Ymir is a small town located in the Salmo River Valley, deep in the Selkirk Mountain Range between the towns of Salmo and Nelson, and was established as the result of early mining explorations in the mid-1860s. Ymir has a very colorful history, and is rooted in its mining history of hardiness and self-sufficiency. Although …

Just a few kilometres north from the junction of Highway 3 and 95, Yahk is known today for its abundance of antique shops and an affinity for goats, which can be seen on the roof of the Yahk Soap Company. Stop and stay a while at the Yahk Provincial Park, along the shores of the …

The unincorporated village of Winlaw is 20 km (12 mi) north of the junction of Highway 3A and 19 km (12 mi) south of the Village of Slocan City, and is probably the funkiest little town in the valley. Winlaw is also the start of an event called “Shreddin’ the Loop,” an annual mountain bike …

Located on the banks of the mighty Columbia River, the city of Trail is a land of legends, enduring traditions,exquisite attractions, a rich sports legacy and awesome scenery. Although the Lakes Tribe (Interior Salish) once settled here, the history of the city itself is truly the story of settlers who followed the lure of precious …

An unincorporated village, Slocan Park was first settled in 1913 because of its cleared land, a railway siding and nearby sawmills. The sawmills and railway are now gone. The rail bed, however, has become the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail (also called the Rail Trail), a popular biking and cross-country skiing trail which stretches 50 km …

The Village of Slocan City is located on Highway 6 at the southern end of Slocan Lake and Valhalla Provincial Park, 30 km (19 mi) south of New Denver. Slocan was a booming silver town back in the 1890s, but today it serves as gateway to Valhalla Provincial Park. Cyclists can also access the Slocan …

Silverton is British Columbia’s smallest municipality – but don’t let their size fool you. A surprising number of craft stores, galleries and accommodations can be found is this historical community. Silverton started as a silver mining community in the early 1890’s and many of the old buildings have been beautifully restored and are still in …

Today Sandon is a ghost town, but in years gone by Sandon was called the Monte Carlo of North America. It was the capital of the Silvery Slocan. In the late 1800s, more than 5,000 people made this boomtown their home. Today there is a museum and visitor centre along with many other old buildings. …

A beautiful village high in the Selkirk Mountains, this active community offers a vibrant arts scene and year-round recreational activities. Famous stone murals celebrate Salmo’s fascinating Gold Rush and logging history, and the town is surrounded by pristine wilderness with exceptional natural beauty.

Named one of the “Top 10 Adventure Towns” by National Geographic, Rossland offers year-round outdoor activities with its premier mountain biking locations, outstanding skiing at Red Mountain Ski Resort, and World Pond Hockey Championships. Explore Rossland’s mining heritage with a visit to the Rossland Museum.