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Aimee Watson
Suzan Hewat
Director, Area D, Regional District of Central Kootenay I’m very happy to welcome you to North Kootenay Lake. We are glad you found this place! Our communities are full of delightful surprises. From Coffee Creek to Gerrard, you will find an assortment of adventures from river rafting, world renowned skiing, grizzly bear viewing, fish hatcheries, camping in some of the most beautiful sights across the land and, of course fishing, hiking and lots of options for great food and coffee. We treasure our heritage, love our art, savour local food, and revel in the forests that sustain us. Our interior rainforest is highly varied. Breathe in the rich forest air, sunlight filtered green down to the forest floor, and listen for birdsong. Beautiful trails take you to breathtaking mountain peaks, ghost towns, ice fields and across old rail lines. You will be amazed by the diversity of landscapes, plants and waterways. And be aware you are sharing the landscape with bears and other carnivores. Area D of the Regional District of Central Kootenay is the largest geographical area in the West Kootenay, giving you an immense playground with over 16 little communities to check out. Stay for a few days, have a few adventures ... you may find that you fit right in here. Eye of the Mind Photography
Mayor of Kaslo
On behalf of the Village of Kaslo, I would like to welcome you to our beautiful area. We invite you to experience all that we have to offer, whether you are looking for a cultural experience or an adventure in the outdoors. Our many community volunteers work hard to bring locals and visitors the opportunity to experience our annual May Days festival, Logger Sports event, Canada Day events and the world renowned Kaslo Jazz Etc festival. For those of you looking for something more physical in nature you can play a round of golf, walk the river trail, hike, bike or ski some of our extensive trail system. And of course there is the Kootenay SufferFest which allows participants of all ages to challenge themselves with running and cycling races. Our area is also rich in heritage with Kaslo being the oldest incorporated community in the Kootenays. Our history is kept alive through the many historic buildings, including the Langham, Kemball Centre and our two national historic sites, the SS Moyie sternwheeler and city hall. If you are thinking of visiting you are bound to find something to make your stay memorable. If you’re thinking about relocating, you’ll find a lifestyle beyond compare.
John Addison
President of the Kaslo & Area Chamber of Commerce Welcome to Kaslo and all the communities that line the shores of upper Kootenay Lake. The Village of Kaslo and our neighbouring communities offer a wide variety of unique and unparalleled outdoor sports, cultural and recreational opportunities. Whether historic, creative or artistic, there are many events and activities everyone can pursue in our quaint little village. The scenery is “Picture Perfect”, from Victorian heritage buildings to our assortment of shops, eateries, galleries and exhibitions. We welcome everyone to come and enjoy our communities and their distinctive lifestyles.
What’s Inside... Wildlife.........................................4 Kaslo Street Map...............22-23 West Kootenay Map.................5 Winter Fun............................... 25 Ferry Schedules......................... 7 Ainsworth & Woodbury........27 About Kaslo, History................9 North of Kaslo....................29-31 Lardeau, Cooper Creek, Meadow
SS Moyie.....................................11 Creek, Howser, Argenta, Johnsons Museums................................... 13 May Days....................................15 Logger Sports...........................15
Landing, Duncan Dam, Fry Creek
Daytripper.......................... 32, 33 Kaslo - Guided Tour................34
Healing and Festivals & Events..............17, 19 Wellness Guide..................35-37 Trails........................................... 20 Artists & Artisans............. 38-39 Summer Recreation............... 21 Accommodation Guide..........41 Fishing........................................ 21 Dining Guide............................ 42
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wildlife WILDLIFE
As the glorious morning light breaks over the Purcell Mountains, making Kootenay Lake sparkle, the wild creatures begin to emerge. In the silent mist, a bull elk scans for predators, preparing to take his herd to drink. An osprey windsurfs overhead. The north end of Kootenay Lake, from Kaslo to Duncan Lake, has a wide range of habitats. These include the vast mountain forests, valley bottom and intermittent forest wetlands, alpine meadows, riparian (river and lakeside) areas, even grasslands. Deer, elk and coyotes are a common sight in all seasons, and at most elevations. In the spring, summer and fall, grizzly
Wildlife Viewing in the Kaslo Area and black bears roam the forests (and make occasional forays to town.) Throughout the year, songbirds are plentiful in the Duncan and Lardeau flats. Watching a grizzly snag lunch from the river is a treat that will make your outing memorable. Around Meadow Creek there are moose, bears, fish, waterfowl, and increasingly, wolves. From Kaslo to New Denver, there are beaver ponds along the way. At Fish Lake and Bear Lake waterfowl and other bird species reward the patient viewer (and there are pollywogs in early summer, don’t forget – they’re wildlife too!) The rest stop by the lake is a perfect place to sit and observe. Wildlife are on no schedule. There are no guarantees that wildlife will be seen, but chances are, if you choose the right time (dawn and dusk are peak activity), blend in, be quiet and have patience, you will be rewarded.
What People are Saying... In August of 2014 freelance travel writer and adventurer John Gottberg Anderson published a story about Kaslo in the Bend Bulletin and Register-Guard papers in Oregon. He said that Kaslo is “so much like the fictional Cicely, Alaska from the TV series Northern Exposure, you’d swear the show must have been shot here.” Northern Exposure is a series about a fictional one-of-a-kind town in the wilds of Alaska. Even though there is not a resident moose walking down the middle of main street Kaslo, the setting and wildlife are just as spectacular. He is also quoted as saying “Kaslo ... is more of a real-life Cicely than any other town I’ve visited, including Cicely’s stand-in of Roslyn, Washington.”
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If you meet a bear in the wild, remain calm. Never approach or chase the bear; instead face the bear without making eye contact and back away slowly. Take the same route out that you came in. Ask at the Kaslo Visitors Centre for local information on bears, or visit
www.bearaware.bc.ca DEER ON HIGHWAY Deer can be encountered on all West Kootenay highways, especially at dusk. They can be unpredictable around vehicles. Please drive slowly and with caution.
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KOOTENAY LAKES FERRY Year Round Schedule
Vessel Name Osprey 2000 Osprey 2000 Osprey 2000 M.V. Balfour Osprey 2000 M.V. Balfour Osprey 2000 M.V. Balfour Osprey 2000 M.V. Balfour Osprey 2000 M.V. Balfour Osprey 2000 Osprey 2000 Osprey 2000
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Summer Winter 6:30 am 6:30 am 8:10 am 8:10 am 9:50 am 9:50 am 10:40 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 12:20 pm 1:10 pm 1:10 pm 2:00 pm 2:50 pm 2:50 pm 3:40 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:20 pm 6:10 pm 6:10 pm 7:50 pm 7:50 pm 9:40 pm 9:40 pm
Summer Winter 7:10 am 7:10 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 10:40 am 10:40 am 11:30 am 12:20 pm 12:20 pm 1:10 p.m. 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:50 pm 3:40 pm 3:40 pm 4:30 pm 5:20 pm 5:20 pm 6:10 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:40 pm 8:40 pm 10:20 pm 10:20 pm
Summer schedule begins 3rd week of June up to and including Labour Day All times are Pacific (Balfour) time.
**note: - Highlighted area indicates peak ferry travel. Anticipate delays during this period.
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SCHEDULES Ferries Free Ferry Rides
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The Kootenay Lake ferry, which connects Highway 3A from Balfour on the west side of the lake to Kootenay Bay on the east side, is the longest free ferry ride in the world (at approximately 35 minutes.) The Arrow Lakes ferries include the Fauquier-Needles ferry (approximately 20 minutes) and the Upper Arrow Lakes ferry between Shelter Bay and Galena Bay (approximately 25 minutes) and the Arrow Park ferry (just 5 minutes.)
ARROW LAKES FERRY upper arrow lakes ferry Leaves Shelter Bay Leaves Galena Bay 5:00 am 5:30 am 6:00 am 6:30 am 7:00 am 7:30 am 8:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am ** 9:30 am ** 10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 1:30 pm 2:00 pm ** 2:30 pm ** 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:30 pm 9:00 pm 9:30 pm 10:00 pm 10:30 pm 11:00 pm 11:30 pm 12:00 am 12:30 am ** Dangerous Cargo sailings on Tuesdays & Thursdays Summer service: In addition to the above DEV Galena schedule, the seasonal vessel MV Shelter Bay operates in shuttle mode 9am to 7pm from the Friday of May long weekend to the Monday of Thanksgiving long weekend.
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Needles Cable Ferry Across the Lower Arrow Lake on Hwy 6, between Fauquier and Needles. From Fauquier: Every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour 5:00 am – 10:00 pm From Needles: Every 30 minutes at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour 5:15 am – 9:45 pm. Shuttle service 10pm-5am Arrow Park Ferry On demand from east side: 5:00 am to 12:00 noon* 2:15 pm to 9:10 pm* On demand from west side: 5:10 am to 12:05 pm* 2:30 pm to 9:20 pm** indicates last sailings (shutdown 12:15 pm to 2:15 pm)
Arrow Lakes Ferry INFORMATION: 250-265-2067
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Kaslo This charming, noticeably artistic little village is ideal for the best vacation imagined. The village has many great places to eat, stores and markets offering local foods and artisan made objects. Health and wellness are important here, and there is a number of both mainstream and alternative health practitioners from which to choose. Located on Kootenay Lake at the delta of the Kaslo River, it is truly a village in the old sense with a population of just over 1,000. This energetic town has the modern conveniences of the 21st century but also the ambiance of the early 1900s. Beautiful tree-lined avenues and heritage houses greet you at every turn – it is the quintessential small town of everyone’s imagination. Originally called Kane’s Landing, Kaslo was founded in 1893 and was the region’s first incorporated city. It soon became known as the commercial centre of the gold, silver and lead mining industries. Its peaceful cove, one of only a few such natural harbours along the 90 mile long lake, bustled with activity. Ore barges, rowboats, private launches and steamships all jostled for a place alongside the busy wharf. Today, the village is as pretty as a postcard with an abundance of Victorian architecture that recalls the sunshine days of the British empire. At the annual May Days festival, people gather, as they have since Kaslo was incorporated, to celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday and watch the May Pole dance. In August, the village becomes the centre of the best jazz festival around, and the enchanting sound of the music filters through the summer days from its genesis in the bay.
Whether you are looking for exciting outdoor adventure, great golf, lazy boating or culture and art, Kaslo can really claim to have it all! For summer visitors there are many hiking and biking trails, great camping and beaches for swimming, and one of the most scenic golf courses in the area – one which you can get to know and love as if it were your own private course. Kootenay Lake is famous for the giant Gerrard rainbow trout (the largest fish caught weighed 32 lbs) which are truly a fisherman’s dream. Kaslo has often been called “Rainbow Country”, both because of the trout and because of the rainbows, conjured from the vast lake and mountains, that frequently trace double arcs in the sky during the spring and summer months. In winter, Kaslo is your gateway to alpine skiing, cat-skiing, cross-country skiing, skating and snowmobiling. A stroll down Front Street will bring you to the majestic SS Moyie, one of the last great sternwheelers. The Langham Cultural Centre, another heritage site, provides a venue for local artists and theatre groups as well as presenting a view of Japanese-Canadian internment during the Second World War. A visit to Kaslo will leave you with a lifetime of memories, nostalgic conversations and no matter how long you stay, you’ll wish it had been longer!
HISTORY History Boom-to-Bustto-Boom The citizens of this small village show a resourcefulness as great as the mountains, rivers and lakes that are features of the landscape in which they live. In 1889 and 1890 G.O. Buchanan and brothers George and David Kane came to Kaslo to stake timber claims. Back then the nascent community, which was more like a muddy space carved out of the forest, was known as Kane’s Landing. There seems to be several stories relating to the naming of Kaslo. When asked, D.P. Kane, the postmaster in 1905, asserted “Kaslo was named by my brother and myself in the year 1890. Previous to this time my brother and myself staked a pre-emption and a purchase comprising a mile square or 640 acres more or less at the mouth of the river that flows into Kootenay Lake at this point. The river was then and had been for many years before named Kaslo, so we named the town after the river.” David Kane also would tell a story about how the river got its name.“For a time when I was alone here I had an old Frenchman trapper staying with me in the cabin for awhile. He told me that years before, when the Hudson Bay Company came in on this lake to get lead from the Blue Bell Mine for bullets, that there was a Frenchman with their party by the name of John Kaslo or Kasleau. He had came up the lake to the head looking for placer gold and had named the river after his name.” In only a few short years, newcomers transformed the rough settlement on the delta. The stumps of the huge fir, cedar and cottonwoods were pulled and burned; the streets were laid out grid-fashion in lower town and the first proper houses with glass windows and porches were built. Many of these original houses came as a kit; a settler would order an entire house package from the catalogue and have it shipped to Kaslo by sternwheeler. Kaslo was incorporated as a city in 1893, after which the population soon grew to 3,000 people. 1894 was a disastrous year for the town that billed itself as “the neatest wooden town in British Columbia.” In February, despite the efforts of volunteer night watchmen, an arsonist who had already set several small fires managed to turn cont’d on Pg 11
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The SS Moyie The SS Moyie is one of Kaslo’s gems. She holds within her hull the history of an entire region and the stories of its settlement. It has been almost 60 years since the SS Moyie, the oldest intact passenger sternwheeler in the world, made her last sailing on Kootenay Lake. Today the ship is dry-docked and open to the public. Spend a morning touring its interior and see elegant Victorian decor, historic artifacts, and realistic displays. For a great many years, sternwheelers provided a transportation lifeline to the many isolated communities on Kootenay Lake. The SS Moyie and her sister ships literally opened the Kootenay region to miners, businesses, farmers and pioneer families. In the 1890s there were no roads, no trains. The ships were the only means of mass transportation, freight and mail service into these hidden mountain valleys. And so they came – the rich, the poor, prospectors and settlers – sailing up the pristine waterways on ships that were themselves works of art. The sternwheelers were the bearers of our destiny. When she was finally dry docked in 1958 the Village of Kaslo purchased the Moyie from the Canadian Pacific Railway for the grand sum of $1. Breathing life into her history has involved thousands of hours of labour, research and the skills of a generation of workers. Storyboards at street level describe the scope and scale of the renovations that are still ongoing today. 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. The Moyie is located at 324 Front Street. For more information see www.klhs.bc.ca or phone/fax 250-353-2525, or write a letter to Box 537, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0.
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Front Street into a conflagration that was only finally arrested by blowing up one of the stores. Half of the town’s commercial district was destroyed, leaving black heaps of rubble and ice like rotten teeth. Only a few months later, a sudden warm spell after a long snowy winter caused the lake to rise high enough that many buildings in lower Kaslo were flooded up to the tops of their first floor windows. And then all at once, on June 3, gale force winds sprang up, whipping up ten feet waves that crashed against and tore apart scores of the newly built homes and businesses that had escaped the firebug months earlier. By 1895 and ’96, Kaslo had turned her fortunes around with the completion of the K&S Railway, a public telephone system, and electric and waterworks plants. By 1897 Kaslo had all the
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services of a progressive mining supply centre: a cigar factory, brewery, dry goods stores, several saloons, hotels and brothels and its own newspaper-The Kootenaian. Over the next 50 years, metal prices fell and mining costs rose. For a while fruit-ranching was a thriving industry until the Little Cherry disease destroyed the marketability of the fruit. But the villagers never gave up. Eventually a home-grown economy was created that was varied enough to withstand the changes of time. The Village of Kaslo has undergone dramatic changes since the boom days of the 1890s. Rich in history, strong in community spirit, spectacular in location, Kaslo offers those who live here a quality of life others can only envy.
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The Langham The construction of the Langham Hotel began in 1896 when it seemed that the frenetic pace of the area’s economy could only increase. During the silver boom, hotels in Kaslo were so busy that beds were rented in three shifts a day, with each person getting only their allotted eight or less hours to sleep lying down. It is rumoured the Langham had a bar which ran the entire length of the building and served drinks 24 hours a day. Beer for the bar was brewed onsite and was one of the first industries of Kaslo. As the years passed, the hotel’s fortunes mirrored those of the townspeople and marked the ebb and flow of the itinerant labourers and visionaries. For a time the building housed a bank, and later it served as a rooming house. During WWII the Langham was converted into internment housing for approximately 80 families of Canadian-Japanese descent. After the war the building was owned by longtime Kaslo resident Tomio Baba, who built Japanese-style fishing boats that were shipped by barge and then by rail to the coast.
For four decades the Langham has been a hub of arts, culture and heritage in Kaslo and the surrounding area. In the early seventies, the building was on the verge of demolition. An energetic local group, organized by Michael Guthrie, saw its potential for a cultural centre and purchased the building, hoping to restore it to its former glory. It was awarded the Heritage Canada’s national prize in 1977. The Langham Cultural Society was formed in 1974 and for four decades has been a hub of arts, culture and heritage in Kaslo and the surrounding region. Coming on the heels of its 40th anniversary celebrations, the Langham was named one of the best buildings in BC in 2014 by the Architecture Foundation of BC. It currently
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houses galleries, studios, a small intimate theatre, and the Japanese Canadian Museum. During the year, the public can view a variety of exhibitions in the galleries, attend plays, musical events and international films in the theatre, and participate in a wide variety of workshops and classes. The self-guided tour of the Japanese Canadian Museum boasts a series of photographs and writings on the walls and stairways of the building. There are sound stations where one can hear the authentic voices of internees. On the third floor there is also a re-creation of the living quarters of a family of Nisei (Canadian citizens of Japanese descent); a snap shot of what it must have been like to live in internal exile in one’s own country. The Japanese Canadian Museum was opened on May 23, 1993. It is dedicated to the Japanese-Canadians, and to their courage under adversity and their ability to overcome injustice. The opening hours for the Langham Gallery are Thursday through Sunday, 1 to 4 pm. The Japanese Canadian museum is open weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm, seven days a week. For more information call 250-353-2661, email langham@netidea. com, or you can go to their website www.thelangham.ca
A Working History A hundred years or more ago, every mining claim or prospect had the potential to become a thriving metropolis. As mushrooms spring up overnight, so did the tent cities and makeshift housing of the Kootenays at the beginning of the boom. Conjure up vivid images of mining life in the late nineteenth century with a visit to the Kootenay Star Mining Museum on Front Street. View the displays illustrating Kaslo’s turbulent history and its absolute determination to survive. The artifacts will recall you to a time of dangers, hardships, toil and rewards – when fortunes were made and squandered in a day. Here, with a little imagination, one can detonate one’s own blast from the past! While the days of the narrow gauge railway are gone, with the new technologies, exploring the Valley of the Ghosts has never been safer. Hikers can retrace the footsteps of such notable prospectors as Andrew Jardine, Carpenter, Seaton, and the Noble Five outfit and explore the famous mine sites and abandoned rail lines, the rawhide trails and the last remnants of the aerial tramlines. Find out about these pioneers and their claims at the Kootenay Star Museum. The museum also houses many artifacts from the great forest industry that to this day is an economic mainstay.
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After your visit, enjoy the warm atmosphere at Teresa’s, a unique coffee shop attached to the museum, which serves homemade delectables, exceptional soup and sandwiches, espresso coffees and ice cream.
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MAYDAYS May Days
The May Days Craze Get out your baseball jerseys and come on down to Vimy Park for one of the best party weekends of the year – Kaslo May Days. Every spring during Victoria Day long weekend, May Days takes over the town – it’s a Kaslovian tradition! Come and celebrate with the locals for the rocking fun festival they have kept alive since 1892. Kaslo is the place to be this year from May 16 – 18. In the old days, sternwheelers would run excursion trips from Nelson and would stop to pick up revellers at every point along the way. Others arrived in every type of boat and vehicle, filling the streets of Kaslo with miners, prospectors and their families. Back then, one of the main events of May Days was a horse race down Front Street with prizes as high as $250. The other highlighted event was the Prospector’s Race, where prospectors would line up on the street with all their camping equipment. During the race, they had to pitch their tents, light a campfire, set up their cooking equipment, mix bannock and cook it. At today’s celebration, prospectors are few and far between, but the fun and competition has only gotten better. What’s more riveting than a Prospector’s Race you ask? With an event that’s about as Canadian as you can get, Logger Sports is an axe-swinging, ruthless competition for prizes and glory that runs for two whole days. Log rolling always brings on cheers and jeers from the enthusiastic crowd. The Slo-Pitch tournament continues to bring stiff competition from miles around with local softball teams stepping up to the plate all weekend, rain or shine. The Riding Club Horse Show gives cowboys and cowgirls a chance to show their stuff. On Sunday, take a stroll down Front Street and check out the annual Show n’ Shine car show and chat with the proud owners of these unique, buffed-up automobiles. Enjoy live music all weekend in the park as well as the many tasteful craft and food vendors. There are also lots of fun challenges for kids to enjoy like the wheelbarrow, three-legged, and egg-in-spoon races.
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After a fun-filled weekend of basking in Kaslo’s beauty while having a few cold ones at the beer gardens, cheering on the relentless loggers and softball players, celebrants can get in on the pancake breakfast at the Legion Hall on Monday morning. They can also check out the Garden Festival where garden artists show off their unique plant and crafting displays. Just before noon the crowd starts to fill the sidewalks on Front Street, excitement building for the May Days parade as the marching band musicians and bagpipers can be heard tuning up. The parade showcases a wide variety of unique floats for both kids and adults to see. After it ends, everyone heads down to Vimy Park to watch children perform the May Pole Dance.
A tradition that celebrates the arrival of spring, children have danced around the May Pole since 1923 As they watch their little ones, parents and grandparents recall the days when they too danced with ribbons in their hand and a Celtic tune in their ears. Rain or shine, May Days brings a weekend with activities for everyone to take part in and kick off the spring season. You won’t want to miss it, so plan to be here May long weekend, May 16 – 18. It’s a guaranteed good time!
AMAZING FEATS OF SKILL AND DARING! Thrills, Spills and Chills are all a part of Kaslo Logger Sports. Every Victoria Day long weekend Lumber Jacks and Jills arrive in Kaslo to compete for Canadian Championship trophies, awards and of course cold hard cash prize money. Their strength, endurance and true grit are a joy to behold. The sport has a rich and colourful history originating from logging camps in this country in the late 1800s. Competitions are held across British Columbia and Canada and are often the focal point of a community’s summer celebrations. Kaslo’s early spring event is the kick-off show on the circuit and competitors come from far and wide to hone their skills. Events are fast-paced and range from tree climbing an 80 foot spar pole to chopping through a 12 inch standing chop block to precariously balancing on a springboard 10 feet in the air! Don’t forget the log burling which invariably ends with competitors splashing into the freezing cold water of our burling pond. Logger Sports has become one of the main events at the annual Kaslo May Days celebration. The venue is the shore of beautiful Kootenay Lake with its backdrop of the Purcell Mountain Range. Every year spectators are thrilled by Canadian Championship events such as log rolling, axe throwing and choker racing to name a few. Logger Sports is run by volunteers and is sponsored by local businesses, groups and individuals. The 2015 show has been “super-sized” into a two-day event: Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 11:30 am to 4 pm. Mark your calendars and we’ll see you at this unique and exciting FREE family show.
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Kootenay SufferFest If you take your suffering seriously, like an art form, then this is the festival for you! Once upon a time (six years ago), there was a one-day event called Kaslo SufferFest. It brought together mountain bikers and trail runners for tests of endurance and speed. Trails for extreme biking and crosscountry running were laid out through the rugged Selkirk mountains. Conditions varied widely and the contestants had to be prepared for all the rigours of the route/Kaslo SufferFest evolved into Kootenay SufferFest, a three day event that attracts competitors from all over the country and some from the United States. The events are now based in three West Kootenay towns – truly a travelling festival. Kootenay SufferFest brings the first Skyrunning Canada Series event to Kaslo. Skyrunning is an extreme sport, in which runners must gain and descend a minimum of 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) over the distance of the race. The sport comprises a number of different disciplines from the short, steep Vertical Kilometre to the more popular SkyRace and SkyMarathon. On Saturday, September 5, Kaslo will be the finishing point of the Milford Mountain Marathon, part of the Skyrunning series. This is a new high alpine route from Rossiter to Kaslo, about which SufferFest originator Janis Neufeld says: “Experience true alpine running in the most breathtaking environment. Over 20 km of alpine meadows, and navigating mountain peaks! A thrilling race and a ‘must-do’ for all adventure seekers and mountain lovers!” Other Kaslo based events include the 6k river trail run, 12k, and 25k, trail runs, and kids races. On Saturday evening the Marin Denim Crit starts at 7 pm at Bosun Hall in New Denver. Sunday the torture continues in New Denver with 15k, 40k and 100k mountain bike races. On Monday, the last day, head to Nakusp. Mark your calendars, September 5 through September 7 and plan to take in Kootenay SufferFest. Start training for your event, or plan to cheer on the contestants. Want more information? Visit www.kootenaysufferfest.com
8th Annual Kaslo Garden Festival Many gardening tips have been passed down through the generations, and one of the tried and true is planting tender plants and most seeds on or after the May long weekend. At long last, spring weather is securely in place and the danger of an unseasonable late frost is gone. For one day, Monday, May 18, local garden centres, nurseries, and plant enthusiasts will be getting their hands dirty, bringing their lovingly grown vegetable plants, flowering plants, hanging baskets and garden ornaments to the Front Street Park, next to the Kaslo Hotel. From 9 am to 3 pm Front Street Park will be transformed into Kaslo’s very own garden store. Check out the large variety of plant, seed and wildcrafting vendors, as well as local artisans who create great additions for any garden. Come for the Garden Festival and stay for the day! Questions, information, or to register, call Colleen at 250-366-0061 or kaslosaturdaymarket@gmail.com
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FESTIVALS & Events
The sun is shining! Toes are tapping! The crowd is stoked! Picture yourself in musical heaven as you look at stunning vistas while listening to superb musicians. This is the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival. Where else can you look up from your seat to watch an eagle catching the wind against a mountain backdrop? Where else can you cool off in a nearby lake after a little breakdance on the grass? Every year since 1991 this festival has filled the air with music on the August long weekend; this year July 31 to August 2. It was named one of the “10 great places to get in tune, be outdoors!” by USA Today. This is a world class family friendly festival. It has been host to some big names in the entertainment business as well as some exciting emerging talents. Jazz may be in the festival’s name but it doesn’t end there. The Etc. part showcases the many acts who play numerous genres – blues, funk, soul, world, and Latin stylings – and several who defy or blur any stylistic boundaries you could name. The venue’s unique location provides festival patrons with a natural amphitheatre surrounded by pristine wilderness to enjoy while watching the performances on the floating stage. Great music and an intimate, beautiful beach setting on Kootenay Lake is the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival appeal. Food and craft vendors are on site at the park. You are welcome to bring your own picnic but no glass bottles will be allowed. Check out www.kaslojazzfest.com for the schedule, ticket prices and information about the performers. Photos: Karma Halleran
Kaslo Bike Camp What a chance to learn about the largest growing sport in the Kootenays! In July of this year, the Kaslo Mountain Bike Club will be providing bike camps for beginners, intermediates and advanced riders. The beginners camp, July 2 – 4, will focus on building skills in a safe environment and then applying those skills to the trail. A three day intermediate camp, July 6 – 9, will include learning how to change a flat tire, as well as building on the skills learned previously. July 10 – 11 is for the advanced group, building on skills taught previously, adding advanced drills and a day trip to ride some trails on the North Shore of Nelson. For more information, contact Leanne Blancher, 250-505-9663.
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FESTIVALS & Events
Columbia Basin Culture Tour 2015
Winter In The Forest
Get a fresh perspective on the local arts and heritage scene! Explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries and heritage sites. The seventh annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour is a fun weekend that combines a road trip with a customized cultural experience like no other. With venues, exhibitions, artwork and performances changing every year, there is always something new to experience. Visit new artists or view new works from your favourites. Experience craft demonstrations or discover local history. Meet performers and writers, ask questions of historians and curators or browse local art, books, music and craft. Roll out for this free, self-guided tour on August 8 and 9 from 10 am to 5 pm. Simply grab a map, your Culture Tour Directory and go! Look for directories at tourist info centres or order one online. For more information, visit the website at www.cbculturetour. com or call 250-505-5505, toll free 1-877-505-7355. The Columbia Basin Culture Tour is a project of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance and is funded by Columbia Basin Trust.
Got the winter blues? When you feel blue from too much white, it’s time to celebrate! This year, Winter In The Forest Festival will have a couple of brand new events. The All-in Ancient Technology Snowball Launch will pit one team and their homemade catapult or trebuchet against others. Points will be earned for not just distance, but style and drama. Another dramatic entry will be a historical vignette acted out by the giant puppets of the Kootenay francophone association. Popular contests from former years that will be back include the human dogsled races for charity and the woodsmen skills competitions such as the water-boil, swede sawing contest and dot split. Homemade soups, hotdogs, bannock over the fire, maple taffy on the snow, skiing and snowshoeing (skis provided), storytelling, live music and more! The Kaslo & District Community Forest Society is proud to sponsor this fantastic free family event at the Kaslo Airport on BC Family Day, February 9 from 10 am until 3 pm.
Saturday Market … Delicious Farmers’ markets are sprouting everywhere in the Kootenay region and Kaslo is no exception. 2015 marks the fourteenth anniversary of the Kaslo Saturday Market. What started out as mainly an artisans market has now become a weekly venue for a variety of products grown or made in and around Kaslo. The market is open every Saturday from June 6 until September 19. There’s everything from locally made jewellery, soaps, health products, pottery, and woodworking to garden produce, baked goods, pickles, jams and jellies. There’s also a ‘performers corner’ that features a different local musician every week during the market season. The Kaslo Saturday Market is sponsored by the North Kootenay Lake Arts & Heritage council and managed by Colleen O’Brien who can be reached at 250-366-0061 or by email at kaslosaturdaymarket@gmail.com
Amble The Art Walk 2015 Kaslo Art Walk, an annual event sponsored by the North Kootenay Lake Arts & Heritage Council, was launched in 2002. Since then it has become an important part of Kaslo’s summer arts scene. Each year the work of over 20 local artists is displayed in downtown businesses and galleries and several hundred visitors take part in the walk. Meander into ’most any shop, business or gallery in Kaslo to scope out the variety of creative work being displayed. The 2015 Kaslo Art Walk opens on Friday, June 12 and runs into September. Art Walk maps are available at the Langham Cultural Centre, the Visitors Centre and all participating businesses. Further support to local artists comes in the form of an annual gallery show called the Salon of the Arts in January of each year. To participate in Kaslo Art Walk please contact Colleen O’Brien at 250-366-0061, kaslosaturdaymarket@gmail.com
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Celebrate Solstice For people throughout the ages – from the ancient Egyptians and Celts to the Hopi – midwinter is a significant time of ritual, reflection, and renewal. People have celebrated the solstice and observed it with many different cultural and religious traditions. Though the year’s shortest day heralds the onset of winter it also promises the gradual return of the sun after a prolonged period of darkness. Every year, the Kaslo Trailblazers Society hosts the winter solstice celebration. Join in a lantern procession from the main trailhead at the end of Railroad Ave to the bridge. Gather at the bridge picnic area for free hot chocolate while you cozy up with others around the fire. A perfect way to spend the evening of the shortest day of the year.
Kaslo Heritage Week For a week in the month of February Kaslo celebrates its rich history and diverse heritage. Visitors and locals alike can take a tour and a step back in time in many of our historic buildings. City Hall, Kootenay Lake Archives and our local churches are just some of the tours to take in. The week’s celebration is topped off with a Tea and Pie Social on Saturday afternoon.
Dance Xtreme Day Camp Are you looking for something to keep your kids moving this summer? A fun-filled dance camp is coming to Kaslo. Dance Xtreme will be offering experiences in disciplines such as hip hop, jazz, ballet, acrobatics, contemporary, and lyrical. The dance camp will be held at the Arena Complex July 13 – 20 for ages 3 – 18. For more information about Dance Xtreme email Brianne Lutz, brianne-1219@hotmail.com
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The Kaslo area has many outstanding hiking and biking trails for all ages and levels of ability
Information about the following trails will gladly be provided at the Visitor Centre. Drop by and talk to people in the know. Trail maps are also available at many locations in town for a small fee.
Wardner Street Lookout –This popular trail is referred to
by locals as the “Viewpoint”. The climb is tough, but the view is worth it. The forest trail leads to a ridge with a beautiful view of Kaslo and Kootenay Lake. It is steep with switchbacks, and the elevation gain from the start of the trail to the viewpoint is approximately 100 metres. The trail head is located on Wardner Street in Kaslo (see the map on page 23). After the viewpoint you can continue up and head west on the Connector, which will take you to the Buchanan Fire Access trail, an additional 250 metre climb.
Buchanan Fire Access Trail –This trail can be accessed
from Hwy 31, a kilometre north of downtown Kaslo. You will find a parking area just off the highway next to the truck brakecheck pullout. If you access it from this point you eliminate the elevation gain required by hiking up via the Lookout trail. As you continue along this forested trail, it will break out to some viewpoints high above Kootenay Lake. This trail can be travelled all the way to The Monster mountain bike trail and the K&S Wagon Road. Another way to get to the Buchanan trail is to head towards New Denver from Kaslo, along highway 31A. Get to it via the Wagon Road which connects with the highway at 3 km, 5 km and 10 km west of Kaslo.
Wagon Road – A trail full of history. The trail begins at the top of Zwicky Road in Kaslo and continues all the way to Bear Lake. The majority of this trail is wide and has gradual incremental elevation gains. If you do not want to start at the beginning of the trail, this historical old highway and K&S Railway bed can be accessed from a variety of places along Highway 31A. After Bear Lake (30 km west of Kaslo) there is a 11 km highway trek, until you get to Three Forks by Sandon, where you can hook up to the Galena Trail. There is a great side hike just after Bear Lake (the second lake from Kaslo). There you can access the K&S trail to Payne Bluffs. This has many old mining sites visible and an easy trail right to the bluffs. The Wagon Road is a wonderful trail to run, walk, mountain bike, snowshoe or cross country ski along, and is designated as an ‘all uses’ trail. As such, ATV and snowmobile enthusiasts also use the trail. The Kaslo to Sandon Rails to Trails Society manages the Wagon Road Trail.
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Kaslo River Trail – If you are interested in a jaunt in town, the Kaslo River Trails are just the thing. The Kaslo Trailblazers Society has developed a network of trails along the north and south sides of the river. The north side trail is perfect for a leisurely stroll to the covered bridge. The wide walkway is only very gently sloped, but there are now stairs to help you navigate an part of the trail that was washed out. On the south side of the river there are five short trails that have signage: Spruce, Birch, Hemlock, Cedar And Yew. These loop back to the South Kaslo River Trail or lead up the Kaslo airstrip. In 2012 the Kaslo Trailblazers Society volunteered many hours to open up the Kaslo River South extension trail. This forest trail follows the Kaslo River for about 3 kms. You will find a few benches in the first 1 km of the trail after the covered bridge. In the springtime these trails may be flooded as they are adjacent to the river. After 2.5 km of travelling west and beside the river, the trail will wind upwards (south) to the airstrip. Please note: do not cross the pavement on the airstrip, use trails at either end of the pavement. Mount Buchanan Lookout – From Kaslo, head west towards New Denver on Highway 31A for 10 km to the Blue Ridge Forest Service Road, then follow the signs. Follow the main road for 11.9 km to the lookout, staying right at the 7.0 km junction. This road can be driven in a high-clearance 2WD vehicles if the conditions are dry – but you’re always better off with 4WD sport utility or pickup. The Buchanan Lookout is a high elevation day-use site. It features a refurbished forest fire watch tower. This is a great spot for family oriented outings; views are spectacular and flowers are lovely in season. There is also a 2 km loop trail below the lookout that provides access to viewpoints on the rock bluffs.
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Water Everywhere For those who enjoy water activities, it doesn’t get any better than in Kaslo. From the mouth of the Kaslo River, and almost all the way around to Kaslo Bay Park, you can find a stretch of sandy beach or patch of pebbles to relax on between swims in the lake. The public beach by the Moyie has a floating dock just offshore and is popular with families who have younger kids. If you have a boat, you can launch it at Kaslo Bay Park. If you want to get out on the water and don’t have a boat, you can rent a kayak or canoe. Ask at the Visitors Centre. Lardeau River Adventures offers small, exclusive one day rafting trips down the scenic Lardeau River. Call 855-400-RAFT(7238) for more information.
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Houseboating On Kootenay Lake Kootenay Lake, sometimes serene, sometimes furious, is the perfect body of water to spend some quality time. Explore it like never before – on a houseboat from Kaslo Shipyards. As captain and crew, you decide how busy or relaxing you want your holiday to be. These steel-hulled houseboats have a unique design that can withstand the vagaries of weather that can happen on a large lake. All are furnished with a spacious wheel-house, full galley, bathroom and sleeping facilities for four, six or eight people. Cruise the lake in comfort and style and discover your own private cove. Go to www.kasloshipyard. com for more information about their fleet and rates.
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A Paddler’s Paradise
Kootenay Lake, a silvery ribbon of water stretching 145 kilometres from north to south, with a westward pointing arm, is a magnificent playground for boaters and water lovers of all kinds. Beaches are plentiful and diverse, some accessible by car, and still more by boat or a good day’s hike. Relatively unused by power boaters, the lake offers unmatched solitude for paddling along its ancient rocky shores, where the only sound you’ll hear is nature and the swoosh of your paddle. Mergansers, loons, Fore! It’s hard to keep your focus on the ball at the Kaslo Golf Club. blue herons and many other beautiful species of waterfowl There is a spectacular view at each of the nine holes, no matter watch your passing as you paddle in the shadow of the Selkirk which way you turn. The course has rolling hills, expertly con- and Purcell mountain ranges. ditioned grass greens and well-manicured fairways. Sand in the As the calm serenity of the lake often gives way to some unbunkers is carefully maintained. The club also has a driving net predictable winds in the early afternoons, crossing the lake by and a practice green. kayak or canoe should be taken with care or by guided tour Established in 1923 the Kaslo Golf Club and golf course is one of for those less experienced or new to the area. There are a few the oldest in BC. A lot of time and effort has gone into creating and sheltered bays to be found along the lake where refuge can be recreating th ully licensed restaurant with a varied menu, specials sought in the event of wilder weather. For those with more and take-out. The food is always fresh and made from scratch. time, bring your camping gear or choose a multi-day advenDine inside or on the covered patio where you can relax and enjoy ture tour from the local kayak outfitter, and paddle across the the view. Wildlife sightings on the course are not unusual, so be lake to a choice of pristine and remote campsites, where a short sure to bring your camera. The clubhouse is open from April to hike inland can reveal a triple waterfall, old growth forest or a October, dependent on seasonal weather. You do not usually have prehistoric inland lake. Guided sea kayaking tours, lessons and to pre-book tee times – come when you want to play, register and equipment rentals including stand-up paddle (SUP) boards are start in order of arrival. There are rental clubs and pull and power available at Kaslo Kayaking: Call 250-353-1925 or visit www. kaslokayaking.com carts, and motorcyclists can get free club rentals.
Cast or Troll – Your Choice
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If fishing is your passion, come to Kaslo for some of the best you will find on this planet. Beautiful Kootenay Lake offers year round fishing. You can rent a boat, or charter with a guide. There are also many small mountain lakes in the area, accessible by trail or forest service roads, where you can enjoy some peaceful and private fishing. If you only have an hour, there is good fishing right off the shore of Kootenay Lake at the river mouths. Fish for world class Gerrard rainbows, beautiful Dolly Varden and bountiful kokanee, all in a pristine setting. No matter the season there is always opportunity to land a fish. You can get your fishing licence and lots of information (and fish tales) at Barren’s Sport Shop and Woodbury Resort. Both Barren’s and Woodbury have a great variety of tackle to complete your Kootenay fishing kit.
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Snow Days If you love winter sports or just good old fashioned playing around in the snow, come to Kaslo for your winter getaway. The combination of plentiful snow, beautiful mountains, lakes, and plenty of fun events and activities is sure to please the winter visitor. Bring your sleds, skis, snowshoes and skates. There is something for everyone. Cross country skiing is right in Kaslo’s backyard. The True Blue recreation area has many kilometres of marked skiing trails, woodland paths and gentle grades as well as some good climbs and swift flying slopes. The Kaslo Trail Alliance is developing trails on Mount Buchanan (Bucky) for both winter and summer use. The Kaslo Golf Course provides a gentle cross country ski venue, and is great for snowshoeing and sledding. Snowmobiling is an important pastime here. There are many logging and mining roads in the high country for snowmobilers of all levels of experience and hundreds of miles of trails. Check with the locals or get more information at www.bcsf.org (BC Snowmobile Association). Fish and Bear lakes, northwest of Kaslo on Highway 31A, usually freeze over in winter, making ice fishing possible and a day on the little lakes a popular excursion for many Kaslo families. If you get lucky, you’ll be cooking your catch over a bonfire on the shore. Winter usually brings at least one safe opportunity
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for outdoor skating on Mirror Lake. There is nothing like a heated game of shinny between all ages, or the indescribable serenity of just skating at dusk on a lake in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
ICE Sports Kaslo Recreation Complex The Kaslo and District Complex draws people to its doors like a light shining bright draws moths. This asset was built by community effort in 1975, with money, materials and labour that were all donated. In the last several years major upgrades to the ice plants and other infrastructure have taken place. The Complex includes a hockey arena and two sheets of ice on the curling rink side. Most weekends, both parking lots are filled with vehicles bringing both budding and weathered hockey stars : ) and new and used curlers each to their cherished ice kingdoms.
Kaslo Arena is the home of the Winter Hawks, Kaslo’s Minor
Hockey Association. The Winter Hawks belong to the West Kootenay Minor Hockey Association and play all over the West Kootenay. Though there is no adult league, there are numerous adult hockey clubs, most a combination of youth and oldies. Unique in the hockey world, is the Kaslo Jamboree, an annual adult tournament held the weekend before Christmas. Many people who sign up online are returning home to Kaslo for the holidays. The players are then drafted onto six fairly balanced teams which will battle for the coveted Colander Cup – and bragging rights.
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It is a homecoming event, great spectator participation and you have to have a Kaslo connection to play. The arena supports a Beginners Co-ed drop-in on Mondays, a Hockey Skills & Drills drop in on Thursdays. Public skating is Friday and Sunday and Adult and Parents & Tots Saturday afternoon. Visit the arena website kasloarena.tripod.com for specific times.
Curling Rink Did you know that it was Scots miners who brought the game of curling to the interior of BC toward the end of the nineteenth century? It is believed that the first curling game in Kaslo was in 1893. That first club applied for affiliation with the Royal Caledonian Curling Club in 1895 and between then and 1906, Golden, Sandon, Nelson, Rossland, Greenwood, Trout Lake and Cranbrook joined the Kootenay Curling Association. Curling has been a favourite pastime in Kaslo ever since! The Kaslo Curling Club has a men’s, women’s and mixed league, as well as junior programs and a drop-in night. There is an active social club, and they welcome visitors and newcomers to the sport. The Kaslo Complex is just one of the benefits that encourages people to move to Kaslo. Many say they would never have come without one. It is a prized amenity, providing social activities, recreation and pride … every icetime is primetime!
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Ainsworth Hot Springs
Woodbury Resort Like most places in the Kootenays, Woodbury began as a mining camp, servicing the miners who worked in many of the local mines (the King Solomon, and nearby Grant and General Mines). It was also home for many of these men, who were lured by the promise of a fortune in silver, lead and zinc.
Today, Woodbury’s fortune lies in its breathtaking location on Kootenay Lake. Photo: Ainsworth circa 1890’s- Kootenay Lake Archives
Ainsworth Hot Springs is a 20 km drive south of Kaslo on Hwy 31. The village is set into the mountainside overlooking Kootenay Lake and the spectacular Purcell Mountains. Many early stories of the Kootenays mention the hot springs. Long ago the native Indians came up to Kootenay Lake in the late summers for the kokanee salmon run. This timing coincides with the ripening of huckleberries. In 1882 George Ainsworth of Portland, Oregon, brought his business of transportation and mining exploration to the area. He applied for a Crown Grant for the townsite, which then was known as Hot Springs Camp. He renamed the site Ainsworth in honour of his family. From 1884, the mountains above were alive with mining activity; prospectors had staked nearly every inch of ground from the townsite to the glacial summits. During the boom years, the hot springs were not high among the miners’ priorities; they were far too busy to even think about relaxing. It wasn’t until the 1920s, when the town was starting to decline as a mining centre, that an effort was made to develop the neglected natural resource. By the time the pool and caves were finished in the early 1930s the effects of the Great Depression were being felt all over the continent. During this decade the pool was open 24 hours a day, and a swim was 10 cents! The sufferings of the small community over the next decades had a lot to do with its isolation. It was difficult to get there – roads were not much more than goat tracks and the sternwheelers weighed anchor at the wharf less and less often after the miners had forsaken their claims. The population declined to the current number of less than 100 permanent residents. Today, the Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort is developed around the original, natural hot springs and is open year round. It features three odourless pools, a 150 foot horseshoeshaped cave, the main lounging pool and a stream-fed cold plunge. The first class hotel was renovated inside and out in 2012. Enjoy the Springs Dining Room, a great place that has a friendly, professional staff and a menu to interest the most discerning diner as well as folks hungry for comfort food .
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Woodbury Resort and Marina is open most of the year. This four-season resort has everything from boat rentals with or without a guide to a restaurant that is famous for its fish and chips. The laid-back atmosphere at JB’s Pub lends itself to story telling, fishing talk, and outdoor adventure tales. There is live entertainment from time to time. The resort has a campground and RV park, a recreation hall with daily activities for visitors and access to over 50 km of trails for the hikers and ATVers. Fishing is excellent year round and 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 lbs, as well as Dolly Varden (bull trout) and delicious kokanee. The 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.
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Discover what’s ‘Up the Lake’ A scenic drive north of Kaslo will bring you to the Lardeau Valley. Become an intrepid explorer while in the Kaslo area and head northward along Highway 31 to the charming communities of Schroeder Creek, Lardeau, Cooper Creek, Meadow Creek, Howser, Argenta and Johnsons Landing. Each of these communities has unique traits that will appeal to the adventurous at heart. Schroeder Creek is a small residential area with a resort down at the water’s edge. The resort offers everything from gorgeous campsites to trailers for rent. There is a house available as well. Check out the amenities at www.schroedercreekresort.com Lardeau, originally spelled Lardo, is a small unincorporated community and former mining town near the north end of Kootenay Lake. Situated in the centre of what was once known as the Lardeau Country, the town at one time had ambitions of becoming a great city. Some grandiose imaginings were never meant to be fulfilled – today the community is basically a retirement/ recreation area. The townsite is right on the shore of Kootenay Lake, and provides easy access to all water sports. The head of the lake offers great opportunities for kayaking. Just before you come to Cooper Creek, if you turn right, you can visit the communities of Argenta and Johnsons Landing. There are some very self-sufficient folk living there. The name Johnsons Landing comes from one of the first settlers, a Swede named Algot Johnson. In the early 1900s Johnson cleared land for farming, built a log cabin and planted an orchard. During those times there were few roads and the area was serviced by paddlewheel steamers, such as the Moyie, and so it came to be known as Johnsons Landing. Once the home of Meadow Creek Cedar mill, Cooper Creek is now a cluster of homes at the gateway to some very remote and spectacular hiking country. There is a gas station, which has very basic foodstuffs and a small selection of convenience items. Continue north on Highway 31 and you will reach Meadow Creek. The surrounding countryside is mostly farmland, its deep soil formed from the deposits laid down by the Duncan and Lardeau Rivers. The slow-moving Meadow Creek meanders through this small community. In the distance, the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges rise very suddenly to jagged peaks.
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‘Up the Lake’ cont’d The Meadow Creek Store and Drifters Restaurant are Meadow Creek’s downtown. Get local produce and groceries, beer or wine for your picnic, gas for your car. You can even buy a stamp and mail that postcard. Drifters often has live music on Friday nights and a friendly pub atmosphere. Their recently renovated lodgings offer a great base camp for remote adventures. Meadow Creek has an active community centre, as well as a campground that has very reasonable rates. Bring your tent or RV and spend some time! For the thrill seekers, Lardeau River Adventures offers small, 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. Watch for their signs in Meadow Creek. Call 855400-RAFT(7238) for more information. A little north of the town centre, just past the Lardeau Valley Community Hall, is a small museum dedicated to local history.
Seeing Red!
Sometimes it’s okay to see red. In the late summer and early fall, kokanee (land-locked salmon) provide a spectacle of nature, raw and red in fin and gill, as they return to their native creeks to spend their last reserve of life’s energy. Up to a million kokanee spawn in August and September at the Meadow Creek Spawning Channel. The 3.3 km looping spawning channel was the largest of its kind in the world when it was built in 1967, with BC Hydro funds, compensating for upstream spawning habitat lost due to the construction of Duncan Dam. To this day the channel continues to play a very important role for kokanee; it accounts for about 75% of total kokanee fry production in Kootenay Lake. The spawning channel is open to the public for the duration of the spawning season (unless there is unusually high bear activity). The channel is at the north end of Kootenay Lake, 45 km from Kaslo on Hwy 31, just beyond Meadow Creek.
It is open during July and August or by appointment, email museum.lvhs@gmail.com Drive or cycle further north and you will come to Howser Station Road. This small rural community is situated on the west side near the south end of Duncan Lake. At one time, Howser was a booming town, with promise of fortunes to be made in gold mining. Today there are only a few homes on acreages, a boat launch, great wild beaches and swimming in the clear and relatively warm (compared to Kootenay Lake) waters of Duncan Lake. To get detailed information and updates on trail conditions, stop by the Visitor Centre at the SS Moyie in Kaslo. Be aware that to truly discover the wonders of this valley, you will need at least a pickup or preferably a four wheel drive vehicle. It is a good idea to check with the local merchants for travel information such as road closures and the presence of active logging operations on the back country roads.
mutual habitat. For more information on how to best protect yourself and the bears, check out the Bear Aware website at www.bearsmart.com
Bear Safety At all times, remember you are in bear country here. Grizzly and black bears are very much at home in Kaslo and area. Please be familiar with bear safety techniques to ensure that no harm comes to either bears or humans in our
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Kaslo’s great! But if you want to see what else is great, and be back in time for supper, here are 10 ideas!
Get outta’ town 2. Meadow Creek Spawning Channel Turn left off the highway at the community of Meadow Creek (marked) and travel 4 km to the channel. There are walkways and an interpretive site. 40 minutes north of Kaslo on Hwy 31. Season: Late August - late Sept. See page 29, 31.
1. Duncan v Lake Warm, secluded lake perfect for fishing, canoeing or a picnic. Drive to Meadow Creek, follow directions to Howser. Visit Kaslo Visitors Centre for details on camping before departure. Distance from Kaslo: 40 min. Season: Year round. See page 29, 31. Photo: Casey Jones
5. Sandon Ghost Town Remains of a silver rush boom town of 5,000 people. Now there is an excellent museum, BC’s first (still operational) power plant, some restored buildings and ruins of dwellings and mining buildings. 10 minutes off Hwy 31A. Distance from Kaslo: 45 minutes west of Kaslo on Hwy 31A. Season: June - September. Photo: Angela Ortega
3. Fry Creek Drive north of Kaslo on Highway 31 to Johnsons Landing and be at the trail head in under one hour. Spring through fall, the rugged landscape of the canyon will leave you searching for superlatives. For more information see page 29, 31.
Photo: Theresa Michals
7. Paddle the Lake Get your kayak, canoe or other flotation device, throw in a picnic lunch (and your dog?) and explore the lake! You can find secluded beaches, rock formations and other interesting stuff. Watch the weather (the lake can change suddenly). No kayak? No problem...rent one at Kaslo Kayaks - see page 4.
6. Idaho Peak When in Sandon (see #4), ask about how to get to Idaho Peak! A 12 km gravel road with continuous switchbacks and an easy 2km hike will lead you to spectacular alpine meadows, carpeted with wildflowers. Beautiful views of Slocan Lake, New Denver and Slocan Valley. Season: Approx June-Sept. depending on snow.
4. Galena Trail At the turnoff from Hwy 31A to Sandon (Three Forks) is the start of the Galena Trail. This easy single track bike or hiking trail follows the old rail bed approx. 11km to New Denver and features a cable car over Carpenter Creek! Children should be supervised. Approx 40 min. from Kaslo. Season: June - October 8. Fletcher Falls This beach site on the west shore of Kootenay Lake is perfect for camping (tents only), swimming or picnics. Drive 6 km south of Kaslo on Hwy 31. Turn left on Fletcher Creek Frontage Road. Park and walk along the trail by a spectacular waterfall and moss-lined grotto on Fletcher Creek. Season: Most spectacular in spring.
9. Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort Hot mineral waters percolate down through the rock from the Cody Caves area to the hot springs. The resort has panoramic views of the Purcell Mountains and Kootenay Lake. Distance from Kaslo: 20 minutes south on Hwy 31. Season: Year Round. Details page 2, 27.
10. Take a Rafting Trip! Book a guided rafting trip. With a mix of serene pools, mountain vistas and numerous class 2-2+ rapids, these guided trips are perfect for both the novice and experienced rafter. Includes a gourmet riverside picnic too! Bookings are essential - see page 32 Season: May to September
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For details on these and other day trips in the Kaslo area, visit the Kaslo Visitors Centre on Front Street (SS Moyie) or call 250-353-2525
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Come for a stroll! It’s amazing, the variety of goods and services found in such a small community. Want a guided tour? Let’s start at the Visitor Centre and head up Front Street. First off, after the grand ship, is the ‘Admiralty’ – home of Kaslo Shipyards. A store selling collectibles and the Kaslo Bay Liquor Store are housed in the old Farmer’s Institute building next door. Check out the tin ornaments on the roofline! If we cross 4th Street we’d find Kaslo Clothes Hanger clothing store and then a fascinating museum within Teresa’s Coffee Shop. Need your electronics looked at? The computer store can help with that. Right beside it is Sunnyside Naturals, home of the Kootenay’s “Soup Queen”. Then let’s browse in Figments for a while. If you need to, you could do your laundry at the laundromat while I get my hair trimmed, right next door! We could peruse the properties for sale in the window of the realtor, or stop in at Cornucopia for farm fresh produce or to buy a snack. The Kaslo hotel has luxury rooms and a pub and dining room. Relaxing with a drink on the patio is a fine summer pastime. Shall we? If it’s a summer Saturday, we’d have to stop and check out the outdoor market in the grassy square between the hotel and Kootera Pottery. The Rosewood Cafe is in the lovely pink heritage building at the top of Front Street. Turning back down Front Street, we’d pause to look at the T-shirts at Hoofprints Graphics, then peep in Kaslo’s hardware store, which feels like an old-fashioned dry goods store. If you are looking for something beautiful for your home, Willow
Home Boutique has a great selection. Next comes a third generation family meat market and deli. Further along, we’ll see a gift/souvenir shop and art gallery, a branch of Selkirk College, another art gallery, the Treehouse Restaurant, Buddy’s Front Street Pizzeria and the Morningstar Healing Arts Studio – but we’ve got lots more to see before getting a massage. A grocery store with bakery and deli and a full service pharmacy completes this side of the block. Let’s cross the intersection and see what’s happening tonight at the BlueBelle Bistro. Opposite the Moyie, and right next to the 1896 building – which houses a second hand bookstore and a handcrafted silver jewellery shop – is the Mountain King takeout. Completing the block, yet another cafe and a small inn. Just around the corner on Fourth Street is a hair salon, ladies fitness centre, the office of the Kaslo Chamber of Commerce, and Kaslo Florists. Kitty corner is a garage with three full-time mechanics. Across the highway intersection is the Mohawk service station, which also houses Chez Serge – we could choose to eat there, too. As you may have noticed, you won’t go hungry when you are busy shopping in downtown Kaslo! Right behind the Mohawk on A Avenue is a thrift store inside the old brick firehall. Continuing on Fourth Street towards the old wooden City Hall, just stop a moment while I return my library books. On the other side of the highway, Barren’s Sport Shop caters to fishermen, hunters, skateboarders and more. The Kaslo Golf Course is a ten minute walk up the highway. The hill is steep but we could always reward ourselves at the Clubhouse Restaurant. Besides the fresh food and drink, the Clubhouse boasts a spectacular view from its wraparound deck. Further up the hill, we’d find Kaslo Building Supplies, and across the highway the Kaslo Pump service station, as well as a garage that sells chainsaws and work wear, too. The Village of Kaslo is a wonderful place to live or visit, a microcosm of a much bigger city. I hope you’ve enjoyed your tour and will choose to stay awhile!
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Uptown, downtown, all in town... A lawyer A dentist Accountants An Insurance Agency Credit Union Canada Post Office Provincial Government Agent Health Centre: Doctors, Physiotherapists Long Term Care Facility K– 12 School Preschool Alternate School Music and Art Lessons Adult Education Campground Abbey Manor seniors housing Fire Department and Emergency Services Social services Youth Centre Skatepark, tennis court, paintball area
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he Kaslo area is blessed with healing and wellness practitioners of all kinds, as well as providers of organic and healthy foods and natural products and remedies. Have your stay in this little paradise be one of rejuvenation, health and wellbeing of mind, body and spirit. Brendan Murray-Nellis - Raven Acupuncture
Patricia Clapp Eden Energy Medicine, Healing and Coaching
Brendan Murray-Nellis R.Ac. is a Registered Acupuncturist with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA). This will be his third year practising in Kaslo. His treatments can include acupuncture, western herbalism, cupping, moxibustion, Chinese massage and electrical stimulation. He treats many types of conditions including chronic pain, sciatica, headaches, menopausal symptoms, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, as well as mental and emotional health. Most extended health plans cover his treatments and he bills direct for low-income MSP coverage. Brendan received his acupuncture diploma with honours at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC. He has also studied western herbalism through Pacific Rim College, Dominion Herbal College and has a BA from Bard College in New York. Raven Acupuncture is located at the Morningstar Healing Arts Studio, 415 Front Street on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Eden Energy Medicine is a powerful self-healing approach and easy to learn. We learn to work with internal energies – the vital electromagnetic forces that relay messages within our body. Healing happens when we activate these energy flows and restore those that are weak or out of balance. Research shows that our bodies truly are “all energy”. Learning to treat the body with new understanding helps us become effective self-healers. We can help others as well as evolve our own bodies for modern life! You can become more lively, vital, and creative, and achieve joy and high-level wellness! To learn more, contact Patricia at retros@shaw.ca
Trina Jezik Healing Routes Massage I have been working in Kaslo and area – working on folks here – for ten years. I work with people of all ages and conditions, from babies to seniors and palliative care. I treat a wide range of issues and enjoy any challenge a patient can give me. My practice is based in therapeutic massage and empowerment for self-care. I like to send people home with a greater understanding of their condition, and some clear options so they can improve their overall health through exercise, stretching, and hydrotherapy. Call 250-353-1500 for an appointment.
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Healing & Wellness Falling Water Spa at Wing Creek Resort Enhance your relaxation experience in our beautiful area by indulging in a spa service in the Falling Water Spa at Wing Creek Resort. While immersing yourself in the spectacular beauty of nature at her finest, relax and rejuvenate with your choice of soothing day spa service or a complete spa package. Relax and let the tranquil sounds of the cascading mountain stream take you away. You do not have to be a guest at Wing Creek Resort to enjoy one of our award-winning spa services. You can simply call us to book while you are in the area: 250-353-2475. Visit our website for details: www.wingcreekresort.com/falling-water-spa.html
Kaslo Community Pharmacy and Ward Taylor - Pharmacist At the Kaslo Community Pharmacy, it is our goal to support your health and wellness needs with products from fitness and supplements through to pharmaceuticals. We carry first aid, home support supplies, caregiver aids, and a great line of mobility aids! Our knowledgeable staff can help you find what you’re looking for and our Pharmacist is available to fill your prescriptions and answer your questions Monday – Friday. Try our new online service to order your prescription refills at http://kaslopharmacy.myrefill.ca or call 250-353-2224. 403 Front Street Kaslo
Casey Jones Registered Holistic Nutritionist
As a nutritionist, I believe diet, lifestyle and mindset are the foundation of our health and the key to maximizing our energy levels, wellness and peak performance. My practice focuses on education and providing you with the tools necessary to restore balance and facilitate the body’s natural healing process. I am personally devoted to a healthy and active lifestyle and thoroughly committed to supporting my clients in achieving an enhanced appreciation for greater health and wellbeing. Call 250-354-8133 or email: caseyjones.rhn@gmail.com
Mina Palmer - Advanced Thai Massage Practitioner Thai Massage is based on the concept of clearing blockages in the energy lines called sen. Thai Massage is a spiritually based practice and is based on four primary desired outcomes: love, compassion, joy and equanimity. Therapeutic and relaxation treatments incorporate deep tissue massage, yoga and acupressure. I use my hands, knees, legs and feet to move you through a series of yoga-like stretches and incorporate muscle compression, joint mobilization and acupressure. See my website for more information and rates. Email: minamorningstar@gmail.com Phone: 250-353-2888 Website: kaslomorningstar.com/traditional-thai-massage/
Sunnyside Naturals Healing and wellness are integrated in our whole lives, so that our nutrition nourishes our bodies, our families and our communities. We work to ensure that organic and GMO-free products are available. We also work with small farmers and local certified kitchens to provide the freshest and most dynamic foods for the community.
Our complete lines of natural supplements and remedies are informed by our professional training, and we offer knowledgeable referrals to local health providers. Stop by to enjoy the warm atmosphere and our famous daily hot soups and fabulous juice bar. 404 Front Street 250-353-9667
Sunnyside Naturals Natural Health • Organic Groceries Juice & Snack Bar
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Healing & Wellness Mindfulness - Sonya Franke I have been studying the practice of mindfulness for many years. As an educator for the past 25 years, I have recently been teaching mindfulness practices to children and young parents, as well as to adults. Practising mindfulness is experiencing life in the present moment utilizing awareness and compassion that is already within us. The practices of mindfulness can help with changing our relationship to stress and chronic pain.
We learn to regulate our body, maintaining enough alertness and readiness to deal with life stress while also achieving enough rejuvenating rest to stay vitally alive. Many people struggle to maintain this sense of balance or lack the flexibility to adapt as needed and end up feeling chronically overwhelmed. If you are interested in learning some simple yet very effective techniques to help you create the conditions for balance and health, please come and join me at the beautiful, quiet Lone Aspen Retreat for private, or group sessions. Accommodations are available if desired, or I am available for sessions at your location. Contact me at mindful@netidea.com
Josana Starbuck - Yoga Josana, a member of Yoga Alliance, received her yoga teacher training with Heart Yoga in Nelson. She offers a gentle flow yoga with an emphasis on breath, heart opening and inner transformation. Classes are suitable for all bodies and all ages. Beginners and drop-ins are welcome! Experience your inner joy and radiance! Please check the schedule at Morningstar for weekly session times. 415 Front Street 250-353-7351
Joli Guthrie - Massage My name is Joli Guthrie. I am a registered massage therapist. I’m blessed to live and work in my beautiful hometown of Kaslo, BC. I graduated from Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy in 2004. In 2009, I passed the Board exams and officially became a Registered Massage Therapist in BC. I specialize in deep tissue massage. I have a solid knowledge of anatomy, strong intuitive hands and great listening skills which is the most important assessment tool in my opinion. I have a cozy office space that I work out of in my home. For an appointment call 250-353-7605
“Yoga is a light which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame.” ~ B.K.S. Iyengar
Dustin East - Re-Balancing Bodywork Dustin East is a success strategist for entrepreneurs; he practises Re-balancing Bodywork in the Morningstar Healing Arts Studio. Re-balancing is a movement based massage with rocking, joint release, deep tissue and Chinese acupressure. Dustin is a successful entrepreneur in multiple businesses and has been a Re-balancer for five years. Massage sessions are one to two hours each. This may be the most healing and relaxing massage you’ll ever have! Appointments for coaching or massage can be made by emailing kaslomorningstar@gmail.com For more information about coaching visit dustineast.com
Joy Lukacs - Certified Reflexologist
Joy Lukacs - Circuit Training
Reflexology is a form of therapeutic massage focusing on the feet. The therapy is based on a system of zones and reflex points on the feet and ankles. I provide the Ultimate Hands-toFeet Therapy of Relaxation. Email me to book an appointment at joy.lukacs8@gmail.com or phone/text 250-353-8038.
I lead a circuit training fitness class with a focus on core strength. Classes are an hour long with a warm-up, self-managed weights and exercises, and a stretch session to finish. Please email Joy for the schedule at joy.lukacs8@gmail.com.
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ARTISTS
& Artisans The Arts are alive and well and THRIVING in KASLO!
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Honey Candles
Honey Candles® is located on the pristine shores of Kootenay Lake, framed by the stunning Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges, an ideal place for skilled beeswax candle makers to ply their ancient craft. Both old techniques (hand dipping) and new (pouring in custom specialty molds) are used. 100% pure Canadian beeswax finely filtered to premium candle grade. Unlike any other candles, they create beautiful ambiance with their warm glow, soft honey scent and air purifying effects that don’t release toxins. See ad page 38.
Columbia Basin Culture Tour
Explore artists’ studios, museums, art galleries, and heritage sites through this free, self-guided tour within the Columbia Basin. Meet the artists, shop for fine art and craft, view demonstrations, special exhibitions interpretive displays or chat with local historians during this two day cultural celebration. See ad page 38.
Kooterra Pottery/ Karel Peters
Karel Peeters creates bold, colourful earthenware pottery that celebrates the domestic rituals surrounding the preparation and service of food. Thirty years experience working with earthenware clay has allowed him to develop a distinctive style of glaze applications that complement the clean, functional forms he produces on the potters wheel. Karel looks forward to opening the Kooterra Gallery/Studio in downtown Kaslo in May of 2015. He welcomes visitors to watch a demonstration in the studio and browse the wide selection of pottery in the front gallery. See ad page 38.
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& Artisans Sarah Lawless
Sarah Lawless creates a line of porcelain ceramics, combining ergonomic usability with a sculptural emphasis on form. Her pots are thrown on a wheel and altered into imaginative fluid forms with soft matte surfaces and earth-toned glazes. She worked as assistant to acclaimed potter Wayne Ngan, and has a Diploma in Craft and Design from Kootenay School of the Arts in Nelson, BC. Her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally. She has earned several awards, including a 2008 BC Creative Achievement Award. See ad page 38.
Geri Rinkel
A quote that resonates with Geri Rinkel is a reference to pottery as “emotionally durable.” Clay brings a primitive sense of familiarity and comfort to our senses. To surround ourselves with pottery, grounds us. Geri’s passion for clay is transposed into functional ware. Gentle alterations to her forms create an element of an organic nature. She likes when her work is held so one can feel the asymmetrical maker’s mark. Studio visits are welcomed. muddyhands.geri@gmail.com See ad below.
1896 Silver & Books
Tamara Koenig-Fraser and Ian Fraser handcraft unique jewellery in sterling silver and semi-precious stones. These Kaslo silversmiths bring over 40 years of experience to their craft, including periods of international teaching and study. Tamara and Ian create a wide range of decorative and totemic metal art for your enjoyment. No imports or mass production in this working studio! Our silversmithing is completely handcrafted with no commercial findings. Located in the 19th century brick heritage shop across the street from the SS Moyie. Welcome all! See ad below.
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DINING Guide
Dine so FINE...You’ll Need More Time! (you just might have to extend your stay!)
In Kaslo...
BlueBelle Bistro & Beanery: Wholesome soups, salads, pizza and sandwiches. Oso Negro “Espresso” coffee bar, housemade desserts and specialty cakes. Featuring local artists’ work, plus live entertainment by musicians from the Kootenays and further afield; check in to see who’s playing next! Open 7 days a week for brekky, lunch and dinner. 347 Front Street. Call 250-353-7361. See ad page 12.
Buddy’s Front Street Pizzeria: Traditional hand stretched
pizza made with the finest ingredients. Classic Italian specialties, pastas, seasonal organic salads, gluten-free pizzas, plus cappuccino, espresso and specialty coffees too! Owner operated, seasonal hours. For current hours and events, please call 250-353-2282 or go to their website buddyspizzeria.com. Front Street. See ad page 24.
Chez Serge: Serving up delicious and tempting variations on traditional fried fast foods. The tiny, family-run kitchen offers creative and hearty versions of fish ‘n chips, poutine and Montreal smoked meat. Often open late to satisfy your late night cravings. At the flashing red light, corner of A Ave and 4th Street. 250-353-3250. See ad page 18. The Clubhouse Restaurant at the Kaslo Golf Course. 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 for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 8 am to 8 pm. 250-353-2262. See ads page 10, 34.
Sunnyside Naturals: The organic eatery in Kaslo. Fresh daily soups, broiled pies, pitas, salads: green, quinoa, potato. 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 9:30 am to 6 pm, in summer much longer. Closed Sundays January to April. Front Street. 250-353-9667. See ad page 16. The Treehouse Restaurant: 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 their daily morning specials. The extensive menu includes great vegetarian fare, plus 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. Front Street. 250-353-2955. See ad page 18.
At Ainsworth: Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort: Renowned food and drink with a panoramic view. Family dining in a fine dining atmosphere. Open year round, 7:30 am to 9:30 pm. Hwy 31, 250-2294212. See ad page 2.
At Woodbury: JB’s Restaurant & Pub: Where visitors become locals! Bring
Kaslo Hotel: Dine in either the pub or restaurant, or on the covered
your friends and family for 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 Hotsprings, on Hwy 31, 250-353-7716 or 250-353-7717. See ad page 26.
Mountain King: A tradition of great taste, serving Kaslo for 37 years – homemade burgers, fish & chips, ice cream and more. Open April to September, 11 am to 7 pm. 333 Front Street, across from the SS Moyie. 250-353-7788. See ad page 6.
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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. Front Street. 250-353-7714. See ad page 43.
Teresa’s Coffee Shop: Homemade baking, soup and fresh bread sandwiches, ice cream and specialty coffees. Monday – Saturday, early morning to 5:30 pm. 7 days a week in summer, early morning to 5:30 or later! Front Street. 250-353-2115. See ad page 12.
Drifters: Come to Drifters in Meadow Creek for home-cooked meals
and home baking. Be sure to try out their world famous cinnamon buns and the many new menu choices – some gluten free – made with seasonal and local ingredients. Watch Facebook for their dinner specials and for the next live music night in the pub! Open every day in the summer season, but it’s a good idea to check their website www.driftersrestaurant.ca or call 250-366-4400 for current kitchen and pub hours. See ad page 30.
Kaslo and Area CHURCHES Churches of Kaslo
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church 5th Street & A Avenue • 250-353-2166 Mass 4 pm Saturdays Kaslo Christian Assembly (Living Streams Christian Fellowship) 250-353-7111 • Sunday 10 am, Langham Theatre
St. Andrew’s United Church 4th Street at B Ave. • Res 250-353-2936 (msg.) July & August, Saddle Bag Services at 10 am. Throughout the year second Sunday of the month Sacred Circle, 10 am. St. Mark’s Anglican Church C Avenue & 5th Street • 250-353-7539 Worship Service Sunday 9 am.
Lardeau Valley Churches
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Kaslo Community Church with Village Missions Canada 430 B Avenue • Res 250-353-7104 Sunday Worship 11 am.
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Argenta Friends Meeting House, Argenta. Res 250-366-4283. Meeting for Worship 11 am Sundays Lardeau Valley Chapel with Village Missions Canada Highway 31, Meadow Creek Res 250-366-4379 Worship Service 10:30 am Sundays
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