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Inspiration
Finding Awesome
We're excited to welcome you back to our region! Here's a few small things we can all do to keep it awesome while you're here.
Finding Awesome
Recreation
Lake & River
Mountain
Road
Snow
Additional Recreation
Golfing
Social distancing is a breeze on the five golf courses around Kootenay Lake: Kaslo, Balfour, Kokanee Springs, Riondel & Granite Pointe.
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Things To Do
Attractions
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Shopping
Eat & Drink
Health & Wellness
Take Out & Get Out
From lakeside to downtown, there are plenty of iconic places to enjoy an outdoor meal, picnic to go or a cool beverage.
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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 and remember to travel S.M.A.R.T.
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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 Riondel, 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.

Explore the places, people and their passions in the inspiring Our Place video series.

Visual Stories

The Story of Kootenay Lake

The Nelson and Kootenay Lake region may be one of the rarest ecosystems on the planet

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.