Kokanee Creek Provincial Park is situated in the Slocan Range of the Selkirk Mountain Range and borders the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, 19 kms from Nelson on Hwy 3A. With 257 hectares, the park has over a kilometer of sandy beaches and a large delta area. Kokanee (the Sinixt name for the redfish that …

This unusual roadside attraction was built from over half a million discarded embalming fluid bottles. Tours of the estate are available seven days a week– May through Canadian Thanksgiving in October. Gift shop also located on the property. Located 25 miles north of Creston (approximately 3 km south of Boswell) enroute to the Kootenay Lake …

The Kootenay Lake Chamber of Commerce invites you to “explore the shore.” The chamber is a diverse group of area businesses connected for the common goal of promotion and vitality of the economy of the East Shore of Kootenay Lake. The Kootenay Lake Valley is a little-known treasure. Off the beaten tourist routes and relatively …

Salmo’s full service country style convenience store and Subway Restaurant on site for your shopping and travel needs. Esso service for gas and diesel–propane too. ATM, Sani-dump and groceries.

We publish the guidebook for the SILVERY SLOCAN HERITAGE TOUR, a super side trip of the International Selkirk Loop. The tour takes you through an area in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia that is rich in colourful history and magnificent scenery.

Whether you live in Creston or are just passing through, the Creston & District Museum & Archives has something to offer you! The Museum is filled with remnants of the past and is a treasure trove of historical information. We feature regularly changing exhibits, and host a series of special events throughout the year. Visit …

Built in 1896, the Ymir Hotel is one of the oldest remaining buildings in the region, and has the distinction of being the oldest continuous operating hotel / inn establishment in the Kootenays. The pub hosts a Sunday Jam every Sunday at 4 p.m. We offer ski & stay packages, golf packages and we also …

Davis Creek is a smaller campground with 32 sites situated on the north-western shore of Kootenay Lake, 5 kms apart, 25 Km (16 miles) north of Kaslo off Hwy. 31. Known for outstanding views of the Purcell mountain range with lakeview, sheltered campsites that provide a million dollar view. This park has recently undergone a …

When making plans to visit the West Kootenays located in beautiful southeastern British Columbia let the Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel look after all of your lodging and food and beverage needs. The Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel is located in downtown Trail, British Columbia. Our hotel property features: Columbia Steakhouse & Bar, …

Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival: Every August long weekend in Kaslo, BC stunning vistas, great acoustics and superb musicians combine to create the Kaslo Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival. The unique floating stage rests just offshore a little, sandy beach on Kootenay Lake. Named one of the “10 great places to get in tune, …