Summer
Best Summer Activities in BC
Kootenay Lake shines in the summer with endless summer activities, from dawn to dusk. Arts and culture are alive with street performances, outdoor art installations, murals, summer activities and festivals. Acclaimed events, including Shambhala Music Festival, Starbelly Jam, and the Kaslo Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival, mix spectacular backdrops with unforgettable sounds. Outdoor markets in multiple communities feature locally and organically grown produce with unique crafts and finds. Warm weather invites visitors to relax on sandy beaches and enjoy water sports on lakes and rivers. Hiking and mountain biking season is in full swing with epic alpine vistas and twisting descents. Enjoy locally brewed craft beers, freshly picked fruits and vegetables and innovative cuisine on sunny patios. You will never run out of things to do in the summer here.
Summer Lake Days
Mountain Biking
In keeping with the Nelson and Kootenay Lake culture, our mountain bike trails appeal to the spirit of mountain biking. We’ve got lovely, gentle railway grades that start minutes from community centres (Kaslo, Nelson, Balfour, Crawford Bay) that take you along forested trails, over restored trestle bridges and into peaceful paradise.
Summer in the Mountains
The Region
TRAVEL BOOK
Read our visitors guide online or order a copy of the official visitor's guide and map for our region.