The unincorporated community of Kitchener lies 16 km (11 mi) east of Creston along the Goat River. Further east of Kitchener on Highway 3, the drive settles into the wide valley of the southeastward trending Kitchener Creek, and begins to seek the crest of the Purcells.

Kingsgate is a British Columbia port of entry located on Highways 3/95. The historic Wild Horse Trail and Dewdney Trail both converged in this area and followed the Moyie River north on the way to the Wild Horse gold fields and the future site of Fort Steele. There is a duty-free store and three B.C. …

Situated on the western shore of Kootenay Lake and in close proximity to Glacier Provincial Park, Kaslo is a charming, noticeably art-oriented community. Kaslo is the final resting place for the S.S. Moyie, North America’s oldest restored sternwheeler. The Langham Cultural Centre is a fine example of Kaslo’s cultural heritage. Fishing charters, hiking trails to …

Accessible only by the Harrop Ferry, an on-demand 5-minute free ferry takes you to Harrop and Procter. At one time this was the transportation hub of the region, where rail met sternwheeler boats during the mining boom. The ferry takes you across the West Arm of Kootenay Lake to a place locals call “The Little …

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 …

Fruitvale is fond of saying that they are at the “Heart of the Beaver Valley – Where Community Spirit Is Our Lifestyle.” Fruitvale is a clean-air community with spectacular natural scenery, unique shopping and friendly people. Access to Champion Lakes Provincial Park is nearby, offering camping and swimming.

With over a dozen fruit stands, hothouses and private orchards, the Erickson area exhibits ideal growing conditions for producing bumper crops of cherries, peaches, apples, pears and other fresh produce. Considered a bedroom community to Creston, Erickson is located 3 km (2 mi) east on Highway 3. Take the time to explore this lush fruit-growing …

Creston and the surrounding Creston Valley is known as a fruit growing area, second only to the Okanagan in fruit production. Pick your own or visit the many fruit and vegetable stands. Creston is home to Columbia Brewery, where Kokanee Beer is produced. The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is a great place for bird …

Situated 2 miles (3 km) from the Kootenay Lake Ferry, Crawford Bay is the central community of the many hamlets along the East Shore of Kootenay Lake. The surrounding natural splendour has been a draw to artists and craftsmen, and the area has become a haven for a very creative community. A full-service community, Crawford …

Cooper Creek is situated at the northern end of Kootenay Lake, about 25 miles/40 kilometers north of Kaslo on Highway 31. Cooper Creek is the gateway to the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Provincial Park and remote high-country hiking. Nearby Glacier Creek offers some of the most accessible and aesthetic alpine hiking in the region.