Kaslo Guide 2024

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OFFICIAL GUIDE 

for Kaslo & Area 

British Columbia, Canada 

On Kootenay Lake 

Jazz Etc 

Music 

Festival 

August 2-4 

iDIDaRide & Run 

X-Country Mt Bike & 

Trail Running 

June 30 

• Trail Maps • Dining 

• Events • History 

• Experiences 

• Ferry Schedules 

• Accommodations 

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Index 

Kaslo & Area 

Guide 2024 

Early Settlement ................................................4 

WK Map...................................................................5 

Tech and Creativity ..........................................6 

Local Events .........................................................7 

Dining.......................................................................9 

Healing & Wellness .......................................11 

Kaslo Maps ..................................................13-16 

13 Village of Kaslo 

14, 15 Kaslo Trail Networks 

Selling or buying 16 with Trail Descriptions 

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Campgrounds...................................................17 

Serving Nelson, Kaslo and 

surrounding Accommodations...........................................18 

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Lardeau Valley, North Kootenay Lake.21 

Explore the Area..............................................22 

Winter Fun...........................................................23 

Woodbury & Ainsworth.......................24-25 

Ferry Schedules ..............................................26 

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~ Karma Halleran 

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Dance like Everybody's Watching! 

Kaslo is a hidden gem adored by locals 

Summer Music Series. 

Photo: Jan Van Gold 

Kaslo May Days • May 18-20 

and waiting to be explored by travellers 

Features Canada's oldest Maypole Dance. 

seeking natural beauty, outdoor adventures, 

and small-town charm. Nestled 

courtesy of the Kaslo & Area 

Photo Jesse Schpakowski, 

on the west shore of Kootenay Lake and 

Chamber of Commerce 

surrounded by the majestic Selkirk and 

Purcell mountains, this picturesque village 

offers a perfect blend of outdoor 

rooms and a performance stage in the 

green space next to the hotel. Across 

recreation, cultural experiences, and 

from that, a brand new public library 

relaxation. The good vibe of this village 

is in the works. A beautiful new mural 

is unparalleled, for as a community it is 

now adorns the side of the pharmacy, 

very tightly knit, friendly and welcoming. 

depicting a beautiful aerial view, cherry 

blossoms, and rich history, including 

The views are awe-inspiring in this 

the longest running maypole dance, a 

West Kootenay village. If you stand in 

tradition celebrated every year on the 

the right place, like Lighthouse Beach 

bustling May Days weekend. 

many heritage buildings like the Langham 

or the skatepark, steep, lofty, forested mountains 

rise out of the lake to meet the sky in an the Village Hall – all dating to the last decade 

Cultural Centre, St. Andrew’s United Church, 

The Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival also draws music-lovers 

from far and wide, the intimate 

almost 180 degree vista. The crowning jewel 

of these is Mount Loki, whose pyramidal SS Moyie Sternwheeler, point to a resilience, 

of the 1800s – as well as the restoration of the 

and laid-back world-class music festival has 

been hosting big names and newly discovered 

gems of the music business since 1992. 

spire of 2,771 metres – snow capped for all work ethic and a set of values rare in today’s 

but a few weeks a year, dominates the view to world. 

This year, the Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival will once 

the east. Its ever-changing face as it responds 

again make use of the astounding acoustics of 

to the seasons, reflections off the lake or the Those early pioneers who settled Kaslo had Kaslo Bay Park on the unique floating stage 

last rays of the setting sun may be why it was no idea that, once the heyday of mining and to showcase an array of blues, jazz, latin, folk, 

named after the god Loki – a legendary shape prospecting had passed, the residents of the world music and much more. 

shifter and trickster in Norse mythology. The area would enjoy and promote its fishing, So much to do! Browse the many shops in 

mystique of Loki makes summiting it a rite of boating and kayaking opportunities. Kaslo’s their historic and funky quaintness; check 

passage for many Kaslovians. 

mountainous terrain and impressive scenery out the Saturday market for fresh local food, 

Known as not on ‘the way’ to anywhere and makes it an ideal place for hiking, climbing, arts and crafts and live music, dine with a glorious 

lake view before you; tour the galleries 

depending on the time of year, the condition mountain biking, cross and back country skiing. 

There are trails for all fitness levels and and museums, enjoy a pint at The Angry Hen 

of the roads, and the weather – the little town 

retains its reputation as a friendly, interesting 

and just plain fun place to visit. Or if you 19kms, so something for even the busiest a walk or have a picnic at the beach or riv- 

capabilities, and treks ranging from 1km to or Waypoint Restaurant, or take the dog for 

are very lucky indeed, in which to live. This schedule. Kaslo River Trail is a beautiful and ermouth. One thing is for certain, you will 

charming place is home to only 1,000 residents. 

river and mossy banks. The main loop arcs community! 

relaxing jaunt, winding along the burbling feel the good vibe of this unique Kootenay 

Kaslo was incorporated as a city on August over the river on two covered bridges, both 

14, 1893, making it the oldest incorporated 

community in the Kootenays. The award 

painted an enchanting shade of red. 

Kaslo has seen recent improvements to its 

winning preservation and restoration of its 

‘downtown’ with the addition of public wash- 

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Early settlement 

In1889 and 1890 G.O. Buchanan and brothers 

George and David Kane came to Kaslo 

to stake timber claims. When silver mining 

activity was reported in the area, the Kane 

brothers subdivided their lease into town lots. 

Back then the nascent community, which was 

more like a muddy space carved out of the 

forest, was known as Kane’s Landing. 

In only a few short years, newcomers transformed 

the rough settlement on the delta. 

The stumps of the huge fir, cedar and cottonwoods 

were pulled and burned; the streets 

were laid out grid-fashion in lower town and 

the first proper houses with glass windows 

and porches were built. 

Kaslo was incorporated as a city in 1893, after 

which the population soon grew to 3,000 

people, most of them intent on seeking their 

fortunes in the newly discovered mines. 

Disaster struck in 1894 as fire, flood and gale 

force winds came in succession. In February, 

half of the town’s commercial district was destroyed, 

as well as 60-70 houses, two hotels, the 

jail and several other two storey buildings. 

But Kaslo citizens were resourceful and determined 

to rebuild. By 1897 Kaslo had all the services 

of a progressive mining supply centre: a 

cigar factory, brewery, dry goods stores, several 

Mayor and Council, Village of Kaslo 2024 

Welcome 

to the Historic Village of Kaslo 

Incorporated 1893 

Kaslo offers fun for everyone! 

Walk or bike on one of the many area trails. Enjoy 

fabulous scenery from our expansive beachfront, and 

visit our two beautifully restored National Historic Sites, 

the City Hall and S.S. Moyie! 

Day parking for RVs and trailers available in the lot on 5th 

Street, and overnight in the Municipal Campground. 

250-353-2311 admin@kaslo.ca www.kaslo.ca 

Photos: SS Moyie today and Kaslo Village Hall - Karma Halleran; 

St. Andrews Church - Chris Lingard 

saloons, hotels and brothels and its own newspaper 

– The Kootenaian. Eventually a homegrown 

economy was created that was varied 

enough to withstand the changes of time. 

Take a stroll around Kaslo’s streets and try to 

guess which buildings date to the silver mining 

boom. Kaslo has nine structures catalogued 

in the Canadian 

Register of Historic 

Places and is home to 

one Municipal Heritage 

Site, the Kemball 

Memorial Building; 

and two National 

Historic Sites: the SS 

Moyie and the Village 

Hall. 

Kaslo City Hall The 

Village Hall was built 

in 1898 – the same 

year the SS Moyie 

made her maiden 

voyage on Kootenay 

Lake and 5 years after 

the founding of 

the “City of Kaslo”. 

(Think about the 

soaring optimism 

of 128 years ago implied 

by the word 

‘city’.) This graceful 

wooden building 

on the corner of 4th 

Street and B Avenue 

is the oldest municipal 

hall still standing 

in mainland BC. 

When the municipal offices 

are open, you can take a 

self-guided tour of the 

building. Read more about 

Kaslo’s history by taking a 

stroll through the pocket 

park right next to the Hall. 

St Andrew’s Church, kitty-corner 

from the Village 

Hall and built in 1893, still 

holds occasional services 

but in recent years has become 

an important concert 

venue, community hall and 

sustainable Food Hub. This 

past year, when social gatherings 

were not possible, its 

interior has been beautifully 

restored. 

SS Moyie When she was 

launched on October 22, 

1898, there were no roads, 

no trains, and only foot, horse 

or mule travel into these 

hidden mountain valleys. 

You could not overstate this ship’s value, or 

the affection the people in the many isolated 

communities on Kootenay Lake felt for her 

during her 60 years of faithful service. Now 

125 years old, and dry-docked at the lower 

end of Front Street, the ship is still a welcoming 

sight. The SS Moyie is both Kaslo’s Visitor 

Centre and a captivating museum. Beautifully 

designed 13 month 125th calendars are available 

at the Village Municipal office, Figments 

and the Legion in Kaslo, JB Fletcher Store 

in Ainsworth, or email archives@klhs.bc.ca 

All purchases support the ongoing upkeep of 

the SS Moyie. 

St Mark’s Anglican Church 601 5th Street 

was built in 1895 and still has Sunday services. 

There is a labyrinth hidden from the street on 

the church grounds, just the thing for a contemplative 

walk. 

1896 Building The primary appeal of this 

historic place lies in its architecture and construction 

materials. It is an example of a classical 

two-story brick building in Kaslo, with 

a tie-bar, bullnose detailing and brick arched 

windows. This was one of the first buildings 

to be made of brick from the Kaslo-based Millington 

Brothers Brick and Tile Yard, which 

demonstrates the early citizens' commitment to 

make a living on Kootenay Lake. Built in 1896 

for Riedel and Kuester, Bakers and Grocers, this 

historic place exemplifies an important stage in 

our economic development and evokes an era. 

Having housed a church as well as various commercial 

uses over the years, the 1896 Building 

continues in its role of economic and spiritual 

development within the community. 


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Kaslo does not yet have a cannabis 

retail outlet, but our region is well 

supplied, purchase before you come! 

#1 Cannaland 

Cannabis LTD. 

595 18 St, Castlegar 

778.460.5301 

#2 Cannabis Corner 

630 17 St, Castlegar 

250.365.9404 

#3 The Higher Path 

102-2032 Columbia 

Ave, Castlegar 

778.460.0327 

#4 Jeffrey’s 

Cannabis Shop 



#5 Kootenay Cannabis 

1306 Columbia Ave, 

Castlegar, 

250.365.5669 

#6 Spirit Leaf 



778.460.4458 

#7 Abraxas 

Cannabis Co. 

1290 Highway 6, 

Crescent Valley 

778.454.2240 

#8 Creston Valley 

Cannabis Company 

1418B Canyon st 

250-428-0229 

#9 Jimmy’s 

Cannabis Shop 

5-1000 Northwest 

Boulevard, Creston 

#10 Valley Pineapple 

1939 Main St, 

Fruitvale 

250.368.1452 

#11 Mount Odin 

Cannabis 

312 Broadway 

St. W, Nakusp 

250.265.4200 

#12 Buddy’s Place 

358 Baker St, Nelson 

778.463.4372 

#13 The Green Room 

306B Victoria St, 

Nelson 403.978.7853 

#14 The Potorium 

441 Baker St, Nelson 

250.352.6612 

#15 Jeffrey’s 

Cannabis Shop 

2123 Columbia 

Ave, Rossland 

250.362.9001 

#16 Salmo 

Cannabis Corp. 

630 17 St, Salmo 

250.365.9404 

#17 Buddy’s Place 

1198 Pine Ave, Trail 

778.463.4372 

#18 The Green 

Pineapple 

870 B Schofield Hwy, 

Trail, 250.921.6420 

#19 The Higher Path 

1320 Cedar Ave, Trail 

250.365.5669 

#20 Earth to Sky 

Cannabis 

1463 Bay Ave, Trail 

778.456.5206 

#21 Trail Bud-A-Bong 

Shop 

876 Rossland Ave, 

Trail, 250.368.1452 

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Coworking, Tech & Creativity 

Technology and connectivity 

is so very important 

in this day and age. 

Luckily, Kaslo has access 

to a fibre network that is as 

good as it gets. The Kaslo infoNet Society (KiN) is 

a Kaslo-based nonprofit Internet Service Provider 

(ISP) that is unique in Canada. Despite challenging 

terrain each subscribing home or business is connected 

to the Internet with high speed fibre cable, 

at costs below 

that charged by 

the major telecom 

companies. 

Expansion of 

the system continues 

each year, 

replacing existing 

wireless service 

with much 

higher capacity 

fibre and serving 

homes that 

wireless Internet 

can’t reach. 

New residents 

of the area are 

finding they can 

have well-paid 

urban-based employment 

while 

enjoying life in a clean and picturesque environment. 

Our high-speed internet makes working 

from home possible. 

As Internet has become an essential service, KiN 

has been working continuously to improve reliability 

of its system, even during power outages. 

With the installation of a large generator, the Kemball 

building offices enjoy power during outages. 

In addition to high speed and reliable internet, 

subscribers have access to the Voice-over-Internet 

telephone service at a fraction of the cost charged 

by telephone companies, and video conferencing 

running on a local server. Monitoring of essential 

services such as water systems and security equipment 

are recently added features of KiN’s fibre 

network. 

(KLIC) The Kootenay Lake Innovation Centre 

has a work-sharing space in the Kemball. The notfor-profit 

society designs and implements programs 

that serve the community, both here and 

worldwide online, like last year's impressive live 

music series organized in conjunction with the 

Langham Cultural Society. 

For more information visit http://kootenays.org/ 

opportunity/ 

Kaslo’s “Angry Hen” ferments her years of 

brewing experience with passion and outrage 

to bring you the finest of beers. Tradition mixed 

with innovation creates unique beers renowned 

for their solid good taste, seasonal inspirations, 

and queer sensibilities. 

“Enjoy the Kaslo Experience!” 

343 Front Street Kaslo, BC Call/Text: 250-353-7446 www.angryhenbrewing.com 


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We've Got Rhythm 

One thing Kaslo has in high quality and 

ample supply is musical talent. There are so 

many gifted musicians that you can catch at 

the various open mics and shows that happen 

around town, including the Angry Hen 

on the first Wednesday of the month. Kaslo 

now boasts a state of the art recording studio, 

Propel Studios. Buddy's Front Street Pizzeria 

has a Friday regular Blues ensemble that will 

serenade you from the street. And always 

keep an eye on the The Waypoint Restaurant 

and Bar for music, Karaoke is always popular! 

Of course there are always other events 

happening around town that feature live music; 

The Kaslo Saturday Market, Winter in the 

Forest, May Days at Vimy Park gazebo, the 

Summer Music Series at the bandshell beside 

the hotel, and of course, Jazzfest! One thing 

the people of Kaslo like to do is dance! Check 

out www.pennywiseads.com/community for 

upcoming events. Pop up events sometimes 

happen so watch for posters around town or 

online through the Facebook group called 

Kaslo Community Web - a hub for all things 

local! 

Events 

Polar Bear Plunge................ Jan 1 

BC Family Day Monday . 

Winter in the Forest Festival Feb 

19 

Easter Dolly Derby . 

Woodbury Resort ............. Easter 

weekend 

SS Moyie Opening.......May 13-14 

May Days Festival May long 

weekend: . 

includes annual Logger Sports, Slo-pitch, 

Show n' Shine, Parade, May Pole dance. 

Free Family Fishing weekend. 

........ Father's Day weekend, June 

Indigenous Peoples Day.June 21 

iDIDaRide & Run Mt bike and trail . 

running event................... June 30 

Canada Day ......................... July 1 

Coruco orucopia 

Pirate Day SS Moyie ~ Photo Gary Schneider 

Featuring Local & BC Products 

Jazz Etc. Festival 

August 2-4 

Pirate Day on the SS 

Moyie August 11 

Columbia Basin Culture 

Tour ..........August 

Kaslo’s 131st Birthday 

Aug 14 (party on the 16th) 

Kokanee Spawning 

Meadow Creek. 

late August - September 

SS Moyie Afternoon Tea 

September 

Lardeau Valley Harvest Festival. 

...................... Last weekend in September 

Argenta Fall Faire . 

............ 2nd or 3rd weekend in September 

Thanksgiving Rainbow Derby. 

Woodbury Resort ...............October 12-14 

Christmas Light Up Celebration . 

.........................First Saturday in December 

Natral Natral 

Food Store 

Serving Kaslo & area 

for over 80 years! 

Kaslo Legion Craft Faire . 

.........................First Saturday in December 

Winter Solstice Celebrations .Dec 20. 

Kaslo Jamboree Hockey Tournament . 

Last weekend before Christmas. . 

Must live in, or have a link to Kaslo to play 

Weekly Events: 

Kaslo Art Walk .. summer months TBA 

Kaslo Saturday 

Market 9am-1pm. 

Saturdays June to September 

Lardeau Valley Market . 

Sundays mid-June September 10am-2pm 

Argenta Soup & Kitchen Party . 

Argenta Hall, Wednesdays . 

from 11ish to 2 or 3ish 

Langham workshops, exhibitions, speakers & 

film series www.thelangham.ca 

Kaslo Summer Music Series 2024 

Mid June to early Sep, 10 shows, every . 

Saturday 4-6pm on an outdoor stage in Kaslo. 

www.thelangham.ca 

Come visit us to see 

our great selection: 

Grocery • Produce 

Dairy • Bulk Section 

Snacks • Vitamins 

Bath & Beauty 

Products • Pet Food 

Household Supplies 

250-353-2594 Proud to be a part of beautiful Front Street Kaslo 

425 Front Street, Kaslo 

250-353-2436 

operations@ericsmeatmarket.com 

•Fresh meats cut daily 

• Seafood fresh or frozen 

• European & import items 

• Custom cutting 

• Sandwiches to go 


Your 

Community 

Grocer 

• unique 

• handmade 

• canadian 

Full In-store Bakery • Produce 

Meat Department • Deli 

Since 1986 

250-353-2566 408 Front Street, Kaslo 

www.figmentscanada.com 

411 Front Street, Kaslo • 250-353-2331 

Store Hours: 9am - 7pm, Mon–Sat; 10am - 6pm, Sunday 

Summer Hours: 8am - 8pm (7 days a week including holidays) 

Effective Monday, June 17 - Saturday, August 31 

KASLO 

LOGGER 

SPORTS! 

MAY 18 -19, 2024 

LOG ROLLING • TREE CLIMBING 

AXE THROWING & MORE! 

COME WATCH THE COMPETITORS 

BATTLE IT OUT FOR SIX 

CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS! 

For more info, visit 

www.canlog.com 

A Unique and Axciting 

FREE Family Show! 

For more information 

Kaslo Logger Sports 

Photo:Volodymyr Shuvayev 


www.visitkaslo.com

DINING 

Ktunaxa Grill cont'd 

Monday 8 – 11 am. 3609 

Hwy 31. Evening reservations 

highly recommended: www. 

ainsworthhotsprings.com/ 

dining 

There are a variety of unique and delicious dining 

options in and around Kaslo! 

The Waypoint Restaurant & Bar 

A blend of heritage and modern, The 

Waypoint is a place where locals, 

adventurers, families and tradesmen are 

always welcome.Our Chef has designed a 

regionally inspired menu combined with 

a selection of West Coast inspired sharing 

The Waypoint cont'd 

plates. Featuring fresh, simple ingredients 

that evolve throughout the seasons, The 

Waypoint Restaurant is the place to be for 

your Aprés adventure. 

RESTAURANT HOURS Daily 11:30am - 9pm 

Angry Hen 

This popular waterfront craft brewery now 

has full menu service! Enjoy fish and chips, 

burgers, shoestring fries etc. PLUS - the 

unexpected! A variety of delicious in-house 

craft beers. Check hours and menu online. 

343 Front St, 250-353-7446 angryhenbrewing.com 

Kaslo Clubhouse Restaurant 

418 Pine St, Kaslo. Open during the golfing 

season, providing Chinese & Western 

cuisine and a variety of drinks. Take out 

available during non golf months. Please 

visit kaslogolf.org/restaurant/ for current 

information. 250-353-2262. 

Ktunaxa Grill 

at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort 

Fresh. Local. Indigenous inspired. Casual 

fine dining with friendly, professional 

service. Open Wednesday 11am-8:30 pm. 

Thursday – Sunday 8 am-8:30pm. 

JB’s Restaurant 

& Pub at Woodbury Resort 

Where visitors become locals! Bring 

your friends and family for world famous 

fish and chips, flame broiled 

burgers, AAA steak and piled high 

nachos all at a good value. Please 

call ahead for seasonal hours. 

Located at Woodbury Resort just 4 

km north of Ainsworth Hot Springs, 

4112 Hwy 31, 250-353-7716 or 

250-353-7717 

Sunnyside Naturals 

The organic eatery in Kaslo. Fresh 

daily soups, wraps, pitas, salads: 

green or quinoa. Locally sourced, 

seasonal accompaniments. Juice 

bar with create-your- own option 

of freshly squeezed and blended 

drinks and smoothies. Nutritionally 

complete, fabulous taste! Front 

Street 250-353-9667 

Available 

throughout the 

Kootenays and at 

honeycandles.com 

Handcrafted in Kaslo 

Welcoming family & friends, 

outdoor enthusiasts, locals & 

trendsetting travellers alike. 

Adventure meets luxury at 

the Kaslo Hotel and 

Waypoint Restaurant. 

A boutique experience for 

the modern adventurer. 

Whether it’s a place to unwind after a day 

of exploring or a welcoming spot to grab 

a meal or thoughtfully-crafted cocktail, 

this elegantly updated heritage property 

on the shores of Kootenay Lake is the 

premier choice for accommodation in 

the Kootenay region of British Columbia. 

The Kaslo Hotel 

430 Front Street, Kaslo BC 

TF: 1-866-823-1433 Local: 250-353-7714 

www.kaslohotel.com 

The Waypoint Restaurant & Bar 

Hours: 11:30am - 9 every day 

(bar open later for drinks) 



Golf Course 

Come Visit Our Beautiful 

One of the very first clubs 

established in BC, (1923) 

Welcome to 

our historic golf course! 

Spectacular views with every shot! 

The Langham built in 1896 has been re-animated 

and re-purposed more than a dozen times 

in its 128 

year history. Voted in the top 3 for 

the Interior Region, in BC’s “100 

Best Buildings Contest”, this cultural 

gem is not to be missed. The Langham 

is now a thriving arts & culture 

centre with two public art galleries, 

a museum, and an active theatre 

presenting events throughout the 

year. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary 

of The Langham Cultural Society 

who saved the building in the 

1970’s (photos above) and transformed 

it into the community hub 

it is today. 50th celebratory events 

and special programming will be 

presented throughout 2024. Open 

year round, be sure not to miss this 

incredible venue when you’re in Kaslo. 

Pop in for an event, check out the 

theatre schedule or come browse the 

Galleries & Museum for a thoroughly 

Kootenay cultural experience. 

The Langham 

50th Anniversary! 

Mondays 

Galleries & Museum 

Tues, Wed, Thurs 

Museum Only 

Fri, Sat, Sun 

Galleries & Museum 

1 pm – 4 pm 

9 am – 3 pm 

1 pm – 4 pm 

Theatre hours vary by event, see our website for upcoming shows. 

Thelangham.ca 

Langham Roofing Crew 1974 

~ Photo Murray Ford 

Our course is challenging to golfers of all ages and skill levels. 

Located overlooking the town with spectacular views of 

Kootenay lake & surrounding mountains. 

The playing experience is exceptional! 

No pre-booked tee times required. 

Ask about our 10 pack and specials! 

Electric golf carts available for rent 

Stop in and dine at the 

Clubhouse Restaurant 

250-353-2262 

KasloGolf.org 

kaslogolf 

CULTURAL SOCIETY 

Galleries & Museum Hours 

Mondays 1 pm – 4 pm Galleries & Museum 

Tuesdays 9 am – 3 pm Museum Only 

Wednesdays 9 am – 3 pm Museum Only 

Thursdays 9 am – 3 pm Museum Only 

Fridays 1 pm – 4 pm Galleries & Museum 

Saturdays 1 pm – 4 pm Galleries & Museum 

Sundays 1 pm – 4 pm Galleries & Museum 

Photo: Trisha Hall 

The Langham is a thriving Arts 

& Culture Centre with two 

public art galleries, a museum, 

and an active theatre presenting 

events throughout the year. 

Check out our website for 

upcoming shows: 

TheLangham.ca 

2024 marks the 

50th Anniversary 

of The Langham 

Cultural Society 


www.visitkaslo.com

Healing and Wellness 

Josana 

Starbuck 

Yoga Teacher 

E-RYT200 

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Beginner/Back to Basics, Restorative Yoga, Crystal 

Singing Bowls Sound Baths with Noemi Kiss, Kirtan 

with Sonya Franke, Workshops and Private Sessions, 

all offered in beautiful Jaisri Yoga Studio, 6221 

Kaslo South Road, minutes from downtown Kaslo. 

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Leni 

Neumeier 

TCM.P L.Ac 

Leni offers Kaslo the 

ancient wisdom and 

knowledge of traditional 

Chinese medicine. As a licensed practitioner, Leni 

provides community health care for all kinds 

of ailments using acupuncture, Chinese herbal 

medicine, cupping, 

tui na, craniosacral therapy and Bach flower 

therapy. Located at The Sentinel Health Centre in 

Mirror Lake. 

For online bookings visit 

www.lenineumeier.ca 

Falling 

Water Spa 

at Wing Creek Resort 

Enhance your 

relaxation experience 

in this beautiful area by 

indulging in a deeply relaxing spa service at the 

Falling Water Spa. Book your award-winning spa 

service at least 48 hours in advance. 

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www.wingcreekresort.com/relax/spa 

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www.visitkaslo.com

#pictureperfectkaslo 

#VisitKaslo 

share your adventure 

Village of Kaslo 

W 

N 

S 

E 

Kootenay Lake 

“Bucky” 

School 

Husky 


Family 

Mountain 

Bike Park 

Camping 

Playground 

Murray 

Pearson 

Ball Park 

Disc Golf 

Course 

Lakeview Trail 

Watch for wildlife. 

Do not feed! 

Share your 

adventure! 

#pictureperfectkaslo 

#visitkaslo 

#kaslomountainbikeclub 

#gokootenays 

Esso 

Public 

Washrooms 

• Front Street Park 

• Vimy Park 

• Kaslo Public Campground 

• SS Moyie 

* Kemball Building 

ATM 

• Kootenay Savings 

Credit Union 

• Front Street Market 

• Kaslo Pump - Esso 

WiFi 

• Village Hall 

• Library 

• Kemball Workshare 

• SS Moyie 

• Most Restaurants 

Where can I walk my dog? 

Dogs are welcome anywhere on a leash. The 

off-leash area is on the beach near the river 

mouth and skate park. Don't forget to clean 

up after your dog, on or off-leash. 

Where Can I park my big rig? 

Along Hwy 31 between 4th and 5th St or 

By the SS Moyie on Front St, AND In the lot 

beside and behind the Catholic Church on 

5th St, on the Ring Road by Vimy Park 

Emergency: 911 

WildFire: cellphone *5555 or 1-800-663-5555 

Kaslo Health Clinic: 250-353-7125, Mon - Fri 9-5pm 

North KL Vet Services: 250-353-7125 

Conservation Officer: 1-877-952-7277 

Border Crossings 

Nelway (Nelson) Open 8am To 8pm. • Waneta (Trail) Open 9am To 5pm. 

Paterson (Rossland) Open 24 Hours. 

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Trail-Use Icons Signify 

Activities Per Trail. 

See next page for detailed descriptions. 

31A 

BC 

Yew 

Cabin 

Blue Ridge FSR 

climb 

Buch 

Loo 

Run 

Mt Bike 

Walk/Hike 

Lower Song Bird 

K&S Wagon Road Trail || Nordic Trail 

7 Mile Creek FS Road 

Horse Ride 

Dirt Bike 

Bucky 

Cabin 

P 

Friendly 

Giant 

MO 

RE 

Quad 

Snowmobile 

Nordic Ski 

High 

Commander 

View Point 

Lower Song Bird 

Upper Song Bird 

Snowshoe 

Accessible 

Skatepark 

Disc Golf 

W 

S 

N 

E 

P 

TH 

Moose 

Meadow 

Cabin 

P TH 

Friendly 

Giant 

Mr 

Skinny 

K&S Wagon Road Trail 

TH 

P 

Day Use Cabin 

View Point 

Outdoor Shelter 

Information for trails gathered with 

assistance of these sources. 

www.korts.ca 

@KORTS 

Kaslo Outdoor Recreation 

& Trails Society 

@KasloMtnBikeClub 

www.iDIDaRide-kaslo.ca 

Mountain Bike 

and Trail 

Running 

Events 

.com 

TH 

TRAIL HEAD 

P 

PARKING 

DIRT ROADS 

– Trail Ratings – 

Beginner 

Intermediate 

Advanced 

Extremely Difficult 

Groomed Nordic 

Ski Trails 

Chainsmoker 

View Point 

I’ll Call Rusty 

Look Waaay Up 

Lettrari Loop 

Lettrari Loop 

Connector 

TH P 

Straig 

Con 

TRUE BLUE 

RECREATIO 

AREA 

Bjerkness Road 

Check Trail Forks for most current 

updates www.TrailForks.com 

Sunday of the 

July long weekend. 

Beginner Intermediate Advanced 

as you move West from Zwicky TH 

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kout 

TH 

P 

The Monster 

UNT BUCHANAN 

CREATION AREA 

Pandemic 

Carlsbad 

View 

Point 

Turnup 

Big Foot 

No 

Brakes 

East Access Trail 

No Brakes 

View Point 

31 

BC 

Branch 7 FSR climb 

East Access Climb ing Trail 

Brake 

Check 

TH 

P 

With respect 

and gratitude we 

acknowledge the 

ancestors and 

keepers of the 

land of the Sinixt, 

the Ktunaxa and 

Syilx peoples upon 

whose unceded 

territories we live, 

work and play. 

The Monster 

West Access Trail 

View Point 

Trail 

TH 

Wardner 

P 

Connector 

Jimi 

Crack 

Corn 

MOUNT BUCHANAN 

RECREATION AREA 

KASLO RIVER TRAIL 

West Access Trail 

TRUE BLUE AREA 

Zwicky 

Road 

Lakeview 


Serenade 

Erratica 

31A 

BC 

Hemlock 

River Moss 

Kaslo River 

Trail North 

Cedar 

Birch 

TH 

P 

Kaslo River Trail South 

Disc 

Golf 

Course 

TH 

P 

Kaslo Family 

Mtn Bike 

Park 

TH 

P 

P 

TH 

P 

Skate 

Park 

Gravel 

Pit 

ht Face 

nector 

N 

Straight Face 

Destiny Ridge 

Bjerkness 

Loop 

Connector 

Strawberry Ridge Access Road 

Lower Strawberry 

Bjerkness Road 

Spanish Moss 

Maps and descriptions are as up to date 

as possible at time of publication. 

Ratings are a general 

guide only. 

Use all trails at your 

own risk. 

Check in for trail updates on our 

facebook pages 

View Point 

Strawberry Ridge 

Elk Spine 

Spanish 

Moss 

Sourdough Loop 

Sleepy Hollow 

Sleepy Hollow 

31 

BC 

Elk Spine 

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Mt Buchanan 

Recreation 

Area aka Bucky. 

In Upper Kaslo 

head up Victoria 

St past the 

cemeteries, then 

follow Zwicky 

Road to the 

Trailhead parking 

area. Once on the 

multi-use K&S 

Wagon Road Trail 

you have access 

to a number of 

hiking, biking, 

horseback riding 

and quadding 

trails in the Mt 

Buchanan Recreation 

Area. 

Wardner Trail 

or the “Viewpoint”: 

a narrow 

switchbacking 

trail that leads to a ridge overlooking 

Kaslo and Kootenay 

Lake. The gain in elevation is 

about 100 metres. If you’re really 

fit and want a challenge, you 

can make it up to the viewpoint 

in 15 to 18 minutes. Or if not so 

much, give yourself an hour for 

both up and down. 

Brake Check/Branch 7 

FSR – North 

Just north of the Kaslo village 

limits, you can jump onto the 

Jimi Crack Corn single track that 

will get you to the Brake Check 

trail head of the Access trail. A 

little further on Hwy 31 watch 

for the Branch 7 Forest service 

road – it takes off on the left, 

leading to a variety of trails. 

This is an active logging area, so 

weekend use is best. 

recreation areas 

Kaslo River Trail System 

Accessible from the Village, on 

foot. This lovely riverside stroll 

is bracketed by two beet-red 

covered bridges. The Unity 

Bridge is at the lower end of 5th 

Street and the Trailblazer Bridge 

at the western end of the loop. 

Located between the two is 

the Kaslo Family Mountain Bike 

Park. It’s really fun for kids, novice 

and even expert mountain 

bikers to swoop along. 

True Blue Trail System 

Above the airport. There is a lot 

of variety on the multi-purpose 

trails above the airport in the 

True Blue Recreation Area, with 

about nine trails of varying 

difficulty. Spanish Moss (trail 9) 

is one of our favourites to walk 

or mountain bike! 

16 Kaslo and Area 

MOUNT BUCHANAN 

RECREATION AREA 

Wardner Trail 

Viewpoint 400m A fairly steep 

set of switchbacks to a spectacular view 

overlooking Kaslo, Kootenay Lake, and 

the Purcell Mountains. 

Connector 500m The short 

Connector above the Viewpoint will 

return you downhill via No Brakes trail to 

the Trailhead and parking lot. The longer 

600m uphill trail will take you up to West 

Access Trail. Follow it east for 800m with 

picturesque views of Kootenay Lake and 

the Purcells, then return downhill on 

No Brakes to the Wardner Trailhead. A 

great 1 hour loop that gets your heart 

pumping! 

MT BUCHANAN NORTH 

Jimi Crack Corn 1.4km - Access 

from Hwy 31, heading north from Kaslo 

to use the single track trail as a climbing 

trail to head toward Branch 7 FSR. 

Unsanctioned. 

/♦East/West Access Trail Off 

Hwy 31 via Brake Check Trail Head, or 

from top of No Brakes off Branch 7 FSR, 

or East off Friendly Giant intersection, 

bi-directional. Start from Brake Check 

single track, multi-use bike climbing 

trail, loops back on challenging xc and 

flowy down. Start from No Brakes 

Intersection: Go East 2.3km to Brake 

Check Trail Head, or West 6.7km to 

Friendly Giant. West side is physically 

challenging to Friendly Giant with 

steep and exposed slopes. Most ride 

East to West. 

/♦ Branch 7 FS Road Climb 

4.4km gravel road up to the top of No 

Brakes and East/West Access Trails, 1.5 

km further to Carlsbad and further to 

Pandemic. Average climb time: 35-50 

mins. Four stiff climbs with some good 

rests in between. Multi-use trail, physically 

hard. Worth the effort to access 

adjoining trails. 

Big Foot 500m At the junction, 

Single track, connector to No Brakes... 

climb a little further on Branch 7. 

Unsanctioned. 

Turn Up 900m. Single track, winds 

in and around a rock ridge, with bridges 

connector to No Brakes. 

Unsanctioned 

No Brakes 1.7km Single track, 

primary direction: downhill. (♦Climb) 

Can push up, physically extreme. Easy to 

follow. Fast & flowy down. 

♦Carlsbad 1.4km Continue past 

junction to No Brakes, Carlsbad takes off 

with a climb to a bench and delicious 

view. From there it levels out shortly 

before a sharp steep decent. You arrive 

at the head of No Brakes. A little ways 

in, choose to continue to the bottom 

ending on Wardner Street or take the 

East Access Trail (to Brake Check) or West 

Access trail (to bottom of the Monster) 

Unsanctioned. 

MOUNT BUCHANAN NORTH 

Brake Check/Branch 7 

♦Pandemic 1.8km Pandemic starts 

on Branch 7 at the second switchback 

after Carlsbad. After a single track XC 

section through beautiful old growth, a 

pair of drops mark the beginning of the 

DH section. Be careful crossing a couple 

of sketchy bridges before cruising down 

rolling bench cuts and connecting with 

the West Access Trail near its high point. 

Unsanctioned. 

MT BUCHANAN WEST 

Kaslo Wagon Road 30 km to 

Fish Lake. Multi-purpose. Easy ride, run, 

walk. accessed from the top of Zwicky 

Rd in Kaslo. Fabulous as a beginner 

cross-country, relatively flat, non 

technical double wide family friendly 

trail. It can also be accessed from a 

number of signed locations off Hwy 31A 

west of Kaslo. 

♦/ Upper Songbird 

4.4km Start at the Moose Meadow hut 

and climb steeply upwards. Once at 

the top you head west: many ups and 

downs. Finish with a bermy descent to 

the wagon road. 

Lower Songbird 2.3km. Ride as 

the bottom half of the Songbird loop, or 

head west along the Wagon Trail a couple 

of km, watch for signs to the left where 

you can jump on the Lower Songbird 

and make your way back to the Hwy 

parking lot. 

Friendly Giant 18km super flowy, 

bermy, bi-directional trail from Hwy 

31A to Mt Buchanan look-out. Stunning 

views. Bucky Cabin mid-way. Drive 

access for shuttling start/stop locations. 

Spotty Cell service, prepare for wilderness 

isolation, first aid and emergency 

communication. 

High Commander 2.7km NEW 

for 2024. Fast and action packed singletrack 

decent. Lots of quick corners off the 

top followed by high speed traverses. Its 

like an amusement park for your bike. 

All features are rollable. 

Bucky Loop 2km. At the top of 

Mount Buchanan this easy walking trail 

leaves from the outhouse and wraps 

around to the south face where the 

Monster starts. 

The Monster Unsanctioned. 

Steep, singl e track, downhill from 

the top of Mt. Buchanan. Partially 

overgrown with poor visibility. 

Very experienced riders only. 

Mr. Skinny Single track, primary 

downhill biking. Access from wagon 

road or continue the descent from the 

Monster. Unsanctioned. 


(Above the Airport) 

Straight Face 1.1km Double 

track, multi-use, easy trail. Great for kids. 

Continue on Straight Face until you reach 

the Bjerkness Rd or if you would like to 

get to the River Trail jump on... 


Above the Airport 

Straight Face Connector 

340m length Easy Connector from the 

Trailhead to Straight Face trail and the 

True Blue Trail Network with nice view of 

the Purcell Mnt. 

Look Waaay Up 1.3km - Easy, 

single track, multi use trail (no horses 

– too many bridges), both directions. 

Always easy to follow. Very level. 

Unsanctioned. 

I’ll Call Rusty 981m Single track, 

multi-use (no horses, too many bridges) 

through forest and over ponds. Sketchy 

bridges for narrow tires. Physically 

moderate. You’ll hook into Lettrari Loop 

on the River Trail. 

Unsanctioned. 

Sleepy Hollow 2.2km Double 

track multi use trail. Great for beginners! 

Physically easy. An original horse trail. 

Sourdough Loop 1.4km A fun 

trail done on its own or as a loop within 

the larger network. Single track, multiuse, 

both directions. Best ridden from 

Bjerkness FSR, up toward the viewpoint. 

Spanish Moss 3.6km Single 

track, multi-use, primarily biking, and a 

very nice winter snowshoe. 

Destiny Ridge 1.0km Single 

track, multi use, primarily downhill, 

physically easy. 

Strawberry Ridge 

Access Rd 1.1km. Double track access 

road to upper and lower Strawberry 

Ridge Trails. Easy, multi use, both 

directions. 

Strawberry Ridge 1.9km. 

Short climb from the access road to the 

summit, epic views of Kootenay Lake 

and the Purcells from the ridge. Single 

track, primarily downhill, biking, easy to 

follow. Physically moderate. 

Elk Spine Unsanctioned Starts 

at the top of the Strawberry Ridge rd. 

climb, turn right and descend and follow 

the ridge down, then return via Sleepy 

Hollow. 

Bjerkness Loop 300m drops off 

the connector and brings you back to 

Bjerkness Rd 

♦Chainsmoker 2 km is a hand built, 

down hill trail. Follow Bjerkness Rd up 

to the end. The trail leaves from high 

above Kaslo at an awesome viewpoint 

of Kaslo/Kootenay Lake. There are a 

handful of “pucker up” spots on the trail 

including a 90 foot long skinny log ride 

at the bottom where the trails joins with 

“Look waaaay up trail” .Unsanctioned. 


South 

Lettrari Loop 5.4km Single track 

trail popular with walkers and bikers. 

Access from either of Kaslo’s foot bridges, 

or downhill from Kaslo West Rd via ‘I’ll 

Call Rusty’. 

Easy to follow. 

Lettrari Loop Connector 

130m length Easy Connector from the 

Trailhead to Lettrari Loop trail and the 

Kaslo River Trail Network. 

Hemlock 600m Mainly flat and 

wide connection and access trail from 

Arena Ave TH to Kaslo River Trails, Lettrari 

Loop Trail, Kaslo Disc Golf course, and 

also is a connector to the True Blue Trails. 

Birch 200m Birch Trail is a moderately 

steep, short ascent/descent from/ 

to Kaslo River South Trail. 

Cedar 600m Cedar Trail is a 

relatively flat wide trail on the upper 

bench and is part of the Kaslo Disc Golf 

course trail system. 

♦Serenade is a narrow walking/ 

running and advanced biking trail 

situated on the steep slope inside the 

Lettrari Loop trail. 

Erratica trail connects the lower 

and upper sections of Lettrari Loop and 

intersects with Serenade. Look for large 

ball shaped boulders 

KASLO RIVER TRAIL North 

Kaslo River Trail 2.5km loop. 

Northside of the Kaslo River Trail is 

accessed at the end of Higashi Way. 

The wide, well groomed trail can 

accommodate strollers and wheelchairs 

to a great view point by the stairway 

bypass, approx 750 m from the Trail 

Blazers Bridge. Cross to the Kaslo Trail 

Blazers Bridge to Kaslo River Trail South 

and connect to Lettrari Loop. 

Kaslo Family Mtn Bike Park 

- Single track, great skill development 

for the young... and plain fun for the 

experienced :) 

KASLO 

Lakeview Trail: 2.6km lakeside 

trail from Kaslo Bay to Hwy 31 bridge 

with several lake access points. Fully 

Accessible from Moyie Beach to 

Hwy 31 bridge. 

WINTER: Groomed Nordic Ski 

Trails Access the Kaslo Nordic groomed 

and track set cross country ski trails via 

the parking lot 6.5km west of Kaslo on 

Hwy 31A. Wilderness route to Bucky Cabin. 

For Kaslo Nordic Ski Club information 

and membership, grooming reports, and 

a PDF trail map go to https://kortsbc. 

blogspot.com/p/korts-nordic.html 

www.visitkaslo.com

Studio & 

Bookstore 

NORTH OF KASLO 

Schroeder Creek RV Park 

& Campground 

15 km north of Kaslo. 

250-353-7383 

Kootenay Lake Provincial Park 

There are two drive-to campgrounds 

on Kootenay Lake: 

Lost Ledge Provincial Park: 

25 km north of Kaslo on Hwy 31 

Davis Creek Provincial Park: 

30 km north of Kaslo on Hwy 31 

Info on Provincial Parks: 

www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/ 

explore/parkpgs/kootenay_lk/ 

Lardeau Valley Campground 

13429 Hwy 31, Meadow Creek. 

250-366-4236 

KASLO & SOUTH 

Kaslo Campground 

2nd Ave. 250-353-2662 

Mirror Lake Campground 

5 km south of Kaslo. 

250-353-7102 

Woodbury Resort & Marina 

17 km south of Kaslo on Hwy 31 

1-877-353-7717 

KASLO & SOUTH 

Toad Rock Motorcycle 

Campground 

28 km south of Kaslo 

on Hwy 31. 250-229-5448 

Birch Grove RV Park 

& Marina Hwy 3A south of 

Balfour 250-229-4275 

Kokanee Creek Provincial Park: 

19 km NE of Nelson 

WILDERNESS CAMPING 

There are several more remote 

(and basic) camping sites near 

Kaslo. 

Check them out first at 

www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca 

DUNCAN LAKE 

Glacier Creek Campground 

47 km north of Kaslo 

www.rdck.ca/EN/main/services/parks.html 

Howser/Glayco Beach 

8.3 km north of Meadow Creek 

on Hwy 31 

www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca 

This campground has 

everything you’ve 

been looking for! 

• Performances 

(home of the Kaslo Shakespeare Festival) 

• Eurythmy Classes 

• Studies of Anthroposophy 

• Groceries, supplements and body care 

that sustain you the natural way. 

• Organic juices & smoothies made to 

your specs on the spot. Fresh soups & 

snacks to enjoy inside or outdoors. 

• Professional advice. 

Welcome 

to KASLO 

Lucerne of the 

Kootenays 

400 Front St. Kaslo 

250 353-7675 

Sunnyside Naturals 

Natural Health • • Organic Groceries Groceries 

Juice 

Juice 

& 

& 

Snack 

Snack 

Bar 

Bar 

Solid Health. Happy Heart. 

Come, rest your feet 

404 Front St., Kaslo 250-353-9667 

New&Used Books 

250-353-7102 

3 minutes south of Kaslo • Box 540, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0 

www.mirrorlakecampground.com 

KASLO MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND 

Downtown location... close to beach, swimming, 

fishing, playground, free wifi, info centre & shopping! 

Reservations: 250-353-2662 

Email: kaslocampground@yahoo.ca 


SCHROEDER CREEK RESORT 

Just 12 minutes north of Kaslo, 

discover a well-kept secret… 

A serene & beautiful treed campground & marina. 

• Easy, level access for those larger units 

• Treed sites, full hook-ups 

• Sheltered marina, boat ramp & boat gas 

• Shady spacious tent sites 

• Sparkling clean washrooms & showers 

• Fishing licences and freezer 

facilities for your catch 

• Picnic tables, firewood & fire pits 

• Laundry & ice 

• Beautiful beach 

• Trailers for rent (view is free) 

• Also a 2-bedroom house 

Come relax with us, or make this your home base for the many attractions here in the Kootenays 

Manager Randy Phipps 250-353-7383 www.schroedercreekresort.com Reasonable daily, monthly, & seasonal rates 


and area 

Sunny Bluffs Chalets 

Our cozy chalets and lodge are 

located above Kaslo Bay. The chalets 

have an open kitchen living room, 

bathroom, upstairs bedroom, deck 

with barbecue and beautiful Selkirk 

Mountain views. 

TV and Wi-Fi. 

sunnybluffschalets.com 250-353-7728 

Beach Gables 

Our Lakefront adult oriented guesthouse is a 

beautifully restored heritage building on the shores of 

Kaslo beach. Walk just one block to downtown shops, 

restaurants and walking trails. The themed suites offer 

privacy, full bathrooms, coffee/tea, fridge, TV, WiFi, 

covered parking and spectacular views of Kootenay 

Lake. No pets/No smoking rooms. Visit the Online 

Reservations system on our website. Please inquire 

about our extended stay winter rates! 

www.beachgables.ca 250-215-4438 


Wing Creek Resort 

A spectacular lakefront retreat for adults 

only. Enjoy luxury cabins with stunning 

mountain & lake views, forest trails, 

private beach, orchard, gardens, and 

the Falling Water Spa. On 20 acres of 

paradise 5 minutes north of Kaslo. 

250-353-2475 www.wingcreekresort.com 

Birkwood Cottage 

Relax in a charming heritage home, 

located mere steps away from Kaslo’s 

main street and the shores of beautiful 

Kootenay Lake. This beautifully decorated 

suite features contemporary furnishings, 

deluxe linens, a well equipped kitchenette 

and a private balcony. 

250-505-3953 www.airbnb.ca/rooms/20229839 

www.visitkaslo.com

Off the couch.. and OUT! 

Kaslo Recreation Complex 

Hockey and Curling 

The complex includes a hockey arena and two 

sheets on the curling rink side. Visit the arena 

website www.kasloarena.ca to find schedules 

for drop-in hockey and public skating times. 

The Kaslo Curling Club has a men’s, women’s 

and mixed league, as well as junior programs 

and a drop-in night. Go to www.kaslocurling. 

com for more details. 

Golf - Tee up! 

We don’t like to brag, but… the Kaslo Golf 

Course is beautiful! The views from anywhere 

on the nine-hole course are gorgeous. 

Occasionally you’ll see deer, elk or even a bear 

strolling the greens, taking the shortcut to the 

lake. Dine and watch them from the expansive 

verandas of the timber-frame clubhouse. The 

golf course is just above town, to the south, and 

you can rent clubs and power and pull carts. 

No tee time necessary. 

Vimy Park, located in lower Kaslo... just 

drive towards the lake and you'll find it. Home 

to Murray Pearson Ball Park, the Kaslo Skate 

Park, Off leash Dog walking area, covered 

picnic pavilion, gazebo and public washrooms. 

Vimy Park offers wide open grassy areas to fly 

a kite or play frisbee, an adventure playground 

for the kids and is easy access to the beach, just 

across the Ring Road. 

Trail Systems 

see maps in centre of this publication 

Kaslo has an amazing network of single 

track trails that you can access right from 

town. Most trails are built for more then one 

use, from hiking and running, mountain 

biking, horseback riding, and dirt bike 

and quadding. Please respect their signed 

designation. Questions? Visit Kaslo Outdoor 

Recreation and Trails Society, Kaslo Mountain 

Bike Club, or Kaslo Dirt Bike Riders on 

Facebook for current trail information. 

Float on in... 

Public Mooring good for 48 hours. 

Kaslo’s public wharf is in Kaslo Bay. You can 

stay tied up to the dock for 48 hours free of 

charge. The very small lagoon near the Moyie 

is a protected swimming area for kids. Please 

no motors of any kind in that area. 

If your boat’s on a trailer, drive around to 

Kaslo Bay Park. This is the venue for the 

Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival. It’s easy to launch 

your canoe or kayak from the sandy beach, 

and there is a proper concrete boat trailer 

ramp for the larger craft. 

Tennis and Pickleball 

Kaslo Raquet Club is at the Recreation 

Complex (Arena) Visitors welcome for a 

minimal drop-in fee and must sign nonwaiver. 

Advance notice is preferred. Contact 

250-353-2258 or kasloracquetclub@gmail. 

com Located on Arena Rd. 

Disc Golf "All Yew 

Need" disc course is 

located on the Southside 

of the Kaslo River Trail in 

a lovely coniferous forest. 

Access off Arena Rd. 

See centre map for details. 

Visit Kaslo Disc Golf 

facebook page for up-todate 

news. 

Fishing at Davis Creek 

~ Photo Karma Halleran 

Here’s 

How 


433 Front St, Kaslo 250-353-2432 

Open 

9am - 5:30pm 

Mon - Sat 


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Ainsworth Hot Springs | Balfour | East Shore | Kaslo | Nelson | North Kootenay Lake 


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North End of Kootenay Lake 

The Lardeau Valley Forty 

kms (25 miles) north of Kaslo 

is the beautiful Lardeau Valley 

which embraces the communities 

of Lardeau, Cooper Creek, Meadow 

Creek, Howser, Argenta and 

Johnsons Landing. 

The region includes five biogeoclimatic 

zones, from low-lying wet 

valleys with towering cedar and 

cottonwoods to the scree on the 

peaks dribbling down into spectacular 

alpine meadows. Wildlife 

includes deer, moose, elk, black and 

grizzly bears, mountain caribou, 

wolverine, wolves and mountain 

goats. The streams home cutthroat 

and rainbow Dolly Varden (bull 

trout) and mountain whitefish. 

The rich valley farmland is the result 

of the ebb and flow over thousands 

of years by the Duncan and 

Lardeau Rivers through the marshy 

flats at the head of the lake. 

The valley was first settled at the 

turn of the last century when a 

flood of prospectors invaded the 

area. In 1912, the first of several 

homesteading families arrived to 

eke out a living by farming and 

logging on the bench land. 

Duncan Dam 

Kootenay Lake was dammed in 

1967. The Duncan Dam, a 40 metre 

earthfill dam with no power generation 

facilities, was the first of the 

three Columbia River Treaty dams 

to be built in the Canadian section 

of the Columbia River Basin. It 

controls the flow of 

the Duncan River, 

the tributary that 

provides about 13% 

of the water flowing 

into Kootenay Lake. 

Lardeau Valley 

Museum 

Just past the Lardeau 

Valley Community 

Hall is a 

small museum in 

the historic Gerrard 

Fishery building. 

Operated by the 

Lardeau Valley Historical 

Society, it 

showases a variety of local historic 

artifacts which highlight a rich 

history of mining, logging, agriculture, 

homesteading, and the 1st 

Nations history of the region. 

There are many displays outside 

on the grounds including a steam 

donkey (an engine which was used 

back in the day to winch logs to 

the landing) and a new display of 

heritage tractors and farming tools. 

Visit on weekends, mid-June to 

mid-September, 10am-3pm. or 

by appointment, email museum. 

lvhs@gmail.com. 

The Meadow Creek 

Spawning Channel 

From late August to early October, 

the flashing bright red of 

thousands of spawning kokanee 

is a sight to behold. The channel 

Welcome to ‘downtown’ Meadow Creek 

Argenta Flats Viewpoint. 

Lens on Nature Photography, Robyn Skobalski 

was constructed in 1967 with 

BC Hydro funds and was the 

world’s largest at the time. The 

spawning channel is open to the 

public unless there is unusually 

high bear activity. There are 

walkways and an interpretive 

site for visitors. It is located 4 

km north of Meadow Creek off 

Hwy 31. 

Gerrard Rainbow 

For local folks, a trip upriver to picnic 

and view the spawning Gerrard 

Flats at the head of the lake. 

Photo Beatrice Massara 

is a popular Mother’s Day tradition. 

The road from Meadow Creek to 

Gerrard is gravel, but wide. From 

the bridge, the huge fish can easily 

be mistaken for logs in the river. 

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Meadow Creek Store offers: 

groceries, gas, ice, lottery, postal services, 

cold beer & liquor department, 

pet food and hardware. 

Open Monday to Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm 

(closed Sunday & most holidays) 

250-366-4216 

(Right beside the store) 

Call for more info. 

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Kaslo Golf Club 

Wing Creek Resort 


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Davis Creek 

Retallack 

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Woodbury 

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Ainsworth 

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Lardeau 

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Lost Ledge 

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Schroeder 

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Mirror Lake 

Fletcher Falls 

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For details on these and other day trips in the Kaslo area, visit the 

Kaslo Visitor Centre on Front Street (SS Moyie) 

or call 250-353-2525. 

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Argenta 

Crawford Bay 

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1. New Denver 

www.newdenver.ca 

45 minute drive west along 

Hwy 31A brings you to this quiet, 

picturesque community situated on the 

eastern shore of beautiful Slocan Lake. 

2. Fletcher Falls 

www.visitkaslo.com 

Drive 6 km south of Kaslo on Hwy 31. 

Turn left on Fletcher Creek Frontage 

Road. Park and walk down to the trail 

that leads to the foot of a spectacular 

waterfall and moss lined grotto. 

3. Play on the Lake 

250-353-1925 

The Kaslo Kayaking Adventure Centre 

is on Kaslo’s Front Street. Tours, rentals 

and lessons are offered and there is 

high quality outdoor gear for sale. Full 

day and 1/2 day tours can be booked. 

Lessons are offered for kayaking, stand 

up paddleboarding and windsurfing. 

Rent a kayak, canoe or a stand up 

paddleboard. 

4. Fishing/Boat Rentals 

Jones Boys Boats 250-353-2550 

Woodbury Resort 250-353-7717 

You’ll love the Kootenays in a whole 

new way once you get out on the 

lake. Discover secluded coves, sandy 

Explore the Area 

Fishing/Boat Rental cont'd 

beaches, and amazing nature hikes. 

The Joneses have lived on Kootenay 

Lake for generations, so when you go 

to rent a boat ask them where their 

favourite spots are. 

5. Cody Caves 

www.codycavetours.com 

Cody Caves are a network of limestone 

caves in the Selkirk Mountains in 

BC, located 2 miles (3.2 km) north of 

Ainsworth Hot Springs on the west side 

of Kootenay Lake. 

6. Valley of the Ghosts 

Walk in the footsteps of prospectors 

from an era longtime gone. Many 

of the settlements that once housed 

thousands of miners have all but 

disappeared, but remnants of the 

frantic mining activity from a century 

ago are common, if sometimes a little 

hard to spot. 

A. Sandon Town Site 

and Idaho Lookout Access 

B. Retallack. Old Growth 

Cedar Grove 

C. Buchanan Lookout. 

7. Duncan Lake 

Howser’s Glayco Beach has a boat 

launch, wilderness camping, driftwood 

strewn beaches, and warm swimming. 

Glacier Creek Regional Park is across 

the lake., 250-252-1574 

8. Lardeau Valley 

E. Gerrard Rainbow Spawning: third 

week in April to mid-May 

F. John Fenger Memorial Park 

G. Macbeth Icefield 

H. Monica Meadows 

I. Jumbo Pass 

J. Meadow Mountain 

K. Fry Creek 

For up to date information on the 

trails in the Purcell Wilderness 

Conservancy go to www.env.gov.bc.ca/ 

bcparks/explore/parkpgs/purcell/ 

9. Kokanee Mountain Zipline 

www.zipkokanee.com 

The original zipline in the West 

Kootenay zips you through 44 acres of 

old growth Douglas fir and pine forests. 

Located 22 km north of Hwy 3A on 

Kokanee Glacier Park Road, It’s best to 

book your tour ahead. 

aneta 

Planning to Build 

or Renovate? 

Salmo 

or Renovate? 

Visit the friendly, knowledgeable staff 

at your local building supply dealer! 

Nelway 

Kootenay 

Skyway 

CRESTON 

Rykerts 

Mechanical repairs, tune ups, 

brakes, tires, suspension, maintenance. 

Derek Dewar 

6336 Hwy 31 Kaslo • Call (250) 353-7409 

FOR ALL YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS WITH FRIENDLY QUALITY SERVICE. 


Building 

Centre 

Dry 

wood storage! 

ACE BUILDING CENTRE KASLO 

250-353-7628 

www.kaslobuilding.com email: info@kaslobuilding.com 


Your Kaslo Adventure begins here! 

Gas • Diesel • Propane 

ATM • Card-lock 

Marked Gas 

Groceries 

Kaslo Pump 

250-353-2533 

www.visitkaslo.com

Back 

In The 

Country 

Stellar Heliskiing 

www.stellarheliskiing.com 

430 Front St, Kaslo 

1-888-366-0067 

follow IG: #stellarheli 

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Retallack Lodge 

www.retallack.com 

New Denver 250-358-2777 

photo courtesy of 

Jason Remple, Kaslo BC 

MID SEASON ABOVE THE CLOUD 

ON TOP OF MT BRENNAN 

Baldface Lodge 

Nelson 250-352-0006 

Great Northern Snow-Cat Skiing 

Trout Lake 1-800-889-0765 

Mt Carlyle Lodge 

Kaslo www.skihikebc.com 

Powder Creek Lodge 

Purcells 250-921-4700 

Selkirk Snowcat Skiing 

Meadow Creek 250-366-4424 

Summit Lake Ski Hill 

Nakusp FB @skissummitlake 

250-265-3312 

White Grizzly Cat Ski 

Meadow Creek 250-366-4306 

Whitewater Ski Resort 

Nelson/Ymir 1-800-666-9420 

Zincton Rumoured - Coming soon 

Zincton.com 

Nordic Skiing 

The Kaslo Outdoor Recreation 

and Trails Society 

grooms over ten kilometres 

of trail throughout the 

Buchanan Recreation Area 

(Bucky) for classic skiing. 

Since the elevation of the 

trails ranges from 3,000 

to 5,000 feet, the snow is 

reliably good through March 

in most years. 

There’s a cozy warm-up 

cabin in the upper reaches, 

and two cabins in the 

lower range. 

Backcountry 

Sledding 

Kaslo makes a great base 

camp for some challenging 

deep powder excursions up 

to the sunny high reaches of 

the Selkirk Range. 15 minutes 

west of Kaslo off Hwy 31A, 

you can park at the foot 

of the Blue Ridge Forest 

Service Road to access the 

Nelson Sno-Goers’ Empire 

Cabin and some epic 

sledding terrain. Or drive to 

the Bjerkness logging road, 

which branches off from 

Kaslo West Road just before 

Kaslo’s small airstrip. Then 

just go UP. 

Take me up high 

The mountains are calling! 

Yearning for true alpine 

powder is a common 

Kootenay affliction come 

November each year. The 

Powder Highway is a big 

loop that circles the East and 

West Kootenay. Within the 

powder loop are numerous 

small operators, several near 

Kaslo. 

Commercial heli and snowcat 

skiing operations were 

born here. On offer is a 

boutique-style custom snow 

experience for intermediate 

and expert skiers, and for 

sure, world class pow – often 

deeper then a two storey 

house! 

Selkirk Snowcat Skiing, just 

north of Kaslo, first pioneered 

backcountry skiing via 

snow-cat in 1975, and is still 

providing amazing winter 

getaway holidays 48+ years 

later. Also, north of Kaslo 

in Meadow Creek is White 

Grizzly Cat Skiing – offering 

exhilarating snow-cat 

adventures. 

Just west of Kaslo is Retallack, 

also a cat-skiing operation, 

located in the Valley of 

the Ghosts. Stellar Heliskiing 

flies from Kaslo and has 

tenure on many of the world 

class mountains that surround 

us. Treat yourself to 

Mt Carlyle’s endless private 

powder stashes, set amidst 

breathtaking scenery. 

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Woodbury Resort 

Marina, 

& Marina 

Kootenay Lake’s Destination Resort 

Explore the beautiful 

Selkirk Mountains 

at your back door. 

Hiking/ATV & mountain 

biking trails 

Suites and 

Chalets 

RV sites with full hookup (30 amp) 

Waterfront & treed tent sites, fire pits 

All motel suites & chalets have 

full kitchens & satellite TV 

Laundromat 

Woodbury Springs 

Heated Pool 

Fish for Rainbows from your front door! 

Family friendly recreation and fishing 

boats available for rent 

Marina: Boat Rentals, 

Tackle & Fuel 

Free 

WiFi 

for guests 

Resort Office & Store • JB’s Restaurant & Pub 

Dine in & takeout available 

Wed - Sundays 3-8pm Happy Hour 3-5pm 

Woodbury Resort 

& Marina, 

4 kms north of Ainsworth Hot Springs 

PO Box 1262, Ainsworth, BC V0G 1A0 

250-353-7717 • JB’s 250-353-7716 

Toll Free 1-877-353-7717 

JB’s Restaurant 

Same owner 

since 1982 

Email: woodburyresort@netidea.com • www.woodburyresort.com 


www.visitkaslo.com

Ainsworth & Woodbury 

Ainsworth Hot Springs 

In this small community, there are several 

places to spend a quiet comfortable night. 

Check in at the comfortable Ainsworth Motel 

or at one of the campgrounds, B&B’s or guest 

houses nearby. 

Wander down to the lakeshore. There is a public 

wharf where you can launch your boat, and 

washrooms too. Head back up to JB Fletcher's 

store for a walk back in time and interesting 

gifts and souvenirs.They are building a new 

museum in the basement this year! 

At Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort, the Pool and 

Cave are open for public entry by reservation 

only, Wednesday - Sunday , 10am - 7:30pm and 

Monday 10am - 2pm. Registered hotel guests 

have complimentary access to the hot springs, 

between the hours of 8am and 9pm during 

their stay in the resort. To reserve visit: www. 

ainsworthhotsprings.com/our-water/ 

The source of the springs lies in the mountains 

above the resort, in the Cody Caves 

area. The water works its way down through 

porous calcareous rock to the pools below, renewing 

the water naturally approximately six 

times a day. 

Since time immemorial, the Ktunaxa 

people (pronounced K-too-nah-ha) have 

valued the springs as a place for healing. 

Today, the site of the ancient hot springs is 

home to the Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort. 

In a pleasing circularity, the resort is now 

owned and operated by the Lower Kootenay 

First Nations Band. 

The steaming open-air pool and horseshoe-shaped 

cave, dimly lit and humid, the 

walls and ceiling sculpted by the mineral rich 

water flow, offer an exhilarating experience. 

AINSWORTH MOTEL 

…on Kootenay Lake 

Ktunaxa Grill menu 

features First Nations 

inspired cuisine and incredible 

views. 

Woodbury 

Woodbury is home to a 

thriving resort and marina 

and the well known 

Jones Boys Boats, a family 

firm that offers boat and 

ATV rentals, sales and 

service. 

The resort, open year 

round, is a natural playground 

right on the 

shore of Kootenay Lake. 

Woodbury Resort has 

everything: boat rentals, camping, a restaurant 

and pub, a convenience store with fishing tackle, 

chalet rentals, a recreation hall and an outdoor 

swimming pool. Twice a year, Terry Jones and 

his staff host popular fishing derbies. Many a fish 

story has become a Kootenay legend over a pint 

or two in the pub. 

Woodbury is also a 

gateway to Kokanee 

Glacier Provincial 

Park and the Silver 

Spray Cabin. In summer, 

you can access 

the park by driving 

up Woodbury Creek 

Forestry Road for 13 

km to the trailhead. 

In the winter, it’s a 

deep snow paradise, 

Photo: Karma Halleran 

perfect for sledding all day. You’ll have no problem 

negotiating and parking even the biggest of 

truck and trailer rigs at Woodbury Resort. 

When you’re done playing for the day, enjoy the 

warm atmosphere and good food at JB’s. Two of 

your appetites satisfied! 

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Cody Cave Tours 

Your Adventure Tour begins by exploring the 

spectacular entrance chambers then rappel 

down the 40ft Cody Falls downward to the terminal 

sump. We ascend Cody Falls by ladder 

and continue upstream observing the geology 

and glacial effects on the cave environment. At 

the ancient boulder choke you will see the effects 

of calcite cementation on the once loose 

boulder pile. From here you will continue 

Nestled along the shores of Kootenay Lake, 

Balfour is a small but vibrant community, 

offering multitudes of opportunity 

for the avid hiker, biker, 

golfer, boater and fisherman. 

Please contact us for more information: 

Balfour & District Business & Historic Association 

contact.balfourcanada@gmail.com 

www.balfourcanada.ca 

climbing rock, ropes and ladders and slither 

between boulders on your way to the conservancy. 

You will marvel at this extensive fragile 

environment of pristine Soda Straws, Stalactites, 

Stalagmites, Calcite, Draperies and Sedimentary 

Rock Formations. 

All tours are by reservation only. For more info: 

250-359-CAVE (2283) or visit www.codycavetours.com 

Coffee Creek 

There is no highway 

sign, but if you're driving 

from Kaslo to Nelson, 

you will have plenty 

of warning that you are 

approaching this Kootenay 

Lake Provincial 

Park. If you're slowing 

down to 50 km per hour 

and hugging a rock bluff 

on your right side, with 

Kootenay Lake straight 

down from the cliff on 

your left side, you’re 

almost there. Pull in at 

the Hydro substation 

and park. It might take 

a minute or two to spot 

the trail leading down to 

where Coffee Creek empties into Kootenay Lake. 

Your reward is a secluded beach with great views 

and good fishing. 

Fishing 

Kootenay Lake has some of the best fishing in 

Canada. You can fish by boat, kayak or canoe 

with bucktail streamers on the surface or plugs 

down deep. Or cast from shore with spoons and 

jigs. There are three different types of rainbows 

in Kootenay Lake: Mykiss, Kamlooper and the 

world renowned Gerrard rainbow with sizes 

ranging from 1 to 20 lbs! Not to be outdone 

is the bull trout or what the locals call dollies. 

They are great to eat or smoke up for later and 

range from 1 to 15 lbs. 

In Kaslo, you can buy fishing tackle at Kane's 

Landing Corner Store, A Avenue and Washington 

Street in Upper Kaslo. Woodbury Resort can 

also help you get set up, from a boat to tackle to 

advice. Jones Boys Boats rents boats as well, and 

you can rent canoes or kayaks at the Adventure 

Centre on Front Street in Kaslo. 

Want to go fishing with an expert? Contact Reel 

Adventures at 250-505-4963 or www.reeladventuresfishing.com 

Fishing regulations are online at www.env.gov. 

bc.ca Kootenay Lake is Region 4 in the province. 

Ferries 

Ferries are FREE in the West Kootenay 

Vessel 

Name 

Kootenay Lake Ferry Schedule 

BALFOUR 

All Year 

Summer 

KOOTENAY BAY 

All Year 

Summer 

Osprey 2000 6:30 am 6:30 am 7:10 am 7:10 am 

These include the Fauquier-Needles ferry 

(approx 20 minutes) and the Upper Arrow 

Lakes ferry between Shelter Bay and 

Galena Bay (approx 25 minutes) and the 

Arrow Park ferry (just 5 minutes.) 

Upper Arrow Lakes Ferry (en route 

to Revelstoke and the Trans Canada Hwy) 

Allow 2 1/2 hrs to drive to Galena Bay from 

Kaslo. The free ferry crosses to Shelter Bay 

(west side) once an hour, on the half hour, 

5:30 am until 12:30 am: to Galena Bay (east 

side) 5 am – midnight. 

The Fauquier/Needles Ferry – on 

Hwy 6 (en route to Vernon) leaves from 

Fauquier (east side) every 30 minutes on the 

hour and half hour 5 am – 10 pm; from Needles 

(west side) 5:15 am – 9:45 pm. 

Arrow Park Ferry – On demand. 

The Arrow Lake Ferries 


Sometimes you need to line up early. 

There are cameras positioned at all the 

ferry landings and many other spots on 

roads in Kootenay Boundary country. 

Visit www.drivebc.ca, click on Webcam 

List, then choose Southern Interior. 

Check your Info 

Make it a habit to check www.drivebc.ca for 

the most current information affecting your 

ferry travel and also for any planned or unexpected 

interruptions on local highways 

and rural roads. 

Check out gov.bc.ca/kootenaylakeferry 

For more information contact: 

Western Pacific Marine 

Schedule information 250-229-4215 

General enquiries 250-229-5650 



MV Balfour 10:40 am 11:30 am 

Osprey 2000 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:20 pm 12:20 pm 

MV Balfour 12:20 pm 1:10 pm 

Osprey 2000 1:10 pm 1:10 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 









All times are Pacific (Balfour) time. 

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Cottages 

Gift Gift Gift Shop Shop Shop and and and Gallery 

Gallery 

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