Far Out. For Real.
Now This Is A Trip.
Stretching along a magnificent expanse of lakeshore, steep evergreen valleys and glacial snowfields in British Columbia, Canada, the Nelson Kootenay Lake region is a destination unlike any other, anywhere.
This is a calm, wondrous part of the world, quietly famous for its trademark mix of culture, adventure, history and undeniably authentic personality. The region’s true colours range from blue collar to tie-dyed.
In lots of ways, it’s a truly super, natural place.
We’ve got over 200 kilometres (140 miles) of shoreline to discover, surrounding one of Western Canada’s biggest, clearest lakes, and two legendary mountain ranges, the Selkirks and the Purcells, with twisting roadways, trails and slopes in every direction, some peaks towering over 10,000 feet tall. There are four major provincial parks and wilderness conservancies in the region.
Whether you come to see it, tee it or ski it, this historic corner of British Columbia offers an unforgettable travel experience, stirring all five senses throughout all four very distinct seasons—a rare mix of mountain lifestyle and all-but-metropolitan buzz.
Nelson Kootenay Lake dishes up something for almost every taste, regardless of your age or interests.
There are spas and shops of all sorts, beautifully preserved heritage, art galleries, golf courses and resorts, plus a culinary and nightlife scene as diverse as they come, from charmingly mild to outright wild.
And year round, we always find a reason to celebrate, with festivals of music, art, hot rods, food, skiing and biking.
So plan your holiday, right now, to Nelson, Balfour, Ainsworth Hot Springs and Kaslo. Places unlike any you’ve ever seen before.