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.

Situated just above the ferry landing in Kootenay Bay, Boccalino welcomes travelers to a cozy, European-inspired lakeside retreat. With charming motel accommodations and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, Boccalino is a gateway to the best of the Kootenays. Surrounded by trails, beaches, artisan shops, and the scenic ferry crossing, Boccalino offers a perfect stop along the …

Syringa Provincial Park is a 19 Kms, 25 minute drive from Castlegar, British Columbia and is 10 minutes past the Hugh Keenleyside Dam on Broadwater Road, a paved highway. Nestled between the Monashee and the Selkirk mountain ranges the park encompasses 4417 hectares. It is situated at the southeast end on the shores of the …

The Village of Slocan is a small, peaceful community at the south end of Slocan Lake where the Slocan River begins. It wasn’t always so peaceful. During the 1890’s, it was a bustling, boisterous, boom-town filled with hotels, saloons, pack teams, and rail cars filled with ore and miners in pursuit of the ever elusive …

If you want to step back in time, enjoy history, need information about the Gray Creek Pass or the area in general, stop at Kootenay Lake’s oldest general store on Chainsaw Avenue; a prominent service center since 1913 for the East Shore offering a selection of Fireplaces, Wood Stoves, and Chainsaws. In addition to a …

Established in 1898, the Hume Hotel & Spa is a Nelson landmark celebrating over a century of hospitality excellence. This full-service inn features The General Store Restaurant, Mike’s Place Pub, The Library Lounge, Spiritbar, Bodhi Day Spa, Liquor Store and banquet facilities. Renovations were made to our fourth floor guest rooms, and we are always …

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 …

Located on Nelson’s historic Baker Street, the newly renovated BEST WESTERN PLUS Baker Street Inn offers excellent facilities and comfortable, elegant accommodations. Our hotel in Nelson, B.C. has received a Triple Green Key Eco-Rating for our commitment to sustainability and is a top-rated property by TripAdvisor earning a Certificate of Excellence Award. You can count …

The horseshoe shaped cave, where the darkness, mineral deposits and humidity combine for an unique hot springs experience. Besides the hot springs pool and caves, the resort offers first-class accommodations, a lounge and superb dining; there is also an excellent gift shop on the premise.

Nestled in the heart of Nelson’s historic city centre, The Dancing Bear is the perfect ‘home base’ for travelers in search of back country adventures & authentic mountain culture. The Bear’s character design feels more like a home than a hostel. Complete with hardwood flooring, bay windows, high ceilings, exposed beams, an antique fire place, …