbs was caught here),<br />
walleye, northern pike and whitefish<br />
right from the boulders near Gyro Park.<br />
There are also plenty of back eddies to<br />
try along the river banks nearby. If you<br />
need gear or would like the guided<br />
fishing experience, ask the staff at the<br />
Visitor Centre at 1505 Bay Avenue.<br />
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TRAIL | ROSSLAND | FRUITVALE<br />
Gyro Park In this riverside park you'll find a beach, a<br />
playground (that includes a wheelchair accessible merry-goround),<br />
a brand new skatepark, a spray park, a boat launch,<br />
and an off-leash dog park. On Thursday evenings in the<br />
summer, enjoy live music and the concession at the gazebo.<br />
MUSIIC IIN THE P A RK<br />
MUSIIC IIN THE P RK<br />
THURSDAYS JUNE<br />
A<br />
16 TO AUGUST 25<br />
THURSDAYS JUNE 16 TO AUGUST 25<br />
THE NIGHT MARKET 7 JULY & 4 AUGUST<br />
THE FOOD NIGHT MARKET<br />
BEER GARDEN JULY MARKET<br />
AUGUST<br />
TRAIL-ARTS.COM<br />
FOOD BEER GARDEN GYRO PARK, MARKET TRAIL<br />
TRAIL-ARTS.COM GYRO PARK, TRAIL<br />
Trail Bridge, Riverfront Park Photo: courtesy Trail Chamber<br />
Explore our industrial roots<br />
& sporting heritage.<br />
1970 Main Street<br />
Fruitvale BC<br />
5 RV SITES<br />
• Full hook-ups<br />
(water, sewer, 30 amp electricity)<br />
• On-site sani dump<br />
• NO TENTS<br />
Located behind the Fruitvale Memorial Centre<br />
is the newly constructed Creekside RV Park<br />
with 5 full service RV spaces. Each graveled<br />
space has its own 30 amp service, water and<br />
Explore our industrial roots<br />
sewer connections, picnic table and fire pit.<br />
& sporting heritage.<br />
No reservations – first come first served<br />
www.village.fruitvale.bc.ca<br />
Photo courtesy of <strong>Do</strong>n Conway, Lower Columbia<br />
Spend some time with us at<br />
the Trail Visitor Centre.<br />
Explore our industrial roots<br />
& sporting heritage.<br />
Spend some time with us at<br />
the Trail Visitor Centre.<br />
Visit our gift shop for vintage<br />
Smokies apparel & more.<br />
at the Trail Riverfront Centre<br />
Spend some time with us at Visit our gift shop for vintage<br />
1505 Bay Avenue, Trail, BC<br />
the Trail Visitor Centre.<br />
Smokies apparel & more.<br />
250-364-0821<br />
trailmuseum.ca • museum@trail.catrailmuseum.ca<br />
museum@trail.ca<br />
Explore our industrial roots<br />
& sporting heritage.<br />
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at the Trail Riverfront Centre 1505 Bay Avenue, Trail, BC 250-364-0821
Uphill from Trail and tucked high in<br />
the Monashee mountains, Rossland<br />
is a mountain town with a turbulent<br />
history. When Rossland was a gold<br />
rush town in the late 1800s and early<br />
1900s, it was one of the largest cities<br />
in <strong>West</strong>ern Canada. By 1897, the town<br />
had 42 saloons, 4 banks and 17 law<br />
firms. Today, Rossland’s population is<br />
half of what it once was, but despite<br />
the 20th century, there are still no<br />
traffic lights or sprawling malls.<br />
It seems that the mountain town of<br />
Rossland has just been waiting for<br />
the right bikes and riders to be born.<br />
With so many native advantages –<br />
old whiskey-running routes, miners’<br />
Trail's IncrEDIBLE Farmers Market<br />
Every 2nd Saturday, 10 am – 2 pm<br />
In Gyro Park on the Esplanade<br />
Music in the Park every Thursday<br />
7-9 pm in the summer. Trail, Gyro Park.<br />
Schedule at www.trail-arts.com<br />
Smoke ‘N Steel Cruisin’ the<br />
Columbia Show & Shine June 17 - 19.<br />
On the Esplanade, downtown Trail.<br />
Sky High Rossland<br />
trails (the “rawhide” trails), the winding<br />
roadbeds from long disused narrow<br />
gauge railways – the mountain<br />
biking scene was all set to explode.<br />
Over twenty trails are graded with either<br />
a green (easy), blue (intermediate) or<br />
black (advanced) rating, so choosing<br />
the right trail for your skills and attitude<br />
is easy. The most famous of all of<br />
Rossland’s mountain biking trails is<br />
the Seven Summits. Recognized by<br />
the International Mountain Biking<br />
Association as an official ‘Epic’ ride<br />
and awarded ‘Trail of the Year’ by<br />
Bike magazine (2007), it is the crown<br />
jewel of the Rossland trail network.<br />
Beaver Valley May Days May 20 –<br />
22 It all starts Friday, when the ball<br />
tournament gets underway. The little<br />
guys will love the kiddie car rides,<br />
which they can go on again and<br />
again all weekend. Also all weekend<br />
will be live music, vendors, great<br />
carnival food and beer gardens.<br />
For all the details and the schedule<br />
visit beavervalleymaydays.com.<br />
Rossland <strong>Go</strong>ld Fever Follies<br />
Every year since 1987, Rossland’s<br />
unique theatre group, The <strong>Go</strong>ld Fever<br />
Follies, has been entertaining visitors<br />
and locals with their live performances<br />
based on Rossland’s exciting gold<br />
rush days of the late 1890s.<br />
As always, the Follies will be melding fact,<br />
fiction and imagination when they present<br />
this summer’s brand-new musical comedy<br />
WHAT’S IN A NAME? – a story that focuses<br />
on the early days of Rossland before it<br />
got its name, back when Mrs. Allan, the<br />
infamous serial monogamous hotel owner<br />
ran the best establishment in town.<br />
As always, there will be a budding<br />
romance, and some rip-roaring, highkicking<br />
cancan entertainment! It’s sure to<br />
entertain adults and children alike. Held<br />
in the restored 1898 Miners Hall at 1765<br />
Columbia Avenue, catch two shows daily,<br />
Tuesday through Saturday at 3 and 7:30<br />
pm from July 2 to August 27 with a special<br />
Canada Day show on July 1 at 7:30 pm.<br />
For advance online ticket purchases and<br />
updates on any COVID protocol, visit their<br />
website: www.goldfeverfollies.com<br />
TRAIL | ROSSLAND | FRUITVALE<br />
Love Italian Food?<br />
Love<br />
The<br />
“Come Twirl With Us”<br />
Italian family style dining featuring<br />
our world famous spaghetti dinner!<br />
Shopping at Waneta Plaza?<br />
Try the Colander Express - Pasta & More!<br />
250-364-3060<br />
And our banquet facility!<br />
The River Belle<br />
Lunch Hours:<br />
11:30 am–2 pm Weekdays<br />
1475 Cedar Ave, Trail • For Reservations 250-364-1816<br />
Dinner Hours:<br />
4:30–8:30 pm Daily<br />
<strong>Go</strong>ld<br />
Fever<br />
Follies<br />
the<br />
July 1 to August 27<br />
(no matinée on July 1)<br />
2 Shows Daily<br />
Tues thru Sat<br />
3pm & 7:30pm<br />
Please check our website for<br />
updates on our COVID protocol<br />
Live Musical Theatre from the <strong>Go</strong>ld Rush Days<br />
New Shows New Music<br />
Advance tickets<br />
available via website<br />
Admit One Admit One<br />
Rossland Miners Hall<br />
1765 Columbia Avenue<br />
Rossland<br />
www.goldfeverfollies.com<br />
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Shelter<br />
Bay<br />
Galena<br />
Bay<br />
Halcyon<br />
Hot <strong>Spring</strong>s<br />
Trout Lake<br />
Trout<br />
Lake<br />
WEST KOOTENAY & AREA MAP<br />
Gerrard<br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
Area Map<br />
Upper<br />
Arrow<br />
Lake<br />
Duncan<br />
Lake<br />
Nakusp<br />
Hot <strong>Spring</strong>s<br />
Nakusp<br />
Meadow<br />
Creek<br />
Cooper<br />
Creek<br />
Lardeau<br />
Argenta<br />
Needles<br />
Edgewood<br />
Arrow<br />
Park<br />
Fauquier<br />
Crawford<br />
Bay<br />
Gray<br />
Creek<br />
Boswell<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake<br />
Lower<br />
Arrow<br />
Lake<br />
Burton<br />
Robson<br />
Summit<br />
Lake<br />
Valhalla<br />
Park<br />
Thrums<br />
Slocan<br />
Lake<br />
Crescent Valley<br />
Slocan<br />
Park<br />
Brilliant<br />
Slocan<br />
Winlaw<br />
Hills<br />
Taghum<br />
South<br />
Slocan<br />
Sandon<br />
New Denver<br />
Silverton<br />
Ymir<br />
Retallack<br />
Kokanee<br />
Glacier<br />
Park<br />
Nelson<br />
Kaslo<br />
Ainsworth<br />
Hot<br />
<strong>Spring</strong>s<br />
Balfour<br />
Pilot Bay<br />
Purcell<br />
Wilderness<br />
Conservancy<br />
Riondel<br />
Gray Creek<br />
Pass Road<br />
gravel road<br />
<strong>West</strong> on<br />
Hwy 3<br />
Grand<br />
Forks<br />
Revelstoke<br />
North on Hwy 23<br />
Legend:<br />
<strong>Go</strong>lf<br />
Ferry<br />
Passmore<br />
Mirror<br />
Lake<br />
Woodbury<br />
Harrop<br />
Procter<br />
Johnson’s<br />
Landing<br />
Sanca<br />
Airport<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake<br />
Pass<br />
Creek<br />
Castlegar<br />
Koote nay<br />
Bay<br />
Kuskonook<br />
22<br />
Salmo<br />
Sirdar<br />
Christina<br />
Lake<br />
Cascade<br />
Rossland<br />
Trail<br />
Paterson<br />
Montrose<br />
Fruitvale<br />
Waneta<br />
Nelway<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
Skyway<br />
USA<br />
Creston<br />
Valley<br />
Wildlife<br />
Area<br />
Erickson<br />
Creston<br />
Rykerts<br />
Vote for your<br />
favourite sculpture!<br />
Brochures and ballots are available along the route, or<br />
at <strong>Kootenay</strong> Market, City Hall and the Visitor’s Centre.<br />
All of the sculptures are available for sale or lease<br />
after the exhibition year!<br />
www.sculpturewalkcastlegar.com<br />
Special Thanks To Our<br />
Platinum Sponsors!<br />
Area J<br />
“Choosing Hope” by Kyle Thornley<br />
“Rebirth” by Peter Vogelaar<br />
Tied for the 2021<br />
People’s Choice Award<br />
Photos by<br />
David Gluns<br />
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CASTLEGAR<br />
Columbia River, Castlegar<br />
Photo: Mitch Winton, courtesy <strong>Kootenay</strong> Rockies Tourism<br />
Millennium Park, Castlegar Photo: Gary Schneider<br />
CASTLEGAR<br />
In the heart of the <strong>Kootenay</strong>s.<br />
The City of Castlegar's location at the<br />
confluence of the Columbia and <strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
Rivers has had a great influence<br />
on the historic and cultural evolution of<br />
the community. The area was initially<br />
used as a trading and fishing area<br />
for First Nations people. Zuckerberg<br />
Island, separated from downtown<br />
Castlegar by a pedestrian suspension<br />
bridge, has paths and interpretive<br />
signs and features a reconstruction<br />
of the Salish semi-pit-style winter<br />
dwellings of Castlegar’s first people.<br />
Castlegar is “The Sculpture Capital<br />
of Canada”. Over fifty pieces of<br />
sculpture created by local, national<br />
and international artists are placed<br />
in green spaces or on the sidewalks<br />
in Castlegar's downtown. You'll find<br />
some that are thought-provoking,<br />
some whimsical and playful, and some<br />
are abstract and powerful. You'll be<br />
hard pressed to pick your favourite.<br />
Explore Millennium Park and hang<br />
out at the pools on the shore of the<br />
Columbia River, walk along the river<br />
trails, cross the suspension bridge to<br />
Zuckerberg Island and have a picnic.<br />
In the hills around Castlegar the adventure<br />
recreation possibilities are<br />
limitless: hiking, rock climbing, mountain<br />
biking, trail running…and the<br />
river and lake fishing is legendary.<br />
Castlegar boasts some very good<br />
restaurants and shops, there are<br />
three golf courses nearby, several art<br />
galleries and historical museums.<br />
<strong>Do</strong>ukhobor Discovery Centre<br />
In 1908 the largest internal migration in<br />
Canada took place when 5,000 <strong>Do</strong>ukhobors<br />
moved from Saskatchewan<br />
to the Castlegar area. The community<br />
had little choice but to leave the<br />
prairies, after the government seized<br />
the land they had sought refuge on<br />
from persecution in their native Russia.<br />
The Discovery Centre shares this history,<br />
the culture and stories of what it was like<br />
to have lived through this time.<br />
The Centre is across the highway<br />
from the Regional Airport. Open<br />
Monday to Saturday, 11 am – 4 pm.<br />
www.<strong>Do</strong>ukhobor-Museum.org<br />
For a fascinating journey into the<br />
past, download the OnThisSpot app.<br />
The app offers walking tours of both<br />
Castlegar and area and the <strong>Do</strong>ukhobor<br />
Discovery Centre. Archival photos are<br />
cleverly blended with recent colour<br />
photos at points of interest. If you're<br />
on that spot, and viewing both the<br />
present in front of you and alongside<br />
the past in your hand, time just<br />
slips away. The app also provides a<br />
ton of good historical information.<br />
Millennium Park<br />
This amazing riverside park is the pride<br />
and joy of Castlegar and you can walk<br />
to it from anywhere in downtown. The<br />
natural ponds, complete with sandy<br />
beaches and grassy areas for lounging,<br />
are a calm and welcoming apron along<br />
the shore of the<br />
wild and powerful<br />
Columbia River. The<br />
3 acre bike park<br />
will entertain the<br />
kids while you read<br />
or relax near the<br />
water. Bring a picnic<br />
and stay a while.<br />
Summer at<br />
the Skatepark<br />
Free skateboard<br />
coaching at<br />
Castlegar Rotary<br />
Skatepark (2101<br />
6th Ave) July<br />
to September.<br />
Bookings at<br />
learn2sk8kootz@<br />
gmail.com<br />
Hiking &<br />
Biking<br />
There are many<br />
hiking and biking<br />
trails to explore.<br />
Check 'em all out at<br />
friendsoftrails.org<br />
Summer Markets & Events<br />
Castlegar Craft and Farmers Market<br />
Saturdays, 9 am - 1 pm at the Station<br />
Museum, starting April 9. 445 13th Ave.<br />
Village Market at the <strong>Do</strong>ukhobor<br />
Discovery Centre. Open daily 10 am –<br />
5 pm. Across from the Regional Airport.<br />
Produce and locally produced foods.<br />
Sunfest June 4, 5 at Kinsmen<br />
Park, 910 2nd Street.<br />
<strong>West</strong> <strong>Kootenay</strong> Trade Show<br />
April 22 - 24, <strong>2022</strong>. The Castlegar<br />
& District Chamber of Commerce<br />
hosts the <strong>West</strong> <strong>Kootenay</strong> Trade<br />
Show annually in April, showcasing<br />
businesses, products and services<br />
inside and outside at the Castlegar<br />
Complex. A variety of food vendors<br />
and prize draws. Family event.<br />
Open mic nights at Tailout Brewing<br />
every Monday from 6pm - close. (Weekly<br />
event, see Tailout's Facebook Page.)<br />
Our focus is on simple, delicious<br />
& nourishing food with<br />
locally sourced ingredients.<br />
We welcome you to our table in our newly<br />
renovated space where gratitude abounds!<br />
OPENING HOURS: Tues-Thurs 11:30am-2pm & 4-6pm<br />
Fri-Sat 11:30am-2 pm & 4-7pm | closed Sun-Mon<br />
400 Columbia Avenue<br />
Castlegar BC<br />
250-365-2311<br />
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DINING<br />
AINSWORTH | WOODBURY<br />
The Ktunaxa Grill at Ainsworth Hot <strong>Spring</strong>s Resort<br />
Fresh. Local. Indigenous inspired. Casual fine dining<br />
with friendly, professional service. 3609 Hwy 31,<br />
1-800-668-1171. Reservations a must:<br />
www.ainsworthhotsprings.com/dining/<br />
JB’s Restaurant & Pub at Woodbury Resort<br />
World famous fish and chips, flame broiled burgers,<br />
AAA steak and piled high nachos all at a good value.<br />
Please call ahead for seasonal hours. Located at<br />
Woodbury Resort just 4 km north of Ainsworth Hot<br />
<strong>Spring</strong>s. 4112 Hwy 31, 250-353-7716<br />
CASTLEGAR<br />
Cuisine of India Enjoy the authentic taste of India.<br />
Committed to the highest quality in food, drink and<br />
service. As everything is made fresh to order many<br />
of your special requests, i.e. food allergies and other<br />
dietary requirements, can be respected. Eat-in, catering<br />
and take-out. 908 Columbia Avenue. 250-365-0999<br />
www.cuisineofindia.ca<br />
Grateful Table Family owned Greek restaurant serving<br />
Castlegar and nearby cities since 1998. Offering Greek,<br />
Mediterranean and Pizza. Gluten free, vegetarian,<br />
and vegan options available. 400 Columbia Avenue<br />
Castlegar, 250-365-2311 www.gratefultable.ca<br />
CRESTON<br />
Baillie Grohman Estate Winery During opening<br />
hours (see website) they offer a selection of platters on<br />
the patio or bring along your own picnic. Sit out with<br />
a glass of wine by the vineyard, or drink a glass of wine<br />
on the deck. 1140 27 Ave S, 250-428-8768<br />
www.bailliegrohman.com<br />
KASLO<br />
Angry Hen Brewing Asian inspired street food with<br />
locally sourced ingredients - some made with Angry<br />
Hen beers and all chosen to go well with a pint of<br />
Shirley’s finest. 343 Front Street, 250-353-7746<br />
www.angryhenbrewing.com<br />
Kaslo Hotel Dine in the pub or on the patio with<br />
its breathtaking view of <strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake. Enjoy one of<br />
many craft beers on tap, or try one of the many great<br />
dishes from the extensive menu. 430 Front Street,<br />
250-353-7714<br />
The Clubhouse Restaurant at the Kaslo <strong>Go</strong>lf Course<br />
Open during the golfing season for light meals and<br />
drinks on the veranda 7 days a week. 418 Pine St,<br />
Kaslo. 250-353-2262<br />
The Treehouse Restaurant In the heart of Front<br />
Street. Breakfast all day, burgers, sandwiches, burritos,<br />
nachos, soups, dessert & drinks, all at affordable prices.<br />
Open Tuesday-Sunday, 7am to 3pm. 419 Front St,<br />
250-353-2955 www.kaslotreehouse.com<br />
Sunnyside The organic eatery in Kaslo. Fresh daily<br />
soups, wraps, pitas, salads: green or quinoa. Locally<br />
sourced, seasonal accompaniments. Juice bar with<br />
create-your own options. 404 Front Street,<br />
250-353-9667<br />
NAKUSP<br />
The Lodge at Arrow Lakes Centrally located at 515<br />
Broadway, the Lodge offers something for everyone.<br />
The Arrow Lake Tavern is renowned for its hearty pub<br />
fare. The dining room is perfect for families, serving<br />
everything from a quick bowl of homemade soup to a<br />
full menu. 250-265-3618 www.arrowlakeslodge.com<br />
NELSON<br />
Outer Clove Restaurant Longtime Nelson favourite,<br />
offering modern European comfort food. Everything<br />
on the evolving menu is freshly prepared from scratch,<br />
and there are daily lunch and dinner specials. 536<br />
Stanley Street, 250-354-1667 www.outerclove.ca<br />
SLOCAN<br />
Valley View <strong>Go</strong>lf Club Fully licensed establishment<br />
with a variety of local organic beers and spirits. Open 7<br />
days a week May thru September. We offer affordable,<br />
tasty, healthy food, and look forward to providing<br />
family and friends with a wonderful meal. 6937 Hwy 6<br />
Winlaw, 250-226-7241 www.golfvalleyview.ca<br />
SLOCAN CITY<br />
Harold Street Cafe Classic, home-style cafe, serving<br />
breakfast, lunch , dinner, desserts & delicious coffee,<br />
all reasonably priced. Great service, outdoor seating<br />
& takeout available. Definitely worth a visit – a hidden<br />
gem! 717 Harold St, 250-355-2663<br />
TRAIL<br />
Birchbank <strong>Go</strong>lf Club The Birchbank Bistro is a fully<br />
licensed establishment, with a full menu created by<br />
their Red Seal Chef, plus daily specials and a wide<br />
range of refreshments. 5500 Hwy 22, Genelle. 250-<br />
693-5451 www.birchbankgolf.com/the-bistro/<br />
Colander Family restaurant specializing in great Italian<br />
food. The Colander has become known as “The Trail<br />
Tradition”. The Colander Special includes spaghetti and<br />
meatballs, side salad, chicken and jojo potatoes and a<br />
dinner roll. Or you can choose from a variety of other<br />
Italian favourites. 1475 Cedar Ave,<br />
250-364-1816 www.colandertrail.ca<br />
<strong>Do</strong>ukhobor<br />
Discovery Centre<br />
CELEBRATING<br />
51<br />
YEARS<br />
Artifacts displayed throughout the museum<br />
112 Heritage Way, Castlegar<br />
Across from Castlegar Airport<br />
250.365.5327<br />
May thru September 10-5 daily<br />
www.<strong>Do</strong>ukhobor-Museum.org<br />
Cuisine<br />
of India<br />
An<br />
authentic<br />
taste<br />
of<br />
India<br />
Fully licensed<br />
Eat-In • Take out • Catering<br />
clay oven<br />
Mon to Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 12- 9pm and Sun<br />
4pm-9pm. Lunch buffet: Mon to Fri 11-2pm<br />
908 Columbia Ave, Castlegar 250-365-0999 www.cuisineofindia.ca<br />
Sister restaurant in Nelson: Tandoori Indian Grill, 409 <strong>Kootenay</strong> Street<br />
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Popular hikes<br />
MelDeAnna An easy to intermediate<br />
trail, it is both bike and dog friendly.<br />
It is a 5 km loop, level and shaded,<br />
and great for bird watching.<br />
Brilliant Overlook Takes you up the back<br />
of the bluff on the east side of the <strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
River. Your reward after the 330 m elevation<br />
gain is an incredible view of both<br />
the Columbia and <strong>Kootenay</strong> River valleys.<br />
Merry Creek Bike Trails: This network<br />
includes the easy Merry Creek Loop,<br />
the intermediate Merry <strong>Go</strong> Round and<br />
Hail Merry trails as well as the much<br />
harder Crazy Merry trail. To access them,<br />
follow Hwy 3 west from Castlegar to<br />
Merry Creek Forest Service Road, turn<br />
right. Drive about 2km to the trailhead.<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Gallery of Art<br />
The Gallery, located across from<br />
the airport in Castlegar, provides a<br />
professional venue for regional artists<br />
to show and sell their work.<br />
Outside the gallery<br />
are the butterfly and<br />
xeriscape gardens.<br />
The butterfly garden<br />
has attracted some<br />
rarely seen species<br />
such as the western<br />
tiger swallowtail,<br />
pale swallowtail and<br />
grey hairstreak.<br />
The xeriscape<br />
garden is planted<br />
with native grasses<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
and perennials. Interpretive signs give<br />
you more information and help you to<br />
identify all the shrubs, plants and trees.<br />
See the ad below for hours and<br />
the website for current shows.<br />
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❘<br />
CASTLEGAR<br />
Salmo, originally just a whistle stop on the historic Nelson/Fort<br />
Shepherd Railway, at the turn of the last century became a centre for<br />
supplies and entertainment for prospectors, miners and loggers.<br />
The Hub of the <strong>Kootenay</strong>s<br />
Today Salmo is a quaint town at the<br />
junction of two highways. There are<br />
fishing and swimming holes to be<br />
discovered along the picturesque<br />
Salmo River, hiking and mountain<br />
biking and BMXing at the ski hill, there’s<br />
a municipal campground, and on any<br />
summer Thursday until the end of<br />
September you can stroll the Farmers<br />
Market from 3 to 6 pm, where you will<br />
get a taste for the valley and its people.<br />
There are a number of rock murals<br />
throughout the downtown area. Take<br />
a stroll and see how many you can<br />
find. If you come across the pedestrian<br />
bridge, cross over the Salmo River. If<br />
you keep heading west, you'll come to<br />
<strong>Spring</strong>board Park where huge cedar<br />
stumps are reminders of the Valley’s<br />
former old growth forests, harvested<br />
near the turn of the century. There<br />
are still groves of old growth cedar<br />
trees in this park. The park’s entrance<br />
and trail route is off of Bakken Road.<br />
The Salmo museum exhibits mining<br />
artifacts, photographs and maps<br />
of the Dewdney Trail among other<br />
items. It’s located at the corner of<br />
Fourth Street and Railway Avenue.<br />
Canada Day in Salmo<br />
The epic weekend Salmo festival is back<br />
in <strong>2022</strong>! Logger games, bubblegum<br />
blowing and watermelon eating<br />
contests, children’s races, fireworks<br />
and the Show ‘N’ Shine are a few of<br />
the traditional entertainments.<br />
Just out of town<br />
Play a round: Just 3 km south of Salmo<br />
is a great little community-run 9 hole<br />
course that has pretty much everything<br />
you want in a bigger golf course: club<br />
and cart rentals, a restaurant, wide and<br />
flat fairways… But the Salmo District<br />
<strong>Go</strong>lf Club is known for some things the<br />
executive 18 hole courses are not famous<br />
for – small town friendliness and low<br />
green fees. No tee<br />
times required either<br />
and if you are under<br />
12, you play for free!<br />
www.golfsalmo.com<br />
Sheep Creek<br />
Valley 8 km south<br />
of Salmo, follow<br />
Sheep Creek Road<br />
to the Sheep<br />
Creek Mines. The<br />
abandoned gold<br />
mines and mining<br />
towns, dating<br />
from before the turn of the century<br />
until the 1950s, include <strong>Kootenay</strong> Bell,<br />
Reno, <strong>Go</strong>ldbelt and Queens. There<br />
are quite a lot of ruins to explore, as<br />
well as many trails for ATVers and<br />
hikers that lead into the mountains.<br />
ATVing and dirt biking are popular<br />
activities and there are two volunteerrun<br />
off-road tracks in the area: the Rover<br />
Creek Trails and the Tree Hugger Trails.<br />
Find out more at www.wkrdas.com<br />
Hiking & Biking<br />
The Nelson Salmo Great Northern<br />
Trail is a 48 km stretch of old railway<br />
line that connects Nelson, Ymir, and<br />
Salmo. Since it follows the bed of the<br />
former Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail<br />
line the grade is very family friendly, just<br />
as it was suitable for heavy locomotives<br />
on steel wheels back in its heyday. (Less<br />
than a 4% grade is the standard for<br />
SKYWAY HARDWARE 250-357-9911<br />
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SALMO<br />
train routes.) It’s about 15 km along the<br />
Great Northern from Salmo to Ymir.<br />
Delaurentis Bluffs Lookout This is<br />
the kind of hike – while not long at less<br />
than 3km in length – where you want<br />
to be fairly fit and have well-fitting<br />
shoes. The elevation gain (the key to the<br />
views and the challenge!) is almost 300<br />
metres. The reward is great views up<br />
and down all of the surrounding valleys.<br />
The trail starts on Delaurentis Avenue,<br />
which is a short spur off Airport Road<br />
near where it crosses the Salmo River.<br />
The Salmo Ski Hill is the place to<br />
be in spring and summer too! Trails<br />
have been designed for mountain<br />
bikers, runners and hikers of all levels.<br />
Visit salmovalleytrailsociety.org to<br />
buy a trail pass. Day passes start at<br />
just $10 per day, and if you're a local,<br />
a lifetime pass for all the trails is<br />
only $30. 100% of your membership<br />
fees go towards building and<br />
maintaining trails in the Salmo Valley.<br />
For maps, photos and even video of<br />
most <strong>West</strong> <strong>Kootenay</strong> Trails, check out<br />
trailforks.com and enter your location.<br />
share your adventure<br />
#gokootenays<br />
Après Hiking & Biking<br />
Salmo has a new craft brewery – the<br />
Erie Creek Brewing Company at 117<br />
4th Street, downtown Salmo. Raise a<br />
pint of one of their seasonal ales – the<br />
perfect thing to do after a day hiking<br />
Salmo's trails! Check their Facebook<br />
page for live music and events.<br />
To be sure you are dressed appropriately<br />
local, consider buying a Salmo Dinner<br />
Jacket. You can purchase a jacket and<br />
all kinds of accessories to match at the<br />
Village Hall at 423 Davies Avenue.<br />
• FULL SERVICE SHOP • CAR REMOVAL • 24 HOUR TOWING<br />
• USED AND AFTERMARKET PARTS • RIGGING SPECIALISTS<br />
• HEAVY DUTY RECOVERY SPECIALISTS<br />
SALMO AREA<br />
250-357-2091<br />
CRESTON AREA<br />
250-428-2323<br />
ALL OTHER AREAS<br />
TOLL FREE 1-888-357-2091<br />
SALMO VALLEY PHARMACY<br />
FULL SERVICE PHARMACY<br />
Including:<br />
Gifts and Souvenirs<br />
Professional Medication Reviews<br />
Compliance Packaging<br />
Travel Vaccinations • Flu Shots<br />
Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30<br />
107-4th Street • 250-357-9444<br />
Welcome to Salmo<br />
We Love Summer<br />
Salmo, “the Hub of the <strong>Kootenay</strong>s” has a strong community spirit and is a fantastic<br />
place to live or visit. Local residents and visitors love our great outdoor lifestyle,<br />
including excellent hiking, fishing, golf, and in-village camping, while enjoying<br />
close proximity to urban amenities and special village features like<br />
the world’s largest penny and our historical stone murals.<br />
Village Office CAMPING? Stay in our municipal<br />
250-357-9433<br />
campground in beautiful KP Park<br />
www.salmo.ca<br />
facebook.com/villageofSalmo<br />
Chamber of Commerce<br />
250-357-2596 www.discoversalmo.ca<br />
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NELSON<br />
#discovernelson<br />
NELSON<br />
Nelson bridge looking south, Photo: Karma Halleran @gokootenays Pulpit Rock, Nelson Photo: Dave Heath courtesy Destination BC<br />
Set on the shores of the <strong>West</strong> Arm of<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake and surrounded by<br />
the Selkirk Mountain range, Nelson is<br />
home to approximately 11,000 souls.<br />
This small city is perched on the edge<br />
of a wilderness as vast as any you’ll<br />
find in southern Canada. Perhaps that’s<br />
why it attracts (or creates?) a strong<br />
contingent of skiers and mountain<br />
bikers, hikers and climbers, and paddlers<br />
of all sorts. Despite its distance<br />
from any major urban centre, Nelson<br />
has a flourishing arts scene as well.<br />
So, where do the artists and the extreme<br />
sports lovers mix it up? On the<br />
patios of the craft brew pubs and the<br />
unique, not-a-chain restaurants in<br />
Nelson’s very walkable downtown.<br />
On a warm evening, put on something<br />
lovely and comfortable and<br />
check out the numerous options to<br />
grab a bite, swill a pint, or delicately<br />
balance a bespoke cocktail.<br />
Getting to know the wide variety of<br />
independent shops in Nelson, from<br />
booksellers to handcrafted jewellery,<br />
would take the better part of a week.<br />
There are also heritage tours and mural<br />
tours to get a little calf-burn going<br />
(yes, Nelson does have some serious<br />
hills!) Pick up tour brochures and maps<br />
at the Visitor Centre in the old train<br />
station at the foot of Baker Street.<br />
Nelson has some wonderful parks.<br />
Gyro Park in uphill Nelson has beautiful<br />
gardens, a wading<br />
pool for kids and a<br />
viewpoint where<br />
you can get an<br />
amazing birds-eye<br />
view of the downtown and waterfront.<br />
There is always something going<br />
on at Lakeside Park. Head down for<br />
a picnic on the beach or get out on<br />
the water. Travel upstream under<br />
what locals call BOB (the big orange<br />
bridge) and come back floating over<br />
still waters towards a setting sun.<br />
Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards<br />
can be rented either at the Nelson &<br />
District Community Complex, 305 Hall<br />
Street, or at the marina of the Prestige<br />
Lakeside Resort, 701 Lakeside Dr.<br />
nelsonpaddleboardandkayak.com<br />
Nelson Museum | Archives | Gallery*<br />
Your Cultural Touchstone<br />
It’s time for change.<br />
This year, Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and<br />
History will be known as the Nelson Museum,<br />
Archives, and Gallery. This change signifies our<br />
alignment with the international museum sector,<br />
which embraces clarity to better support access,<br />
inclusion and decolonization.<br />
We are developing a new brand identity, launching<br />
fall <strong>2022</strong>.<br />
502 Vernon Street | Nelson BC | thenelsonmuseum.ca<br />
Red Ribbon Round It, installation view<br />
Photo by Kevin Underwood<br />
*formerly Touchstones Nelson: Museum of art and History<br />
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20 22<br />
RIDE THE TROLLEY!<br />
May 20 – October 10, seven days a week<br />
Every thirty minutes between 11am and 4:30pm<br />
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Modern European Comfort Food<br />
Freshly prepared lunch, dinner & tapas<br />
Vegetarian & gluten-friendly choices<br />
Generous portions • Children’s menu<br />
Licensed • Outdoor patio<br />
536 Stanley St 250-354-1667 outerclove.ca<br />
PRESTIGE<br />
INN<br />
MALL<br />
Get a Season Pass!<br />
(available from Conductor)<br />
Adult (13+) $25<br />
Senior (55+) or Child $15<br />
Family $50<br />
Children under 6 are FREE<br />
250-352-7672<br />
www.nelsonstreetcar.org<br />
info@nelsonstreetcar.org<br />
STREETCAR<br />
MUSEUM<br />
LAKESIDE<br />
PARK<br />
Visit our Museum at Lakeside Park,<br />
noon - 3pm, 7 days a week<br />
Please note: Streetcar and Museum hours<br />
are subject to change<br />
CRYSTAL U-PICK<br />
Rose Quartz $10/lb<br />
Family fun collecting natural<br />
gemstones in the<br />
MAGIC CRYSTAL FOREST<br />
526 Stanley St. Nelson<br />
250-352-7418<br />
Secret location<br />
on HWY 6 North of<br />
Winlaw BC<br />
250-777-1324<br />
Info & Bookings<br />
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NELSON<br />
Nelson Photo: Ryan Dury<br />
courtesy Destination BC<br />
Heritage Baker Street<br />
Looking down the length of Baker<br />
Street, you might think it will only take<br />
five minutes to go from one end to the<br />
other. Three hours later you still haven’t<br />
had time to explore all the gift shops,<br />
bookstores, the hip home furnishing<br />
outlets, or the funky and fine clothing<br />
boutiques. Many stores and restaurants<br />
are ArtWalk hosts and you'll find plenty to<br />
look at, and buy if you like, on their walls.<br />
While away an hour or two with a craft<br />
beer or two, a whiskey cocktail or a<br />
meal. Nelson's architectural heritage<br />
is fully on display here, not to mention<br />
the parade of locals who sport typical<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> style (you'll soon figure it out!)<br />
All Aboard!<br />
Nelson’s electric streetcars first started<br />
running in 1899. The line was only<br />
five miles long and could boast only<br />
three cars, but it served the city faithfully<br />
for fifty years. After the Second<br />
World War, the electric tramway service<br />
was replaced by buses. Car 23 was<br />
re-purposed as a gift shop, a storage<br />
shed, even a dog kennel before it<br />
was rescued and restoration began.<br />
The Nelson Electric Tramway Society was<br />
formed in 1988 and soon the vision to<br />
have Streetcar 23 back “on track” started<br />
to become a reality. The car made its<br />
second debut in 1992, carrying over<br />
20,000 people in four months. Today<br />
there are over 70 volunteers who look<br />
after all aspects of the operation and new<br />
members are always welcome. These<br />
people make it possible for you to relive<br />
the past with a ride along the shore of<br />
the <strong>West</strong> Arm of <strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake from<br />
the Prestige Inn to Lakeside park, two<br />
kilometres of relaxing nostalgia. The fares<br />
are modest and the ride is great fun.<br />
City camping<br />
Nelson’s City Campground offers shaded<br />
campsites, full hook-ups, showers,<br />
picnic tables, a covered dining area, a<br />
sani-station, and best of all, a terrific view<br />
of <strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake. The campground is<br />
pet friendly, and has reasonable rates<br />
and is centrally located so you can walk<br />
or ride your bike just about anywhere<br />
within minutes Enjoy all the amenities<br />
of the city while camping! Reserve<br />
a spot by emailing campground@<br />
nelson.ca or calling 250-352-7618<br />
Out and UP<br />
Mountain Biking is a journey to Nirvana<br />
for the avid biker. With the breathtaking<br />
backdrop of the Selkirk Mountains,<br />
Nelson’s rides include gentle railway<br />
grades where two abreast can cruise,<br />
to challenging single track that climbs<br />
and swoops. Under your wheels may be<br />
rock & roll chutes or blessedly forgiving<br />
loam. There are many great tracks<br />
within a 15 minute drive and quite a<br />
number of trails that you can get to<br />
from Nelson on your own two wheels.<br />
Stop in at one of Nelson’s sport or bike<br />
shops for current information and a copy<br />
of The Nelson Mountain Bike Guide. The<br />
knowledgeable staff at Gerick's at Baker<br />
and Hall Streets can help you determine<br />
the best trails for your interest and ability.<br />
Hiking. Nelson is central to many types<br />
of hikes for all abilities. A popular local<br />
climb is Pulpit Rock, a steep climb that<br />
leads to a promontory where you get<br />
a great view of the city from across<br />
the lake. Check the book stores for<br />
Where Locals Hike in the <strong>West</strong> <strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
or ask for trail advice at the Info<br />
Centre or sports stores around town.<br />
Is rock climbing your thing? Enjoy a<br />
day ascending The Date, a very accessible<br />
multi-pitch climb within<br />
reach of Nelson. It is a great<br />
walk into the base of the route,<br />
and a fun and thoughtful climb<br />
from there. You’ll enjoy stunning<br />
views at the top – the<br />
rewards of this great adventure.<br />
Pick up a copy of The <strong>West</strong> <strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
Rock Guide book at the Visitor Centre at<br />
91 Baker Street for information on more<br />
than 400 climbs in the Nelson area!<br />
Visit www.mountainproject.com<br />
Day tripping<br />
Cottonwood Lake is the headwaters of<br />
Cottonwood Creek. The regional park is<br />
about 7 or 8 kilometres south-southeast<br />
of Nelson up Ymir Road. It’s also on the<br />
Great Northern Rail Trail and you can<br />
cycle up to this pretty little lake in half a<br />
day (it’s about 10km from the very top of<br />
Uphill Nelson with a 2% grade overall.)<br />
Bring a picnic and your fishing rod.<br />
Cottonwood Lake is stocked.<br />
Kokanee Creek Park<br />
This beautiful provincial park is just 20 minutes<br />
north of Nelson on Hwy 3A. The adventure<br />
playgrounds and wide sandy beach will<br />
keep the kids busy and active all day.<br />
There is also a good spot to launch your<br />
boat, a viewing platform over a fish-bearing<br />
channel and some great walking<br />
and hiking trails. Spend some time at the<br />
nature centre and find out about their<br />
kids' and evening nature programs.<br />
Kokanee Creek Paddle Sports offers<br />
canoe, kayak and paddle board<br />
rentals off the main beach.<br />
Kokanee Glacier Park Old Growth<br />
Forest<br />
About 19 km north of Nelson on Hwy<br />
3A, then turn left at Kokanee Glacier<br />
Park Road and drive up for 11.4 km.<br />
Zip Kokanee What will stay with you,<br />
long after you are unlatched from your<br />
harness, is the exhilarating sensation<br />
of moving through three dimensional<br />
space, soaring high like a bird over<br />
valleys, and under the sun. Reservations<br />
are a must! Call 1-866-358-8688 or<br />
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Otter O Bookss<br />
100% locally owned independent bookseller<br />
Helping you enjoy our beautiful province this summer!<br />
Plus loads of HOT reads for beach & hammock.<br />
New Hours: Mon - Fri 9:30 - 5:30, Sat 10 - 5<br />
For updates and to shop online, visit: otterbooksinc.ca<br />
398 Baker Street, Nelson 250-352-3434<br />
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Columbia Basin<br />
Culture Tour<br />
Aug 6 & 7, <strong>2022</strong><br />
10:00am - 5:00pm<br />
Explore artists’ studios,<br />
museums, art galleries and<br />
heritage sites through this<br />
free, self-guided tour within<br />
the Columbia Basin.<br />
A project of<br />
250-505-5505 1-877-505-7355 www.cbculturetour.com<br />
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Lakeside Park beach, Nelson Photo: Patty Axenroth<br />
EVENTS<br />
May 7, race starts 8am<br />
Run Like A Mother Half Marathon<br />
10 KM and 5 KM road race.<br />
The Half Marathon is a beautiful course<br />
that takes you to all the gems of Nelson.<br />
You will experience Baker St, B.O.B (our<br />
big orange bridge), Horlick Point, and<br />
the historic Great Northern Rail Trail.<br />
This race starts and finishes at Hall St<br />
Plaza. The 5 KM is a fun out and back<br />
run along Nelsons new Fairview to<br />
downtown neighbourhood bikeway.<br />
https://runlikeamothereven.<br />
wixsite.com/info<br />
May 8, 9am – 2pm<br />
Garden Starter Market Baker Street,<br />
downtown Nelson. Live entertainment,<br />
food, plants, gifts for Mom<br />
June 18,19<br />
Fathers Day at Cottonwood Lake<br />
Family Fishing Weekend. No licence<br />
required this weekend only.<br />
June 23 – 27, <strong>2022</strong><br />
Elephant Mountain Literary Festival<br />
www.emlfestival.com.<br />
June 24 & 25<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Burlesque festival<br />
kootenayburlesquefestival.com<br />
June 24, 6 – 9 pm<br />
ArtWalk Opening Night<br />
Showcasing participating artists at<br />
their venues alongside a collection of<br />
street performances and other delights<br />
throughout Nelson’s downtown core.<br />
July 1<br />
Canada Day at<br />
Lakeside Park<br />
Fun, food and<br />
fireworks<br />
July 29, 6 – 9 pm<br />
ArtWalk Opening<br />
Night II<br />
NELSON'S OUTDOOR MARKETS<br />
Cottonwood Market<br />
Wed noon – 6 pm, Sat 9 am – 2pm<br />
The Market for both Wednesday and<br />
Saturday is located at Cottonwood<br />
Falls Park 199 Carbonate St, Nelson.<br />
Farm produce, bakers, artisans,<br />
live music and lots of community<br />
spirit, are what makes the Farmers<br />
Market the heart of Nelson.<br />
LIVE MUSIC AROUND TOWN<br />
Finley's Bar & Grill. 705 Vernon St<br />
Hume Hotel 422 Vernon St<br />
The Royal 330 Baker St<br />
The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria St<br />
Red Light Ramen 308 Herridge Lane<br />
Pitchfork Eatery 518 Hall St<br />
NELSON EVENTS<br />
YOUR CHAMBER.<br />
YOUR FUTURE.<br />
OUR COMMUNITY.<br />
Nelson and our part of British Columbia offer a remarkably<br />
unique mix of big city everything and small town life.<br />
Culture, cuisine, adventure, health and wellness, social<br />
services, education, recreation and relaxation. All right out<br />
your business’s front door, or waiting in your backyard. It’s a<br />
wonderful place to live, work, raise a family, or own a business.<br />
Located in the historic CP Rail Building<br />
91 Baker Street | 250-352-3433<br />
DISCOVERNELSON.COM<br />
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About halfway between Kaslo and<br />
Nelson is the community of Balfour. For<br />
a driver, it seems like a long strip of a<br />
town that is spread out along the shore<br />
of <strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake, but first impressions<br />
can be deceiving. You won’t see it at first<br />
glance, but 60 businesses contribute<br />
to the lifeblood of this small town.<br />
Find a place to stop at the ferry landing.<br />
There's a great little bakery and right<br />
next door to it is a general store called<br />
Gill & Gift. This establishment is stuffed<br />
to the gills (excuse the pun) with fishing<br />
tackle, souvenirs and lots of fun stuff<br />
for the kids. It's also a dandy place to<br />
get local information on fishing, hikes<br />
and tours, and the opening hours<br />
for Balfour's restaurants and pubs.<br />
Also at the ferry landing is the original<br />
"flagship" store of Blue Sky Clothing. It<br />
was here that owner Marilyn first sold<br />
the comfortable, elegant clothing made<br />
from natural fibres out of her VW van.<br />
Now Blue Sky has several stores in Vancouver,<br />
Victoria, Kamloops and Nelson,<br />
but the production philosophy remains<br />
the same: Kind to the environment and<br />
their workers and kind to all the different<br />
bodies who wear Blue Sky clothing.<br />
Cast a line<br />
A day spent fishing on <strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake<br />
is like a day in the bank. You’ll be withdrawing<br />
from it forever – whenever<br />
you need to find yourself again<br />
There are three different types of rainbows<br />
in <strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake; Mykiss, Kamlooper<br />
and the world renowned Gerrard<br />
rainbow with sizes ranging from 1 to 20<br />
lbs! Not to be outdone is the bull trout<br />
or <strong>Do</strong>lly Varden.<br />
They are great to<br />
eat or smoke up<br />
for later and range<br />
from 1 to 15 lbs.<br />
Rent a boat from<br />
Jones Boys Boats<br />
(see page 4) or from<br />
Woodbury Resort<br />
(see page 35) Want<br />
to go fishing with<br />
an expert? Contact<br />
Kerry at Reel Adventures<br />
(ad below.)<br />
Fishing regs are<br />
online at www.env.<br />
gov.bc.ca <strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
Lake is Region<br />
4 in the province.<br />
Line up a shot<br />
Designed by Les Furber, the Balfour <strong>Go</strong>lf<br />
course provides the complete golfing<br />
experience. Players will find the front nine<br />
carved neatly through a forested region<br />
with sand and water hazards strategically<br />
placed; the back nine uses the mountains<br />
to provide elevation from tee to<br />
green and has a breathtaking view across<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake to the Purcell Mountains.<br />
Nestled along the shores of <strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake,<br />
Balfour is a small but vibrant community,<br />
offering multitudes of opportunity<br />
for the avid hiker, biker,<br />
golfer, boater and fisherman.<br />
Please contact us for more information:<br />
Balfour & District Business & Historic Association<br />
contact.balfourcanada@gmail.com<br />
www.balfourcanada.ca<br />
BALFOUR<br />
HEATED BOATS • ON-BOARD BBQ • BATHROOM<br />
Reel Adventures Fishing Charters<br />
Nelson BC | 250-505-4963<br />
www.reeladventuresfishing.com<br />
WE<br />
SELL<br />
FUN!<br />
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NAKUSP | NEW DENVER<br />
Relax. Refresh. Return.<br />
1-866-999-4528<br />
250-265-4528<br />
Web: www.nakusphotsprings.com<br />
Email: info@nakusphotsprings.com<br />
Follow us on<br />
Facebook.com/NakuspHot<strong>Spring</strong>s<br />
Markets & More<br />
The Nakusp Farmers Market happens every Saturday<br />
from 9 am until 1 pm on the 600 block of Broadway (in<br />
front of Canada Post) from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving.<br />
Pick up locally grown produce and a bottle of cool climate<br />
craft wine from the Valley of the <strong>Spring</strong>s Winery.<br />
Old Firehall Market<br />
5th Avenue, Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm.<br />
Fringe Friday Market At the Old Firehall, noon to 4 pm<br />
19th Horizons Unlimited Canwest Travellers Meeting<br />
the premier overland adventure travel event for<br />
motorcyclists & travellers on 2, 3 or 4 wheels! June 9 – 12<br />
https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/canwest-<strong>2022</strong><br />
Canada Day celebrations: Pancake breakfast, parade,<br />
entertainment, games for the kids, food and fireworks.<br />
Whether your idea of fun is<br />
quiet reflections or late night<br />
beverages in the bar, The Lodge<br />
at Arrow Lakes is more than<br />
happy to accommodate.<br />
• BAR & TAVERN<br />
• PET-FRIENDLY ROOMS<br />
• LIQUOR STORE<br />
• NEARBY NATURAL HOT SPRINGS<br />
AND XC/DOWNHILL SKIING<br />
ARROWLAKESLODGE@CMHHELI.COM<br />
1.800.663.0100 • 515 BROADWAY ST. WEST, NAKUSP, B.C. • ARROWLAKESLODGE.COM<br />
FORMERLY KNOWN AS K2 ROTOR LODGE<br />
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NAKUSP<br />
NAKUSP<br />
Nakusp & Arrow Lake | Nakusp Hot <strong>Spring</strong>s Photos: Mitch Winton<br />
courtesy <strong>Kootenay</strong> Rockies Tourism<br />
One of the first things you can do upon<br />
arriving in Nakusp is take a stroll along<br />
the paved path that follows the shoreline<br />
of upper Arrow Lake. The landscaping,<br />
the view, the beach, the fact that<br />
you can walk from one end of town to<br />
the other and feel energized rather than<br />
tired – this is just the beginning of why<br />
residents of Nakusp love their town.<br />
Fishing, boating, swimming, snorkelling,<br />
walking, hiking, biking, camping<br />
and golfing are all possible here.<br />
For a more leisurely adventure, check<br />
out the many downtown shops and<br />
restaurants, or visit the hot springs.<br />
Barrier free adventure<br />
In recent years, the efforts to improve<br />
and expand the number, quality and inclusiveness<br />
of mountain biking trails has<br />
been a phenomenon. Find out more<br />
about Nakusp’s amazing new adaptive<br />
mountain biking routes, rental and<br />
riding clinics at https://kootenayadap<br />
tive.com. Get a ton of local information<br />
on all the trails from the Visitor Centre<br />
or from Shon’s bike shop and hostel,<br />
downtown on Broadway Street.<br />
Nakusp Hot <strong>Spring</strong>s<br />
Tucked away in the Selkirk mountains,<br />
the circular shaped hot springs<br />
pool of the resort is housed in an<br />
ampitheatre-like structure above<br />
Kuskanax Creek. The hot springs are<br />
located 12 kms up a paved and well<br />
maintained mountain road. In earlier<br />
times there was only a path that was<br />
used by pack-horses escorting paddlewheel<br />
passengers who came to<br />
sample the deliciously warm waters.<br />
After enjoying the soothing waters, go<br />
hiking and mountain biking, or camp at<br />
the resort’s campground in the serene<br />
setting of a grove of<br />
old growth cedars<br />
and hemlocks on<br />
Kuskanax Creek.<br />
Open 9:30 am to<br />
9:30 pm daily. Call<br />
1-250-265-4528 to<br />
find out the current<br />
admission requirements<br />
or visit www.<br />
nakusp<br />
hotsprings.com<br />
Hot springs hikes<br />
Starting in the Nakusp Hot <strong>Spring</strong>s<br />
parking lot, hikers can choose trails<br />
ranging from short to long, level to<br />
steep. Begin on the pet friendly, wheelchair<br />
accessible trail leading to the<br />
Kuskananx foot bridge. On the far side<br />
of the bridge you can view a spectacular<br />
waterfall and cathedral cedars, swim<br />
in an alpine lake or walk along the 8.5<br />
kilometres of cross country trails, all the<br />
way back into the village, if you wish.<br />
Maps: Nakusp Hot <strong>Spring</strong>s lobby<br />
or at the Visitor Centre on 6th<br />
Street in downtown Nakusp.<br />
SLOCAN LAKE’S<br />
GROCERY STORE<br />
Corner of Hwy 31A & Hwy 6<br />
New Denver 250-358-2270<br />
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED<br />
• Fresh meat cut daily instore • Deli<br />
• Lots of local products • Fresh produce<br />
• Weekly flyer • and more<br />
Hours: 8am - 6pm, 7 days a week<br />
www.newmarketfoods.ca<br />
SELKIRK INN<br />
1-800-661-8007 OR 250-265-3666<br />
email selkinn@columbiacable.net<br />
Only a short walk from the shores of Upper Arrow Lake.<br />
Located close to Nakusp Hot <strong>Spring</strong>s, Halcyon Hot <strong>Spring</strong>s and the Nakusp <strong>Go</strong>lf Course. www.selkirkinn-nakusp.com<br />
WELCOME<br />
MOTORCYCLISTS<br />
210 6th Ave. Northwest<br />
Box 370, Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0<br />
• 39 new and<br />
recently reconditioned spacious units<br />
• Single and deluxe rooms,<br />
some with kitchenettes<br />
• Telephone, fridge, and cable TV<br />
• Wheelchair accessible unit<br />
• Meeting room<br />
• Courtesy coffee with accommodation<br />
• Air conditioning<br />
• Wireless internet<br />
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NEW DENVER | SILVERTON<br />
New Denver<br />
Prospectors arrived in New Denver in 1892<br />
and cobbled together the beginnings of<br />
a town. The name they gave to what was<br />
hardly more than a camp with only a few<br />
wooden buildings was El <strong>Do</strong>rado City. Early<br />
hopes were that the settlement would<br />
soon rival the boomtown cities that had<br />
sprung up during the California gold rush,<br />
but the golden moniker, in the absence of<br />
a major gold strike, was soon to change.<br />
The Silvery Slocan Museum in the old<br />
Bank of Montreal building at the bottom<br />
of Main Street is the place to get an introduction<br />
to this turbulent early history.<br />
Silverton<br />
This village was first settled in 1892 by lead and<br />
silver miners working the south face of Idaho<br />
Mountain. The galena ore was packed down on<br />
horseback or, in the winter, by “rawhiding”. The<br />
ore would be loaded and lashed into the hide<br />
of a steer and get pulled by horses downhill<br />
like a toboggan. That packhorse trail is now<br />
called the Wakefield Trail and it’s a spectacular,<br />
demanding hike to spectacular Idaho peak.<br />
Silverton has a 40-site campground with<br />
boat launch, and an interesting museum<br />
that is worth a visit even when it’s closed,<br />
since many of the mining artifacts from<br />
the silver rush days are outside.<br />
Markets & Events<br />
New Denver Friday Market<br />
10 – 2. June to Sept, downtown.<br />
Slocan Saturday Market<br />
10 – 2. June through August,<br />
Expo Park in the Village of Slocan<br />
The Nikkei Internment<br />
Memorial Centre, dedicated<br />
to telling the story of over<br />
22,000 Japanese Canadians who<br />
were forcibly relocated during<br />
World War II. is located at 306<br />
Josephine St. New Denver, BC<br />
opens for the season on My 1st.<br />
SLOCAN<br />
Slocan Valley<br />
HOME HARDWARE<br />
Welcome to the<br />
beautiful<br />
Slocan Valley<br />
As well as a large selection of hardware, building<br />
supplies and paints, we also carry lots of supplies<br />
and equipment for<br />
river tubing & swimming<br />
kayaking & canoeing<br />
camping & picnicking<br />
hiking & biking<br />
Have a wonderful visit!<br />
5763 Hwy 6, Winlaw<br />
250-226-7771<br />
plus toys for the kids,<br />
food for your pets,<br />
and much more<br />
Open 9-5 Mon-Fri, 10-4 Saturdays • Closed Sundays<br />
Dramatic mountain vistas,<br />
lakes, the serene beauty of<br />
the Slocan River, winding<br />
roads and friendly villages all<br />
combine to make the valley<br />
an inspiring place to visit.<br />
The water of the Slocan<br />
River is crystal clear and<br />
by early summer becomes<br />
warm enough for swimming<br />
in its many deep<br />
pools. Floating down the<br />
river on a raft or inner<br />
tube is a popular activity.<br />
The Slocan Valley Rail Trail<br />
is a beloved local feature<br />
developed from an old rail<br />
line that follows the curves<br />
of the Slocan River, connecting<br />
neighbourhoods from<br />
Slocan Lake downstream<br />
to South Slocan, a 52 km<br />
gentle journey. There are<br />
several trailheads on the<br />
way and enough amenities,<br />
including campgrounds<br />
and a few excellent eateries,<br />
that you could make this<br />
trail the focus of a multi-day<br />
trip with barely a footstep to<br />
take on a paved highway. To<br />
plan a trip, go to the source:<br />
slocanvalleyrailtrail.ca<br />
Slocan Lake is the source of<br />
the Slocan River. If you’ve<br />
taken the Rail Trail as far<br />
north as you can go, you’ll<br />
find yourself in the Village<br />
of Slocan on the shores of<br />
Slocan Lake. The village has a<br />
rich and varied history as an<br />
age-old summer encampment<br />
of the indigenous<br />
people, it was a mining town<br />
during the silver boom, in<br />
the 1940s it was the site<br />
of a Japanese-Canadian<br />
internment camp, and until<br />
recently, a lumber mill town.<br />
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DISCOVER SLOCAN<br />
SPRINGER CREEK<br />
RV PARK & CAMPGROUND<br />
Base camp for<br />
Valhalla Provincial Park,<br />
Slocan Lake and the<br />
Slocan Valley<br />
Rail Trail<br />
35 Sites . Showers . Full Hookups . Wi-Fi<br />
. Wash Station . Sani-dump . Cell Service<br />
5 minutes from beach and boat launch<br />
Harold Street Café<br />
717 Harold St., Slocan (centre of town)<br />
www.slocancity.com E:campground@villageofslocan.ca T:250.355.2266<br />
1020 Giffin Ave,Slocan,BC, V0G2C0<br />
Open 7 days a week • 250-355-2663<br />
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WINLAW<br />
& SLOCAN VALLEY<br />
WINLAW<br />
Slocan Lake Photo: Kari Medig<br />
courtesy Destination BC<br />
Winlaw Regional<br />
and Nature Park<br />
Winlaw Regional and Nature Park<br />
is a 22.7 acre parcel of land located<br />
just north of the Winlaw Bridge on<br />
the west shore of the Slocan River.<br />
Two boardwalks over wetland areas<br />
are a key part of the trail system. The<br />
rest of the park is beaches, forest<br />
and wetlands with trails meandering<br />
along the river and into the forest.<br />
This is where the locals go to enjoy<br />
the woods and river, to see wildlife,<br />
to walk dogs, to count the birds, to<br />
snowshoe or ski, to have picnics, to<br />
swim and to build sand castles and<br />
visit with each other while the kids play<br />
on the swings or chase each other in<br />
a game of tag. It is the place to share<br />
with guests, to have weddings, to do<br />
yoga, to have Art in the Park shows, for<br />
open air theatre. The park is also the<br />
destination for the famous Slocan River<br />
Poker Float that takes place in August.<br />
Come and visit! Hike down the path<br />
through the shady forest and over the<br />
boardwalk, listen for the cry of the eagle,<br />
watch the ducks and Canada geese<br />
feeding by the shore of the river, have<br />
a seat on a riverside bench, breathe the<br />
fresh air and relax. Welcome to nature.<br />
Attitude meets altitude<br />
For over a century people have been<br />
hiking and scrambling to the top of<br />
mountain peaks in and around the Valhallas<br />
and Slocan Valley.<br />
The early days saw<br />
explorers dressed in<br />
wool clothing and<br />
sturdy shoes carrying<br />
canvas backpacks,<br />
walking sticks or ice<br />
axes and, perhaps,<br />
a hemp rope tied<br />
around their waists.<br />
Today, a new generation<br />
of athlete is<br />
climbing the steep<br />
faces of rock that<br />
abound throughout<br />
the <strong>West</strong> <strong>Kootenay</strong>.<br />
In the Slocan<br />
Valley alone there<br />
are four “cragging”<br />
destinations.<br />
The most popular<br />
area for rock climbing<br />
is Slocan Bluffs,<br />
on the outskirts of<br />
the Village of Slocan,<br />
right beside the<br />
lake. For specific<br />
details of the<br />
areas and climbs in the Slocan Valley,<br />
refer to the <strong>West</strong> <strong>Kootenay</strong> Climbing<br />
Guide, on sale locally. And for further<br />
information, visit wonowmedia.com.<br />
Valley View <strong>Go</strong>lf Club<br />
Vince Hempsall<br />
Four Seasons<br />
Greenhouse & Nursery<br />
Growers of the finest<br />
bedding plants, trees & shrubs,<br />
and perennials.<br />
5531 SLOCAN RIVER RD, WINLAW<br />
Turn left at Mama Sita's Café, left off Winlaw bridge 1.5 km<br />
250-226-7254<br />
Open 9-5 daily<br />
After June 30: Open 9-3, closed Wed & Sun<br />
Just a 45 minute drive from Nelson or Castlegar, through the<br />
beautiful Slocan Valley on Highway 6, finds you at the picturesque<br />
Valley View <strong>Go</strong>lf Course. After your round enjoy delicious food in our<br />
licensed restaurant with its inviting wrap-around deck overlooking the<br />
course. The friendly and relaxed atmosphere will make you want to<br />
return again and again.<br />
It’s a nine hole course with separate tees for the back nine.<br />
The course contains sand traps and some water hazards and offers<br />
rewarding enjoyment for golfers of any caliber.<br />
Affordable Green Fees!<br />
Club rentals as well as pull carts and power carts are available. Free<br />
overnight parking for self contained vehicles. For more information call<br />
the clubhouse.<br />
Valley View<br />
<strong>Go</strong>lf Club<br />
Just north of Winlaw<br />
in the Slocan Valley Ph 250-226-7241<br />
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WINLAW<br />
The Regional District Park at Winlaw<br />
Photo by Craig Lawrence<br />
Invites you to come and see the dramatic improvements<br />
done by the <strong>Kootenay</strong> Adaptive Sports Association (KASA)<br />
The nature park is now more accessible,<br />
especially for those with mobility issues.<br />
Enjoy new boardwalks and pathways, picnic tables and<br />
benches, parking lot and improved washrooms.<br />
Located on the banks of the beautiful Slocan River<br />
1 km north of Winlaw Bridge on Slocan River Road.<br />
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KASLO<br />
KASLO<br />
Kaslo, Photo: Karma Halleran<br />
@gokootenays<br />
Driftwood moose Photo: Gary Schneider<br />
It’s an easy place to fall in love with; the<br />
beauty of its setting is almost overwhelming<br />
at first. Looking across the brilliant clear<br />
water of <strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake at the mountains<br />
opposite, the Purcells appear unmarked<br />
by roads and man-made structures. The<br />
forested slopes beckon hikers, mountain<br />
bikers and backcountry skiers, and provide<br />
inspiration for musicians and artists.<br />
Kaslo kids grow up with the lake as their<br />
front yard and the bush as their back yard.<br />
Come to Kaslo for a rest, a dose of inspiration,<br />
or to get your pulse racing on the<br />
lake or in the back country. Come for a day,<br />
a week or forever – you’ll be welcome!<br />
SS Moyie<br />
The Sweetheart-of-the-Lake is<br />
embarking on a journey through<br />
history and you are invited.<br />
For nearly 60 years, the SS Moyie<br />
and her sister steamships provided<br />
a transportation lifeline to the many<br />
isolated communities on <strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
Lake, literally opening the <strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
region to miners, businesses, farmers<br />
and pioneer families. When the<br />
Moyie was launched on October 22,<br />
1898, there were no roads or trains<br />
into these remote mountain valleys.<br />
In 1957 the Village of Kaslo purchased<br />
her from the CPR for the<br />
grand sum of $1. Now a designated<br />
National Historic Site and BC Landmark,<br />
the sternwheeler is open daily<br />
after Mother's Day in May. She is also<br />
home to the Kaslo Visitor Centre.<br />
Visit her at 324 Front Street, Kaslo.<br />
The Langham<br />
Narrowly escaping demolition in the<br />
1970s, this building on A Avenue and<br />
5th Street has been re-animated and<br />
re-purposed a dozen or more times<br />
in its 123 year history. When it first<br />
opened its doors as a hotel in 1896, it<br />
was described in the Sandon Streak as<br />
“one of the most commodious residential<br />
quarters in town, having the<br />
benefits of all modern improvements<br />
in the way of electric lights, baths, etc.”<br />
The Langham is<br />
now a cultural<br />
centre that houses<br />
artists' studios,<br />
meeting rooms<br />
and two art<br />
galleries. Its WWII<br />
era history – when<br />
it served as tiny<br />
Tasting Room<br />
Patio<br />
Growlers<br />
angryhenbrewing.com<br />
Kaslo Craft Brewery<br />
343 Front Street<br />
Open daily<br />
apartments for families of Japanese<br />
descent who had been forcibly displaced<br />
to BC’s interior – is illuminated in<br />
the Japanese Canadian Museum on the<br />
second and third floors. Take a self-guided<br />
tour any time the building is open.<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Star Museum<br />
The turn of the 19th century was a<br />
time of dangers, hardships, toil and<br />
rewards – an era when fortunes were<br />
made and squandered in a day.<br />
Kaslo’s turbulent history and its absolute<br />
determination to survive is<br />
embedded in the mining and forestry<br />
artifacts on display at the <strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
Star Museum on Front Street. Definitely<br />
worth a look – and afterwards<br />
treat yourself to Teresa’s homemade<br />
pie and a coffee in the front room!<br />
Sunnyside Naturals<br />
Solid Health. Happy Heart.<br />
Come, rest your feet!<br />
Groceries, supplements & body care<br />
that sustains you the natural way<br />
Organic juices, smoothies & specialty<br />
drinks made to your specs<br />
Fresh, organic, gluten-free or vegan<br />
soups & snacks<br />
Professional advice<br />
Open: Tues - Sun<br />
7am - 3pm<br />
Breakfast all day!<br />
Burgers & Sandwiches, Burritos,<br />
Nachos, Soups, Dessert & Drinks.<br />
Fresh • Delicious • From Scratch<br />
www.kaslotreehouse.com<br />
419 Front St, Kaslo • 250-353-2955<br />
404 Front Street, Kaslo | 250-353-9667<br />
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KASLO<br />
Come Visit Our Historic<br />
Your Community Grocer<br />
One of the very first courses in BC,<br />
established in 1923.<br />
We are a proud community member,<br />
providing a fine recreation opportunity<br />
to residents and visitors.<br />
Spectacular views from every shot!<br />
Full In-store Bakery • Produce<br />
Meat Department • Deli<br />
411 Front Street, Kaslo • 250-353-2331<br />
Store Hours: 9am - 7pm, Mon–Sat; 10am - 6pm, Sunday<br />
Summer Hours (June 5 - Sept 3) 8am - 8pm 7 days a week including holidays<br />
The course is challenging to golfers of all ages<br />
and skill levels. Set on a bench overlooking the<br />
town, the lake and mountains, the experience of<br />
playing here is unparalleled.<br />
No pre-booked tee times required.<br />
Ask about the 10 pack and other specials!<br />
New electric carts available to rent.<br />
Enjoy a beverage on our patio.<br />
Come and enjoy the day!<br />
• unique<br />
• handmade<br />
• canadian<br />
250-353-2262<br />
Kaslo<strong>Go</strong>lf.org<br />
kaslogolf<br />
418 Pine Street,<br />
Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0<br />
Since 1986<br />
250-353-2566 408 Front Street, Kaslo<br />
www.figmentscanada.com<br />
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<strong>Go</strong>lf<br />
At the Kaslo <strong>Go</strong>lf Club there is a spectacular<br />
view at each of the nine holes.<br />
The course has rolling hills, well conditioned<br />
greens and defined fairways.<br />
There is a picturesque water hazard<br />
adjacent to the 9th green that has a<br />
waterfall and an accurate scale model<br />
of the SS Moyie. The club also has a<br />
driving net and a practice green.<br />
After your round, relax with a drink on<br />
the deck of the timber frame clubhouse.<br />
At the Kaslo <strong>Go</strong>lf Club you do not<br />
usually have to pre-book tee times<br />
– come when you want to play, register<br />
and start in order of arrival.<br />
Ride, run, walk<br />
Kaslo’s recreational trail system is<br />
the pride and joy of her residents.<br />
The trails are so numerous, with so<br />
many options for access, that you<br />
rarely bump into other users as you<br />
walk, ride or run the various routes.<br />
Fishing on <strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake Photo: Kendrick Lawless<br />
Kaslo May Days<br />
Kaslo has been celebrating May Days in<br />
its own inimitable style for over a century.<br />
Her first May Days was celebrated in 1892.<br />
In the old days the sternwheelers ran<br />
excursion trips from Nelson and stopped<br />
to pick up revellers at every point along<br />
the way, while others arrived in every<br />
type of boat and conveyance, filling<br />
the streets of Kaslo with miners, prospectors<br />
and their families. The main<br />
event then was a horse race down<br />
Front Street, with prizes as high as $250,<br />
and a unique “Prospectors’ Race.”<br />
May Days has events for all ages and<br />
tastes - musicians in the park, a slowpitch<br />
tournament, a Show ‘n’ Shine, kids’<br />
races. On Saturday and Sunday, join the<br />
crowds at the Logger Sports Grounds<br />
down by the beach. Grab a seat on<br />
the grandstand and take in the amazing<br />
athleticism demonstrated by the<br />
competitors at this international logging<br />
skills competition. On Monday catch the<br />
sights and sounds of the Kaslo Parade.<br />
Afterwards, walk down to the Maypole<br />
in Vimy Park and watch the children<br />
weave ribbons in a traditional dance just<br />
as their parents and grandparents did<br />
when they were children themselves.<br />
KASLO<br />
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“One of the best<br />
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Architecture Foundation<br />
of BC, 2014<br />
Gallery: <br />
Japanese Canadian<br />
Museum: <br />
Theatre<br />
Workshops<br />
Community Events<br />
Office: <br />
Visit our website<br />
for schedule of events<br />
honeycandles.com<br />
Handcrafted in Kaslo www.thelangham.ca • 447 A Avenue, Kaslo • 250-353-2661<br />
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429 Front St, Kaslo BC • 250-353-2257<br />
www.kaslohotel.com<br />
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250-353-7714 | Toll Free 866-823-1433<br />
430 Front Street Kaslo BC V0G 1M0<br />
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415 Front St, Kaslo 250-353-9688<br />
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slo Jazz Fest<br />
z is in the name, but over the years<br />
pe of the music has broadened.<br />
stival goers will discover a diversity<br />
musical genres, a natural laid-back<br />
vironment that’s very family friendly,<br />
ality sound, and truly exceptional<br />
ent. Mountains rising over 10,000<br />
t from the lake are the backdrop<br />
the performers. The audience can<br />
tch and listen while reclining on the<br />
nny, sandy beach, in the shade of<br />
trees, or even while swimming or<br />
ating in the water around the stage.<br />
kets and info on performers<br />
ps://kaslojazzfest.com<br />
ents & Markets<br />
slo May Days May 21 - 23<br />
idaRide Races for the whole family.<br />
y 3 www.iDIDaRide.ca<br />
slo Jazz Etc Festival July 29 – 31<br />
slo Saturday Market June 11 – Oct 8<br />
turdays 10am – 2pm, Front St<br />
rdeau Valley Sunday Market<br />
ndays 10am – 2pm, Meadow Creek<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake parks<br />
Campbell Bay: A small park on <strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
Lake, just across the lake from Kaslo. It<br />
has a sandy beach and is only accessible<br />
by boat. Primitive camping facilities.<br />
Davis Creek: The smallest park<br />
on <strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake but easily<br />
accessible by Highway 3.<br />
Lost Ledge: Accessible by Hwy 3. Enjoy<br />
spectacular views of the Purcell Mountains<br />
to the east, not to mention fishing,<br />
boating and swimming. Informal camping<br />
experience and lovely wild beaches.<br />
Coffee Creek: Arrive by boat or park<br />
your vehicle at the Hydro substation<br />
just north of the Coffee Creek Bridge on<br />
Hwy 31. It might take a minute or two<br />
to spot the trail leading down to where<br />
Coffee Creeks empties into <strong>Kootenay</strong><br />
Lake. Your reward is a secluded beach<br />
with great views and good fishing.<br />
Midge Creek: This boat access only<br />
park is located on the west shore of the<br />
main body of <strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake, across from<br />
Sanca Creek. It boasts more than a kilometre<br />
of sandy beach and backs onto the<br />
Midge Creek Wildlife Management Area.<br />
Up the lake<br />
North of Kaslo is the beautiful Lardeau<br />
Valley which embraces the small<br />
communities of Lardeau, Cooper<br />
Creek and Meadow Creek, Howser,<br />
Argenta and Johnsons Landing.<br />
The area was first settled at the turn of<br />
the last century when a flood of prospectors<br />
searching for rich lodes of ore<br />
invaded the area. Starting in the 1950s<br />
the area saw an increase of people<br />
including draft dodgers, back-to-thelanders<br />
and hippies as people looked<br />
for a way to get back to nature. Now the<br />
area is becoming a base for eco-tourism<br />
operations and outdoor enthusiasts.<br />
<strong>Do</strong>n't miss the Lardeau Museum in<br />
Meadow Creek. It is filled with homey<br />
items that were treasured or else were<br />
used daily in years past. There are many<br />
displays outside on the grounds including<br />
a steam donkey (an engine which<br />
was used back in the day to winch logs<br />
to the landing) and a new display of<br />
heritage tractors and farming tools.<br />
Open during July and August<br />
or by appointment.<br />
wingcreekresort.com 250.353.2475<br />
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5 cottages on 20 acres of <strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake<br />
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AINSWORTH | WOODBURY<br />
Ainsworth Hot <strong>Spring</strong>s<br />
The source of the springs lies in the mountains above<br />
the settlement of Ainsworth, in the Cody Caves area.<br />
The water works its way down through porous calcareous<br />
rock to flow through to the pools below.<br />
Today, the site of the ancient hot springs is home to<br />
the Ainsworth Hot <strong>Spring</strong>s Resort. Staying at the hotel<br />
means you have exclusive use of the healing waters in<br />
the mornings before 10 am. Float in the steaming openair<br />
pool, then wade into the horseshoe-shaped cave,<br />
where the darkness, the mineral deposits and the humidity<br />
all combine to offer an exhilarating experience.<br />
The resort also has a restaurant with an indigenous inspired<br />
menu of wonderful food and thoughtful service.<br />
In Ainsworth, don't miss the J.B. Fletcher Museum.<br />
This was Ainsworth’s general store from 1891 until<br />
1972. With all its original fixtures, it looks much as it<br />
did when J.B. (Pop) Fletcher first came to Ainsworth<br />
Kaslo & Area<br />
Vacation<br />
Accommodations<br />
in 1912 to manage it for owner Henry Giegerich.<br />
Accommodations<br />
Kaslo Manor Lodge<br />
Kaslo Manor Lodge is centrally located<br />
and offers lodging for 2 to 6 people,<br />
most with kitchen facilities. Your friendly<br />
and knowledgeable hosts can provide<br />
trail information and shuttle service.<br />
Grab a specialty coffee or snacks from<br />
our Kaneʼs Landing store!<br />
250-353-8582 www.kaslomanorlodge.com<br />
Ainsworth Motel<br />
Offers a unique country setting in Ainsworth,<br />
with clean, quiet and comfortable rooms.<br />
Just a 2 minute walk to the relaxing naturally<br />
hot pools. Kitchenettes and suites available,<br />
all rooms with a breathtaking view. Coffee,<br />
satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and shared lawn area<br />
complete with BBQ. Affordable.<br />
250-229-4711 www.ainsworthmotel.com<br />
Woodbury<br />
Woodbury is home to a thriving resort and marina and<br />
the well known Jones Boys Boats, a family firm that offers<br />
boat and ATV rentals, sales and service. The resort, open<br />
year round, is a natural playground right on the shore of<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake. Twice a year, Terry Jones and his staff host<br />
popular fishing derbies. Many a fish story has become<br />
a <strong>Kootenay</strong> legend over a pint or two in the pub.<br />
Woodbury is also a gateway to Kokanee Glacier Provincial<br />
Park and the Silver Spray Cabin. In summer, you can<br />
access the park by driving up Woodbury Creek Forestry<br />
Road for 13 km to the trailhead. When you’re done<br />
playing for the day, enjoy the good company and good<br />
food at JB’s. Two of your appetites satisfied, and how!<br />
Cody Caves<br />
Explore this wild but fragile underground world sculpted by<br />
glacier fed waters. The access via Cody Caves Forest Service<br />
Road is just a couple of minutes south of Woodbury Resort.<br />
All tours are by reservation only. For more information call<br />
250-359-CAVE (2283) or visit www.codycavetours.com<br />
Sunny Bluffs Chalets<br />
Our cozy chalets and lodge are<br />
located above Kaslo Bay. The chalets<br />
have an open kitchen living room,<br />
bathroom, upstairs bedroom, deck<br />
with barbecue and beautiful Selkirk<br />
Mountain views. TV and Wi-Fi.<br />
sunnybluffschalets.com 250-353-7728<br />
Beach Gables<br />
This lakefront guesthouse motel is a<br />
beautifully restored heritage building<br />
on Kaslo beach. Walk just one block<br />
to downtown shops and restaurants.<br />
The well appointed suites offer privacy<br />
and comfort with spectacular views of<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake.<br />
www.beachgables.ca 250-353-2111<br />
Bay Shore Escape<br />
An adult oriented, 2 bdrm-deluxe beachfront condo suite.<br />
Everything to make your “escape” a lifetime memory! Incredible<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake and mountain views, beachfront cobblestone deck,<br />
luxurious beds, extensive amenities, underground parking, in-suite<br />
laundry, private Wi-Fi, 10-minute trail walk to Kaslo.<br />
No pets / no smoking. 3 night minimum stay.<br />
bayshoreescape.com • 250-353-1141<br />
bayshoreescape@gmail.com<br />
Wing Creek Resort<br />
Relax in this spectacular lakefront retreat for adults.<br />
Enjoy luxury cottages, wood burning fireplaces, stunning views,<br />
a private beach, forest trails, orchard, gardens, and the<br />
Falling Water Spa. Located on 20 acres of paradise,<br />
5 minutes north of Kaslo.<br />
www.wingcreekresort.com • 250-353-2475<br />
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Woodbury Resort<br />
& Marina,<br />
<strong>Kootenay</strong> Lake’s Destination Resort<br />
Explore the beautiful<br />
Selkirk Mountains<br />
at your back door.<br />
Hiking/ATV & mountain<br />
biking trails<br />
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Marina<br />
Gas, boat rentals & tackle<br />
JB’s Restaurant & Pub<br />
Country Store<br />
Family<br />
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Suites and<br />
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Heated Pool<br />
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Waterfront & treed<br />
tent sites, fire pits<br />
RV sites with full<br />
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JB’s Restaurant & Pub<br />
Dine in & takeout available<br />
Seasonal hours - please check our website<br />
Woodbury Resort<br />
& Marina<br />
JB’s Restaurant<br />
Same owner since 1982<br />
4 kms north of Ainsworth Hot <strong>Spring</strong>s<br />
PO Box 1262, Ainsworth, BC V0G 1A0<br />
250-353-7717 • JB’s 250-353-7716<br />
Toll Free 1-877-353-7717<br />
Email: woodburyresort@netidea.com • www.woodburyresort.com<br />
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