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Samuels Store & The Blue Heron Cafe

Sandpoint United States

Logo of Blue Heron Cafe featuring a heron, pine trees, and the shape of Idaho with a location marker in the northern region.

The Blue Heron Cafe is open 7 days a week. We have incredible food and views of the mountains and Walsh Lake. Outside dinning available during the summer.  The Samuels Store has all the basics plus organic snacks, fishing gear, lottery and many great gift items along with gas and diesel. Convenient in and out …

OSPREY 2000 Snack Bar

Balfour Canada

Visit the Osprey Snack Bar and enjoy the “Best Food on the Lake” located on board the OSPREY 2000 Ferry. The Osprey 2000 Ferry sails between Balfour and Kootenay Bay BC on the beautiful Kootenay Lake. Open daily at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, and more.

Balfour Golf Course

Balfour Canada

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 …

Dairy Queen Brazier

Creston Canada

High Quality Ice Cream and Yogurt Products as well as Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches, etc. All prepared with the quality products and caring service that have been the hallmarks of Dairy Queen for decades. Winter hours: Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 days a week. Summer hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. …

Wetlands

Cusick USA

Wetlands is a family-friendly restaurant in Cusick, Washington, located inside Kalispel Casino, serving classic favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Farmhouse Cafe

Metaline Falls USA

Farmhouse Cafe features delicious home-cooking and homemade pies! Breakfast is served all day, every day. The offer a wide range of lunch choices and generous choices with homemade deliciousness. Mon-Fri: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Sat: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm Sun: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort

Ainsworth Canada

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.

Salmo Pump

Salmo Canada

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.

Prestige Lakeside Resort Nelson

Nelson Canada

Set on the shores of Kootenay Lake and just a short walk from downtown, the Prestige Lakeside Resort is the only lakefront resort in Nelson—offering a rare combination of waterfront relaxation and city access. The resort features deluxe guestrooms and designer suites, convention centre, spa, indoor pool, hot tub, lakefront patio, onsite food & beverage …

Venture Inn

Libby USA

The Venture Inn is nestled in the beautiful Kootenai River Valley at the base of the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness. It boasts the only indoor heated pool and hot tub in Libby.

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Have you seen 'Train Dreams' yet? Much of the story takes place in towns and areas that are now part of the International Selkirk Loop, including Bonners Ferry, where the protagonist of the story, Robert Grainger, lives. Many of the filming locations are located along or near the Loop in Northeast Washington. The film is is hauntingly beautiful, and you'll experience the area in a whole new way.NetflixVisit Northeast WashingtonVisit North IdahoBonners Ferry Chamber ... See MoreSee Less

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