Stretching for approximately 6 km along the shoreline and encompassing a wide mountain bench which attracted early orchardists and settlers, Gray Creek is home to Kootenay Lake’s oldest general store – the Gray Creek Store, started in 1913 by the current owners’ father. Gray Creek is the western terminus of the Gray Creek Pass forestry road to Kimberley. This 4×4 vehicle-recommended scenic backroad is open July-October.