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Trip Ideas
Seasons
Inspiration
Discover Winter in Our Region
The stillness of winter is punctuated by a flurry of outdoor activities throughout the Kootenay Lake region.
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Recreation
Lake & River
Mountain
Road
Snow
Additional Recreation
Nordic Skiing
Cross-country ski or snowshoe amongst snow-covered trees, bubbling creeks, and mountain peaks.
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Things To Do
Attractions
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Shopping
Eat & Drink
Health & Wellness
Self-Guided Heritage Tour
Walk, bike, or drive on a tour of these heritage sites across the region.
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Stay
Stay
Staying in Style
Want to take your Kootenay Lake trip to the next level? Consider boutique accommodation in Nelson BC and Kootenay Lake.
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Plan
The Region
Travel Info
Kootenay Lake Ferry Schedule
The ferries in our region are free, including the tourist attraction, the Kootenay Lake Ferry, which is the longest free ferry in the world.
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Events
Events
Events Calendar
See what's happening all across the region.
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Finding Awesome

A view of the main pool at Ainsworth Hot Springs near Nelson BC, at sunset

Photo Credit : Ainsworth Hot Springs

Our Place

When the time is right, please come discover our region in person. But in the meantime, to keep you thinking about travel in our region we are creating inspiring videos that capture our people, our passions and our place.

Our Region

Located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, along the magical shores of Kootenay Lake, this region is an inspirational mecca for foodies, art-goers, music lovers, history buffs and adventure seekers.

Discover the East Shore from Wynndel to Kootenay Bay, cross the glacial-fed Kootenay Lake over to Balfour, on a free ferry, and journey along the shoreline to Ainsworth Hot Springs, Kaslo, North Kootenay Lake and Nelson BC.

Dining, shopping and outdoor activities are part of what makes our region magical. Visit our stores and local artisans online and have a little bit of us, delivered back to you.

A skiier in the trees at Whitewater Ski Resort near Nelson, BC.

Snow

Discover why the Kaslo and Nelson region is the capital for cat skiing, and Nelson is truly North America's best ski town.

Hands pouirng soy sauce into a small dish with a table full of colourful sushi.

Fresh Flavours

From craft breweries to character cafes, artisan bakeries to independent restaurants, and outdoor markets to indoor eateries, true local flavour is the name of the game.