Some local information

aspberry Hill, Sunflower Patch, Sunshine and Sunrise are set against a backdrop of unparalleled natural beauty: forested mountains, rushing creeks and a spectacular, large lake. It's a endless wilderness area filled with glacier-capped peaks, endless miles of forests, rushing creeks tumbling down the mountainsides. Nestled at the heart is the central jewel of Kootenay Lake - a 144 km long body of clear, clean water pure enough to drink straight out of. Far from the bright lights of the city, the stars and Milky Way rule the night skies here. You can learn more about Kootenay Lake from our local Chamber of Commerce's Kootenay Lake Visitors Guide website. They also have a nice Image Gallery with lots of great pictures of the area.

The area has many year-round recreational opportunities waiting for you. From Spring through to Fall enjoy such activities as hiking, biking, boating, golfing (we offer a Golf Package for Kokanee Springs Golf Course), site seeing, or a guided boat tour with Kootenay Lake Heritage Boat Tours. The Tipi Camp, a wilderness retreat on Pilot Peninsula that you can only get to by boat trip from Gray Creek, has been offering nature education and wellness programs for youth and adults for over twenty years Abundant wildlife and a rich diversity of plant life flourish in the moderate coastal-like climate.

Winter snows offer a variety of activities. The local back country is great for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, touring, telemark skiing and snowboarding, with many kilometres of trails to explore. There are also low altitude, easily accessible flats for gentle cross country skiing right in Crawford Bay. World class downhill is available at Whitewater Ski Hill, near Nelson. Or just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet while soaking in the hot tub.

Check out the Kootenay Lake Visitors Guide's Activities Guide for to see examples of other area activities awaiting you!

We have a vibrant Artisans Community living and working here, producing a wide range of crafts out of their public shops, including metal working, glass blowing, enamelling, pottery, broom making, wood carving and soap making

Take a break and enjoy something to eat at the Local Restaurants.

See what's happening in east shore community life by checking out the local Events Calendar.

If you like touring the drive south down the lake is a scenic delight as it winds it's way along the shoreline to Creston, an agricultural community. Here you'll find the renowned Creston Valley Wilderness Management Area, a reserve teeming with protected wild birds, otters and other animals.

Take a day and catch a ride on the Kootenay Lake ferry, the longest free ferry in the world, from where you can explore the heritage towns of Ainsworth Hot Springs, Kaslo and the city of Nelson.

Learn more about the many things to see and do here by visiting the Kootenay Lake Visitors Guide.

Our course, the best way to discovering Kootenay Lake is by coming here and seeing it for yourself! We look forward to seeing you and know you'll have an unforgettable time here.