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 …

The Ainsworth Motel is situated in the heart of the B.C. wilderness, overlooking beautiful Kootenay Lake and the Purcell Mountains. We offer clean, quiet and affordable single and double kitchenette units as well as a family unit.

Charming bed and breakfast on a quiet street in the heart of Creston. Two queen private suites, kitchenette and lounge area and private entrance.

Escape to Kootenay Lakeview Spa Resort & Event Centre for an experience unlike any other. Set above the western shores of Kootenay Lake, our lush, 60-acre property offers a true get away for guests seeking a relaxing and luxurious stay surrounded by the natural beauty Queens Bay, Balfour BC. Unwind with a complimentary round of …

The Wild Turkey Inn is set in a Victorian heritage home, built in 1896, during the time of Rossland’s Gold Rush. This little guest house, located three blocks from downtown, has three character filled guest rooms, each with its own ensuite. It also has a renovated kitchen, grand dining room and laundry. Self-serve breakfast items …

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 …

Rossland is located in the beautiful Kootenay Rockies Region of British Columbia, and is home of Red Mountain Resort and Big Red Cats, the world’s largest cat skiing operation. With the addition of Grey Mountain at RED Mountain we now have one of the biggest ski resorts in western Canada. Located on the Powder Highway, …

Owner Luke Lewis weaves corn brooms onto unique handles using antique broom making equipment. See thousands of functional art brooms hanging from the rafters in the historic log barn.  Over the years our brooms have appeared on TV, in movies, including Bewitched, and in other forms of media.  Here are some of our other brooms …

One of nature’s most scenic golf courses. Carved out of the forested upland above Kootenay Lake, Balfour Golf & Recreations 18-hole, Les Furber designed layout offers up expertly manicured tee to green conditioning and an inclusive atmosphere that is guaranteed to inspire golfers of any skill level. Our unique approach to some to the games …

The Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Centre offers wetland education and awareness programs at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area  – a 17,000 acre internationally recognized wetland habitat. The Centre is open seasonally from May to October offering guided canoe and walking tours and special events and programs. The Kootenay- Columbia Discovery Centre Society works to promote environmental …