Go & Do West Kootenay Regional Magazine Summer/Fall 2018

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Farmers Markets ..... 36 Ferry Schedules .......... 5 Fruitvale .................. 21 Grand Forks ............. 48 Kaslo ........................ 6 Lardeau Valley.......... 12 Nakusp ................... 37 Nelson .................... 51 Nelson City Map ...... 57 New Denver ............ 44 Rossland ................. 28

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The Kootenay Lake Ferry

Connects Highway 3A from Balfour on the west side of the lake to Kootenay Bay on the east side. It is the longest free ferry ride in the world at approximately 35 minutes. See schedule below.

The Arrow Lakes Ferries Includes the Fauquier-Needles ferry crossing on the Lower Arrow Lake, the Upper Arrow Lake ferry and the Arrow Park ferry.

Lower Arrow Lake Ferry Crossing takes approximately 5

Upper Arrow Lake Ferry Enroute to Revelstoke and the TransCanada Highway. The free ferry crosses from Shelter Bay (west side) to Galena Bay (east side) once an hour, on the hour, 5 am until 12 midnight; and returns from Galena Bay to Shelter Bay once an hour on the half hour from 5:30 am to 12:30 am.

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This year, 2018, the Village of Kaslo is celebrating 125 years since it was first incorporated. There will be many projects and events commemorating a century and a quarter of life in this mountain town on the big lake. Expect all kinds of goings on, especially on the birthday weekend, August 11-12. There will be lots of pomp and ceremony, speeches, an unveiling or two, special performances and a street party!

SS Moyie Photo: K Halleran

National Historic Sites

It’s is an easy place to fall in love with; the beauty of its setting is almost overwhelming at first. Look across the brilliant clear water of Kootenay Lake at the mountains opposite. The Purcells appear unmarked by roads and man-made structures. The forested slopes beckon hikers, mountain bikers and backcountry skiers, and provide inspiration for musicians and artists.

Kaslo kids grow up with the lake as their front yard and the bush as their backyard.

All that wildness fosters a sense of adventure, an urge to get out there. They carve their own paths or follow the route of the wagon roads and pack horse trails.

When in Kaslo, be sure to devote a day to enjoying the public beaches and walking the River Trail. It’s a non-motorized trail on both sides of the Kaslo River and connected by two covered bridges.

Kaslo, off the beaten path, is the perfect vacation spot. Come for a day, a week or forever – you’ll be welcome.

There are 94 National Historic Sites in the vast province of British Columbia and only five in all of the West Kootenay. There are two National Historic Sites in Kaslo – the Village Hall (pictured at right) on 4th Street and the SS Moyie (above), the oldest intact passenger sternwheeler in the world.

Kaslo Village Hall Photo: K Halleran

For a village with a population of under 1,000 people, Kaslo celebrates a lot. May Days, Jazz Fest and IdidaRide in August, and Winter in the Forest Festival in February. This is not just the contemporary face of Kaslo – in the late 1890s Kaslo was often called “The City of Energy.” Perhaps it’s because the townsite is so compact, and far enough away from larger centres – necessity is the mother of creative inventions of all kinds.

City Hall The Village Hall (Kaslo’s

“City” days are long gone!) was built in 1898 – the same year the SS Moyie made her maiden voyage on Kootenay Lake. It is the oldest municipal hall still standing in mainland BC. For the past decade this graceful wooden building has undergone extensive restoration, both outside and inside and the Village staff and council moved to the Kemball Memorial Centre. After almost a decade they will be moving back to the Village Hall this year.

SS Moyie When she was launched

in1898, there were no roads, no trains, and only foot, horse or mule travel into the mountain valleys. You could not overstate this ship’s value, or the affection the people in the many isolated communities on Kootenay Lake felt for her during her 60 years of faithful service. The ship is now drydocked on Front Street, overlooking the lake she sailed on for so many years. But she is still welcoming folks aboard as Kaslo’s Visitor Centre and as a captivating museum.

St Andrew’s

St Andrew’s United Church, like the Village, is also celebrating 125 years.

Several events are planned including a special anniversary service on July 8. On August 19, an old fashioned pantomime featuring a cast of over 25 will be presented. “Tell Me A Story’’ will take its audience on a ride from 1893 up to today.

Local actors will represent some of the town’s forefathers who participated in the building of the church, the impact on the church of the fire and floods the following year, and the connection with Rev. K Shimuzu whose congregation of Japanese Canadian Internees worshipped here.

St Andrew’s also offers saddle-bag services in the sanctuary, Sundays in summer, starting June 17 through to September 9.

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Kaslo is at the end of the rainbow. Photo: Karma Halleran

SS Moyie

Anchors a-weigh! The Sweetheart of the Lake is embarking on a journey through history and you are invited. Accept the invitation and come aboard.

Breathing life into her decades of service as a crucial link to all the remote communities on Kootenay Lake has involved thousands of hours of labour, research and the skills of a generation of workers. On board, experience the re-created hum of the engines, the click of the typewriter keys in the Purser’s office, and the recorded sounds of a mother soothing her baby in the Ladies Salon. Storyboards at street level describe the scope and scale of the restorations that are still ongoing today. Admire the ingenuity of the Moyie’s restoration fundraisers – next to the donation box, a prominent sign reads, “Blow the whistle, $5.” Show me a kid of any age, anywhere, who could resist that whistle cord!

Now a designated National Historic Site and BC Landmark, the sternwheeler is open daily for guided or self-guided tours from Mother’s Day through to Thanksgiving weekend. She is also home to the Kaslo Visitors Centre.

The Moyie is located at 324 Front Street, Kaslo. For more information see www.klhs.bc.ca or phone/fax 250-353-2525.

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Kootenay Star Mining Museum This little museum, right

in the middle of Front Street, celebrates an era when hard, hard work, and unimaginable risk, was the norm for most people. At its founding, Kaslo was the gateway to the “mining metropolis of the world”; a time when fortunes were made and lost in a day.

The Langham The Langham Cultural Centre building has served numerous purposes since it was first opened in 1998 as a luxurious hotel (with hot water and electricity, even!) It has changed hands many times over its first 3/4 of a century, but alas, in the 1970s, the old wooden building was abandoned and derelict. Demolition seemed inevitable… until an energetic local group, organized

by Michael Guthrie, saw its potential as a cultural centre.

The Langham now houses two galleries, a theatre andartists’ studios. It’s also a museum that serves witness to the tim–e when the old hotel served as housing for Japanese Canadians during World War II. Ascend the staircase and view archival photos and letters. There are sound stations where one can hear the authentic voices of internees and one room has been recreated as it was in 1944.

Langham Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 1 – 4 pm. The Japanese Canadian Museum is open the same hours, Tuesday – Sunday. 447 A Avenue and on the web at www.thelangham.ca

Photos and ephemera and even personal items from Kaslo’s early years are displayed on the walls and in cabinets – medicine bottles, spectacles, a restaurant menu, a photo of horses wearing snowshoes… After your visit, enjoy the warm atmosphere at Teresa’s, a unique coffee shop above the museum, which serves homemade delectables, sandwiches, espresso coffees and ice cream.

iDIDaRide & Run Kaslo iDIDaRide

& Run is a five race mountain bike and trail running event, held Saturday, August 11. Bike races of 40, 20 and 8 km as well as running races of 20 km and 8 km on the point-2-point mostly single track trails around Kaslo will appeal to everyone in the family.

The venue is unparalleled in beauty.

Some starts and all the finishes are on the shores of Kootenay Lake, at the loggers sports grounds. Many a racer last year happily went straight into the lake upon finishing.

New this year is the PACE Electric Snails Pace Race - $100 to the last one across the line…. AND the Kaslo Automotive - ‘keeping the wheels of Kaslo turning’ Wheelie Contest - wheelie the furthest and take home a $100 as well. These races

Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival

Free-range fun for the whole family!

Jazz is in the name, but over the last quarter century, the scope of the music has broadened – grown outward with the event itself, which spills down over the lake, into Kaslo’s downtown and, finally, the summer vibe gets reinvigorated at all the pop-up campsites and on the beaches.

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are for competitors and volunteers only.

As the iDIDaRide & Run event launches Kaslo’s 125 weekend birthday celebrations - the venue will be hopping with a beer garden, food stand, live music and a Vintage Fair/YardSale/Flea Market.

Register today at iDIDaRide-kaslo.ca

Kaslo Area Trails Hiking, moun-

tain biking, dog walking and running the mostly single track trails around Kaslo is a soothing experience. All Kaslo Trails are posted ontrailforks.com search Kaslo BC and look for these trail names.

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Family Pump Park, River Trail

Some trails have not yet been posted on Trail Forks, but are well loved and used by locals, can be discovered mapped on the local trail guidebook, available at many shops around town. Stop by Pennywise, 400 A Avenue. We’ve got answers!

Festival organizer Paul Heinrichs points out “There’s not much traditional jazz in the lineup. But what it really comes down to is – what’s jazz? You could talk for hours about that.” Come for a fabulous weekend August 3 – 5.

A sampling of the 2018 lineup: Buffy Sainte Marie, Shakey Graves, Mavis Staples, The Cave Singers, Shovel & Rope, The Rebirth Brass Band, & etc!

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Sk8Park

Come down to the waterfront (opposite the ball park in Vimy Park) to see the most scenic skatepark anywhere on the planet. From bikes to skateboards, the kids ride them all. All ages participate, and it is great summer fun for riders and watchers alike.

Tennis, Anyone?

Kaslo’s tennis courts are located on the south end of town by the arena. If you’re interested in an afternoon match or joining the Kaslo Tennis Club, both can be arranged at the Kaslo Motel, 250-353-2431.

Tee Time

The Kaslo Golf Club is famous for its spectacular view – very distracting as you golf! – and much appreciated when you raise a glass or dine on the balcony of the Clubhouse.

The course offers rolling hills, well conditioned grass greens and manicured fairways. Sand in the bunkers is carefully maintained and the picturesque water hazard has a scale model of the SS Moyie sternwheeler. The club also has a driving net and a practice green, cart and club rentals.

On your motorcycle? Club rentals are free for you! No tee time necessary! But call ahead in case a tournament or a private function has been scheduled.

Whether you are an experienced golfer or a beginner, there is no better way to spend a morning or afternoon on the greens in Kaslo! 250-353-2262.

Kaslo’s 125th Birthday Events AUG 11 Saturday

On The Water Koote-

nay Lake, Kaslo River, Mirror Lake, and in the hills, there are creeks, little alpine lakes and rills a-plenty. Launch your motor boat at Kaslo Bay Park or if you sailed into town, tie up at the Kaslo public dock – free moorage for 48 hours. If you don’t have your own, there are kayak and canoe rentals at Kaslo Kayaking on Front Street and motor boat rentals at Jones Boys Boats in Woodbury.

Fish Tales In Kootenay

AUG 12 Sunday

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Family Fun: Mt bike & trail running, Snail’s Race and Wheelie event, Vintage Fair, Beer garden & Live music. All at the Loggers Sports venue, foot of A Avenue www. iDIDaRide-kaslo.ca

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Gala: Dinner & Dance

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Kaslo Legion Hall, 403 5th Street

Street Party!

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Historic City Hall

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SS Moyie, Front Street

AUG 19 Sunday St. Andrew’s Church presents

A Pantomime.

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Lake you can fish by boat, kayak or canoe with bucktail streamers on the surface or plugs down deep.

Or cast from shore with spoons and jigs. There are three different types of rainbows in Kootenay Lake; Mykiss, Kamlooper and the world renowned Gerrard rainbow with sizes ranging from 1 to 20 lbs! Not to be outdone is the bull trout or what the locals call dollies.

For up to date fishing reports, licensing and gear stop in at Barren’s Sport Shop on 4th Street. A little north of Kaslo, Woodbury Resort can also help you get set up and they rent motor boats as well.

Or go old-school and rent a couple of kayaks or a canoe for you and your fishing buddy at the Adventure Centre on Front Street.

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North & South of Kaslo

Kootenay Lake Parks

dot the shores of Kootenay Lake, some quite tiny and accessible only by boat, and others that are connected to vast areas of protected wilderness.

Campbell Bay:

A small park on Kootenay Lake, just across the lake from Kaslo. It has a sandy beach and is only accessible by boat. Primitive camping facilities.

Davis Creek: The smallest park on Kootenay Lake but easily accessible by Highway 3.

Lost Ledge: This park is really a stretch of shoreline on the west side of the north arm of Kootenay lake and is also accessible by Hwy 3. From both Davis Creek and Lost Ledge parks you get spectacular views of the Purcell Mountains to the east, and of course fishing, boating and swimming. The forested campsites are popular with anglers and families for their informal camping experience and lovely wild beaches.

Coffee Creek: If you happen to be

driving along the highway from Kaslo to Nelson, you will have plenty of warning that you are approaching this park.

When you find yourself slowing down to 50 km per hour and hugging a rock bluff on your right side, with Kootenay Lake straight down from the cliff on your left side, you know you’re almost there. When you descend to a little bridge at the bottom of a tight switchback, pull off the highway and park in the area by the river. There is a trail from there that goes under the bridge and down to the lake alongside Coffee Creek.

Midge Creek: This boat access only park is located on the west shore of the main body of Kootenay Lake, across from Sanca Creek. It boasts more than a kilometre of sandy beach and backs onto the Midge Creek Wildlife Management Area.

Meadow Creek. Photo: Joe Hawes

Much To Do In The North ’cause warmer weather always means more to

do outdoors! The Lardeau Valley has wonderful opportunities for recreation - everything from audacious to cautious - and all types of adventures in between.

Head north along Hwy 31 to the communities of Lardeau, Cooper Creek and Meadow Creek, Howser, Argenta and Johnsons Landing. Each of these communities has unique traits that will appeal to the adventurous at heart. The rich valley bottom farmland is the result of the ebb and flow over thousands of years by the Duncan and Lardeau Rivers through the flats at the head of the lake.

From the relative calm of kayaking and canoeing to the exhilaration of being behind a speed boat waterskiing or tubing, the north end of the lake is a great place to indulge. For the thrill seekers, Lardeau River Adventures offers exclusive one day rafting trips down the scenic Lardeau River. They are proud to offer an expedition-style adventure that is accessible and affordable for the day-tripper. Call 250-366-4338 in Meadow Creek for more information.

Opportunities for hiking are plentiful in the Lardeau Valley. One of the most extraordinary hikes is the Fry Creek Canyon trail. The trail is suitable for families wanting to take a day hike or for experienced hikers wishing to go farther up the Fry Creek Canyon into the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy. For a relatively moderate trek, try the hike to Monica Meadows, a hike beloved by local folks. The road into Glacier Creek area itself is an adventure, winding along a rapid river and affording views of the Horseshoe and Macbeth Glaciers. You can camp where the Glacier Creek Forest Service Road meets the Duncan Mainline.

There is also a great campsite in Meadow Creek and a couple …on Kootenay Lake of wilderness campsites at Howser.

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Same owner since 1982

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Cody Caves was discovered in

the late 1800s by Henry Cody, of Prince Edward Island. It became a popular destination for adventurous residents of Kootenay Lake throughout the 1900s and was made into a Provincial Park in 1964.

As the only low elevation cave in the West Kootenay, its guided tours make an excellent introduction to caving. The limestone cave displays an impressive array of ancient calcite formations, growing at the slow rate of approximately one cubic centimetre each century. Up to 500 metres of passageway are safely accessible for tourism activity. Visitors experience underground waterfalls and ancient limestone passages carved by flowing water.

A fascinating journey into the fragile underworld of Cody Caves awaits the adventurous tourist or seasoned spelunker. Cody Cave Tours offers a variety of caving adventures for those who are age 5 and up. Visitors should be reasonably fit. Warm clothes and sturdy footwear are important for spelunking comfort. Reservations are required.

For more information visit their website www.codycavetours.com or call 250-359CAVE (2283).

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Woodbury is less than a five minute

drive north from Ainsworth. The early history of Woodbury, as with many settlements along Kootenay Lake, is inextricably linked with mining.

Today, Woodbury is home to the thriving resort and marina, and the well known Jones Boys Boats, who offer boat sales and service. What could be better than to acquire a new boat and just go next door to stay and play?

The resort, a natural playground, is open year round, and occupies a breathtaking location on Kootenay Lake at the doorstep to the great outdoors. The four-season resort has everything from boat rentals and camping to a restaurant, store, chalet rentals, a recreation hall and a swimming pool.

Fishing is excellent all the time, but is at its best in fall and winter. Kootenay Lake is famous for having some of the biggest Gerrard rainbow trout, reaching phenomenal sizes of over 20 pounds, as well as Dolly Varden (bull trout) and delicious kokanee. Woodbury Resort sponsors a Dolly Tournament at Easter and a Rainbow Tournament at Thanksgiving, the second Monday in October. Fishermen come from all over to participate in these derbies.

Ainsworth Hot Springs

The site of the ancient hot springs is home to the Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort. In a pleasing circularity, the resort is now owned and operated by the Lower Kootenay First Nations Band, who enjoyed the hotsprings long before the prospectors arrived in the1990s. They are proud to bring their unique warmth to the hospitality you will experience when you visit.

The resort has modern rooms and spa services, but you can also just visit for the opportunity to soak in the mineral pools.

Float in the steaming open-air pool, then wade into the horseshoe-shaped cave, where the darkness, the mineral deposits and the humidity all combine to offer an exhilarating experience. A hot steamy, odourless shower of mineralized water falls from the cave’s roof, providing a rejuvenating natural steam bath. For a truly breathtaking scenario, try to catch a full moon from the outdoor pool on a bright, crisp clear night – a sight that will not be easily forgotten.

The Hot Springs restaurant has been renovated and the resort’s regulars give rave reviews about the new menu which features First Nations inspired cuisine.

The mussels with accompanying bannock is a delicious and memorable dish.

Hot Springs Pool & Cave Spirit Water Spa Swimwear & Gift Boutique Contemporary Rooms & Suites Banquet & Meeting Room Open all year

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Balfour was originally a steamboat

terminus for all the mining activities up and down Kootenay Lake. In 1889, a wealthy Englishman named Charles Busk, who envisioned Balfour becoming a centre for fruit farming and gardening, had it surveyed and staked as a townsite.

The area never did become an agricultural community due to sandy soil conditions and lack of irrigation water. Instead it has survived over the years as a popular resort for fishermen, and as the western terminal of the Kootenay Lake Ferry.

Today, Balfour has a population of over 1200 friendly folks and an economy that is more diverse with each passing year.

You won’t see it at first glance, but 60 businesses contribute to the lifeblood of this small town. For a fabulous vacation, stay and play in Balfour. Whether you enjoy vigorous outdoor activities such as hiking the mountain trails and mountain

biking, or less strenuous pastimes such as sailing, fishing, golfing or tennis, For real relaxation, just sit on the beach, watch the waves and allow your mind to wander.

There is a varied selection of accommodations suitable for every budget, as well as fine and casual dining. Shopping is a treat in the eclectic stores. Plan to spend a wonderful day, or week or more in beautiful Balfour.

Balfour Golf Course is one

of the West Kootenay’s best kept secret.

Designed by Les Furber, this prestigious course provides the complete golfing experience. Players will find the front nine carved neatly through a forested region with sand and water hazards strategically placed; the back nine uses the mountains to provide elevation from tee to green and has a breathtaking view across Kootenay Lake to the Purcell Mountains.

Nestled along the shores of Kootenay Lake, Balfour is a small but vibrant community, offering multitudes of opportunity for the avid hiker, biker, golfer, boater and fisherman.

Please contact us for more information: Balfour & District Business & Historic Association contact.balfourcanada@gmail.com www.balfourcanada.ca

If you stay close by at the Kootenay Lakeview Resort you can spend a morning on the course, rent bikes and tour the back roads, then come back to a massage or a soak in their large outdoor jacuzzi. The resort is a favourite for weddings. Its grounds are lovely, the comfortable log built lounge has amazing views, and you and your guests are close to all the outdoor recreation the Balfour area has to offer.

MV Anscomb Wheelhouse The Balfour and District Business and Historic Association and Heritage Committee are pleased to announce that its restoration has been completed. The MV Anscomb ferry plied the waters of Kootenay Lake from 1946 until 2000.

It is open for visitors Monday and Tuesday in July and August from 10 am – 2 pm, open longer hours on holidays. Ask at Gill and Gift (gas station and store opposite) if you want to visit at other times.

Go & Do It In Balfour • Go kayaking or boating.

• Browse the great pop-up shops at the ferry landing, and check out the amazing selection carried by Gill & Gift.

• Grab a cup of duck food at Gill and Gift, and wander down to the beach. Watch the ferry and feed the ducks.

• Play nine or eighteen holes at the golf course.

• Try bird watching. Many species can be spotted in Balfour.

• Use the Balfour soccer field for playing softball, throwing a frisbee, kicking a soccer ball, or book it for family parties or team tournaments.

• Tour the off-road hiking and biking trails all around the area.

• Have lunch or dinner at the restaurants.

• Go swimming or water skiing, book a fishing charter, rent a boat, or just sit and watch the waves.

• Play tennis.

• Ride the free ferry back and forth a few times as a foot passenger. What a yacht!

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East Shore of Kootenay Lake

South From Kootenay Bay

You’ll be driving along what motorcyclists know as the Number One Best Drive in BC. One motorcycling enthusiasts’ website describes Highway 3A from Creston to the ferry landing at Kootenay Bay in terms that will whet your appetite for travel, even if you are driving “in a cage” as bikers might say.

From www.destinationhighways.com: “After beginning with a light starter up the east side of the fertile Creston Valley, the Ministry of Highway’s head chef serves up a never-ending feast of curves, sweepers and esses along the shores of Duck and Kootenay Lakes. If you have a choice, put away your Fat Boy and unsheath the ZX9R. But whatever your dry weight, come prepared to overindulge. Beautiful water and mountain scenery are almost always in view, traffic is light and development consists of the occasional pub or other service.”

Kootenay Bay is the eastern terminus of the Kootenay Lake Ferry. This tiny community provides excellent dining and varied accommodation. Pilot Bay Park and a wonderful hike to a lighthouse can be accessed from here. As you come into Crawford Bay, you will notice signs that proclaim “Artistic by Nature”. It is well worth stopping and browsing its many shops studios and eateries. There is also a terrific children’s playground that encourages cre-

ative play no matter how old you are!

A little further along, Gray Creek is the home of the oldest general store on the lake. Pick up some groceries and the Historical Society booklet of self-guided tours.

Boswell had its share of mining camps, but really owes its existence to its fruit orchards, which up until the 1930s shipped apples and cherries around the world.

Gray Creek Pass

is a gravel road that is the shortest route from the West to the East Kootenay – but it is not a time saver. Rated the most important forest road in BC by Backroad Mapbooks, the pass cuts its way through forestlands all the way up to a 6800´ summit and then down again towards Kimberley. Usually only open July 1st to late October, you can access it at Gray Creek from Anderson Road. It is also part of the Trans Canada Trail.

Kuskanook is a Ktunaxa word for “end of the lake”. Here the American Great 70 km north of Creston Northern Railway on the east shore of met steamships on beautiful Kootenay Lake the lake. It once had the reputation of being the toughest town in Western Canada. Now CABINS, RV PARK & CAMPGROUND it’s best known for Cozy 3 bedroom chalets & motel rooms its easy access boat Large RV & camping sites nestled in a cedar forest launch. Still on Hwy 50 acres with ponds, nature walks & sandy beaches 3A, you will come to Sirdar. An Italian gold seeker settled Across from Kokanee Springs Golf Course - Golf packages available. these slopes, terracing the hillside and establishing an orchard.

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A GETAWAY FROM THE EVERYDAY • Scenic view of Kootenay Lake & Selkirk Mountains • Cabins open year round • Ideal tenting at Daybreak Camp • Permanent full service trailer sites • Laundromat, hot showers, fire pits, flush toilets, ice • Hiking trails & beautiful beach • Full service marina • High speed WiFi

Creston

The orchards and the rich valley bottomland surrounding Creston produce a bounty of fruit, vegetables and grain, and the valley’s gentle slopes are seamed with rows of grapevines.

Along the main road through Creston there are many farmers’ stands where you can buy the local produce and other products you may only find for sale nearby. Creston also has an award-winning farmers market and galleries and shops throughout the town where you can buy local art and crafts. Stop in at the Visitor Centre (when you see the towering wooden grain elevators, it’s right there) for more information on what to ‘go and do’ in Creston.

Head of the Lake

The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is a 17,000 acre wetland that stretches from the south end of Kootenay Lake to the US border. Over 286 species of birds, 57 species of mammals and 29 species of fish, reptiles and amphibians call the wetland home. Visit the nature centre, here in the “Valley of Swans”, book a canoe tour or just wander the trails.

Bring binoculars!

Bayshore on the Lake Restaurant

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Keeping it fresh

Visit Kootenay Meadows Farm, home of the Kootenay Alpine Cheese Company. Here the tradition of French and Italian cheese-makers is cherished, the cheeses are carefully aged and of course, the milk from the farm’s herd of well-loved cows, combine to ensure the rich, complex flavour. The farm is just minutes from Creston. www.kootenaymeadows.com

Wonderful Wine

With three exceptional wineries and counting, the Creston Valley has been dubbed Canada’s next wine region. Take a wine tasting tour around Creston, and you will be impressed by the variety and quality of wines that these boutique wineries produce.Two award-winning wineries are in Creston itself, and they’re located side by side. It could not be easier to taste and tour. A third winery is located just north of Creston.

KOOTENAY MEADOWS

…for over 100 years Fresh local fruit and vegetables, honey, herbs, beef & cheese.

Home of Kootenay Alpine Cheese and Kootenay Meadows Glass Bottled Milk!

Come visit our certified organic, grass based, family farm. Walk through the barns or watch a milking. In the retail shop you will find cheese, milk, meat, tools and local artwork.

Also available throughout the Kootenays at a grocery store near you.

Also…home preserves, ice cream, coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, frozen entrées.

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Truscott Farms Fruit Stand

Hours: Summer (May-Thanksgiving): Thurs, Fri, Sat 10-5 Winter: Saturdays only 10-5 3071 16th St Creston BC (right beside Lister Park) www.kootenaymeadows.com • 250-428-9655

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Salmo was originally named

Salmon Siding, and was at first just a whistle stop on the historic Nelson/Fort Shepherd Railway.

The ruins of abandoned mine structures still dot the hillsides – remnants of the boomtown years of 1896 and 1897 when gold, silver, lead, zinc and tungsten were mined and Salmo boomed as a centre for supplies and entertainment. Salmo’s famous balconied wooden hotel dates from this time of roaring men and industry (and no doubt, more than a few bold ladies.)

Salmo today is a quaint little town at the junction of two highways – the “Hub of the Kootenays.” There are fishing and swimming holes to be discovered along the picturesque Salmo River that flows through the community and all through this mountain valley. On any Thursday until the end of September, you can stroll the Farmers Market from 4 - 7pm, where you will encounter delicious opportunities to get a taste for the valley and its people. Tempt your appetite

with wonderful local produce and fresh baking and other products.

Enjoy the flagstone murals on the walls of the buildings or visit the oldest telephone booth in the world, which is the stump of a huge ancient cedar tree trunk located next to the Sal-Crest Motel. Stroll over the newly built covered bridge on 6th Street.

If golf is your passion, be sure to try out the Salmo Golf course.

The Hub of the Arts Salmo now boasts

a new commercial arts and culture centre. The innovative idea starts with a complex that will showcase local talents in a venue accessible even to casual passers-by. The complex includes art windows (viewable from outside), a Village art and culture garden, a unique reclaimed building materials and salvage boutique, custom upholstery shop, tattoo shop and art studio. Find it at 423 Railway Avenue.

Welcome to Salmo

Kicking Horse Coffee Homemade Baked Goods Hearty Breakfasts Artisan Ice Cream, Fruit Smoothies, Milkshakes Panini Sandwiches and more 413 Railway Ave, Salmo 250- 357-2867

the “Hub of the Kootenays”

Be sure to see our museum, the world’s largest penny and the oldest phone booth, unique rock murals, revitalized heritage buildings and the covered bridge.

Salmo is a small, friendly, historic town, snug in a beautiful valley of mining, farm and timber lands.

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Salmo & Ymir

Flagstone Murals

Salmo is home to many stone murals celebrating the history and natural beauty of the area.

Take a walking tour around the village and visit these unique murals created by the students of the Kootenay Stone Training Institute. One mural is located on the side of the Salmo Museum on Highway 6, a grand mural is on the wall of the Salmo Hotel. Falkins Insurance; and the Salmo Arcade and Coffee Shop (SACS) buildings on 4th Street boast murals as well.

For more information on the flagstone murals, visit www.salmo.ca/photos/stonemurals/

Salmo Museum will really give you a feel for the village and how it became what it is today.

There are exhibits of mining artifacts, photographs and maps of the Dewdney Trail, as well as other unique displays.

Find the museum at 100 Fourth Street.

Wheels & Feet With

an indoor skate park; a small bike skills area; a BMX track and beautiful mountain trails suitable for biking, hiking & running, you will quickly realize Salmo is a town in motion.

The skate park is located at 206 Seventh Street, in Salmo’s busy community centre. The skills park can be found at KP Park on 3rd Street.

For trail conditions and local information visit www. salmovalleytrailsociety.org.

Visit www.trailforks.com/ region/salmo for trail specifics for mountain biking, trail running and hiking at the Salmo Ski Hill. You can reach West Kootenay BMX at 250-357-2874.

Springboard Park

is located at the base of

Bakken Road, accessible from Cedar Avenue in Salmo. This majestic natural forest area offers a 0.86 km maintained trail where you will see the remains of Salmo’s early

Goldbelt and Queens. There are quite a lot of ruins to explore, as well as many trails for ATVers and hikers that lead into the mountains.

logging heritage. Huge cedar stumps remind us of the valley’s former old growth forests, harvested near the turn of the last century.

Further along the trails you will come to overlook the meandering Salmo River.

Shambhala electronic

music festival is held during the first week of August at the 500-acre Salmo River Ranch.

The festival began in 1998 and has grown to become the largest and one of the longest running electronic music events in Canada. Visit www. shambhalamusicfestival.com/ for more information.

Village Campground

This quiet and shaded campground in KP Park is within easy walking distance of the village’s downtown core.

The campground features a children’s playground and gazebo in addition to camping luxuries like hot showers. It is open spring through fall, as long as good weather permits.

The sites are unserviced and occupancy is on a first come, first serve basis. Got questions? Contact info@ salmo.ca or 250-357-9433.

YMIR lies in the mountains

between Salmo and Nelson.

It is situated alongside the Salmo River which is a lovely recreational source – for floating, fishing, wading.

The Trans Canada Trail links Salmo and Ymir (and beyond) and is a gentle tootle the whole family can enjoy. This laid back, family friendly, music loving, art worshipping town contains numerous world class opportunities for outdoor activities. www.ymirbc.com

Sheep Creek Valley

Eight kilometres south of Salmo, follow Sheep Creek Road to the Sheep Creek Mines. The old abandoned gold mines and mining towns, include Kootenay Bell, Reno,

Your one stop for...

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We have a great tourist information section that includes information on“To Dos” throughout the Kootenays.

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FRUITVALE is located

in the lovely Beaver Valley, a short distance from both Trail and Salmo. When it was just a railway stop on the great Northern Railroad, it was known as Beaver Siding.

In 1906, Fruitvale Limited purchased large tracts of land on both sides of this stop and changed the name of the siding to Fruitvale. This name played an important part in the company’s marketing strategy which depicted Fruitvale as the best fruit growing area in the West Kootenay.

Recreation is important in the Beaver Valley area.

Facilities include an ice arena, soccer fields, baseball/softball parks, curling rink, bowling alley, horseman’s grounds, and campgrounds. Boating, fishing, cross-country skiing, the Champion Lakes Golf & Country Club and Champion Lakes Provincial Park are also popular attractions.

The Log School House Walk inside this

tiny 1914 log schoolhouse and take a look at the fourth R: Restoration. The desks are topped with old-time books and ink wells. You can almost hear the music from the 1885 piano as you gaze at the wool Union Jack flag sitting in the corner by the teacher’s kerosene lamp. It seems to be just waiting for the students to arrive for school.

Beaver Valley Family Park If you are looking for a great family campground, a location for your family reunion, or even just a picnic spot, Beaver Valley Family Park at Marsh Creek can’t be beat. There is so much to do! Small kids will love the playground, for the older kids there are volleyball and basketball courts and a field large enough to play football or soccer. The whole family will enjoy a go at disc soccer.

The park has an 18 hole PDGA standard disc golf course – and it’s free to play!

For the explorer, there are hiking trails galore. A number of trailer and tent sites with hook-ups are available at reasonable rates. Other amenities are showers, a covered kitchen area and a lovely gazebo. For more information on the Beaver Valley Family Park, call 1-800-355-7352.

Champion Lakes

Provincial Park consists of a series of three small lakes. It’s a canoeist’s dream and an ideal place for the whole family, with an adventure playground and the “safe for kids” shallow swimming area right next to the campground. You’ll enjoy the weekend interpretive programs, and the many nature walking trails. These lakes are regularly stocked

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Champion Lakes Provincial Park Photo courtesy of the Village of Fruitvale, www.village.fruitvale.bc.ca

with rainbow trout. Canoeing and kayaking are popular on the lakes, but powerboats are prohibited. The park is situated off Hwy 3B between Salmo and Trail, and 5 km east of Fruitvale.

Camp Tweedsmuir Trails 2 km south of

Fruitvale you will find Camp Tweedsmuir, long used as a summer site for Scouts

Canada. With recent funding from Columbia Basin Trust, it is now the home of a series of gentle and well maintained walking trails that ramble through pleasant woodland within earshot of rumbling creeks. The trails are two easy loops that climb and fall as they meander through the forested camp. The single track trails are also ideal for beginner to intermediate mountain bikers.

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Located behind the Fruitvale Memorial Centre is the newly constructed Creekside RV Park with 5 full service RV spaces.

Each graveled space has its own 30 amp service, water and sewer connections, picnic table and fire pit.

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TRAIL Five communities hugging both

sides of a curve on the fast flowing Columbia River make up Greater Trail. Today about 7700 people call this riverside area home. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a special place with affordable real estate, an abundance of outdoor activities in the surrounding hills, superb fishing and an active arts and culture community. The City of Trail owns and operates a regional airport that services residents, the business community and of course the recreation enthusiasts who come to bike or ski the area.

ally a mining town. The 1890 discovery of gold and copper ore on the face of Red Mountain was the single most important event in the history of Trail. In 1898 the first smelter was built to process the Red Mountain ores, and the small town

named after the Dewdney Trail grew. It was incorporated as a city in 1901.

Citizens of Trail have always been active in sports; it has not one, but two baseball teams to represent the city and of course it is home to the famed Smoke Eaters

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Over the last four years Trail has been actively looking inward, assessing its strengths, and reaching outward in a bold way. In a phrase, the city and its supporting economy is now being promoted worldwide as Metal Tech Alley, which is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;simpleâ&#x20AC;? recognition of a more complex fact, that Trail is culturally and historic-

Trail Hockey Club, the last amateur Canadian team to win a world title. The Home of Champions monument downtown recognizes the importance Trail places on excellence in sport.

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Operation is one of the largest zinc and lead smelting complexes in the world.

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The Teck Interpretive Centre is a mini science centre located in downtown Trail and featuring interactive, handson exhibits telling the story of what Teck’s Trail Operations do and how this major industry monitors and protects the environment. Learning extends to the restroom where labels identify which items contain elements produced

by Teck. The centre is located above the TD Bank in downtown Trail, #200-1199 Bay Avenue, and is open 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday all year round.

Take a walking tour of downtown Trail.

Colourful murals depict the city’s history, and the flowers and plantings arranged and tended by the Communities in Bloom team are breathtaking. There are plenty of choices for accommodation in Trail, and the family-run restaurants and groceries boast a marvellous variety of European specialties.

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And it is easier than ever to design, collaborate and produce a robot, and you can do so just outside of Trail in an MIT-certified digital fabrication laboratory, or Fab Lab! You can become a member of MIDAS, or just drop in on a Thursday evening at 6 pm and see what it’s all about. The Fab Lab is at 2950 Highway Drive, Trail.

Follow “MIDAS Fab Lab” on Facebook for cool Maker tips or visit their website www.midaslab.ca

Free guided tours of the giant Zinc Electrolytic and Melting Plant are given Monday through Friday and begin at the Teck Interpretive Centre.

Minimum age is 12 years. Flat, enclosed walking shoes, slacks, and long sleeved shirts or jackets are required.

Call the Trail Chamber of Commerce at 250-3683144 to book a tour.

In winter, the tours need to be booked 24 hours in advance.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to experience the innovative processes at Teck’s Trail Operations.

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Market on the Esplanade On Wednesday, August 8, 4 – 8 pm. Featuring a great selection of vendors, food, a Family Zone and live entertainment.

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The Bailey Theatre

The Trail & District Arts Council programs three diverse series in these two venues: Jazz at the Griff; E2 Experiments in Entertainment; and the Teck Family Series. Some of the next season’s shows include: November 2, 2018: Cheesecake Burlesque - award-winners from Victoria, BC who have dazzled audiences around the globe with their sassy silliness!

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STROLL/HIKE: More and more of Trail is becoming a pedestrian-friendly city.

You have to make a point of spanning the Columbia on foot. The brand new Columbia River Skywalk is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in North America at 1000 feet in length. This majestic, signature structure is part of the Trans Canada Trail Society’s Great Trail and a local 2 km walking loop known as “Walking the Bridges.” Walk the waterfront trail of the Columbia River in town and enjoy the sights and sounds of the community. Along the waterfront are picnic sites and sightseeing benches, as well as a beach.

For hiking and sightseeing, there are easy-going paved trails and there are some challenging hiking trails leading up to summit views. Popular elevation hikes in Trail include the Miral Heights and McQuarrie Creek Trails.

GOLF: There is a beautiful golf

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“Bravo to Trail for creating such a beautiful crossing of the Mighty Columbia!

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Hwy 22. Birchbank Golf rates start at less than $50 for 18 holes and a shared cart and it boasts the largest natural grass practice facility in the area.

Rent your clubs, get a lesson from a pro, and finish it all up with lunch at the The Bistro at the clubhouse.

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Kids can enjoy the spray park, or sunbathers can bask on the boulders or on the wide sandy beach at the river’s edge. There is a naturally protected little cove and a safe area marked off with floating beads for the security of the less confident swimmers and children.

GYRO PARK: There’s always something happening at Gyro Park and it’s only a ten minute walk from downtown Trail.

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The main venue for the performing arts in Trail is the beautiful Bailey Theatre. The main theatre hosts concerts, theatre, comedy and more from well-known acts like the Barenaked Ladies to smaller emerging talent such as Lisa Nicole. With a seating capacity of 721, the theatre has an intimate atmosphere and all seats provide an excellent view of the stage. The smaller space, the Muriel Griffiths Room, seats 100 and offers a range of fun shows in a cabaret setting.

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Trail ROCK WALL RAMBLE: Take the

Rigatoni Ramble or the Haggis Hike to come face to face with the hundreds of historic rock walls and other works in stone, built to support European-style streets and varied neighbourhoods in the beautiful The City of Trail did not city. There are 10 spring up by accident. self-guided walking Imagine the tenacity and skill tours, each named required to build these! after food common to If you are a rock lover, these some of the builders’ walls will thrill you... heritage. The Rock Green Avenue Hill Rock Wall.

Wall Project EnthusiPhoto: Karma Halleran astico Society has compiled a detailed STORM THE STAIRS: If you are in Trail brochure which grades each walk by diffiSeptember 22, get on board the annual culty, and contains detailed directions and event called Storm the Stairs. There is a estimated distances. covered staircase route for everybody, and

and biking trails that take you into the high country in minutes.

The Kootenay Columbia Trails Society maintains a number of graded trails that are easy to get to.

Popular biking trails for families are the Bluffs Loop or the Raven Rock Trail. The Railgrade Trail is 7.1 km connector trail popular for year round recreational activities.

Trails accessed from the Railgrade Trail include the Rubberhead, Whisky, Stunted Growth, Drakes, Spring Cleaning, Sudden Exposure and Green Door Trails. The Railgrade Trail is also part of the Trans Canada Trail.

This amazing cultural legacy, bequeathed by stonemasons from the 1920s – 1960s, has been depicted by the Rock Wall Project Entusiastico Society in a full-colour book, Set in Stone ~ A History of Trail’s Rock Walls.

it’s a fundraiser for the Trail & District United Way. It’s also a way to develop your calf muscles while experiencing some of the most scenic views of the Columbia River and rock walls of historic West Trail.

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CAST A LINE: Bring your gear and fish

BIKING: For a relaxing ride, go to Gyro Park. The waterfront paved route provides access to all points in the park, as well as connecting to the Sunningdale subdivision. The well maintained route is considered an easy grade trail suitable SOLD for all ages and abilities.

the Columbia River. It’s open year-round and has some of the continent’s best rainbow trout and walleye fishing. The largest rainbow trout in the world was caught here in 2004, weighing 24.4 lbs. You can fish right from the boulders near Gyro Park and there are plenty of back eddies to try along the river banks near the City of Trail. Stop in at the Visitor Centre at 1505 Bay Avenue in the new Trail Riverfront Centre on the Esplanade.

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the Royal. Built in 1928, The Royal Movie Theatre offers a modern movie-going experience in vintage style. Real butter on your popcorn, too! 1597 Bay Ave. 250364-2114.

There is a little pump park in Warfield, and all of Warfield’s parks are connected by trails.

In turn, these intown trails are connected to the wider system of hiking

SPORTS HALL OF MEMORIES: From baseball to hockey to curling and track and field, Trail is known for its athletic achievements. While in Trail visit the Trail Historical Society’s Sports Hall of Memories at the Memorial Centre, 1051 Victoria Street. You’ll be sure to recognize some names.

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Sky High Rossland Tucked

high in the Monashee mountains, Rossland is set on the slopes of an ancient volcanic valley. In 1890, the Le Roi mine was the claim that started a gold rush, and within short order, the town. The area proved to be so rich that between the years of 1901 and 1916, 50% of the entire gold production of British Columbia came from the mines on Rossland’s Red Mountain.

When Rossland was a gold rush town in the late 1800s and early 1900s, it was one of the largest cities in Western Canada. By 1897, the town had 42 saloons, 4 banks and 17 law firms. A smelter was built in

the valley below, giving birth to the City of Trail. The mines and smelter were amalgamated in 1906 to form the company now known as Teck Resources Ltd. There are many great reasons to spend time in Rossland. With a population of approximately 3557, no traffic lights or sprawling malls, the City of Rossland is really an (almost) grown-up village.

Nancy Greene Provincial Park Located just north

of Rossland, this park is named after world skiing champion Nancy Greene, who first started skiing on Red Mountain. Its main feature is a sub-alpine lake that is a popular local fishing destination. All around the lake is an easy-walking 5 km loop trail that gently meanders the shore and through the wetlands. If you are equipped to camp, there are 10 parking/ camping sites, first come-first served.

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1987, The Gold Fever Follies has been entertaining folks with their performances based on Rossland’s exciting gold rush days. As always, the Follies will be melding fact, fiction and imagination when they present this summer’s brand new original musical comedy Skis & Skates, a story based on a famous ski jump over a train car, and Rossland’s

Live Musical Theatre from the Gold

first women’s hockey team – one which went undefeated for 17 years! And as always, there will be some rip-roaring, high-kicking cancan entertainment.

This live musical theatre show, held in the restored 1898 Miners Hall at 1765 Columbia Avenue, runs for only two months.

Performances take place from June 30 to August 25. Showings are at 3 pm and 7:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

Visit www.goldfeverfollies.com

Rossland on 2 wheels that is. It

seems that the mountain town of Rossland has just been waiting for the right bikes and riders to be born. With so many native advantages – old whiskey-running routes, miners’ trails (the “rawhide” trails), the winding roadbeds from long disused narrow gauge railways – the mountain biking scene was all set to explode. And it just did, and how!

The most famous of all of Rossland’s mountain biking trails is the Seven Summits. Recognized by the International Mountain Biking Association as an official ‘Epic’ and awarded ‘Trail of the Year’ by Bike magazine (2007), it is the crown jewel of the Rossland network. Visit trailforks.com for information on the miles and miles of trail in and around Rossland.

You could spend an intense weekend riding here, and not do the same trail twice... www.trailforks.com/region/rossland or www.tourismrossland.com

Golden City Days

is Rossland’s annual family festival, celebrating the city’s rich gold-mining history. The weekend’s events include a parade, outdoor stage entertainment, heritage costumes, children’s “Stake Your Claim” event, outhouse races, and many more activities and surprises including the Fall Fair on Saturday. Fun for everyone, September 7-9!

The Fall Fair features the Rossland Mountain Market, craft and market vendors, information and food booths, a Petting Zoo, Fish Pond, a working model train display and entertainment throughout the day.

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Embraced within the valley where the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers converge, Castlegar is a small city with a big heart. Situated at the intersection of highways leading to Nelson, Trail, the Slocan Valley and Grand Forks, each within an hour’s drive, Castlegar is the ideal destination for your full West Kootenay vacation experience. Castlegar is also home to the West Kootenay Regional Airport.

Millennium Park This

amazing riverside park is the pride and joy of Castlegar. You can walk to it from anywhere in downtown Castlegar and you should. The natural ponds, complete with sandy beaches and grassy areas for lounging, are an apron to the Columbia River - a calm and welcoming oasis on the shore of the wild and powerful river. Bring a picnic or buy a snack at the concession, and stay a while watching the kids splash about.

A paved walkway that winds along the shore and through wooded areas and wet areas gives strollers an initiation into the local eco-system. There is an off-leash area for your dog that has been arranged with different environments to suit your small dog, your water lover dog, or your large dog. If you want to work out there is just as much choice for you – pickleball nets, tennis, volleyball, water polo, an outdoor green gym and two soccer pitches.

Millennium Park also boasts the largest bike park in the West Kootenay. Three masterpiece pump tracks feature progressive levels of dirt jumps, pump tracks, a flow trail and a BC Canada

technical zone – all designed to challenge riders of every skill level. So much fun! An awesome timber frame dropin ramp structure (sponsored by local mill Celgar) is the icing on the cake.

Kootenay Gallery

provides a professional venue for regional artists to show and sell their work. The gallery features two conjoined exhibition spaces, and presents the work of local artists as well as hosting touring shows.

In late summer and into the fall there are four exhibitions you will want to see. After August 4, in the East Gallery, the works of Natasha Smith take you on a linguistic journey that has its origin point prior to speech. Mapping Language is an exploration into the development of visual language, investigating the first scribbles as a key to the development of consistent symbols. In the West Gallery meander through Glow, a beautiful and eerie effervescence of colour– painted works and objects by Sonia Haberstich. For more information 250-365-3337 or www.kootenaygallery.com Visit us www.gokootenays.com

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DOUKHOBOR DISCOVERY CENTRE:

In 1908 the largest internal migration in Canada took place when 5000 Doukhobors moved from Saskatchewan to the Castlegar area. The community had with little choice but to leave, after the government seized the land where they had originally sought refuge from persecution in their native Russia. Their leader, Peter V. Verigin led his people to the river valley he called Dolina Ootischenia, the Valley of Consolation, and negotiated the purchase of land that soon grew to 14,000 acres. On this land the Doukhobors built a successful agrarian commune based on the motto of “Toil and the Peaceful Life”.

Be sure to visit the Discovery Centre dedicated to this historic time that helped define the Castlegar we have today.

COLUMBIA RIVER FISHING: The Columbia River system around Castlegar is an excellent angling area that offers fishing for multiple species, from rainbow trout and walleye to bass and whitefish.

There is also a healthy number of sturgeon in the river. It is illegal to fish for sturgeon, so if by chance you do hook one of these prehistoric beauties, release the lines as soon as possible without harming the fish.

Visit www.castlegarflyshop.ca for more information about fishing in Castlegar.

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Bridge was built in 1913 to cross the Columbia River, joining the Doukhobor community of Brilliant to the growing city of Castlegar. It took more than 40 Doukhobor men seven months of labour to build the suspension bridge, for which they received no pay – as was the communal way.

A piece of heroic construction, the wooden-decked bridge was in use until 1966 and would have been demolished had it not been for the efforts of a passionate and dedicated group determined to save it for future generations. It is now open for pedestrians and is part of Castlegar’s network of riverside trails.

GOLFING: The Castlegar Golf Club, which this August 11 is celebrating its 50th year, is a four star course that has hosted the provincial Ladies’, Men’s, Senior and Junior Championships. See www. golfcastlegar.com There’s also the Little Bear Golf Course, a 9-hole executive par 3 course on Waterloo Road.

HIKING: Go to viewpoints where the vista will take your breath away. The Visitor Centre staff can get you on your way with maps and current info, or go to www. friendsoftrails.org

ZUCKERBERG ISLAND is a tiny oasis cradled in the embrace of the mighty Columbia River. At the island’s peak is the historic Chapel House which offers a fascinating glimpse into a time long past.

The island is open to visitors year-round, while the Chapel House is open seven days a week during the summer season.

To book tours or weddings, or for more information, contact the Station Museum at 250-365-6440.

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STATION MUSEUM: Built

in 1902 as part of Canadian Pacific Railway’s BC network, burned to the ground in 1906, then rebuilt in 1907, the Station provides a glimpse into a bygone era, including a refurbished caboose and the city’s first jail cell. Open seven days a week through September, this family favourite also features spectacular gardens, outdoor community artwork, and a charming gift shop. 400 13 Ave.

GO MARKETING! Castlegar’s marketplace is beside the Station Museum, May to October, Saturdays from 9 am until 1 pm or Sundays, 9 am – 2 pm in Robson (across the Columbia River from downtown Castlegar) at the Robson Recreation Hall, 3067 Waldie.

Fairs ‘N Festivals JULY 21-22: Gospel Festival Something for

everyone, from gospel rock to contemporary gospel to traditional gospel music. Free admission. For more information call 250-365-7456.

Go to the fair! The days will be full of the “Exciting Laughing Logging Show”, lawn mower races and other amazing displays of talent by local youth.

Everyone loves a petting zoo and a bouncy castle. On Saturday, car buffs from all over the area bring their antique or classic cars to the Show and Shine.

The fun of fall fairs is embedded in many people’s memories. It’s not just all the events and activities that are replayed long after, it’s also the displays of produce, flowers and crafts that are there to be judged and be-ribboned – from handmade quilts to the biggest zucchini to scarecrows. Country fairs are a celebration of rural living. For more information visit www. passcreekfair.com

JULY 28: Kootenay Festival The venue, Mil-

lennium Park, is a gorgeous green space along the banks of the Columbia. A smorgasbord of Kootenay talent on the open air stage will be there to entertain you… there’s an extra special lineup for children too.

This festival has always been proud to showcase aboriginal dancers and musicians from both near and far. All day Saturday, 10:30 am – 7 pm.

This annual event, now in its 7th year, is sponsored

by The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers, the organization that also has as its mandate the protection of the Kinnaird bluffs (to see amazing 3D imagery of this awesome natural climbing destination go to http://tawkroc. org/2017/10/23/3d-map-ofkinnaird-bluffs/)

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On the first day, this festival features outdoor screenings of action and adventure films – mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking – all that Kootenay fun stuff. The second day, the films go inside, as does the content, in a manner of speaking. Expect thoughtful independent films on the second day. Inside Out – or Outside In! Check it out! www.stackedfilms.com/insideout-film-festival or destinationcastlegar.com

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clay oven Lunch buffet: Mon to Fri 11-2pm Open Mon to Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 12- 9pm and Sun 4pm-9pm 908 Columbia Ave, Castlegar 250-365-0999 www.cuisineofindia.ca

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RMT massage spa massage waxing and threading spa facials nail treatments

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SUMMER FARMERS MARKETS Burton Farmers’ Market

Sundays, June through August, 10 am – 2 pm

Castlegar Craft and Farmers’ Market Saturdays, Castlegar 9 am – 1 pm starting May 12.

Station Museum - 400 13th Ave

S CHRISTMAS FAIRS AND EVENTS

Nelson Saturdays Cottonwood

Pass Creek Fall Fair

Market 9:30 am – 3 pm Live Music 10 am – 2:30 pm, Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson Wednesdays Nelson Downtown Local Market 9:30 am – 3 pm, Baker St

September 22 & 23 Pass Creek Regional Exhibition Grounds, Robson

November 9 – December 24, 100+ artisans. www.kootenaygallery.com

Argenta Fall Fair September, Argenta Hall

Baker Street Christmas Craft Faire November 16 –

Creston Valley Fall Fair

Kaslo Lightup

New Denver Friday Market 10 am – 2 pm

Creston Valley

Kildare St. & 6th Ave

Farmers’ Market

Rossland

Saturdays, starting May 5,

FALL FAIRS

September 7 & 8, Creston

Grand Forks Fall Fair

Mountain Market

Christmas at the Gallery

18, Nelson’s 18th Annual December 1, 6 pm, Downtown Kaslo

September 8 & 9

Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas - Rossland

9 am – 1 pm. On Canyon St, behind the Visitors Centre. Local produce and other products.

Thursdays 3 pm – 6 pm, Queen St. & Columbia Ave

www.boundarybc.com/ event/grand-forks-fall-fair

December 1 www. tourismrossland.com

Grand Forks

Salmo Salmo Valley Farmers’ Market

Harrop Harvest Festival

Castlegar Christmas Craft Faire December

September, Harrop Hall, 6066 Mcconnell Road

2, Castlegar Recreation Complex

Hills Garlic Festival

Passmore Christmas Faire December 2, Passmore

Farmers’ Market

Tuesdays & Fridays 8 am – 1 pm Gyro Park, 7370 5th St. at Hwy. 3

Thursdays 4 pm – 7 pm, KP Park, beside the Salmo Village Campground

Harrop

Trail Wednesdays,

Little Red Schoolhouse Market

July 11 & Aug 8, 4 – 8 pm

September 9, Centennial Park New Denver

Sundays starting June 17

Market on the Esplanade

in Harrop

Every 2nd Saturday

Rossland Fall Fair

Kaslo Saturday Market June – September 10 am – 2 pm Front Street Park, Kaslo

Trail’s incrEDIBLE Farmers’ Market – July 14 & 28, Aug 11 & 25, Sept 8 & 22, Oct 6 10 am – 2 pm, 1300 block Cedar Ave, Trail

Lardeau Valley

Village of Slocan Saturday June, July, August

Lardeau Valley Sunday Market Sundays 10 am – 2 pm Meadow Creek

10 am – 2 pm. Market.

Expo Park, live music, kids zone, Mexican concession stand.

Nakusp Fridays Fringe Market

Hall December 8, 5pm, Downtown Trail

Santa’s Candy Parade

Sat. September 8 11 am – 5 pm, Rossland Arena www.rosslandfallfair.ca

Press Fest Juice Festival, Slocan Valley www.kootenayfood.com

Lardeau Valley Harvest Festival Sat. September 29 Lardeau Valley Hall

Procter Apple Fest

Market and Fair Updates may appear at www.centralkootenayfood.ca in Pennywise or on www.pennywiseads.com These annual events had no date at press time: Kootenay Artisan Fair - Nelson, Prestige Lakeside Resort - Nelson, Winter Kickoff - Nelson, Balfour, Kaslo

Sat. October 13, 11 am – 4 pm details staline@Shaw.ca Or call 250-505-3560

12 pm – 4 pm Old Firehall Saturdays Farmers’ Market, 9 am – 1 pm 5th St & Broadway Saturdays Old Firehall Farmers’ Market 10 am – 2 pm

Taghum Harvest Festival October 14, Taghum Hall

Saturdays 9:30-3 Live Music 10-2:30 Cottonwood Falls Park May 19 - Oct 13

Connecting farmers, food producers, distributors and consumers to fresh, local Kootenay food and products.

Friday July 27 & Friday Aug 24 6-10pm on Baker Street

Nelson Downtown Local Market

Market Fest

Live Music

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Cottonwood Community Market

Wednesdays 9:30-3 Baker Street June 13 - Sept 26

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Family-friendly street festival featuring 100 vendors, live music, art making, dance performances, kids’ entertainment and more!

Local Produce

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skate & bike

Castlegar Skate Park Photo: Ed Chernoff

Beaver Valley: This all wheel skatepark in Montrose is brand new; it officially opened in May of 2017. The course was designed by Newline Skateparks out of Calgary.

It’s adjacent to a major bus route so kids can hop on the bus from Rossland or Castlegar. There are also washroom amenities on site.

Castlegar: The largest bike park in the West Kootenay is at 110 5 St, Castlegar, at the Millennium Park. Three masterpiece pump tracks built by Dig Designs feature progressive levels of dirt jumps, pump tracks, a flow trail and a technical zone – all designed to challenge riders of every skill level. So much fun!

Kaslo: Kaslo’s skatepark is right on the beach in Vimy Park. BMX or board or scooter. Toddlers to adults love this park. Get wet when your are done!

Kaslo’s family pump park is on the river trail system. From downtown Kaslo head upriver on the north side trail.

run & ride

events

July 21 – Broken Goat Trail Run, Rossland. www.pacetrailseries.com/ broken-goat.html July 28 – Idaho Peak Ultra Trail Marathon & 10K, New Denver. www.kootenaysufferfest.com August 11 – iDIDaRide & Run, Kaslo. XC biking & trail running event. www.ididaride-kaslo.ca August 21 – Broken Goat 12km/25km/50km, Trail.

Running Red Mountain, Rossland. www.pacetrailseries. com August 23 – 26 Nelson Fat Tire Festival. www.nelsonfattire.com Watch for the skills park sign on the left, or continue straight up to access the top level pump park which is now connected to the lower track with a beautifully bermed trail.

Nakusp: The skatepark of Nakusp is a streetstyle park, designed by Newline, and built by the local community.

Sept 8 – Huck ‘en Berries Bike Jam, Rossland. www.fmbworldtour.com Sept 14 – Hill On Wheels: Gran Fondo, Rossland. www.redresort.com/hillonwheels Sept 10 – 15 WACANID International Bike Ride. www.wacanid.org Sept 16 – Nakusp Suffercross CX Bike Race. kootenaysufferfest.com Sept 22 – Kootenay Rock Climbing Festival.

Lion’s Head Pub, Robson.

Sept 22 – Storm the Stairs Run/Walk, Trail. www.uwtraildistrict.org/ event/storm-the-stairs-2 Sept 29 – Four Elements Adventure Race, Castlegar. www.fearbc.com New Denver: No bike park here, but you can’t beat the Galena Trail for family fun.

Get dropped off at 3 Forks and ride down into town. Historic!

Nelson: The 15,000 sq ft Nelson Skatepark is stacked with features and the Nelson Bike Park offers challenging BMX biking. Find both at the Art Gibbon Park, 505 West Beasley Street in the Rosemont area.

Salmo: Check out the small bike skills area at KP Park downtown in Salmo. There are dirt jumps, a pump track and a few easy wood features.

Salmo is also home to West Kootenay BMX – Find it at 434 Ski Hill Road, and an indoor skate park located at 206 Seventh Street, in the community centre.

Salmo BMX Park

parks

Rossland: Rossland Bike Skills Park at Esling and Irwin Drive. This beginner to intermediate skills park includes ramps, jumps, ladders, boardwalks, hills and a large backboard.

Trail: There is a little pump park in Warfield near Webster Elementary School. All of Warfield’s parks are connected by trails and these are connected to the wider system of hiking and biking trails that take you into the high country in minutes.

Village of Slocan: The skatepark in Slocan is called TENACITY. Find it near the intersection of Harold Street and Giffin Ave. Ymir: The Ymir skatepark is very central in this tiny town and is a hub of activity from spring to fall. Located between the river and the commercial block... downtown.

It’s Kaslo’s Birthday Weekend and the Party Starts Here!

Saturday, Aug 11, 2018 www.iDIDaRide-Kaslo.ca We’ve got an event for every level of competitor!

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XC Mt Bike or Trail Run Event Visit us www.gokootenays.com

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events

Aug 3-5 Fri-Sun Riondel Daze

Mountain Madness Nakusp

Aug 3-5 Fri-Sun Kaslo Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival

off-road motorcycle scavenger hunt. www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ humm-monashees-2018

Aug 9-11 Thur-Sat

July 20-22 Fri-Sun

Horizons Unlimited

July 20-22 Fri-Sun Starbelly Jam Crawford Bay. www.starbellyjam.org

July 21/22 Sat-Sun

Castlegar Gospel Festival Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds.

For more information, 250-365-7456.

July

www.kaslojazzfest.com

Cannafest Canada’s hottest rock festival, Grand Forks. www.cannafest.ca

Aug 10-13 Fri-Mon

Shambhala Music Festival www.shambhalamusicfestival.com

Aug 11-12 Sat-Sun Columbia Basin Culture Tour www.cbculturetour.com

22 Sun

18th Annual New Denver

Antique & Collectibles Street Fair 8 am – 3 pm.

July 27 Fri Nelson Artwalk Second opening night, from 6 pm. www.ndac.ca

July 28 Sat Kootenay Festival

Aug 11 Sat 50th Anniversary celebrations at Castlegar Golf Course Aug 11/12 Sat-Sun Kaslo 125 Anniversary Gala Event Pirate’s Day Kaslo Street Party on Fourth Reopening of Kaslo City Hall Details: Facebook Kaslo 125

Millennium Park, Castlegar. www.kootenayfestival.com

The Nelson and District Arts Council (NDAC) is excited to present the Nelson International Mural Festival (NIMF), an initiative of the City of Nelson’s Lanes Alive Program!

Through the festival, NDAC seeks to increase the cultural

Aug 12-17 Sun-Fri Valhalla Summer School of Music New Denver. www.valhallafinearts.org

Aug 19 Sun

Sept 8/9 Sat-Sun

Castlegar Firefighter

Games

Pantomime “Tell Me A Story”

More information, 250-365-3635.

125 years of St Andrew’s Church, Kaslo.

Sept 9 Sun

Aug 22-23 Wed-Thur

Toadfest at Summit Lake, Nakusp. www.fwcp.ca

Aug 23-26

Thur-Sun Horizons Unlimited Travellers Meeting Nakusp. www.horizonsunlimited.com

Aug 26 Sun Evening in the Courtyard

Hills Garlic Festival

New Denver www.hillsgarlicfest.ca

Sept 28-30 Fri-Sun

“Kaslovia – A Beginner’s Guide.”

A Lucas Myers play. Kaslo. www.thelangham.ca

Sept 28/29 Fri-Sat Culture Days in Nelson

Creston Museum www.crestonmuseum.ca

www.culturedays.ca

Aug 27-Sept 3 Mon-Mon Kootenay Pride Festivities in Nelson. Parade, September 2.

Sept 28/29 Fri-Sat Inside Out Kootenay Film Festival Castlegar.

Sept 2/3 Sat-Sun Gray Creek Regatta

Oct 27 Sat Spooktacular Downtown Trail

Sept 7 Fri Nelson Artwalk Windup evening

Updates at gokootenays.com

www.ndac.ca

vibrancy of Nelson by engaging local, national and international street artists, muralists, creators and arts lovers through large scale public artworks and educational opportunities.

NDAC desires to shine a light on local cultures and histories, encouraging collaboration and community building. The festival is an inclusive event intended for all cultures, genders, ages and abilities.

Sept 7-9 Fri-Sun

Rossland Golden City Days www.tourismrossland.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17TH 7–9 pm Artist talks at each mural every 20 minutes.

10 pm–Late NIMF Kick Off w/ Tonye Emotionz Kookum Erica Dee Ocea & Fluxo at Spirit Bar (19+).

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH 2 pm – Open Workshop at Hall Street Plaza, TBA. 4 pm – Open Workshop at City Hall, TBA.

7 pm–10 pm Nelson International Mural Festival All Ages Street Party, featuring Tonye, Emotionz, DJ Kookum and Erica Dee at Hall Street Plaza.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 19TH Noon – Open Workshop at City Hall, TBA. 4 pm – Open Workshop at Hall Street Plaza, TBA. AND MORE!!

Stay tuned at www.ndac.ca

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Campgrounds

For details and bookings in provincial parks, visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks and www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca Reservations: www.discovercamping.ca

PROVINCIAL CAMPGROUNDS

NELSON Nelson City Campground

ON DUNCAN LAKE Glacier Creek Campground

Cool Waters RV Park

250-352-1510

Kline’s Creekside RV Park

Howser/Glayco Beach

250-354-8451

250-358-2361

8.3 km north of Meadow Creek on Highway 31

The Whistle Stop

Are you a CRAFT BEER lover?

ON KOOTENAY LAKE Kokanee Creek

Where can you taste Nelson’s freshest beer?

Which Nelson craft brewery has its own farm?

Who makes the best sour mash ales? The best lagers? Which Nelson label brews in a cave with a creek running through? Which taproom boasts 20 taps and their own line of sodas?

Kokanee Glacier Remote.

SLOCAN VALLEY Karibu Park 1-888-452-7428 Springer Creek RV Park & Campground 250-355-2266 Lemon Creek Lodge

ROBSON Pass Creek Regional Park & Campground 250-304-4602

craft beer Group at NBC bar Photo: KootenayBeerTour.com

tours

Beer has been made in Nelson since the late 1800s. In fact, what is now Kokanee beer was first brewed in the Queen City. Nelson’s craft beer scene offers brews that suit the taste of every beer lover – from crisp, refreshing Pilsners brewed with Czech hops to double or triple-opped citrusy IPA styles that evolve to a bitter-piney finish.

If you love to hike and don’t mind walking up steep slopes you COULD visit all four Nelson breweries in a day on foot… Or, you could get picked up early at your hotel and be driven between tasting destinations on the Kootenay Beer Tour.

19 km NE of Nelson Access from Hwy 3A north of Nelson or Hwy 31, 10 km north of Ainsworth at Woodbury, or from Hwy 6, 8 km south of Slocan

Lost Ledge

KOOTENAY LAKE - KASLO Birch Grove Balfour

250-357-9341

KP Park 250-357-9433 Pine Springs Motel & RV 250-357-9660

Selkirk Motel & RV Park

Davis Creek

250-357-2346

20 km north of Kaslo on Hwy 31

Lockhart Beach Hwy 3A, 40 km north of Creston

Garland Bay North of Riondel Visit www.kootenaylake.bc.ca

ON ARROW LAKE McDonald Creek 10 km south of Nakusp on Highway 6 Arrow Lakes (Shelter Bay)

250-229-5448

Lakeside Cabins & Campground Ainsworth 250-229-4506

Woodbury Resort & Marina just North of Ainsworth 1-877-353-7717

Mirror Lake Campground near Kaslo 250-353-7102

North of Nakusp and across the free ferry to Hwy 23

Kaslo Campground

Syringa Creek 19 km NW of Castlegar on Hwy 3A

Schroeder Creek RV Park & Campground 15 min north of

ON OR JUST OFF HWY 6 Summit Lake: Hwy 6, 18 km SE

Kaslo 250-353-7383

250-353-2662

TRAIL City of Trail RV Park 250-364-1262.

CASTLEGAR Castlegar Cabins RV Park & Campground 250-365-2337

Kootenay River RV Park 1-877-318-0008

Pass Creek Campground 250-304-4602

Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park 250-365-5006

Lardeau Valley Campground

ROSSLAND Lions Campground

of Nakusp

36 min 250-366-4236

250-551-4751

Rosebery: Wilson Creek, 5 km

EAST SHORE KOOTENAY LAKE Riondel Campground

FRUITVALE Creekside RV Park

250-225-3338

1970 Main Street 250-367-7551

Kokanee RV Park & Campground

Beaver Valley Family Park

Crawford Bay 250-227-9292

Beaver Falls Motel & RV Park

3B, 26 km west of Castlegar on Hwy 3 or 29 km north of Rossland on 3B.

Cedar Grove Campground

250-367-7690

Grey Creek 250-227-9492

Beaver Creek Provincial Park & Campground 7km south of

250-227-9010

GRAND FORKS Country Hideaway Campground 250-870-6269

Trail on the Old Waneta Road, Hwy 22A

Kootenay Bay 250-227-9441

Bayshore Resort 40 km north

Jolly Jack Stop N’ Shop

PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS

of Creston 250-223-8270

250-442-2995

The Lakeview Gray Creek 1-877-227-9311

The Victorian Motel and RV Park 250-442-3011

CRESTON Arrow Mountain RV Park

NAKUSP Three Islands Resort

250-442-5525

Nancy Greene Access Hwy 3 or

Come try them all! Photo: KootenayBeerTour.com

250-355-2403.

SALMO Rocking River Campground

250-229-4275

Fruitvale and Trail off hwy 3B.

Not sure which beer to choose? A brewmaster at your final stop will explain the different ingredients and inspiration behind each brew you try.

587-585-0860

NEW DENVER Centennial Campground

Toad Rock Motorcycle Campground North of Balfour

SOUTH KOOTENAY Champion Lakes Between

Feeling thirsty yet? The Kootenay Beer Tour includes tasting flights of four beers at each stop.

You will receive light snacks throughout the tour including a delicious locally-made pepperoni.

250-355-2266

250-358-2472

25 km north of Kaslo on Hwy 31

north of New Denver

The Kootenay Beer Tour takes you through Nelson’s four taprooms on an exclusive taste adventure. Tour groups are kept small and offer behind-the-scenes access at each stop. You’ll get to check out the different fermentation vessels and production lines – your guides get seriously geeky about beer. Meet a passionate brewer who offers a mini beer-making lesson, explaining the whole process from base ingredients, the equipment, through to finished brew.

250-352-7618

SILVERTON Silverton Campground

250-428-1882

Scottie’s RV & Campground 250-428-4256

Pair-A-Dice RV Park & Campground 250-428-2347 Mountain Park Resort 250-428-2954

Riders Ranch Motorcycle Campground 250-402-6777

Kozy Tent & Trailer Park 250-428-4143

Crawford Bay RV Park Soul’s Paradise

250-265-3023

250-367-9319

Riviera RV Park 250-442-2158

PV Ranch Adventures

Nakusp Municipal Campground 250-265-1061 Nakusp Hot Springs 250-265-4528.

KBR Campground 250-265-4212

Riders Retreat 250-265-8043 Green Acres 250-265-1379 Murphy’s Landing 250-265-0020

Burton Historical Park 1-844-265-4885

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Slocan Valley Dramatic

mountain vistas, lakes, the serene beauty of the Slocan River, winding roads and friendly villages all combine to make the valley an inspiring place to visit.

The Slocan River was used as a transportation route by native people, miners and loggers. To this day you can still find stretches that feel just as it once did when the paddle was the most common engine – a wild, unspoiled ecosystem.

Rafting and tubing are favoured sports on the river. The first section of the river is a gentle float area; in the last few kilometres the pace of the river increases as you progress to the rapids. There, you will enjoy some really great class II and III whitewater. From mild to wild, a rafting adventure or tube float is great family fun!

The Slocan Valley Rail Trail is a beloved local feature developed from an old rail line that follows the curves of the Slocan river, connecting communities from Slocan Lake to South Slocan, a 50 km gentle journey.

Wild Days In The Field The Wild Days are

back again this year, courtesy of the Slocan Lake Stewardship Society. Three family oriented half day field trips are planned for the first three Saturdays in August. Put on some walking shoes that you won’t mind getting wet, make sure all the kids have their sun hats and leave the tech behind. The passion of your expert guides and the beauty of the valley can spark within a child a lifelong interest in the natural world. And you’ll get knowledge to share – about edible plants, about the small creatures we may never have known existed without a biologist’s encouragement to look and see.

Look for times and locations on posters or pick up notices and the Slocan Stewardship table at the New Denver Friday Market, where you can also find a 3D model for kids of a watershed or a wildlife tree.

Other popular recreation areas in the valley include the Winlaw Nature Park and the Walter Clough Wildlife Area.

The Slocan Valley is home to one of the few remaining great undisturbed natural areas of the world, Valhalla Provincial Park. This park is 50,060 hectares of dramatic granite peaks and glacier-scraped valleys and brilliant blue-green lakes. A wellspring of inspiration for hikers and climbers, its ruggedness and alpine wildlife

Village of Slocan Languishing at

the mouth of the Slocan River at the southern end of Slocan Lake, lies this picturesque lakeshore village. Slocan is the “Gateway to the Valhallas” and has a rich and varied history as an age-old summer encampment of the indigenous people, a silver mining town, railway terminus, Japanese-Canadian internment camp and lumber mill town. And Slocan is yet again on the verge of reinventing itself.

Slocan Lake

Road access to the west side of the lake is limited to one forestry road which terminates at a 40

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The eastern boundary of the park is 30 km of Slocan Lake shoreline and so much of the park is only accessible by boat. There are public boat launches in Slocan City, New Denver and Silverton.

Slocan Village offers excellent hiking, climbing, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing – all within easy walking distance. A farmers market is held every Sunday at 10 am in the heart of town, and runs from the end of June to the first week of September. The trailhead for Valhalla Provincial Park’s Slocan Lakeshore Trail is situated just on the west side of the river. Nearby, a sandy beach on the lake is the best place to cool down on a

is a powerful and timeless natural presence whose unspoiled beauty impresses itself on the senses as much as on the intellect. It is as deep as 275 metres, with an average depth of 150 metres so it rarely freezes.

The lake is popular with canoeists and kayakers, hikers, anglers and sightseers, many of whom return, year after year.

The lake supports a variety of sport fish such as Kokanee salmon, whitefish, burbot, rainbow trout and bull trout. Sturgeon is a protected species in Slocan Lake, as their population is in decline due to damming at various points downstream along the Columbia River system.

(including small herds of mountain goats that like to follow humans along at a discreet distance) redefine awesome, not to mention your sense of personal scale on earth.

hot summer’s day.

A popular hike is the Gwillim Lakes Trail. It’s best to plan this one as an overnighter. At the top of Drinnon Pass the elevation is 1,615 metres (5,329 ft).

To get to the trailhead turn off Highway 6 at either Passmore or Slocan City. Follow signs on the gravel road for about 44 km. For more exciting possibilities and things to do go to www.slocancity.com

Forest Services campground at the northern end of the lake. Boat camping around the lake is popular as there are a number of user-maintained campgrounds and hiking trailheads along the west shore.

Clean, comfortable, fully equipped cottages with kitchens & baths.

Spacious campsites in forested setting with hot showers and partial hookups.

Recreation area, spa, WiFi, small beach.

5370 Cedar Creek Road, Winlaw

1-888-452-7428 www.karibupark.com Visit us www.gokootenays.com

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Crags & Fingertips:

Mountain guide and Nelson resident Dave Lussier of Summit Mountain Guides poses on the summit of Gimli Peak in the Valhalla Provincial Park.

Photo: Vince Hempsall Wonow Media

Attitude Meets Altitude For over

Nelson local JT Croston hikes towards the iconic Gimli Peak in the Valhalla Provincial Park Photo: Vince Hempsall Wonow Media

a century people have been hiking and scrambling to the top of mountain peaks in and around the Valhallas and Slocan Valley. The early days saw

explorers dressed in wool clothing and sturdy shoes carrying canvas backpacks, walking sticks or ice axes and, perhaps, a hemp rope tied around their waists.

As the gear improved, so did techniques. Daring pioneers starting scaling steeper peaks and protecting themselves from fatal falls by hammering pins (also called pitons) into the rock. They’d attach

Winlaw Meand-

ering south from Slocan City, you reach Winlaw.

The traditional lumbering and farming roots of this village, in some roundabout and unlikely way, have nourished a diverse community of originals. It’s probably the funkiest little town in the Slocan Valley.

Located on the east shore of the Slocan River, it offers a host of recreational activities amongst the surrounding mountains, rivers and lakes. The village was named after John Brown Winlaw, who built a sawmill on the railway line around 1900, and was its first postmaster in 1903.

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their safety rope to them and continue climbing while their partner held the other end of the rope to arrest a fall. When snow was on the mountaintops during the shoulder seasons, climbers would practice their skills in the valleys at such places as Kinnaird Bluffs in Castlegar.

A new generation of athlete is now climbing the steep faces of rock that abound throughout the West Kootenay.

In the Slocan Valley alone there are four “cragging” destinations where people can access a plethora of routes on easyto-access cliffs.

The most popular area for rock climbing in the region is Slocan Bluffs, conveniently located on the outskirts of the community of Slocan, right beside the lake. There are now over 100 routes on the walls that line the old highway bed and they cater to everyone

Winlaw Regional and Nature Park

is a 22.7 acre parcel of land located just north of the Winlaw Bridge on the west shore of the Slocan River.

The beach area includes washrooms, change rooms and a covered gazebo. Two boardwalks over wetland areas are a key part of the trail system. The rest of the park is forest and wetlands with trails meandering along the river and into the forest. The park is used every day of the year. This is where the locals go to enjoy the woods and river, to see wildlife, to walk dogs, to count the birds, to snowshoe or ski, to have picnics,

from total beginners to seasoned experts.

Because of their easy access and proximity to the lake, these are popular cliffs from late spring to late fall.

Where people who like to garden LOVE to shop!

The Village of Slocan is the gateway to some of the best alpine climbing in the West Kootenay. From the community, climbers and mountaineers can drive Bannock Burns Forest Service Road to the parking lot near Gimli Peak in the Valhalla Provincial Park.

From there it’s a 1.5-hour hike to access the mountains that make up Mulvey Basin, which boasts dozens of excellent quality routes including the classic South Ridge of Gimli, which was first climbed in 1973 and continues to be one of the most popular alpine routes in the region.

For specific details of the areas and climbs in the Slocan Valley, refer to the West Kootenay Climbing Guide, on sale in local outdoor stores. And for further information, visit www. wonowmedia.com

by By Vince Hempsall to swim and to build sand castles and visit with each other while the kids play on the swings or chase each other in a game of tag. It is the place to share with guests, to have weddings, to do yoga, to have Art in the Park shows, for open air theatre. The park is also the end point for the famous Slocan River Poker Float that takes place in August.

Come and visit! Hike down the path through the shady forest and over the boardwalk, listen for the cry of the eagle, watch the ducks and Canada geese feeding by the shore of the river, have a seat on a riverside bench, breathe the fresh air and relax.

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• Competitively priced fertilizers, soils & manures • Uniquely selected trees, shrubs and perennials • Beautiful selection of pottery, statuary & fountains • Petcurian pet foods, treats, toys & leashes • Amazing garden giftware!

Visit our newly designed website at

www.diggardencentre.com At the Junction, halfway between Nelson & Castlegar to the left of the Credit Union

250.359.5926

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Slocan

Gateway to the Valhallas • www.slocancity.com photo Tim Garton

Places to Eat Welcome to the best kept secret in the Kootenays – Slocan – a picturesque lakeshore village that lies at the south end of pristine Slocan Lake. Guarded by the Valhallas in the Selkirk Mountain range, our friendly and safe community is a wonderful place to visit or live. We enjoy four distinct seasons with very different activities available during each one (see our list below.) We are a very diverse population, ranging from young families to retirees. Here there is something for everyone regardless of age, from sitting on the beach reading a book to rock climbing along the shores of the lake.

No cell phone service in most of our valley, however free WIFI is available in Slocan.

We have a pay phone on Harold Street!

Things to see and do: • Hike the Valhallas or the Heritage Rail Trail • Boat Launch • Canoe/Kayak/Sail • Swim (public beach/picnic area) • Distillery Tours • Water Ski • Scuba Dive (WKS Slocan City Park.mpg) • Camp/Fish • Aboriginal Pictographs • Rock Climb • Summer Kids Day Camp (250-355-2484) • World Class Skateboard Park • Tennis/Basketball • Golf • Springer Creek Falls • Snowmobiling/Sledding/Skating • Snowshoe/X-Country Skiing

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Harold Street Café ................................250-355-2663 Open 7 days a week Lemon Creek Lodge & Campground ..1-877-970-8090 Casual fine dining ......................................................................... lemoncreeklodge.com 250-355-2403

Places to Stay Gatesway Vacation Rental ...................250-355-2672 Nightly/weekly Lemon Creek Lodge & Campground ...1-877-970-8090 Lodge, cabins, campground ......................................................................... lemoncreeklodge.com 250-355-2403 Springer Creek RV Park & Campground 1-866-355-2023 ......................................................................... Full / partial hook-ups / tent sites 250-355-2266 Paradise Valley Lodge ............................250-226-7647, paradisevalleylodge.com, Winlaw ......................................................................... Comfortable and spacious accommodation for up to 8

Recreation Slocan Valley Rail Trail ........................... slocanvalleyrailtrail.ca

Community Services

Slocan Fitness Centre ............................250-355-2355 Well equipped gym Slocan Library .........................................250-355-2355 Ongoing book sale, free WiFi Slocan Valley Legion 250-355-2672 502 Harold Street, Sunday afternoon jams The Legion welcomes members & guests Valhalla Children’s Centre .....................250-355-2222 Licensed daycare ages 2 - 6

WEG Community Service Society .........250-355-2484 ......................................................................... Services, projects, programs for all ages WEG Learning Centre ............................250-355-2840 Computers, internet, free WiFi WEG Youth Centre ..................................250-355-2484 1001 Harold Street

Churches St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church .........250-355-0021 St Mary’s Catholic Church .....................250-355-2487

Businesses CT Automotive ........................................250-355-2351 Mountain Valley Station ........................250-355-2245 Gas station/convenience store/ATM Slocan Towing ........................................250-226-7084, cell 250-551-7369 Slocan Village Market............................250-355-2211 slocanvillagemarket.com

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Springer Creek RV Park & Campground • Info Booth • Full Hookups • Showers • 5 min from Beach & Boat Launch • Hiking & Biking Trails

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Leaders in Community Service WE OPERATE: Daycare Centre, Networks for New Parents, Learning Centre, Youth Centre, Summer Day Camp, Food Bank, Community Garden and Seniors Luncheon.

WE ADMINISTER: Art Therapy, Strong Start, After School Sport Initiative and Slocan Valley Early childhood Council.

WE PROVIDE: Mental Health and Addiction Counselling, KCDS employment services and resources, and Access to Resources and Service referrals.

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New Denver The first

prospectors arrived in New Denver in 1892 and cobbled together the beginnings of a town on the shore of Slocan Lake. The name they gave to what was hardly more than a camp with a few wooden buildings was El Dorado City. Early hopes were that the settlement

would soon rival the boomtown cities that had sprung up during the California gold rush. Learn about the early days here at their little museum at the end of Main Street.

Today New Denverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth is slow and careful as it eases into the technological age. Its quiet beauty is on the verge of being more widely discovered...

SLOCAN LAKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GROCERY STORE LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Fresh meat cut daily instore â&#x20AC;˘ Lots of local products â&#x20AC;˘ Deli â&#x20AC;˘ Fresh produce â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly flyer â&#x20AC;˘ and more Corner of Hwy 31A & Hwy 6 New Denver 250-358-2270

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The Kohan Reflection Garden

This public Japanese-style garden was established to honour the many Canadian citizens of Japanese heritage who were forcibly resettled to the BC interior in 1942. It is a serene lakeside spot for contemplation and for enjoyment of the natural and complementary landscapes. The Kohan Garden is located at the end of lst Ave.

Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre

During World War II, over 22,000 Japanese-Canadians were forcibly resettled from the West Coast into camps in the interior of BC; 4000 of these were resettled in New Denver.

The Nikkei Centre at 306 Josephine Street tells their story.

Sandon Once the capital

city of the Silvery Slocan, and known as the Monte Carlo of North America, Sandon is located at the centre of where there were once huge deposits of silver ore. At the turn of the 20th century millions of dollars

and thousands of people rolled through its streets in the course of slightly more than a decade.

In many ways, the city was typical of mining boom towns of the 1890s, with rough-andready construction, a red light district, social halls, and dozens of saloons. In other ways, it was decidedly different.

By 1897 Sandon already had electric streetlights, and fire hydrants on the corners! One of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique features was a boardwalk built over top of Carpenter Creek which was flumed right down the middle of a downtown street. At the peak of the boom, nearly 8000 residents lived within a three mile radius. It was incorporated as a city in 1898; by 1920 Sandon was broke and was de-incorporated. Nevertheless, over the past 100-odd years, over $30 billion worth of silver and lead ore has been taken from the region, and Sandon never truly died.

Today, thousands flock to one of the few remaining authentic â&#x20AC;&#x153;ghost townsâ&#x20AC;? in BC.

Sandon, BC

Ghost town of the West Kootenay This is the largest damn nugget of silver ore ever found! 125 tons!

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Summertime, and the livinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is easy at the Cottage in Hills.

Hike, bike or stroll to Slocan Lake from your front door.

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NAKUSP One of the first

things you should do after arriving in Nakusp is to take a stroll along the paved path that follows the shoreline of upper Arrow Lake. The lovely landscaping, the view, the beach, the fact that you can walk from one end of town to the other and feel energized rather than tired – those factors are just the beginning of why residents of Nakusp love their town.

the last Ice Age to the present day. There is a lot to see and take in, including a diorama and a tule tipi made of woven bulrush reeds.

Test Your Mettle

Anji and Zach are your hosts for a unique and fun experience. Check out UnKaged at Nakusp’s KRB Campground.

Inside the deceptively plain truck trailer are two intricately fashioned rooms – an Incorporated in 1892, old time Nakusp’s strategic speakeasy location led to it and a becoming part of the chamfur trade route as well ber in a as the jumping off medieval point for some of the fortress. early silver, lead and Each zinc mining in the room Slocan Valley. Since harbours there were no roads its own or railways between intricate the Kootenay mining secrets. areas and VancouOnce you ver, goods had to be are inside, shipped via waterwill you ways from Nakusp, all Unkaged - Photo: Anji Hope and your the way up the Arrow team be Lakes to Revelstoke where the able to escape? There are main CPR line was located. clues, but will you discover them and interpret them corOf the early buildings in rectly? All ages, from cradle to Nakusp, only a few remain. nearer the grave (even, maybe The Leland Hotel on the especially teenagers) will find waterfront, which was built in this a fun challenge since 1892, is one of the originals. It the clues are adjusted for age is unique in the West Kooteand experience, but children nay, and perhaps the province, under ten should be accomfor being a wooden hotel that panied by an adult. has welcomed guests every day over the last century and a quarter.

There is always lots to do in Nakusp and the surrounding area. Fishing, boating, swimming, snorkelling, walking, hiking, biking, camping and golfing. For a more leisurely adventure, check out the many downtown shops and restaurants, or soak in the hot springs. If you’re in Nakusp on a Wednesday evening in the summer, head to the gazebo in the park for live music.

Go to the Visitor Centre for all the info you need to set up your day. Be sure to reserve some of time for the museum next door. Of special interest is the new 3650 sq ft addition to the museum that is dedicated to telling the Sinixt story, from BC Canada

ANCIENT HEALING WATERS AWAIT

Halcyon Hot Springs Located in the pristine mountains bordering Upper Arrow Lakes, the hot springs has a colourful history full of hope, healing aspirations and relaxation. First utilized by native peoples, it was fought over, made peace over, then built up from humble beginnings to grandeur.

Enjoy outstanding views from the terraced mineral pools (hot, warm or cold) and in season, a warm, mineral-rich swimming pool. The Halcyon Hot Springs water is historically known to soothe body, mind and soul and to offer relief from pain.

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complete spa service. Halcyon accommodation is comfortable in chalets, cottages and cabins.

The spectacular Kingfisher Restaurant & Lounge with outdoor scenic patio allows for a casual meal as well as fine dining.

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SPEAK EASY You are locked in a bar and need to get into a secret passage to escape. Will you get out in time?

2018 season located at KBR Campground, Nakusp, BC 778-206-7071 www.unkaged.ca info@unkaged.ca

You can rent kayaks, canoes and paddleboats to explore the niches and rock bluffs on the shoreline of the lake. Go fishing or hiking on the area trails. Visit www.halcyon-hotsprings.com for hours and rates.

Kootenay Sufferfest is a series

of biking and running challenges that start in early May. On July 28, Kootenay Sufferfest offers their epic race, the Idaho Peak Ultra Trail Marathon. The race starts in New Denver and takes you up - up - up on some of the nicest single track running trails in the province. You will be retracing the pack trails and wagon roads and railroads carved out by miners and prospectors over a century ago. An incredible 1.6 km (old style – that is a mile) in elevation gain is what you are in for over the course of the 40 plus km route. Before you descend back to New Denver the reward is beautiful Idaho peak, elevation 2,260 metres. Idaho Peak is famous for its beautiful alpine wildflowers, and it’s also the site of an old fire lookout tower.

The final event in the Sufferfest series is the Cyclocross, a traditional or classic style cyclocross, is a loop-de-loop set up around Nakusp Gazebo Park. Riders on either mountain bikes or cross bikes complete multiple loops of the course within a time limit, riding about 3 km in total. Berms, fields, corners, obstacles, the winding back and forth – make this so fun. Find out more and to register: Kootenay Sufferfest on Facebook or their website www.kootenaysufferfest.com

Overland Epic

If you ride a motorcycle, a bicycle, or drive an expedition vehicle and you dream of the road less travelled, check out this inspiring event in Nakusp, August 23 to 26.The Horizons Unlimited Travellers Meeting is for everyone who loves the backcountry and the company of others who get it like they do – why scrambling around bluffs and wayfinding through mountain passes is not only worth doing, it’s what you live for.

The presenters at this event will inform and inspire you. It’s a learning event, but it’s also a social event. There will be pub crawling. Most people enjoy a little bit of everything, and everyone goes home fired up for adventure with a smile on their face. www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/canwest-2018

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Nakusp Hot Springs Tucked away in the Selkirk mountains, the Nakusp Hot Springs resort is the pride of the village. The circular shaped hot springs pool is housed in an amphitheatre-like structure above Kuskanax Creek. One side of the pool, is filled with warm water, and the smaller part is for bathers who like it hotter.

Hot Springs Hikes Starting in the Nakusp Hot Springs parking lot, hikers can choose trails ranging from short to long, level to steep. sample the deliciously warm waters. Soak your bones in the gorgeous mountain setting and get away from it all!

The hot springs, which are wholly owned and operated by the Village of Nakusp, are 12 km up a mountain road. In earlier times there was only a path that was used by packhorses escorting paddle wheel passengers who came to

After enjoying the soothing waters, go hiking and mountain biking, or camp at the resort’s campground in the serene setting of a grove of old growth cedars and hemlocks on Kuskanax Creek. www.nakusphotsprings.com or 250-265-4528.

Historic Leland Hotel Built in 1892, The

Cedar Grove Loop Walk is a 1/2 km

Leland is BC’s oldest operating hotel, and the oldest wooden frame hotel in BC continuously in operation.

The restaurant in the Leland Hotel has had many reincarnations during its 120 years of life, but one thing has remained the same... it is the only restaurant in Nakusp that has a panoramic view of the lake.

Stroll the Waterfront Glorious

flowers and brilliant sunshine, combined with a paved, wheelchair accessible path beside a clear mountain lake makes the Nakusp waterfront walkway a must do!

nakusp Begin on the pet friendly, wheelchair accessible trail leading to the newly built Kuskanax foot bridge.

On the far side of the bridge you can view a spectacular waterfall, check out the source of the resort’s mineral water, view the cathedral cedars in the area, swim in an alpine lake or walk along the 8.5 km

of cross-country trails one of which will lead you down into the village.

Maps can be picked up at the Nakusp Hot Springs lobby or at the Nakusp visitor centre.

After your day of hiking, come for a relaxing soak or stay in the campground or cedar chalets for more days of exploring the area.

Relax. Refresh. Return.

loop through giant cedar trees.

Some are up to 2 metres in diameter and tower 30 metres above the forest floor. This old growth forest has many species of birds, insects, and plants typical of British Columbia’s interior rainforest.

Take an easy walk along the relatively flat trail. To get to the cedar grove, drive north from Nakusp on Hwy 23.

About 2 km from town, turn right onto Hot Spring Road and follow it for 10.8 km, then left onto Kuskanax Creek Forest Service Road for 4.2 km.

Watch for the Cedar Grove Trail .8 km sign. Turn left at that sign and follow the road up to a parking lot.

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The town has been home to a large Doukhobor population since the early 1900s and continues to celebrate and embrace their rich culture.

Grand Forks is the perfect backdrop for families and retirees, with a strong commitment to healthy living, affordability and great quality of life.

Incorporated in 1897, Grand Forks is the “hub” of the Boundary Region, located between the Okanagan Valley and the Koo-

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CannaFest is Canada’s hottest classic rock show, and this year it takes place August 9, 10 & 11. Rock stars like Tom Cochrane, Nazereth and Whitesnake, to name a few, will be performing.

Book your campground or accommodations early for the best choices! Visit the Boundary’s website www.boundarybc.com/stay

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It is our goal to help arm BC Children’s Hospital with whatever is necessary to fulfill their mission to help bring our children home.

For a donation you can fly in an original Boeing PT-17 and all proceeds go to BC Children’s Hospital.

Great thrill for a greater cause.

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Based in Grand Forks, BC

Go for a flight in this Vintage Boeing PT-17 for a donation.

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Nelson Set on the shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake and surrounded by the Selkirk Mountain range, Nelson is home descendants to approximately 10,000 souls. In this small city, half a day’s drive or more from a major centre, the townspeople make their own fun, and the trends intersect in surprising ways.

A great example of this small town culture that prefers to embrace rather than parse, is the mountain biking exhibition at Nelson’s premier gallery, Touchstones Museum of Art and Culture. The farmers markets with live music, locally made and grown products, and the street party that is MarketFest, are two other examples. New this year is the Nelson International Mural Festival, happening August 17th-19th. Over one crazy paint splashing weekend, artists will be portraying the sacred and the profane, channelling the muse of the backcountry athlete and the ecologist, and trailing culture riffs in colour over many of this city’s historic walls.

Gotta couple of hours? Of course you do.

1000, Nelson owes many of its beautiful buildings to the civic pride of its early citizens.

Photo: Karma Halleran

But of course it wasn’t always this way. In the late 1880s Nelson was a rough camp catering to the needs of miners drawn to the area by a silver rush. Located at the foot of Toad Mountain, the camp grew rapidly into a town, and by the early 1900s Nelson boasted several fine hotels, a number of churches, substantial residences and elegant public buildings.

Incorporated as a city in 1897, with a population of

It is quite possible that Nelson can boast of more independent eateries per capita than any other Canadian city. The same can be said for the night clubs, pubs and theatres. Take in a world class performance at the Capitol Theatre, or a classic children’s film or even some burlesque at the Civic.

Discover Nelson

A great place to visit!

An even better place to live.

To work. To raise a family.

To own a business!

Visitor Centre 91 Baker St, Nelson BC (The Heritage CP Railway Station at the west end of Baker Street)

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Here are a few ideas on how to fill a couple of hours in Nelson and, like as not, do something you have not done before – or at least – not with such style.

Laser Tag: If you’re a gang, Laser Tag is

a fun way to get your ya-yas out. After an afternoon running around outside and virtually shooting each other, you’ll have a good appetite for all of Nelson’s amazing eateries or brew pubs. Laser Tag combines the classic games of hide-and-seek and tag with a high tech twist. Find the venue Just outside of Nelson on Highway 6. www.kootenaylazertag.ca

Salsa All Over The Floor: Thursday is Salsa Night at Bloom Nightclub! Get a basic lesson at 7 pm then get on the dance floor with your partner. “My first time at the Bloom Thursday Salsa Nights it felt like I was at a Salsa club in New York or Havana” – E. Marks.

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For residents, and visitors too, there is so much to do in Nelson. It would be hard to think of a recreational or cultural activity that you couldn’t get involved with here.

And backcountry adventure is just minutes away from Nelson’s downtown and its amazing variety of cafés, brew pubs and fine dining establishments.

Tuesday Night Ladies’ Ride: Shuttle and group

Explore, dine and shop historic Baker Street – lf! Ph 250-352-3433 A true adventure in itse Toll Free 1-877-663-5706 Email: info@discoverNelson.com Web: www.discoverNelson.com

ride every Tuesday night (until September 18) leaving from Sacred Ride on Baker Street at 5:30 pm. Nicole Walker and Jenny Petersen will be there providing pointers and high levels of STOKE! Trails will be determined the day of and will end the night at one of Nelson’s local breweries for a post ride social! $25 per night, locals’ punch passes available with Nelson Cycling Club Membership.

Flow Jamz Tuesdays at 7 pm all summer.

Head down to Lakeside Park by the Big Orange Bridge and join in with the hoopers and jugglers and the neo-circus dancers who call their discipline Flow, and themselves flow artists. Not familiar with terms like poi or devil sticks? These props can be seen at Lakeside Park on Tuesday evenings or occasionally at Taghum Beach – just ten clicks or so west of Nelson.

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Lakeside Park – The ideal spot to relax

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Catch a ride from the Prestige to Lakeside Park and back. Photo: Alex Regiec

All Aboard!

Nelson’s electric streetcars first started running in 1899. The line was only five miles long and could boast only three cars, but it served the city faithfully for fifty years. After the Second World War, the electric tramway service was replaced by buses. Car 23 was repurposed as a gift shop, a storage shed, even a dog kennel before it was rescued and restoration began.

The Nelson Electric Tramway Society was formed in 1988 and soon the vision to have Streetcar 23 back “on track” started to become a reality. The car made its second debut in 1992, carrying over 20,000 people in four months. Take a ride along the shore of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake from the Prestige Inn to Lakeside park... enjoy two kilometers of relaxing nostalgia. The fares are modest and the ride is great fun.

If you have a special event coming up, say a wedding, retirement or birthday party, you can reserve the streetcar for your guests to ride in style.

The tramway runs every thirty minutes between 11 am and 4:30 pm, seven days a week from May 19 to October 9. The Prestige Inn and the Lakeside Park stops are equipped with lifts to allow for wheelchairs to board.

MarketFest Downtown! How

can you not love a block party on a summer’s night? When the evenings warm up, Baker Street heats up as EcoSociety’s MarketFest spills out over the sidewalks and onto the pavement. These street parties are filled with 100 vendors, kids’ entertainment and bands playing on two stages. This year MarketFest will take place on July 28 and August 25. These family-friendly events run from 6 pm to 10:30 pm on the 200 and 300 blocks of Baker Street. A $5 donation for admission is kindly requested for anyone over 18 to help cover costs. Don’t miss out and plan to join the fun at these wonderful community celebrations. For more information please visit www.ecosociety.ca

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Playtime

for everyone! Nelson has many beautiful green spaces, just perfect to toss a frisbee around, lie quietly and read a book in the sun or shade, enjoy a picnic or watch the grandkids play.

Gyro Park is located right in the heart of

Nelson on Gyro Park Road. The heart of Nelson is high, but once you make your way up to Gyro Park you are rewarded by spectacular views of the city below and the West Arm of Kootenay Lake to the northeast. On a hot summer day, take yourself and your kids to the swimming pool. This pool is for younger children and shallow at both ends.

Lakeside Park. Located at the foot of the big orange bridge (BOB), this park is the place to swim, play soccer or tennis, or wander through the gardens and see what’s in bloom. A long, beautiful beach, wide promenade and large open green spaces and mature trees provide an expansive backdrop to your stroll or picnic stop.

If you’re with the kids, don’t miss the great Rotary children’s adventure playground in the middle – there is a summertime concession too. Take a meditative turn in the labyrinth nearby.

MAIN STREET DINER • Espresso • Cappuccino • Gourmet Burgers • English Style Fish and Chips • Greek Specialties

The city playing fields are to be found at the west end of the park as well as the new ActNow exercise area. Follow the Centennial Pathway along the water and back to the beach to round out your visit to Lakeside Park.

Cottonwood Falls Park. On Saturdays, in the warm months of the year, head to this park for the weekly outdoor market.

At any time, this park is made for strolling. Designed to evoke the experience you might have contemplating a garden in Japan, the Friendship Garden is the gardening equivalent of a hug between Nelson and its sister city, Shuzenji, Shizuoka, in Japan. The little bridge crossing Cottonwood Creek is modeled after the larger bridge crossing the Katsura River in Japan and cherry trees have been planted on the slopes. At the end of the park is a beautiful waterfall.

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all these labyrinths? It seems they are popping up all over the place! In a book called Labyrinths of British Columbia more than 100 labyrinths are listed within the province, including several in the West Kootenay region.

The Lakeside Labyrinth, made from brick pavers, is found in the Rotary Park in Nelson, near the big orange bridge.

The Village of Kaslo has two labyrinths: the Lighthouse Labyrinth, lined with worn stones, can be found on the beach just below Vimy Park, and just behind the Anglican Church in Kaslo, is a sweet little labyrinth in a secluded grotto. At the north end of Kootenay Lake is the Johnson’s Landing Retreat Centre, home to a huge stone-lined labyrinth. And hidden just outside of Nelson in the community of Blewett, is Wyld’n, a secluded labyrinth based on the Chartres pattern, dramatically lined with huge boulders. New Denver, at the north end of Slocan Lake, has the Heart’s Rest labyrinth in a private retreat setting.

The labyrinth is based on ancient sacred geometry. Only one pathway leads you into the centre and then it brings you back out again. Labyrinth walking is considered to be beneficial, even meditative; it can reduce stress and increase one’s creativity and connection to self.

For information on local labyrinths, check out www. labyrinth.kics.bc.ca

Touchstones Nelson – Museum of Art And History Touchstones Nelson celebrates the culture and history of Nelson and area in its museum, archives and art gallery.

If you’re in Nelson between August 14 and November 4, there is an exhibition that is sure to appeal to you, even if you’ve never stepped into an art gallery in your life.

The History Of Mountain Biking In Nelson pulls all the threads in the tapestry that

Touchstones’ galleries regular year-round programming features solo and group exhibitions by regional, national and international artists. It also hosts a range of outreach programs including artist talks, workshops, tours and openings. Gallery programming aims to promote professionalism and foster appreciation

for the visual arts practice and to bring awareness of the museum’s wealth of archival and artifact material.

Located in the heart of downtown Nelson in the former post office and City Hall, Touchstones is a state of the art facility. Permanent exhibitions include First Nations, European exploration, mining, transportation, settlers and industry. For more detailed information on the facility, exhibitions, programming and collections, visit their website, www.touchstonesnelson.ca

The Capitol Theatre After dinner at one of Nelson’s many fine and original restaurants, a perfect way to top off your evening is with some engaging entertainment at Nelson’s intimate theatre, the Capitol. Constructed in 1927, this Art Deco gem is not too big yet not too small and feels really old-timey. Going to a show at the Capitol is a great way to absorb some local atmosphere.

The lushly restored old theatre also brings in top quality acts – classical ballet, contemporary dance theatre, classical and contemporary music, comedy and a variety of other performances – from the Kootenays, other parts of Canada, and around the world.

The calendar of events can be found at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca and the theatre is located at 421 Victoria Street, 250-352-6363.

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Looking south off the Big Orange Bridge – Nelson is so beautiful in the fall. Photo: Karma Halleran

School Days Diversity

in Nelson comes in many forms, from geographical terrain and ecosystems to the residents and their lifestyles. Everyone is welcome in Nelson and there are community groups to support all interests and choices.

One such school is Nelson Waldorf School. The metaphor associated with the school’s philosophy of guidance for the very young is the protected environment of the greenhouse.

At the school on the upper edges of town the youngest children are building their social skills in a safe and warm environment, they get lots of playtime and nourishing food and are taught how to ‘grow’ in the more stimulating world.

Another three in the area are: St. Joseph School 523 Mill Street, 250-352-3041.

Wildflower 811 Stanley Street, 250-505-7020.

Nelson Christian Community School 810 10 Street, 250-352-0526.

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Mentoring Young Filmmakers 2018 When Lily Miller came to the Summer Youth Film Camp for the first time in 2008 she starred in a classic western where she outsmarted the villain to save the day. Last summer Lily, now sixteen years old, directed a documentary focusing on what makes the people in the Kootenays special. Lily explains, “The process of filmmaking asks that you be in tune with yourself, your crew and your community. It’s really about developing people skills.”

Each summer dozens of creative youth ages 6–18 from the Kootenays and beyond come together at Selkirk College in Nelson for the one and two week Film Camp programs.

They get to work with professional filmmakers on their own films from start to finish.

For more information about the Film Camps, visit www. watershedproductions.ca

Stroll The Street

The Great Wall

A unique depiction of Nelson’s history is displayed on a rock retaining wall at the south end of Vernon Street. Local artist D. Dan Morslander along with 16 students from local high schools painted four large murals on the wall and unveiled them, as a gift to Nelson, during Nelson’s SnoFest Celebration in 1989.

From up close, these murals are quite abstract, but from 20 feet away, their intended viewpoint, they are truly wonderful works of art. The first painting depicts a train and its crew on Payne Bluffs (circa 1905); the second shows the icebound Nasookin – the largest steamship on Kootenay Lake; the third mural is not of transportation in Nelson but of Steve Martin in a scene from the movie Roxanne (1986) which was filmed in Nelson; the fourth is of an old streetcar. These four murals are just one of the attractions that make Nelson special.

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If you look down the entire length of Baker Street, you think that it will only take five minutes to go from one end to the other.

What an idea! Three hours later you still haven’t had time to explore all the art and craft stores, the bookstores, the funky and fine clothing stores.

To say nothing of trying out the restaurants and organic coffee bars housed in some of the antique buildings that line both sides of the street and are located upstairs and downstairs – new old things and old new things – the eclectic mix of shopping opportunities are delightful.

Buskers on the sidewalks provide musical entertainment.

If you want to take a break and do some serious people watching, there are plenty of restaurant patios to choose from.

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wander around Nelson you can’t help but be impressed by Nelsonites’ enthusiasm for gardening.

Beautiful displays abound in the parks and on the boulevards, hanging baskets beautify porches and lamp posts and everywhere you look homeowners display their pride and skill in their gardens.

Take time to smell the roses!

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Rock, Metal, Stone

BC’s mining industry – much of it based right here in the Kootenays – is proud to provide the metals used in the products we rely on to sustain our lifestyles. More than 40 billion dollars worth of metals have been mined over the years around the Kootenay region. The ore in the rock and stone literally built the towns throughout southeastern BC. The Nelson Mining Museum (Chamber of Mines of Eastern British Columbia) features one of the best rock and mineral collections in the world. It is a valuable public resource for mining and exploration information with its extensive collection of maps, mining publications, information on old and new claims, and old claim maps.

City Camping

Nelson has a charming seasonal campground within walking distance of the downtown core, the mall and the beach.

There are shaded campsites, full hook-ups, showers, picnic tables, a covered dining shelter, a sani-station, and best of all, a terrific view of Kootenay Lake. The campground is pet friendly, and has reasonable rates. Nelson City Campground is so centrally located you can be just about anywhere in minutes – Baker Street, Lakeside Park, the aquatic centre… Enjoy all the amenities of the city while camping! For more information, email campnels@telus. net or call 250-352-7618.

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Kokanee Creek Nature Centre is about

a twenty minute drive from Nelson along Highway 3A, and is located in the beautiful Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. From a glacier high above, Kokanee Creek carves out a canyon down to the wide sandy beaches below, creating a spectacular natural delta on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake.

The swift flowing Kokanee Creek is an important fish-bearing stream. The park has both man-made and

natural spawning channels for Kokanee salmon – landlocked since the last glacial age – that spawn in large numbers in the late summer.

In the low-lying areas closest to the beach are playgrounds, picnic areas and camping spots.

Walking trails have been teased through the marshes and forests of fir, hemlock and pine so you can meander up from the beach to the Nature Centre.

Spend a little time at the nature centre and find out about the programs that are sponsored

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The adventure playground and wide sandy beach at this beautiful lakeside provincial park will keep the kids busy and active all day. There is also a good spot to launch your boat, a group campsite, a viewing platform over a fish-bearing channel and great hiking trails.

The Kokanee Nature Centre is open daily from 9 am to 8:30 pm, June 30 to September 6 this year. Evening children and adult naturalist programs, yoga and fitness programs, and the coffee bar at the centre are operated by the West Kootenay EcoSociety. Numerous publications about the park and its flora and fauna can be perused and purchased at the centre as well. For a schedule of the activities and programs,visit www.kokaneenaturecentre.org

and organized by the West Kootenay EcoSociety. The naturalists on staff create exciting programs to help you explore and understand the amazing variety of flora and fauna in the park. On Tuesdays, local scientists share their research in the Science in the Park series, while an aboriginal perspective on wildlife is brought to you every Thursday.

For more info about the Nature Centre programming visit www.kokaneenaturecentre.org For camping info see www.kootenayswparks.com

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Kootenay kids are not born with an appreciation of their mountain landscape, it’s something that evolves. When children hear visitors talk at length about the scenery, they get impatient. What does scenery matter? But as they begin to explore beyond their backyards, so does their sense of being of the mountains. The craggy range across the lake or the valley ceases to be the wall on the other side of their world once they have climbed to the top of it and looked over the other side.

Is rock climbing your thing? Enjoy a day ascending The Date, a very accessible multi-pitch climb within reach of Nelson. It is a great walk into the base of the route, and a fun and thoughtful climb from there. You’ll enjoy stunning views at the top – the rewards of this great adventure. Pick up a copy of The West Kootenay Rock Guide book at the at the Visitor Centre in the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce office at 91 Baker Street, for information on the more than 400 climbs in the Nelson area!

Mountain biking is a journey to Nirvana for the avid biker or for anybody, really, who is reasonably fit and has the desire to get away from the pavement. Showcased in many mountain bike films, Nelson’s trails offer everything from gentle railway

grades to steep, rooty technical tracks.

Stop in at one of Nelson’s sport or bike shops for current information. Gerick’s on Baker Street specializes in making sure you get your biking fix while in and around Nelson. The knowledgeable staff can help you determine the best trails for your interest and ability. Some of the trails serve a double purpose, hiking and biking, so ask about the trail etiquette for these multi-purpose areas.

The Nelson Mountain Bike Guide, now in its 3rd edition, includes vivid, virtual terrain views, almost 40 new rides and a total of 105 mapped and described trails.

All proceeds from the sale of the guide go directly towards funding the trail building and ongoing maintenance.

View from Pulpit Rock, a favourite local hike. Photo: Bernelle Thiessen

Climb, Bike, Hike like a local.

nelson Hiking is another great way to spend some time. Nelson is central to many types of hikes for all abilities. Check the book stores for Where Locals Hike in the West Kootenay or, again, ask for trail info at the Info Centre or sports stores around town.

Another great guide is The Kootenays (Backroad Mapbook, Number 4). It will get you just about anywhere you need to go.

Pulpit Rock Trail: This is a favourite hike for the locals because it only takes a little more than an hour or two and the view of Nelson is unbelievable! The trailhead is located across the bridge from Nelson on the North Shore. Just turn left at Johnstone Road and follow it to where the cars are parked on the side of the road.

Crystal Caves Trail: Minutes from Nelson’s downtown, head towards the big orange bridge. Once on Nelson Avenue take a right on Elwyn Street. At the top you will come to a parking area on the right and you can see the old railroad bed which is the head of the trail.

Family Hiking at Kokanee Creek Park: Just 24 minutes north of Nelson, eight hiking trails leave from the Info Centre in Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. The park trails wind from the sandy beach and delta and follow the slope upward to the base of the forested Slocan Range of the Selkirk Mountains.

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To learn more about what Selkirk College can do for you, visit www.selkirk.ca or call 1-888-953-1133.

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Where visitors become locals! Bring your friends and family for their world famous fish and chips, flame broiled burgers, AAA steak and piled high nachos all at a good value. Please call ahead for seasonal hours.

Located just 4 km north of Ainsworth Hot Springs on Hwy 31, 250-353-7716 or 250353-7717.

Castlegar Dairy Queen, offering what you want when you are craving something hot and fresh or a nice cool treat, including the famous $7 Meal Deal & combos, chicken strip baskets, and kids’ meals.

Come for all the classic DQ treats and the world-famous Blizzards! Open 7 days a week. Located at 604 18th Street, Castlegar. 250-365-5522.

at the Kaslo Golf Course.

Wandering Greek Oven pg 33

Dine in the family friendly pub (children allowed until 9 pm with an adult) or on the covered patio with its breathtaking view of Kootenay Lake. Enjoy one of twelve craft beers on tap, or try one of the many great dishes from their extensive menu. 430 Front St, Kaslo. 250-353-7714. www.kaslohotel.com

Ktunaxa Grill pg 15 Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort Fresh, local indigenous-inspired cuisine.

Located 45 minutes north of Nelson, open year round from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm.

Reservations recommended. 250-229-4212 or 1-800-668-1171.

Castlegar B’s Eatery & Public House Chances Castlegar pg 32 B’s Public House, located in Chances Castlegar, is one of Castlegar’s funnest places to wine and dine. They offer a full service restaurant and lounge with the biggest screen in the Kootenays to watch your favourite games. Enjoy the pub style atmosphere and the full menu, ranging from unbeatable wings to steak dinners.

B’s Public House also offers a full banquet facility and nothing beats a prime rib buffet prepared by their Chef and his team.

B’s is open 7 days a week starting at 11 am, and is located in Chances Community Centre next to the Castlegar Airport. Hope to see you soon!

Castlegar Golf Club pg 29 At the Castlegar Golf Club expect fresh and inspired food served in a rustic mountain setting. Social Bar. Restaurant. Snack Cart and the best patio view in town!

Cuisine of India pg 33 Enjoy the authentic taste of India!

Committed to the highest quality in food, drink and service, each dish is prepared to your specification by Cuisine of India’s Executive Chefs: reap the benefits of their many years of experience. As everything is made fresh to order, many of your special requests i.e.: food allergies and other dietary requirements can be respected.

Please speak with your server about any concerns, or for some help in making what can be a difficult decision about what to choose from the extensive menu!

Eat-in, catering and take-out options. Mon – Fri 11 am to 9 pm, Sat 12 to 9 pm and Sun 4 to 9 pm. Lunch buffet: Mon – Fri 11 am to 2 pm. 908 Columbia Ave, Castlegar.

250-365-0999, www.cuisineofindia.ca

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The Wandering Greek Oven Restaurant is an independently owned and operated family-style restaurant that serves authentic and flavourful Greek cuisine. The food is inspired from cuisines that the owners have discovered while wandering across the globe, all of which are cooked with love by the owner/Greek chef, and served by an attentive and friendly staff. They take great care to produce consistently delicious selections with fresh ingredients and award-winning homemade recipes.

Come try out the dinner, pizza and lunch menus! Serving Castlegar with delivery and pickup options. Open Tuesday through Saturday 11:30 am to 8:30 pm. 400 Columbia Ave, Castlegar. 250-365-2311.

Creston Kootenay Alpine Cheese pg 18 At the on-farm cheese shop you may taste the cheese, make purchases, meet the cheesemaker and learn more about how their cheese is made. You are also welcome to peek inside the barns to meet the cows, watch a milking or take a pasture walk. SUMMER HOURS: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm (May to Thanksgiving). WINTER HOURS: Saturdays only 10 am to 5 pm (Thanksgiving to May) 250-428-9655 www.kootenaymeadows.com

Amazing lake and mountain views await you from the timber framed clubhouse restaurant. Join friends for great food and summer drinks on the sun drenched patio.

Open during the golfing season 7 days a week. Call for our lunch specials. 250353-2262.

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Sunnyside Naturals pg 11 The organic eatery in Kaslo. Fresh daily soups, wraps, pitas, salads: green or quinoa. Numerous varied accompaniments according to the season and local source availability. Juice bar with create-your-own option of freshly squeezed and blended drinks and smoothies. Nutritionally complete, fabulous taste! Open 7 days a week May to December, 9 am – 6 pm, in summer much longer. Front Street. 250-353-9667.

East Shore Bayshore on the Lake pg 18 Take a relaxing cruise on Kootenay Lake, then enjoy a romantic dinner at the Bayshore on the Lake Restaurant overlooking the lake. Their licensed dining offers the best in home cooking and pleasant atmosphere. They have a delicious full Western menu... you’ll love it! Special event being planned? Let them make it easier on you by having them cater. They have the perfect setting to make your next event memorable and everlasting. Located at the Bayshore Resort in Boswell. For reservations call 250-223-8270/71 or 250354-4370.

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Cake Betty pg 54 Cake Betty creates visually amazing, imaginative and delectable cakes to order, suitable for any occasion. Cake Betty is more than just cakes, however. They also offer cake by the slice, cupcakes, truffles, fresh baked croissants, homemade bagels, cinnamon buns, breakfast muffins, and much, much more. Come by for lunch, daily soups, salads, wraps, and sandwiches. Stay and eat in the café or take it to go. Licensed and free WiFi too. Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Saturday 10 am to 5:30 pm. 250-352-0884. 709C Vernon St, Nelson. www.cakebetty.ca

Cantina del Centro pg 62

Located on Front Street in Kaslo, the Treehouse Restaurant is known far and wide for their Eggs Benedict, omelettes and breakfast bowls, as well as daily morning specials. The extensive menu includes great vegetarian, burgers, chicken, nachos, burritos, steaks, wraps and so much more! All with generous portions and priced to please. Choose from a large selection of homemade desserts. Treat the whole family. Open daily at 6:30 am, fully licensed. 419 Front St, Kaslo. 250-3532955.

Cantina del Centro captures the essence and flavours of Latin American cuisine.

With a focus on Mexican food, they also showcase delicious dishes from across South America’s varied culinary landscape, including tacos, tortas, ceviches, soups, market fresh salads, desserts and a large gluten-free selection. Cantina staff work hard to produce everything in-house from scratch, utilizing local and in-season items.

Explore the extensive tequila and mezcal list with over 60 varieties, as well as the craft cocktail menu… undeniably the best in town. Open for lunch, dinner, late night and their famous weekend brunch.

Join them on the hottest patio in town for a cold cerveza, a signature margarita and an unforgettable experience. Follow Cantina Del Centro on the web at www. cantinadelcentro.ca, and like them on Facebook/cantinadelcentro. 561 Baker St, Nelson, 250-352-3737.

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The Clubhouse pg 54

Kingfisher Restaurant pg 45

Focused on local food made in house by their award winning culinary team. Join us for lunch or dinner and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The friendly team at Granite Pointe will always be there to exceed your every expectation. They also offer banquet facilities for weddings or any other occasion with picturesque views of Kootenay Lake and Kokanee Glacier.

The Treehouse Restaurant pg 8

Truscott Farms pg 18 Truscott Farm has over 35 acres of their own fruits and vegetables. Stop by Truscott Farms Fruit Stand for their own as well as locally sourced produce, baked treats and local canning, – perfect for your picnic plans or a happy road trip. Over a century of bringing the freshest foods to you! 3016 Hwy 3, Creston.

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Halcyon Hot Springs Village & Spa. The talented culinary team welcome you to the Kingfisher Restaurant. The setting is spectacular, overlooking the lakes and mountains. The Kingfisher is known for its excellent food and great service, a wine list of local and international wines, and a wonderful selection of beverages. Dress up or down and relax in the fireside lounge, or enjoy the beautiful Arrow Lake summer on the patio. Reserve the private dining room for your group. Open daily. 1-888689-4699.

The Lodge at Arrow Lakes pg 46 Centrally located in downtown Nakusp, at 515 Broadway, the Lodge offers something for everyone. The Arrow Lake Tavern is renowned for its hearty pub fare. The dining room is perfect for families, serving everything from a quick bowl of homemade soup to a full menu offering fine dining and nightly specials in the evenings.

Restaurant open daily Monday to Friday, 6 am to 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 7 am to 9 pm. Pub open daily 11 am to 12 am.

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The Clubhouse at Granite Pointe, is located just minutes from downtown Nelson and is open 7 days a week. Come to play, or just dine! 250-352-5913 www.granitepointe.ca

Empire Coffee pg 56 Welcome to Empire Coffee, Nelson’s only third wave coffee house serving Direct Trade coffee from Stumptown Coffee Roasters and pour-over organic teas. Fresh baking and sandwiches are made in house daily. Come enjoy the unique solarium seating in the sun and warmth with friends. Located next to The Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon St, Nelson. Open 6 am weekdays, and 7 am on weekends and holidays. 250-352-7211.

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Kootenay Co-op pg 68

The nostalgic Hume Hotel & Spa features three different venues for your dining pleasure that serve the same menu – The General Store Family Restaurant, Mike’s Place Pub, and the Library Lounge.

The General Store Family Restaurant offers full food and beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Hume’s Grand Sunday Brunch is served from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and is a favourite amongst locals and visitors alike. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after 5 pm you should experience our famous Weekend Prime Rib Dinner Special.

The Library Lounge offers a more intimate, fireside ambiance with nightly live jazz music being offered Sunday through Thursday. The Library has comprised an impressive list of craft cocktails and local craft beer. Minors are not permitted in the Library Lounge.

Mike’s Place Pub is a three tiered casual room always playing the latest sports on the big screens. Happy Hour is between 2 and 5 pm daily.

Please visit www.humehotel.com for more info on our food & beverage service.

Located on the corner of Ward and Vernon Streets, Nelson. Call 250-352-5331.

Itza Ristorante & Pizzeria pg 60 Indulge in the flavours of Itza’s fresh handmade pastas or savour the taste of their national and international award winning pizzas. Explore Itza’s unique and contemporary culinary offerings. Itza is happy to satisfy your palate with a select list of Italian wines and BC VQA plus 6 taps of BC craft beers. Or how about a refreshing classic martini?

All hungry people are welcome to enjoy the relaxed ambiance, or grab it and go.

Summer outdoor patio dining. Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Dinner Tuesday to Saturday, 4:30 pm till late, Sunday 4:30 to 8:30 pm. Downtown Nelson at 413 Hall St. Reservations suggested, 250-352-3573.

Jackson’s Hole & Grill pg 58 Located in one of Nelson’s landmark heritage buildings, you will find a warm, inviting lounge and a casual, family friendly dining room. During the summer months enjoy a cold drink and a delicious meal on one of Nelson’s best patios. Jackson’s Hole offers everything from chicken wings and salads to homemade veggie burgers and prime rib... there is something for everyone. Jackson’s Hole & Grill is one of Nelson’s favourites. Come check it out today. 524 Vernon Street, Nelson. Phone 250-354-1919. www.jacksonsgrill.ca You can find/use/Like us on Facebook.

Salad Bar & Hot Bar|Café Kootenay Co-op’s award-winning restaurant is the perfect spot to fuel up for your next adventure. Everything that is served is bursting with certified-organic healthy ingredients, including from the hot bar, salad bar, bowls and wraps, sandwiches and salads. Grab a fresh smoothie or espresso drink to complement your meal, and don’t forget to save room for cake.

Best of all, the Kootenay Co-op is member-owned! 777 Baker St, Nelson. 250354-4077 www.kootenay.coop

La Bomba Dell’ Amore pg 55 At La Bomba Dell’ Amore the pizza is Neapolitan style, made with love and care in a wood-fired oven. Their pizza crust is perfection – it’s made with ‘00’ flour, the most finely milled wheat flour available – the ingredient that produces the beautifully soft, moist centre and a thin, crisp, slightly charred crust. At lunch time La Bomba’s paninis are very popular and for dinner, be sure to try one of their original handmade pastas or mains. To accompany their specially crafted food, choose a beverage from the cocktail menu that features house infused liqueurs, local craft beers and wines chosen from Italy and BC. Open at 11:30 am, Monday – Saturday.

515 Kootenay St, Nelson. 250-352-2332.

Louie’s Steakhouse & Lounge pg 56.

At the Adventure Hotel Louie’s Steakhouse offers a distinctly metropolitan culinary experience in Nelson’s historic, bustling downtown. Whether it’s an intimate evening for two or a casual gathering amongst friends, Louie’s Steakhouse & Lounge is sure to provide an experience you won’t soon forget.

Specializing in signature steaks, specialty pastas, rustic thin crust pizza, and FRESH seafood, Louie’s Steakhouse offers the finest quality food and exemplary service in an atmosphere of abundant comfort.

Located in The Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon Street, Nelson. 250-352-5570.

Main Street Diner pg 53 Enjoy a casual, fun atmosphere and consistently excellent food, with menu items for everyone including roast leg of lamb, souvlaki, sirloin steaks, gourmet burgers, melts, wraps, a fabulous kids’ menu and homemade English style fish and hand cut chips. Also offering homemade desserts such as baklava and double baked cheesecakes, plus after dinner specialty coffees.

Enjoy Nelson’s best people-watching patio rain or shine with its gas heaters, or order takeout and enjoy your meal on the beach. 250-354-4848.

Pick up a copy of the Central Kootenay Farm and Food Directory while you are visiting the area. With 500 farms and food producers in the area, locals and visitors eat fresh, close to home.

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Benedict’s Steakhouse & Tunnel Pub pg 23

At Rel-ish, Chef Trevor Ditzel and his staff offer their patrons a divine mix of nouveau flavours and tried-and-true favourites from your past. This is the place where hipster style blends with a sincere love of cooking from the heart. From appetizers to desserts, Rel-ish delights the palates of the young and old, the trendy and traditional. Licensed. Open from 11 am until late. 301 Baker Street Nelson.

250-352-5232.

Tandoori Indian Grill & Lounge pg 64 Come in and enjoy enticing new flavours at Tandoori Indian Grill & Lounge. Our authentic Indian chefs will dazzle your palette with a grand selection of finely spiced dishes each day of the week. Many gluten free and vegan options available Dine out on our patio and enjoy a beverage from our selection of local and imported brews, fine wines and delicious cocktails. 409 Kootenay St, Nelson. 250352-5999. www.tandooriindiagrill.com

Uptown Sports Bar pg 56 The Adventure Hotel The Uptown Sports Bar is a premium gastropub and Nelson’s sports headquarters.

With FRESH local food made in house by their award winning chef and the friendliest staff in town, it truly is “the place to be… and be seen.” Come as you are. The welcoming atmosphere is created by the great team, urban art deco design, great music and dozens of flat screens. The Uptown Sports Bar is the perfect place to meet associates for lunch, celebrate a special occasion or gather your friends for the game. Open 7 days a week at 11 am. Located in The Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon Street, 250-352-2715.

Yum Son Viet-Modern pg 63 Local chef Amanda Skidmore, highlights a taste of Vietnam with a modern twist, offering a wide variety of house specialities, such as Banh Mi sandwiches, Pho soups, steamed buns, spring rolls, noodle bowls, and the best chicken wings in town! The subtle French influence over the flavours and the service set her program apart and make for an incredible dining experience.

All of their libations are sourced from the best producers locally and internationally by sommelier Leah Gallicano. She offers hand-crafted cocktails showcasing Asian ingredients and flavours with an interesting spin on traditional favourites. The wine program highlights BC producers who are leading the charge toward quality and international selections that will surprise and delight.

Tantalize your taste buds with Benedict’s signature slow roasted prime rib, flame broiled steaks, homemade burgers, soups and salads. Daily food & drink specials complement their extensive menu where you’ll find all your favourites plus Benedict’s unique take on the classics.

Whether you’re looking for casual fine dining or a relaxing pub atmosphere, Benedict’s has you covered! Happy Hour in the pub, Monday through Saturday, 1 to 5:30 pm. Reservations 250-368-3360 or online at www.benedictssteakhouse.ca 3 Schofield Highway, Trail.

“Give Us A Try…Your Mouth Will Love It!” Dine inside or on our patio.

Birchbank Bistro pg 24 The Birchbank Bistro is a full service restaurant offering great food in a great atmosphere. Enjoy the scenic views from our fully-licensed covered patio. Open to golfers and public alike. Located at the Birchbank Golf Course, 5500 Highway 22 between Castlegar and Trail. 250-6935451 or bistro@birchbankgolf.com

Colander pg 23 The Colander Restaurant is a family restaurant specializing in great Italian food. Lots to eat, served family style, at reasonable prices – The Colander has become known as “The Trail Tradition.”

The Colander special includes: salad, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken and jojo potatoes, and a dinner roll. Or you can choose from a variety of other Italian favourites.

Visa and Mastercard accepted. 1475 Cedar Avenue, Trail. 250-364-1816. Now available at Waneta Plaza – The Colander Express with pasta and more.

Foxy’s Fine Food & Drinks pg 26 Discover the city’s premier casual fine dining destination in the award winning Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel. Foxy’s offers up delicious West Coast cuisine, great wines, contemporary cocktails, lavish décor and legendary service.

Daily drink specials plus… Come in for Ladies’ Night on Wednesdays: Foxy Ladies drink for $3! Finish off your work week with Foxy Friday’s Famous $5 Features.

Foxy Families: minors accompanied by a parent or guardian permitted until 9 pm.

For reservations call 250-368-3355.

Open daily for lunch and dinner as well as all day take away from 11:30 am till late.

Find Yum Son Viet-Modern on the web at www.yumson.ca Like and Follow them on Facebook/YumSonVietmodern and Instagram@yumson.vietmodern.

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