West Kootenay Go & Do Spring 2014

West Kootenay

• Creston • East Shore • Balfour • Nelson • Salmo • Fruitvale • Trail • Rossland • Castlegar • Slocan Valley • Nakusp • New Denver • Sliverton • Kaslo • Ainsworth

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Positive Partnerships In partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, Columbia Power owns the Arrow Lakes Generating Station, Brilliant Dam & Expansion and along with a third partner, Fortis Inc, the Waneta Expansion Project that is expected to be operational in 2015.

Through our commitment to the community we have created informative viewing areas at each of these facilities including interpretive signage. We encourage you to visit our viewing areas and learn more about hydropower generation in the West Kootenay.

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Ainsworth.................... 78 Area Map........................4 Balfour......................... 19 Castlegar..................... .55 Creston......................... 12 Dining Guide............... 80 East Shore.................... 16 Fruitvale...................... .41 Golf in the WK...............6 Kaslo............................ 73 Kootenay Lake Ferries...5 Nakusp..........................68 Nelson.......................... 20 Nelson City Map.......... 22 New Denver................ 67 Rossland........................52 Salmo........................... 38 Sandon..........................72 Silverton...................... 66 Slocan Valley............... 61 Trail.............................. 43 Woodbury................... .78

A funny duck...Creston Valley Bird Fest 2013. Photo: Lorna Surina

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West Kootenay Area Map

Trout Lake

Galena Bay

Trout Lake

Halcyon Hot Springs

Gerrard

Upper Arrow Lake

Duncan Lake

Legend: Nakusp Hot Springs

Meadow Creek Cooper Creek

Nakusp

Golf Johnson’s Landing

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kootenay lake ferry

Kootenay Lake Ferry

Year Round Schedule Vessel Name

Kootenay Lake Ferry

Balfour Terminal Additional Sailings Jun 14– Sept 5

All Year

Osprey 2000

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Kootenay Bay Terminal Additional Sailings Jun 14– Sept 5

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Boasting the longest free ferry ride in the world, the Kootenay Lake ferry runs year round. The ferries, Osprey 2000 and MV Balfour, operate between Balfour on the west side, and Kootenay Bay on the east side, forming a link with the TransProvincial Highway 3A. The crossing takes approximately 35 minutes cruising at 15 knots and passengers enjoy a marvellous view of the area from the decks of both vessels.

Osprey 2000

9:50 am

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During the winter months, the Osprey is the only ferry providing service. The capacity of the Osprey is 80 vehicles – 250 passengers. There is indoor seating on the top deck. There is a coffee bar on the main deck where you can treat yourself to breakfast or a light lunch during your crossing.

M.V. Balfour 2:00 pm 2:50 pm

All times stated on the Kootenay Lake ferry schedule are in Pacific Time (local time, Balfour). Kootenay Lake is the boundary between the Mountain and Pacific time zones in winter.

Crossing from one time zone to another usually means having to change your watch, but between mid-March and the first Sunday in November, when Daylight Savings Time is in effect, you don’t need to. This is because the east shore of Kootenay Lake to Creston doesn’t ever change its time – it’s on Mountain Standard Time year-round. Mountain Standard Time is the same as Pacific Daylight Time during summer.

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Additional Sailings in effect from June 14-Sept 5 All times are Pacific (Balfour) time.

**note: - Highlighted Area indicates Peak Ferry Travel. Anticipate delays during this period.

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west kootenay golf courses

Tee Times? Sometimes, sometimes not!

Challenging, scenic, fun, welcoming and affordable! Prepare to experience the best golfing holiday ever! Dramatic elevation changes, spectacular scenery, wildlife (from bears to ball stealing geese), a get-away-from-it-all atmosphere, the list goes on.

Golfing doesn’t get any better than in the West Kootenay. Blue skies and majestic mountains add to the beauty of the Kootenay golfing gems. Challenging terrain and spectacular vistas will make your visit to any of the more than 15 golf courses an unforgettable experience.

You can choose from walk-on family-friendly 9-hole courses to more challenging, book-ahead championship courses. On the following pages you will find information on the very best of the Kootenay golf courses.

However, take heed of the warning that golfing in the Kootenays takes extreme concentration…the views are distracting, so precision shot making is sometimes iffy – just try to keep your head down!

Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park

Recognized by Golf Digest as a 4-star course in their Places to Play Guide.

Castlegar is a top-calibre experience that is sure to leave you with many fond memories.

800-666-0324 www.golfcastlegar.com

Four time host of the BC Amateur

Photo: Don Weixl

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Traditional BC is Bear Country...

To avoid bear conflict –

DON’T FEED THE BEARS!!

Bears love to eat the same foods we do. While vacationing in the Kootenays, be safe and manage all garbage and food to avoid attracting bears to your camp or summer home.

Keep and leave your vacation spot clean so that people after you don’t For more information call Kaslo WildSafe BC have bears in the area. Keep your pets under control at all times so 250.353.1137 they don’t harass wildlife, potentially kaslo@wildsafebc.com putting you in danger.

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Be Bear Smart and enjoy your vacation in Bear Country!

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Golf in a Championship Setting

Beautiful RV park in a natural setting • Adjacent to Castlegar Golf Club • Reduced golf rates • Brand new clean washrooms • Laundry Facilities • 30 & 50 amp service • WiFi • Hiking nearby th

Open until October 15 Call for reservations

Special green fee rates when staying in RV Park Ask us about our great shoulder season rates!

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Champion Lakes Golf & Country Club 9 Challenging Holes The Champion Lakes Golf & Country ClubGolf always Champion Lakes extends a warm welcome to visitors. You can play 9 or & Country Clubby mountains.

18 holes in a beautiful setting surrounded

Situated along the banks of the mighty Columbia With spectacular views of the Selkirk River and withMonashee spectacular views of the Selkirk and mountains, this 18 hole Monashee Mountains, thisis 18 holemature, championship championship course a fully coursetree-lined is a fullyclassic. mature, tree-lined classic. Known for its large maniThis extremely maintained, great ng cured the banks of mighty Columbia greens andthewell walker’s course offers an enjoyable contouredviews fair- of the Selkirk and pectacular experience for all golfers. ways, this exMountains, this 18 hole championship Licensed tremely well Birchbank Bistro with large covered ullymaintained mature, classic.

Known for deck – tree-lined open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. ni- course offers plenty of length s and air-and some thrillelevation x- ing changes. With four sets of tees, the Rossland Trail l Country Club offers a great golfing experience for any golfer.

s COME PLAY US TODAY ! ngth “HOSTS OF THE 2011 BC JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS” hrilln COME PLAY BIRCHBANK For Tee Times Call: (250)TODAY! 693-2255 th four sets of tees, the Rossland Trail “HOST OF THE 2013 BC HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP” www.rosslandtrailcountryclub.com b offers a great golfing experience for any For Tee Times Call: 250-693-2255 www.birchbankgolf.com

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Practice Green Club Repair Golf & Country Club Facilities: www.eaglesnestrest.com Many new and exciting things happening this year Soft Spikes Only Please Pro Shop Power Cart Rentals Licensed Restaurant Pull Cart Rental Facilities: Driving Range Club Rental • Club Repair • Pro Shop Tee Times: Practice Green Club Repair • Pull Cart Rental • Power Cart Rental (250) 367-7001 or CHAMPION • Driving Range • Licensed Restaurant Toll Free Soft Green Spikes Only Please • Club Rental • Practice LAKES 1-877-900-7030 Soft Spikes Only & Please GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Fax: (250) 367-6699 Tee Times: Tee Times: (250) 367-7001 or CHAMPION 250-367-7001 Toll Free LAKES or Toll Free 1-877-900-7030 1-877-900-7030 Fax: (250) 367-6699 GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB www.golfchampionlakes.com

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9 Challenging Holescreek, rolling There is an abundance of trees, a winding hills,The 3 ponds and 41 strategically placed bunkers Club Champion Lakes Golf & Country that will Champion test accuracy.

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Challenging Holes of trees, a9winding creek, rolling hills, 3 ponds The Club has an excellent licensed restaurant, andThe 41 strategically placedGolf bunkers thatand willalso test Champion Lakes & Country Club offers on-site overnight parking for self contained RVs. your accuracy. always has a warm welcome to visitors. You Green fees have for 9 holes canThey play 9areor$25 18 holes in a beautiful suran excellent licensedsetting restaurant and $40 for 18 holes plus applicable taxes. rounded by mountains.

There is an abundance and also offer on-site overnight parking for selfof trees, aRVs. winding creek, rolling hills,for3 9ponds Phone 250-367-7001. contained Green fees are $23.00 holes and 41 strategically placed bunkers that will(250) test and $37.00 for 18 holes (incl.

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Located on Park Highway Take the Champion Lakes Road. 3, 8 kms east of Fruitvale.

Take the Lakes Park Road.

They have an Champion excellent licensed restaurant and also offer on-site overnight parking for selfMany New and Happening This Year Facilities: contained RVs.Exciting Green Things fees are $23.00 for 9 holes Shopfor 18 holes (incl.Power Rentals and Pro $37.00 GST).Cart Phone (250) Licensed Restaurant Pull Cart 367-7001.

Located on Highway 3, 8 Rental kms east of Eagle’s Nest Restaurant DrivingTake Range Club Rental Fruitvale. the Champion Lakes Park Road. at Champion Lakes

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Not even golf

Not even golf could spoil could spoil this walk. this walk.

20% off your round won’t 20% off your round hurthurt either. won’t either.

Overlooking the beautiful City of Nelson, Kootenay Lake and Kokanee Glacier, Granite Pointe offers a golf experience that’s as much about the view as it is about the score.

Contact us at golf@granitepointe.ca to find out about our accommodator rates and stay & play packages.

Slocan Lake Golf Club Golf One of the Most Scenic Golf Courses in the Kootenays

Set amidst the beautiful mountains of the Selkirk range on a gently unduSit on our lating plateau, clubhouse the Slocan Lake deck and enjoy!

Golf Course offers relaxed and friendly golfing at its best. This nine hole, par 35 course is located just 2 km north of New Denver on Hwy 6. The clubhouse has a fully licensed lounge and restaurant and a large veranda with a breathtaking view of Slocan Lake.

Club rentals, power carts and pull carts are available. Some overnight parking is available for self-contained vehicles.

No tee times required. For more information, please call 250-358-2408.

9 holes $21; 18 holes $35 Ladies’ Night Tuesday 3-6 pm Men’s Night Wednesday 3-6 pm

www.granitepointe.ca 1-877-677-0677 1123 Richards St. West, Nelson BC Page 8

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101 Golf Course Road 2 km north of New Denver on Hwy. #6

Phone/Fax 250-358-2408

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GOLF SALMO & SAVE

• Tee Times Not Required • Power Carts Available • Driving Range • Full Service Clubhouse

Green Fees Every Day, All Day

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Nakusp Centennial Golf Club Our beautiful course is situated just outside Nakusp on Highway #6 South. What awaits you are our friendly staff, beautiful well manicured greens, and breathtaking scenery.

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After a fun round of golf, what better way to relax than coming to the fully licensed clubhouse for cool drinks.

Monday to Friday beginning at 9 am

The nine-hole layout is a 2,610 yard, par 34.

The slope rating is 107 for men and 112 for ladies. Green Fees are $25.00 for 9 holes and $34.20 for 18 holes (plus tax). No tee times required. We have a fully stocked Pro Shop and our manager will be available to assist you.

Club rentals, pull carts and power carts available for rent.

Little Summit Driving Range, with the famous Yellow Bug, is located adjacent to the golf course.

Nakusp Golf Club Pro Shop 250-265-4531 Restaurant 250-265-3585 email ngc@nakusp.net www.nakuspgolf.com BC, Canada

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Children under 12 play free! with an adult member or green fee player

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BALFOUR GOLF COURSE

GOLF &Dinner

Kaslo Golf Club

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Established 1923

What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight of a good drive. ~Arnold Palmer

Matinee G olf & Dinner Photo by Don Weixl, courtesy of Tourism Rockies Tee times between 2 & 4 pm.

Includes 18 holes of golf and dinner.

$45

Twilight Nine & Dine Tee times after 4 pm.

Includes 9 holes of golf and dinner.

$35

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Get away from it all a nd enjoy three of life’s greatest pleasures: a mazing golf, delicious food & beautiful Kootenay Lake scenery at the Balfour Golf Course This magnificent 6510-yard golfing challenge, designed by Les Furber, features private lakefront meadows and majestic forests. Winding up and down through the Purcell Mountains, stellar fairway and green conditions cap an awe-inspiring golfing experience.

Kaslo golf course is one of the very first in BC. It is set on a bench overlooking the town, the lake and the stunning mountains.

Kaslo Golf Course offers a unique experience and is challenging to golfers of all ages and skill levels.

Adult Prices: 9 holes $23 • 18 holes $35 Ask about the 10 pack and other specials!

Relax and enjoy a great golf experience

Eighteen Holes of Cha mpionship Golf Designed by Les Furber • 18 hole golf course including driving range • Enjoy great food, friendly service and incredible scenery at the Osprey Mountain Grill • Free shuttle available - please call for details

2 for 1 Golf after 1pm Upon presentation of this coupon.

Stop in and dine at the wonderful Clubhouse Restaurant Open 7 days a week for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!

Free club rentals for motorcyclists 250-353-2262 KasloGolf.org

602 Queens Bay Road Balfour, BC 250-229-5655 Toll Free-1-866-669-4653 www.golfbalfour.com Page 10

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Stay active & healthy at your

Recreation Facilities Regional District Central Kootenay

Fitness Centre

Arena

Lap lanes Steamroom Sauna/Hot tub Leisure pool

Group Fitness Studio Cardio Area Weight room Indoor Track

Public Skating Rec Hockey Skate Rentals Indoor walking

Senior Centre

Banquet Facilities

Curling Facility Call for schedules and specific facility features.

Aquatic Centres

Skateboard Park

Castlegar & District Recreation Department 2101 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC V1N 3B2 P: 250-365-3386 F: 250-365-0127 E: casrec@rdck.bc.ca W: www.rdck.bc.ca BC, Canada

Creston & District Community Complex 312 - 19th Ave N Creston, BC V0B 1G0 P: 250-428-7127 F: 250-428-5700 E: crestonrec@rdck.bc.ca W: www.rdck.bc.ca/creston

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Nelson & District Community Complex 305 Hall Street Nelson, BC V1L 5X4 P: 250-354-4FUN F: 250-352-3812 W: www.rdck.bc.ca GO & DO Spring/Summer 2014

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Calling All Birders To Creston Did you know that more North Americans claim birding to be their favourite outdoor activity compared to any other pursuit? Once the preserve of naturalists, hobbyists and compulsive eccentrics, birdwatching has in recent years become a crowd scene, blending elements of

• Returning bird experts Dr. Rick Page, Daryl Calder, Pat Michell, Ed and Hazel Beynon, Peter Wood and Peter McIver will be leading Saturday and Sunday morning birding tours.

• New this year, is something called Biologist in your Back Yard. On Sunday, Ed McMackin has offered to visit your back yard (in Creston only) and identify all those mystery birds, butterflies, plants, and wild animals.

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Join in the experience that is the Creston Valley Bird Fest. A variety of valley events have been planned along with several activities for children. And of course, more food, wine, cheese and juice, all from the Creston Valley.

ecotourism and spectator sport into something John James Audubon would scarcely have recognized.

On the weekend of May 9 – 11 birders of every feather can indulge themselves when the Creston Valley Bird Fest takes over the town. The Creston Valley is a vital birdwatching site, important bird area and staging area for migratory birds. Over three hundred species of birds have been recorded. The Bird Fest will celebrate this incredible diversity in an environmentally sensitive manner, inviting residents and visitors to expand and explore their interest in the world of birds.

Some of the highlights are: • Keynote speaker Dave Quinn, CBC radio’s “outdoor adventure guy.”

• Photography workshop hosted by well-known West Kootenay photographer Jim Lawrence.

• Naturalist Brian Baxter, from Libby, Montana will speak about raptors.

Great Blue Heron Photo: Lorna Surina

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Valley Events

Saturday, May 10, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm: Canoe Tours at the Wildlife Centre 1 pm to 3 pm: Art Studio Tour 1 pm to 2 pm: Community Greenhouse Tour, College Of The Rockies 1 pm to 2:30 pm: Eyeing Eagles Bus Tour with Sandy Compton. Limit 7.

2 pm to 3:30 pm: Presentation – Raptor Overview with Brian Baxter. Creston Room at the Rec Centre.

2 pm to 4 pm: Photography Workshop with Jim Lawrence at Wildlife Centre.

Limit 15.

2 pm to 3:30 pm: Children’s Event at Wildlife Centre led by a naturalist 3 pm to 4:30 pm: Cavity Nesting Birds with Ian Parfitt.

3 pm to 4:30 pm: Kootenay Meadows Farm Tour with Nadine Ben-Rabha: 4 pm to 5:30 pm: Medicinal Plants Tour with Rowan Hamilton.

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BirdFest Tour 2013 Photo: Lorna Surina

Welcome to Creston In 1864, mountain men and prospectors following the Dewdney Trail discovered the beautiful Creston Valley. Travel was difficult, except for the waterways, but gold finally provided the incentive for an east-west route linking the coastal communities with the gold fields which were centred around Fort Steele. When the mining fever shifted north to the KasloSlocan region, the valley and its waterways became a northsouth throughway. The building of the railroads in the late 1890s played a large part in the economy, as all goods in those days were transported by rail and ship. With the coming of the railroad, Creston exploded with 26 hotels and eateries to serve the settlers, prospectors and rail workers.

The mining boom fizzled in the Creston Valley because the mineral deposits that were found were not large enough to be viable. Forestry and agriculture became the primary industries in the new community of Creston. After a decade and a half of discussion, the Creston Flats were finally reclaimed in 1935.

Dykes were built along the Kootenay River, and the Goat River was diverted and dyked. Large-scale cultivation of the flats began almost immediately.

As dyking progressed and more land became available, wheat farming became more and more common. In 1935, in anticipation of a 165,000 bushel wheat crop, Creston’s first grain elevator was built. A second followed in 1936. The diking of the Kootenay and Goat rivers in 1935 enabled agriculture to become the principal industry by mid century as the rich, reclaimed valley soil nourished grain and pasture fields and orchards.

Known today as the “Valley of Swans”, Creston boasts a population of approximately 5400 and remains an important centre with a thriving business sector and a growing tourism trade and orchard industry, all of which are prospering in this fertile, picturesque valley.

The valley is also home to the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area. Within the 17,000 acres of lush wetland habitat, 286 species of birds and 57 mammal species can be found.

The fresh fruit grown in the v alley is a great treat for visitors.

The warm, sunny summer climate of the valley favours apricots, peaches, plums, pears and grapes, as well as many varieties of apples. Freshly picked strawberries are available as early as June 20 most years; other early season berries which ripen in July in the valley are raspberries, boysenberries and blackberries. At the end of July cherries gleam temptingly in the trees.

You will find many roadside stands offering local produce for sale, or you might like to stop at the farms where you can pick your own.

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Enjoy the beauty of Creston, and the comfort of Ramada.

• 71 beautifully appointed rooms • deluxe continental breakfast included • conference room • leisure packages available

Call 250-254-1111 or email ramadagm@trudex.ca Junction of Highway 3 and Highway 3A, Creston BC, Canada

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Wonderful Wine If you were asked to close your eyes and picture BC’s wine country, you would most likely see the Okanagan region in your mind. Fair enough…but the Creston Valley has recently become a major wine producing area. The Creston area has a long history of fruit growing, but lately grape vines have started to stitch seams across the landscape. Now there are two award-winning wineries, and they are located side by side.

Skimmerhorn Winery & Vineyard opened in 2006. It features cool climate wines such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Marechal Foch as well as other outstanding wines. Skimmerhorn has a wine shop and free tasting bar, which is open Wednesday to Sunday in the spring and in the fall, daily in July and August.

The Bistro is a perfect place for an intimate lunch in a spectacular location. Reservations are definitely recommended. Skimmerhorn offers tours on weekends from late June through late September. These are $5, refunded on the second bottle of wine purchased that day. Minors accompanied by a parent or guardian are free of charge. The talented and knowledgeable owner loves to share his expertise, and his anecdotes make for an entertaining and informative stroll.

• Kids & Seniors Menus • Daily Specials • Sunday All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet

abc Country Restaurant 122 Northwest Boulevard Creston, BC

Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery is named after one of the region’s legendary pioneers, William Baillie-Grohman. It was purchased in 2006, and the first wines were released in November 2010. The approach at the 5000-case boutique winery is to produce small lots of super premium wine. Everything is done by hand and according to sustainable practices, from the farming to the picking and sorting at harvest. Grape production is maintained at a low yield per vine, to ensure concentrated flavours and high quality. Visit their tasting room Wednesday through Sunday from mid June to September Labour Day weekend. Bring a picnic and sit out and have a glass of wine by the vineyard. Tours are provided as time permits.

Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery is a local Kootenay award-winning winery in Creston.

1140 27th Avenue South, Creston 250-428-8768 www.bailliegrohman.com Page 14

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Find these fine wines at your favourite liquor store or visit our Creston tasting room Wednesday through Sunday from 11 to 5pm, mid-May through Labour Day.

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Say Cheese

Delicious cheese, modeled after the tradition of French and Italian cheese-makers, is the pride of the Kootenay Alpine Cheese Company. The company’s own recipes, labour intensive methods, the careful aging of the cheeses and of course, the milk from a herd of well-loved cows combine to ensure the rich, complex flavour that is unique to their milk, their farm, and Happy cows make delicious cheese! the region. As owners Photo: Prototype-Photography Wayne and Denise Harris say, “Though we may get stressed, our cows never are!” The farm is certified organic, and uses sustainable management practices.

KOOTENAY MEADOWS

Home of Kootenay Alpine Cheese, and our new line of Kootenay Meadows glass bottled milk! Come visit our certified organic, grass based, family farm & expanded farm retail shop. You’re going to need a bigger bag!! Handcrafted alpine cheese, farm fresh milk, organic pork and ground beef, and more!

Also available in Creston at: Famous Fritz, Paul’s Superette, Overwaitea Foods, Truscott Fruit Stand.

At the on-farm cheese shop you may taste the cheese, make purchases, meet the cheese-maker and learn more about how the cheese is made.

Visit the Kootenay Meadows Farm, home of the Kootenay Alpine Cheese Company, from May – Thanksgiving, Thursday – Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. In winter, Saturdays only from 10 am to 5 pm. The farm is on the corner of Sinclair Road and 16th Street, and right beside the Lister Park, minutes from the town of Creston and the USA border. For more information visit www.kootenayalpinecheese.com

Skimmerhorn WINERY & VINEYARD

Hours: Summer (May-Thanksgiving): Thurs, Fri, Sat 10-5 Winter: Saturdays only 10-5 3071 16th St Creston BC (right beside Lister Park) www.kootenaymeadows.com • 250-428-9655

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Creston Farmers’ Market

Creston Valley. Photo: CrestonValleyBC.com

Every Saturday, from May through October, the Creston Valley Farmers’ Market offers up a dynamic assortment of fresh quality produce, organic fruits and vegetables and everything made, baked or grown in and around the Creston Valley. Find the market behind the Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Centre. From 9 am – 1 pm you can experience the flavours of Creston, but food is not the only attraction – an exciting array of arts and crafts and unique, locally made products will appeal to you too. And that’s not all .... during July and August there is the mid week market (Wednesdays, 9 am – 1 pm) as well. Then the Market moves indoors to Morris Flowers and Garden Centre greenhouse from October to December 20, again on Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm.

Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area A bird watcher’s paradise plus much more! If you enjoy wildlife viewing, nature programs, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, photography, fishing, great scenery or just a good picnic spot, the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area (CVWMA) is a destination you don’t want to miss. The CVWMA is a 17,000 acre wetland habitat that stretches from the south end of Kootenay Lake to the US border. It is a designated wetland of international significance (Ramsar site) and is recognized internationally as an Important Bird Area (IBA) and nationally as an Important Reptile and Amphibian Area (IMPARA). Over 286 species of birds, 57 species of mammals and 29 species of fish, reptiles and amphibians call the wetland of the CVWMA home.

Celebrating Our 101 st Anniversary!

The Wildlife Interpretive Centre, located 11 km west of Creston on Hwy 3, is open May to October and it is a great place to start your adventure in Creston. Nature Interpretive Guides are on hand May to August offering a variety of tours and programs.

Join them for a popular one-hour long guided canoe or walking tour of this lush and active wetland.

Easy, 24/7 access to over 32 kilometres of dyke trails allows you a chance to view an amazing diversity of wildlife. Climb the two viewing towers located along the trails for breathtaking views of the valley. At the Centre, check out the programs and events, educational displays, hands-on science lab and live osprey web cam. As one person put it, “Extremely interesting for people of all ages, from ages 5 - 100.” Duck Lake is a must see for wildlife watching, fishing, biking and walking along the flat top dykes. Call 250-402-6908 to book excursions or to ask about wildlife viewing or visit ww.crestonwildlife.ca.

HIGHWAY 3A

East Shore of Kootenay Lake

Kootenay Lake’s Oldest & Largest General Store

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Incredible mountain views, surrounding expanses of wilderness and the beauty of Kootenay Lake all add up to make the East Shore life is less frantic than it is elsewhere.

One of the oldest districts on the lake, Sanca was populated by about 1,500 miners before the Klondike Gold Rush. Kuskonook is a Kutenai word for “end of the lake” and is where the CPR’s arch rival, the American Great Northern Railway, met steamships on the lake in the late 1800s. It once had the reputation for being the toughest town in Western Canada.

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east shore Further along, the community of Boswell once had its share of mining camps but really owes its existence to its fruit orchards, which up until the 1930s shipped apples and cherries around the world.

Next you’ll come upon Gray Creek, famous for its lost gold boulder in the bay. Gray Creek has not one, but two general stores. The Lakeview is a community grocery, liquor agency and postal outlet. The other general store is the Gray Creek Store.

It is packed with all kinds of things you need and interesting things you might need (you never know!) A great place to take a good long browse.

Meandering further north, you will drive through the small community of Crawford Bay, home to many talented artisans.

During spring, summer and fall the highway becomes Artisan Way, featuring the artistic creations from Kootenay Forge, North Woven Broom, Barefoot Handweaving, to name a few.

Turning off of Hwy 3A, you can visit the small community of Riondel, which got its start in 1882 with the staking of the famous Bluebell mining claim – an intriguing tale of claimjumping and murder. Riondel was a successful mining community for Teck between 1951 and 1971.

Heading back to the highway, a great way to end your tour is to cross from Kootenay Bay to Balfour via the longest free ferry ride in the world. This 40 minute lake cruise is the best way to appreciate the stupendous vistas that are topped off by the snowcapped mountains surrounding the lake.

Starbelly Jam It’s the 15th annual Starbelly Jam! The Jam is an outdoor musical extravaganza with lots of loyal fans. If you have the weekend of July 18 – 20 free, you really have to find out what it’s all about.

Starbelly is very family-friendly. There will be parades, children’s entertainment and workshops, as well as an eclectic range of music. The event is held at Crawford Bay Park on the east shore of Kootenay Lake, 5 minutes south of the ferry landing.

On site you will find craft and wonderful food booths. For accommodation, there is primitive camping next to the park, or if camping is not your cup of tea, Crawford Bay and area has a variety of alternate accommodations.

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Artistic by Nature!

A GETAWAY FROM THE EVERYDAY

Walking into North Woven Broom, your senses overtake you with the smell of sweet raw broomcorn from the thousands of brooms hanging overhead.

You’ll watch as brooms are tied to a variety of handles using antique equipment and ancient skills. These beautiful brooms are practical as well as works of art!

Photo: kootenaylake.bc.ca

• Scenic view of Kootenay Lake & Selkirk Mountains • Cabins open year round • Ideal tenting at Daybreak Camp • Permanent full service trailer sites • Laundromat, hot showers, fire pits, flush toilets, ice • Hiking trails and beautiful beach • Full service marina • High speed WiFi

Crawford Bay Village is home to many talented artisans. During spring, summer and fall, the highway becomes “Artisan Way”. Plan to spend some time checking out all the fascinating shops, most with workshops attached. Watch creativity in action and learn the sights and sounds involved in making beautiful and unusual items. Make sure you take a piece of the Kootenays home with you.

Barefoot Handweaving uses traditional looms to make richly coloured shawls, scarves, sweaters, vests and hats. You’ll delight in traditional quality with innovative patterns and colours. Stop by and feel free to ask questions about the whole process.

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East Shore of Kootenay Lake groceries • deli meats & cheeses natural foods • fresh produce fishing tackle, gas, liquor agency

Kootenay Forge, Breathless Glass, and FireWorks Copper & Glass are all located in the same building. These three businesses definitely like it hot! At Kootenay Forge, you can watch the blacksmiths as they fashion hot iron into their well known line of home furnishings, accessories and gifts. A few steps away is the glass workshop where a husband and wife team breathe life into molten glass at 2300 degrees to create colourful and fun vases, goblets, bowls and more. Upstairs is the Fireworks Copper & Glass studio, combining glass, copper and iron into brilliantly coloured jewellery, birds, dragonflies, and flowers.

Across the street you will find Dog Patch Pottery, and just down the road is Merv Robertson, wood carver. Watch for the words “Art Gallery” carved from big wooden blocks, and you will know you are in the right place. Carvings range from exquisitely flowing works, to chunky bears and whimsical faces.

You can watch Merv at work in the summer in his outdoor carving area. Don’t stop yet – there’s still La Gala Jewelry, and the pottery shop at Deer Ridge B&B to see. A delicious lunch can be found nearby at the pub or cafe.

The studios and shops are all open every day from mid-April to October, and some are open during the winter months. For details and contact information, visit www.artisansofcrawfordbay.com

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Marina Cabin & Suite Lakeshore campground

20 min. south of ferry East Shore Kootenay Lake Gray Creek 1-877-227-9311 kootenaylakeview.com

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Balfour’s Little Red Schoolhouse is now the community centre.

Photo: K Halleran

Balfour

Beautiful, brightly sunny Balfour is a small yet vibrant community. The village of Balfour can be found tucked along and above the shores of the scenic Kootenay Lake. When you get near the junction of Hwy 3A and Hwy 31A, you are in Balfour country, much more than a couple of fun shops and restaurants at the ferry landing.

The community of Balfour was originally a steamboat terminus for all the mining activities up and down Kootenay Lake. In 1889 it was staked out as a townsite by a wealthy Englishman named Charles Busk, who envisioned Balfour becoming a centre for fruit farming and gardening. The area never did become an agricultural community due to sandy soil conditions and lack of ground water. Instead it has survived over the years as a popular resort for fishermen, and is the western terminal of the Kootenay Lake Ferry. Today, Balfour has a population of over 1200 friendly folks and an economy that is more diverse with each passing year. You won’t see it at first glance, but 60 businesses contribute to the lifeblood of this small town.

For a fabulous vacation, stay and play in Balfour. Whether you enjoy vigorous outdoor activities such as hiking the mountain trails and mountain biking or less strenuous pastimes such as sailing, fishing, golfing or tennis, Balfour is the place to be. For real relaxation, just sit on the beach, watch the waves and allow your mind to wander.

There is a varied selection of accommodations to suit every budget range, as well as fine and casual dining. Shopping is a treat in the eclectic stores. Plan to spend a wonderful day, or week or more in Balfour.

Upper Balfour For many a passing visitor, Balfour seems to be mainly located on the lower side of the highway. Not so! If you cruise the roads in upper Balfour, you will happen upon beautiful gardens, wonderful views of lake and mountains…and glimpses of history.

The old Balfour schoolhouse is now the Balfour Hall and Community Grounds. A short walk past the entrance to the Kokanee Glacier road, on the right hand side, you’ll find the remnants of the Busk Estate. There’s not much left other than a rock wall, the old swimming pool and a magnificent 100 year old copper beech tree. Charles Busk built his mansion there, christened it “God’s Garden”, and for years held many lavish parties for friends and family.

Balfour Golf Course

Discover Kootenay’s best kept secret – 18 holes of spectacular golf! Designed by Les Furber, this prestigious course provides the complete golfing experience. Tune up before you tee off at the practice range or the putting green. There is a short-game chipping area with a practice bunker as well. The club has a pro shop that carries the latest in golf equipment ready to be demonstrated and rented or sold. There is a full fleet of rental carts.

Players will find the front nine carved neatly through a forested region with sand and water hazards strategically placed; the back nine uses the mountains to provide elevation from tee to green and has a breathtaking view across Kootenay Lake to the Purcell mountains.

After a challenging round, the clubhouse is the perfect place to relax with great food and a cool beverage on the outdoor deck.

See why Balfour Golf Course is called “the hidden gem of golfing in the Kootenays.

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Nelson – The Queen City

Nelson, built on the mountain slopes rising from Kootenay Lake, is an intriguing and picturesque blend of old and new. It’s a town where time has almost seemed to come to a standstill. But, don’t let the quiet fool you. There is an underlying dynamism to discover. Home to a population of over 9700, Nelson offers both the grandeur of past eras and the vibrancy of the present.

Nelson began in the late 1880s as a rough camp which catered to the needs of miners drawn to the area by a silver rush. Located at the foot of Toad Mountain, the town grew rapidly, and by the early 1900s boasted several fine hotels, a number of churches, substantial residences and elegant public buildings. Incorporated as a city in 1897, with a population of 1000, Nelson owes many of its beautiful buildings to the civic pride of its citizens at the turn of the last century. That ambiance lingers in every corner from the preserved heritage buildings to the fully restored streetcar.

At the end of the 19th century mining began to take a reduced role in the city’s prosperity due to the decline in silver prices. In the early 1900s, fruit ranching became important in the Kootenay Lake valley to the north of Nelson.

During that time, Nelson businesses provided the ranchers with supplies.

Today, Nelson’s economy is very diverse. The ingenuity of the people who continue to migrate to Nelson, coupled with the self-sufficiency that is a requirement for a town four hours away from a major city like Kelowna or Spokane, forge an altogether unique combination of enterprises. Nelson’s modern face is the energy of its people – an energy that comes across when you see the art hanging in the shops and restaurants, or when you notice the variety of the unique businesses that thrive in this well-supported local economy.

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Sunset Magazine’s authors were so impressed with the sense of community they found and the activities and beauty Nelsonites have at hand that they included Nelson in their list of the Top Twenty Ultimate Fantasy Towns. If you are a visitor, before you know it you will be imagining yourself living here – or definitely planning to return!

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ArtWalk in the Queen City

Nelson’s premier arts festival is back for the 26th year, beginning in July and continuing for six weeks. Take a walking tour of art in Nelson and be delighted by the creative expression nurtured by the inspiration of the Kootenay region.

ArtWalk offers area artists the opportunity to have their work viewed by art lovers of all ages during the summer. The entire downtown becomes their art gallery, with the opening event held Friday, July 4. It will be a glittering evening with refreshments and fresh art on offer at a dozen different venues.

ArtWalk is a great opportunity to buy original art, to discover Nelson’s shops and restaurants, and to meet the friendly people in Nelson’s downtown. Pick up an ArtWalk guide at the Visitor Centre on Hall Street or any gallery location. Inside you’ll find artist names, disciplines, galleries and a map of locations so you can set forth on a cultural stroll. Artwalk runs until September 12, 2014.

For further information call 250-352-2402.

Take a Stroll Back in Time…

Dubbed “the prettiest small town in Canada” by the New York Times, Nelson possesses charm and character. With over 350 heritage homes and office buildings, there are more heritage buildings per capita than in any other city in the province. The architectural styles used in early construction were influenced by styles typical of San Francisco, Spokane and Seattle. The loving restoration of these buildings to their old glory is a movement that has been embraced by the residents, business owners and local government. These historic buildings define Nelson for visitors and residents alike and are a great source of pride.

The Nelson Chamber of Commerce has two fascinating brochures worth picking up. One brochure, The Architectural Heritage Walking Tour, will take you on a stroll through the downtown core of the city where you can admire its many beautiful buildings and learn some very interesting facts about Nelson’s history.

The second, The Architectural Motoring Tour, is a great way to get to know this wonderful city and its heritage, and to enjoy its beautiful scenic splendour. This brochure comes with an excellent map giving you the best route to view Nelson’s historic buildings.

Guides to both self-guided tours can be picked up at 225 Hall Street at the visitor centre.

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Nelson’s artist owned and operated working gallery Whimsical dreamscape artwork by Ting, an eclectic jewellery collection created by Art Rush owners, wildlife photography

by Paul – are sure to make your visit worthwhile.

Other great finds: hats, scarves, belts, handbags, silver jewellery, art gifts and much more, from Canadian and international designers.

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Take the Tram

All Aboard!! That phrase evokes fond memories for people of a certain age, and a promise of adventure to children everywhere. One of the unique features of the City of Nelson is that it was among the first communities in Western Canada to have a public transit system. Electric streetcars started running in 1899. In spite of the fact that the line was only five miles long and could boast only three cars, it served the city faithfully for fifty years. In the beginning, the cars were numbered 1, 2 and 3. Early in the 1930s, the streetcars were re-numbered 21, 22 and 23 in an attempt to make the tramway system seem larger than it was.

Car #23, which was built in 1906, first saw service in Cleveland, Ohio. It came to Nelson in 1924 and served the city until 1949. At that time the electric tramway service was replaced by buses. Over the years Car 23 was used as a dog kennel, a storage shed and a gift shop. In the 1980s, the old streetcar was rescued and restoration began under a partnership between the Nelson Chamber of Commerce, Selkirk College and the Nelson Electric Tramway Society.

The Nelson Electric Tramway Society was formed in 1988 and the vision to have Streetcar 23 back “on track” started to become a reality. The car made its second debut in 1992, carrying over 20,000 people in four months. Today there are over 70 volunteers. They look after all aspects of the operation and new members are always welcome. These volunteers make it possible for you to relive the past with a ride along the shore of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake from the Prestige Inn to Lakeside park, two kilometres of nostalgic pleasure.

The streetcar is available for wedding parties, birthday celebrations and special events. Special runs for groups can be arranged early in the morning or in the evening, providing tram service to a variety of beautiful waterfront locations.

New this year is the opening of the Tramway Society’s Museum at the car barn beside Lakeside Park. Visitors can discover information about the history of Nelson’s tramway system, learn how trams operate and see how the streetcars are maintained for future generations. Beside Car 23 there is a Birney car which will be on display and is on loan from the BC Railway Museum.

Touchstones panorama Photo: Alistair Fraser

Touchstones

Why name a museum Touchstones? A touchstone is an ancient device for testing the purity of gold or silver alloys; it is an instrument used to determine excellence. The name, Touchstones Nelson, acknowledges Nelson’s mining past, the Museum’s fine stone building, and the excellence of its offerings.

Touchstones Nelson celebrates the culture and history of Nelson and area in its museum, archives and art gallery. Located in the heart of downtown Nelson in the former post office and City Hall, Touchstones is a state-of-the-art facility that houses several historical permanent exhibits and two contemporary art galleries. Permanent exhibitions include First Nations, European exploration, mining, transportation, settlers and industry.

Touchstones’ galleries year round programming features solo and group exhibitions by regional, national and international artists. It also hosts a range of outreach programs including artist talks, workshops, tours and openings. Gallery programming aims to promote professionalism and foster appreciation for the visual arts practice and to bring awareness of the museum’s wealth of archival and artifact material.

Before your visit and for detailed information on the facility, exhibitions, programming and collections, visit their website www.touchstonesnelson.ca

The tramway starts running in the spring (as long as the weather permits), every Friday/Saturday/Sunday until May 24 and then daily until September 30. From the end of September until Canadian Thanksgiving the tramway operates on weekends. The fares are modest, the ride is great fun ~ worth the time to experience a taste of Nelson history.

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Tramway starts operation early spring (weather permitting) Weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) until May 24 Daily from May 24 to September 30 Weekends from Sept 30 to Canadian Thanksgiving Day TiMeS 11 am - 5 pm FareS adults $3 Seniors (55+) & Youth (6-12) $2 Family $8 Under 6 Free all Year SeaSon PaSS Single adult $25 Family $50 Seniors & Youth $15 Charters for weddings and other events Phone 250-352-7672 Website www.nelsonstreetcar.org GO & DO Spring/Summer 2014

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The Great Wall

A unique depiction of Nelson’s history is displayed on a rock retaining wall at the south end of Vernon Street. Local artist D. Dan Morslander along with 16 students from local high schools painted four large murals on the wall and unveiled them, as a gift to Nelson, during Nelson’s SnoFest Celebration in 1989.

From up close, these murals are quite abstract, but from 20 feet away, their intended viewpoint, they are truly wonderful works of art. The first painting depicts a train and its crew on Payne Bluffs (circa 1905); the second shows the icebound Nasookin – the largest steamship on Kootenay Lake; the third mural is not of transportation in Nelson but of Steve Martin in a scene from the movie Roxanne (1986) which was filmed in Nelson; the fourth is of an old streetcar. These four murals are just one of the attractions that make Nelson special.

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Canada Day

For a super celebration, come to Lakeside Park on Tuesday, July 1st and join the party! From 10:30 am until dark there will be music, refreshments and fun to be had for young and old! This is Canada’s birthday, so cake will be served. There will be a sail-by of local vessels and bands will play from noon till late.

The park will be filled with booths and displays. The grand finale is one of the best displays of fireworks in the West Kootenay.

Come and be a part of Canada’s birthday celebration.

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Above: Fireworks at Nelson’s Canada Day Celebrations. Photo: Lucas Jmieff Nelson, BC, www.lucasimagephoto.ca email lucas@lucasimage.ca Left: The great wall on Vernon Street. Photo: Karma Halleran

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Salmo

Salmo began as a railway siding town called Salmon Siding on the Burlington Railway Line. Before the days of hydroelectric dams, salmon used to run up the Salmo River from the Columbia. At this time gold and silver were being discovered in the surrounding mountains and Salmo grew as a centre for supplies and entertainment.

Shambhala Music Festival

The Salmo River Ranch begins its annual transformation once the snow and ice withdraw up the mountainsides. Spring and then finally true summer descends as the 500 acre off-grid farm morphs into a city of over 10,000, where nature and technology coexist harmoniously. A community rises, sharing a common goal: celebrating a collective love and respect for music, art and humanity.

Today the “Hub of the Kootenays”, is a quaint, friendly village with a population of approxiShambhala Photo: Ricordo mately 1,120. Its main industries are forestry, manufacturing and tourism. Salmo is the perfect place for hiking, camping, fishing or just strolling through town.

Enjoy the flagstone murals on the walls of the buildings before you stop in at a cafe for a meal or some excellent Kootenay coffee and a slice of homemade pie.

If you enjoy camping, Salmo has a municipal campground. Located in the centre of Salmo, the campground has a wooded setting, washrooms complete with showers and a fun playground The campground is open May to October.

Every year for five days the Salmo River Ranch is once again reborn as a multi-media musical empire. There are six uniquely themed stages that bring the best in up and coming electronic music talent to the festival. DJs from around the world, and cutting edge technology in sound and visual effects will provide an amazing time for thousands of people – celebrating the diversity of the music and of each other, and the ancient and very contemporary fact of the ge Lar t dance in the rhythm. The mantra Bes the , Shambhala ual is: Shambhala, It’s All About The Ann h 10t the at l tiva Fes People On The Dance Floor. akspoll International

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Is golf your passion? Be sure to try out the Salmo Golf course. Tee times are not required and after your game, pause for a while at Bunker’s Grill, a full service restaurant and bar. Children under 12 play free with a paid adult golfer. Be sure to enjoy the Golf-and-Dine specials Friday, Saturday and Sundays.

This year, the festival takes place August 6 to August 11. at the family owned Salmo River Ranch, 7 kilometres from Salmo, 45 minutes from Nelson. Camping is available on site. For ticket information, artist information, general information and this year’s schedule, visit the website at www.shambhalamusicfestival.com

Welcome to Salmo the “Hub of the Kootenays,”

Visit our museum to see historic photos of Salmo and exhibits of mining artifacts – even a mine tunnel.

Get the feel of what life was like here in the early 1900s.

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Salmo Canada Day

Canada Day in Salmo is always a wonderful celebration. The whole town comes out to party! Salmo boasts one of the best Canada Days outside of Ottawa. This year the annual parade, children’s races, fireworks and Show and Shine will take place on Tuesday, July 1st.

The annual slo-pitch tournament begins Friday evening with play continuing throughout the weekend.

Many more events are scheduled as well. For more information contact the Salmo & District Chamber of Commerce at 250-357-2596 or check out the Community Events Bulletin Board outside the Canada post office on Main Street.

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Salmo is home to many stone murals celebrating the history and natural beauty of the area. Take a walking tour around the village and visit these unique murals erected by the students from the local Kootenay Stone Training Institute.

and sit inside our one of a kind store or sit outside under cover and enjoy the view.

One mural is located on the side of the Salmo Museum on Highway 6, a grand mural is on the wall of the Salmo Hotel. Falkins Insurance and The Salmo Arcade and Coffee Shop (SACS) buildings on 4th Street boast murals as well. The first mural to be completed is on Highway 6 at the Whiteline Cafe.

Make sure to stop and look at the wonderful flagstone murals, they are truly magnificent!

We have a great tourist information section that includes information on “To Dos” throughout the Kootenays.

HOURS: Monday – Saturday 6:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday 6:30 am - 9:00 pm

For more information on the flagstone murals, visit www. salmovillage.ca/news/stonemurals.htm.

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Salmo Valley Farmers Market

It’s that time again! The Salmo Valley Farmers Market is ready to tempt you. Local food, crafts, artisan wares and of course, anything and everything for your garden. The Salmo Valley Farmers’ Market will start June 26, and takes place every Thursday from 4 pm - 7 pm. Come enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the market. For info, call 250-357-0032.

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The locals have a deep love for this very special place. It is a small calm lake, and on a spring evening, a wonderful spot to catch sight of local waterfowl, and best of all, the painted turtles that call this place home. Rich in wildlife and plant life, an ecosystem that feels complete within itself, Erie Lake is a perfect spot to fish for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass or trout. Ask the locals about their fishing holes. Being the friendly people they are, they will probably let you know how the fishing is. Erie Lake is located just 6 kilometres west of Salmo.

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Fruitvale & Beaver Valley

grounds. Boating, fishing, cross country skiing, the Champion Lakes Golf & Country Club and Champion Lakes are also popular attractions. The Beaver Valley area contains two community halls (one in Fruitvale and one in Montrose), a public library and the Park Siding Historical Log School site.

Located in the Beaver Valley a short distance from both Trail and Salmo, Fruitvale is known for its lovely natural surroundings. The air and water are clean, the scenery pastoral and the people friendly.

Fruitvale was originally named Beaver Siding when it was a railway stop for the great Northern Railroad. In 1906, Fruitvale Limited purEvening falls on Fruitvale. Photo: PictureBC.ca chased a great deal of land If you are looking for a on both sides of this stop and great place for a picnic, or changed the name to Fruitvale. This name played an important a family reunion, Beaver Valley Family Park at Marsh Creek is part in the company’s marketing and settlement strategy which perfect for your needs. There is plenty to do at the park. There is depicted Fruitvale as the best fruit growing area in the West a playground, volleyball and basketball courts, and a field large Kootenays. enough for football and soccer. There is even a 40 by 40 foot cement pad that is great for dancing. For the explorer, there are Today, Fruitvale is mainly a residential area for retirees and hiking trails throughout the area. Keep in mind that Fruitvale, employees working in industries located in and around the as in other areas of the Kootenays, is bear country. area. However, in the downtown core, there are some great stores that will surprise and delight visitors.

The park also has a number of trailer and tent sites available with water and electricity. Other amenities are showers, a covFruitvale’s volunteer spirit shines through with the help from ered kitchen area and a lovely gazebo. For more information on a number of volunteer organizations. It was with the efforts of the Beaver Valley Family Park, call 250-367-9319. the Beaver Valley Blooming Society that Fruitvale was voted a 5 Bloom winner in the Communities in Bloom provincial competition!

Beaver Valley Family Park

Come visit Fruitvale on the last weekend of May to take part in the festivities of the annual historic Beaver Valley May Days (101 years and counting). It all starts Friday with the Citizen of the Year presentation and a great fireworks display. Saturday is filled with activities such as the Fruitvale Express train rides to Beaver Falls, the parade through downtown Fruitvale, kids’ games at the arena, food vendors, ball tournaments, the “Beavarian” beer garden and much more, all at Haines Park throughout the day and into Sunday. This weekend fun is organized by the volunteer BV May Days Society.

Recreation is important in the Beaver Valley area. Facilities include an ice arena, soccer fields, baseball/softball parks, curling rink, bowling alley, horseman’s grounds, and camp-

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The Log School House at Park Siding

Walk inside this tiny 16x18 foot log schoolhouse and take a look at the fourth R – Restoration. The desks are topped with old-time books and ink wells and you can almost hear the music from the 1885 piano. On the teacher’s desk sits a kerosene lamp, and a wool Union Jack flag occupies the corner behind her chair. It seems to be just waiting for the pupils to arrive for school.

The log school is 8 kilomtres east of Fruitvale on Highway 3B. It was built in 1912 by John Potter Bell on the corner of his property. The Beaver Valley & Pend’Oreille Historical Society restored the school in 1989 with financial assistance from the Government of BC through BC Heritage Trust and BC Lotteries. Believed to be the oldest remaining log school house in the interior of BC, it is now a fully furnished school museum.

Champion Lakes Provincial Park

It’s a canoeist’s dream and an ideal place for the whole family, with an adventure playground and the “safe for kids” shallow swimming area beside the campground. You’ll enjoy the weekend interpretive programs, and the many nature walking trails.

The Champion Lakes consist of a series of three small lakes. The largest of the three lakes (1500 metres long) lies at the centre of the park, while the two smaller lakes (800 metres long) lie in the east and west portions. Champion Lakes are regularly stocked with rainbow trout. Canoeing and kayaking are popular on the lakes, but powerboats are prohibited.

There is a variety of wildlife, including deer, coyotes, black bears, porcupines, snowshoe hares, pikas and beavers. Birders will have lots to see in this ecosystem of lake and forest: woodpeckers, Canada jays, grouse, nighthawks, belted kingfishers, black capped chickadees, western tanagers and juncos.

After hiking the trails you can relax with your children at the playground located at the west end of the third lake.

More information about Fruitvale can be found on the web www. village.fruitvale.bc.ca

The park is situated off Hwy 3B between Salmo and Trail, and 5 kilometres east of Fruitvale.

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Trail

The 1890 the discovery of gold/copper ore on the face of Red Mountain was the single most important event in the history of Trail. Since then, the town has been culturally and historically a mining town.

Trail has a long and diverse mining past, which began with the Rossland gold rush and continued with the construction of a smelter in 1896 to process the ore coming from the mines nearby. With the success of the smelter, the small town of Trail grew.

It was incorporated as a city in 1901, and continues to thrive to this day.

The Home of Champions monument downtown recognizes the importance Trail places on excellence in sport as does the Sports Hall of Fame located in the Trail Memorial Centre.

Also located in the Centre is the Trail Museum, where you’ll find, among other things, a collection of Interior Salish native artifacts. Another interesting stop is at Teck’s new Interpretive Centre, located right downtown. Want to shop? Try downtown Trail, the East Trail shopping district or the Waneta Plaza Mall for a variety of merchandise and services.

Trail and area has a fascinating history, strong culture, and beautiful scenery. For more information visit www.trail.ca

Over the years, Trail has become home to a large number of European immigrants who have contributed to the city’s distinctive character.

Trail is very proud of its diverse heritage – the terraced homes and intensive gardens tucked into the winding streets are a delight to see.

It now has a population of around 7500 and is a special place with affordable real estate, an abundance of outdoor activities, as well as an active arts and culture community and a variety of service clubs and organizations.

Citizens of Trail have always been active in sports and have brought many British Columbia, Canadian and even World titles back to this region. Hockey, skiing, curling, track and field and baseball have provided the greatest number of successes. Recreational facilities for both indoor and outdoor sports are extensive!

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Home of Champions Monument

The Home of Champions Monument is located in the 900 block of Farwell Street next to the Kootenay Savings Credit Union. The monument recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to the communities of Greater Trail in the categories of Sports, or Industry and Lifestyle, or who have reached a significant level of achievement in a chosen field of endeavour. The monument was sponsored by Kootenay Savings Credit Union and was constructed in 1996. A society has been established to select those to be honoured as a Champion, and to organize induction ceremonies as required. The City of Trail maintains the monument.

The Home of Champions Monument is located in the 900 block of Farwell St, downtown Trail.

Photo: Mark Hamilton

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Rising Stars and Champions

Trail has a rich legacy of excellence in sports – a history of international, national, provincial and local titles, records held, times broken, games won. Almost more than their fair share.

These achievements reflect the level of dedication the community expects from their volunteers, fans, coaches and rising stars.

As you walk through the Allen Tognotti Sports Hall of Fame located in the Trail Memorial Centre, you will find mementoes from curling, skiing, hockey and baseball...just about every sport you can think of has had a moment of glory in Trail!

The Sports Hall of Memories was established in 1979 to col-

Trail Museum

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TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Trail Museum is located in the Trail Memorial Centre, at 1051 Victoria Street.

HOURS OF OPERATION: June – August, from 10:00 to 4:30 weekdays.

ADMISSION: $2.00 per adult; $1.00 per student (11-18) and free for children under 10

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The Sports Hall of Memories is located inside the Trail Memorial Centre, at 1051 Victoria Street. Open year round.

ADMISSION: Free!

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The Trail City Archives is located on the upper floor of City Hall, 1394 Pine Avenue. Open year round from 8:30-4:30 weekdays, except for statutory holidays. Appointments recommended.

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trail lect and exhibit memorabilia that describe the rich sports heritage of Trail. The glass-fronted cabinets contain photos, trophies and the uniforms of past and present sport champions.

There is a kiosk in the Sports Hall which describes the history of sports in Trail. View archival film footage of the return of the 1938 Trail Smoke Eaters after they captured the Allan Cup in Calgary, and of the final game of the 1961 World Hockey Championships when the Smokies won their second World Title.

2011 is the 50th anniversary of this hockey feat.

From baseball to hockey to curling and track and field, Trail is known for its athletic achievements. Just a short list would have to include Jason Bay, current Major League Baseball player for the Seattle Mariners; National Hockey League players Adam Deadmarsh and Barrett Jackman; and downhill skiing olympic gold medallist Kerrin Lee-Gartner.

Charles Bailey Theatre

The main venue for the performing arts in Trail is the Charles Bailey Theatre, with a seating capacity of 764.The theatre is located in downtown Trail on the second floor of the Greater Trail Community Centre.

From Broadway productions and symphonies to popular musicians and cultural performances, there is always something to suit every taste. The theatre showcases live local theatre productions throughout the year. For information on the lineup of shows visit www.trail-arts.com or call 250-368-9669.

While in Trail visit the Trail Historical Society’s Sports Hall of Memories at the Memorial Centre. See the minor league photos and memorabilia of the famous teams and individual big league players that represent the motivation and spirit of the sons and daughters of Trail, almost from day one.

Gyro Park Gyro Park is a one of Trail’s gems and a great place for a picnic or to spend the afternoon. The well maintained paved walking route is considered an easy grade trail suitable for all ages and abilities. Enjoy the sandy beach on the Columbia River, have a swim in the chilly waters, play in the children’s spray park, or have your snack at the newly expanded picnic area. Music in the Park Series, sponsored abd organized by the Trail & District Arts Council, is a summer attraction for residents and visitors.

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Silver City Days

Enjoy a whole week of live entertainment, midway rides and zany fun in downtown Trail during Silver City Days. Each year, the Trail Festival Society presents Silver City Days in early May. Established in 1962, the annual celebration commences with a mid-week Citizen of the Year Award. From May 4 – 11, the celebration is filled with days of fun activities and nights of spectacle, food and music. The streets of downtown Trail will be closed to motorized traffic to make room for a midway with carnival rides and booths of all kinds. In the afternoons and into the evenings you can sample Italian specialties at the sidewalk cafés or grab a pint at the Bavarian gardens.

There will be lots of events for the kids of all ages throughout the celebration.

Trail Market On Esplanade

The Market On Esplanade has just gotten bigger and better in the two years it has been running.

Residents and visitors love the venue! Words such as super scenic site, wonderful wares and plenty of everything can be heard in the crowds! The Trail Market on the Esplanade is anticipated to be an even greater success this year.

Teck Tour

Take a free tour of one of the world’s largest zinc and lead complexes, but start with the Teck Interpretive Centre. This mini-science centre is well worth a visit! The Interpretive Centre features hands-on exhibits, videos and appeals to both adults and children. An interactive computer game called Groundworks takes users through the steps involved in mineral exploration.

Beginning June 6 until October 17 the Trail Market on the Esplanade will take Photos: Larry Doell place every second Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. Vendors selling a variety of items such as clothing, jewellery, soaps, crafts, pottery, food, beverages and much more, will be set up along the picturesque Esplanade starting at the end of Spokane Street and continuing all the way down into Jubilee Park.

Downtown shop owners will contribute to the engaging hustle and bustle of the city centre on the market days by holding sidewalk sales and running special promotions. You are sure to find something unique!

Come to the market and stroll the Esplanade, meet the friendly merchants and residents, get your shopping done, find some souvenirs to bring home and take in all the activity, live music and lively atmosphere.

Learn about the smelting and refining processes that are used to produce a wide range of metals, and discover how many of our everyday products use these raw materials. Displays showing the history and operations of smelting, the production of lead and zinc, as well as the environmental commitment Teck shows, can all be found at the centre.

The Interpretive Centre is located above the TD Bank in downtown Trail, #200-1199 Bay Avenue, and is open 9 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday; 7 days a week in July and August. The centre is also the starting point for tours of the world’s largest lead/zinc smelter. Tours are free and begin at 10 am, Monday to Friday during the summer; by appointment from September to May and lasting approximately two hours. They involve extensive walking and stairs, and are not wheelchair accessible. Children under 12 years of age and those with pacemakers are not permitted to participate in the on-site tours, but are most welcome to experience the interpretive centre. Flat, enclosed walking shoes, slacks, and long sleeved shirts or jackets are required. Call the Trail Chamber of Commerce at 250-368-3144 to book a tour. Take advantage of this great opportunity to experience the innovative processes at Teck’s Trail Operations.

MAXIMIZE YOUR BRAKES at: Serving the local ❤ area for over 25 years 100% Canadian Owned

2929 Hwy. Dr, Trail

250-368-5228

❤ SERVICE IS FAST AND BACKED BY WRITTEN LIFETIME GUARANTEE ON MUFFLER, ❤ CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN BRAKES, SHOCKS & STRUTS

❤ MOTORHOME SERVICE & REPAIR ❤ TIRES (MH lift available) ❤ FREE INSPECTIONS ❤ AUTO SYSTEMS EXPERTS BC, Canada

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Cruisin’ The Columbia

Give pizza a chance.

Choose from our deliciously fresh menu of gourmet Pizzas, Salads, Torizoné Breadsticks + Wings.

Delivery + Pickup.

103 – 1199 Bay Avenue TRAIL

order online at Panago.com

The Largest Selection of Sporting Goods in the Kootenays CLIENT: PROJECT: FILENAME: DATE: PROOF AT: PROOF #: BUILT:

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The sixth annual Smoke ´n Steel Cruisin´ the Columbia Show & Shine will be held June 28 at Gyro Park. This venue features a grass area where the exhibits are parked and numerous shade trees to keep things cool.

The event begins at 11 am and continues until about 3 o’clock. Bring the family, since there will be something to pique the interest of every member, whether toddler or grandma or automotive expert. A live band on the site keeps the at mo sphe re lively as participants show off their entry and swap stories, sharing their particular ent husiasms with the folks who stop and listen. Spectator admission is absolutely free.

Top: 1936 Plymouth.

INKS: TRIM: LIVE: BLEED: REVISED:

Middle: a 1934 McLaughlin Buick 96C.

CMYK 3.25" x 4.7" n/a n/a LD

Below: a souped up engine. Just a couple of the many amazing vehicles you could see at the show.

GUARANTEED BEST PRICES. Photos: www.smokensteelcarclub.com/gallery

Sales and Service for

Mountain and Road Bikes

Everything you need in a Bakery!

PLUS: sp ec ia lt y breads, bu ns & pa st ry High Quality Ingredients

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1447 Bay Ave, Trail

250-364-1013

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Columbia Gardens Vineyard & Winery

Trail’s Rockin’ Walls

Take the Lasagna Loop or the Tortellini Trek to come face to face with hundreds of historic rock walls, stone stairwells, and other works in stone built to support and connect European-style streets and varied West and East Trail neighbourhoods. Choose among ten routes, from easy to moderate to rigorous, listed in the Trail’s Rock Walls ~ A Walking Tour Adventure brochure.

Brochure in hand, you will delight in the extraordinary stone crafting, and almost feel the intensive back-breaking labour of the builders as they hauled, split, shaped, and placed each stone from nearby quarries, often with basic hand tools. As you contemplate their varied sizes and styles, perhaps you’ll even hear the clank of a sledgehammer striking a chisel. Try the easy Canneloni Canter through Gyro Park’s abundant stonework. This route will take you to the 1960s-era immense multi-tiered stone bleachers, hand-built along the Columbia River to provide seating for swimmers and sunbathers.

As you head south along the Station Road, just minutes off highway 22A, you leave behind the City of Trail and enter an idyllic pastoral landscape. The rolling hillsides, already turning gold by mid July, are reminiscent of the Okanagan or Napa Valleys. After passing by Columbia Dairy and herds of grazing cattle, you begin to see the perfectly maintained rows of brilliantly coloured grapes that are the heart of Columbia Gardens Winery. Benefiting from the rich farmland along the banks of the Columbia River, Columbia Gardens Vineyard & Winery has everything you would dream of in a local winery.

Ben and Tersia De Jager are the Trail’s unique stone legacy, bequeathed by improud new owners of this first Columbia Gardens Vineyard Photos:PictureBC.ca migrant European construction crews and stonecommercial sized vineyard in the masons during three distinct building eras (beKootenay region and are super tween the 1920s and 1960s) has been meticulously documented excited about their future plans for this beautiful property. and stunningly photographed by the Rock Wall Project EntusiWork has already commenced to convert the second house on astico Society in the full colour coffee table book Set in Stone the property into a high-end guest house which will offer three ~ A History of Trail’s Rock Walls. Beautifully designed, both self contained, rustically decorated rooms. A large room within book and brochure can be picked up at the Visitor’s Centre on the house also could serve as a board room or as a venue for Bay Avenue in Trail, the City of Trail office on Pine Avenue, or special meetings or functions. Businesses are invited to make by contacting The Rock Wall Project by calling 250-364-2488, use of the facilities for their visiting VIPs, or for training and or emailing therockwallproject@telus.net team-building events. The romance of a vineyard makes this a natural as a location for a wedding or anniversary party.

The winery produces about 17000 litres of wine for distribution throughout the province. Columbia Gardens Winery has won numerous awards for their Signature Garden Gold white, Foch Private Reserve, Gewurztraminer and Gamay Desert.

9340 Station Rd, Trail Phone 250-367-7493 www.cgwinery.com

Visit Columbia Gardens Winery soon to meet the new owners in person and enjoy a wine tasting. Cheese platters to enjoy on the porch with the magnificent view can be ordered – why not book a romantic picnic in the vines with the one you love? For more information or to book your next event please visit the newly launched website at www.cgwinery.com

WORLD CLASS WINES Made right here in the Kootenays Come and enjoy the latest releases of our BC quality wines in the beautiful scenery of Columbia Gardens

Trail 250-364-0211 Creston 250-428-9343 Nelson 250-352-5122 Castlegar 250-365-7100 Cranbrook 250-426-3004 Castlegar Airport 250-365-1980

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Unique handcrafted items from the Kootenays and beyond.

• paintings • quilts • pottery • stained glass • jewellery • home decor 942 Eldorado Street, Trail, BC (below Shoppers Drug Mart)

250-364-5659

www.trailartisan.com

Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre

This 27,000 square foot city-owned facility was completed in the fall of 1996, and remains one of the finest aquatic and fitness facilities in the province. It has won several awards for its design and structure.

Why not play with the kids in the 40,000 gallon, 90 degree leisure pool with its spray features, or on the 150 foot long waterslide! Enjoy a workout in the fully equipped 3000 square foot fitness centre or a leisurely swim in the 8 lane, 25 metre main pool, followed by a relaxing soak in the hot tub or a trip to the steam room.

The facility is open 7 days a week. For more information call 250-368-0888.

Beaver Creek Provincial Park This park is set along the Columbia River and is operated by the Kiwanis Club of Trail. Here you can enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, and a large day-use area with a playground, basketball court, softball area, and picnic tables.

There is one main walking trail that follows along the river bank from the south end of the campground. The trail is approximately one kilometre long and winds through open grasslands, following a level terrace above the river. This is a popular hike for local nature enthusiasts.

If you bring your fishing rod, rainbow trout and walleye are the main species in this area of the Columbia River. Whitefish are also present. Brook trout are found in Beaver Creek.

If you’re fishing or angling in British Columbia be sure you pick up a licence before you begin. You’ll find the park after driving 7 kilometres south of Trail on the Old Waneta Road (Hwy 22A).

TRAIL AQUATIC AND LEISURE CENTRE has something for every body!

FUN FOR E H T E ENTIR FAMILY!

Call ahead for hours of operation

We are located at 1875 Columbia Ave, Trail – one block from Safeway

250-364-0888

Love Italian Food? Love

The

“Come Twirl With Us” Italian family style dining featuring our world famous spaghetti dinner!

Lunch Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm Weekdays.

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For Reservations 250-364-1816

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• Fitness Programs (water & land) • Personal Training • Weight Room (free orientations) • Water Slide/ Diving Boards • Steam Room • Hot Tub • Lap Lane Always Available • Birthday Party Packages Available

1475 Cedar Avenue, Trail

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Shopping at Waneta Plaza?

Try the Colander Express Pasta and More 250-364-3060 Dinner Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm Daily.

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COLUMBIA RIVER HOTEL

Award-Winning Best Western – Chairman’s Award and Director’s Award Restaurant, Conference Centre Foxy’s Fine Food and Drinks Frosty’s Liquor Store Best of the Phone: Best Award for Customer Care 250-368-3355

For reservations call 1-800-465-6682 1001 Rossland Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 3N7 Email: bwtn@telus.net

www.bwcolumbiariverhotel.com

Phone: 250-368-3355 For reservations call 1-800-465-6682

2769 Glenwood Drive Trail, BC V1R 2S6

250-368-5522 For Reservation Call

1-800-667-9544 glenwood@telus.net • Indoor and Outdoor Pools • Hot Tub and Fitness Room

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• Free Breakfast • High Speed Wireless Internet

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Trail

The 1890 the discovery of gold/copper ore on the face of Red Mountain was the single most important event in the history of Trail. Since then, the town has been culturally and historically a mining town.

Trail has a long and diverse mining past, which began with the Rossland gold rush and continued with the construction of a smelter in 1896 to process the ore coming from the mines nearby. With the success of the smelter, the small town of Trail grew.

It was incorporated as a city in 1901, and continues to thrive to this day.

The Home of Champions monument downtown recognizes the importance Trail places on excellence in sport as does the Sports Hall of Fame located in the Trail Memorial Centre.

Also located in the Centre is the Trail Museum, where you’ll find, among other things, a collection of Interior Salish native artifacts. Another interesting stop is at Teck’s new Interpretive Centre, located right downtown. Want to shop? Try downtown Trail, the East Trail shopping district or the Waneta Plaza Mall for a variety of merchandise and services.

Trail and area has a fascinating history, strong culture, and beautiful scenery. For more information visit www.trail.ca

Over the years, Trail has become home to a large number of European immigrants who have contributed to the city’s distinctive character.

Trail is very proud of its diverse heritage – the terraced homes and intensive gardens tucked into the winding streets are a delight to see.

It now has a population of around 7500 and is a special place with affordable real estate, an abundance of outdoor activities, as well as an active arts and culture community and a variety of service clubs and organizations.

Citizens of Trail have always been active in sports and have brought many British Columbia, Canadian and even World titles back to this region. Hockey, skiing, curling, track and field and baseball have provided the greatest number of successes. Recreational facilities for both indoor and outdoor sports are extensive!

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Home of Champions Monument

The Home of Champions Monument is located in the 900 block of Farwell Street next to the Kootenay Savings Credit Union. The monument recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to the communities of Greater Trail in the categories of Sports, or Industry and Lifestyle, or who have reached a significant level of achievement in a chosen field of endeavour. The monument was sponsored by Kootenay Savings Credit Union and was constructed in 1996. A society has been established to select those to be honoured as a Champion, and to organize induction ceremonies as required. The City of Trail maintains the monument.

The Home of Champions Monument is located in the 900 block of Farwell St, downtown Trail.

Photo: Mark Hamilton

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Rising Stars and Champions

Trail has a rich legacy of excellence in sports – a history of international, national, provincial and local titles, records held, times broken, games won. Almost more than their fair share.

These achievements reflect the level of dedication the community expects from their volunteers, fans, coaches and rising stars.

As you walk through the Allen Tognotti Sports Hall of Fame located in the Trail Memorial Centre, you will find mementoes from curling, skiing, hockey and baseball...just about every sport you can think of has had a moment of glory in Trail!

The Sports Hall of Memories was established in 1979 to col-

Trail Museum

Visit

TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Trail Museum is located in the Trail Memorial Centre, at 1051 Victoria Street.

HOURS OF OPERATION: June – August, from 10:00 to 4:30 weekdays.

ADMISSION: $2.00 per adult; $1.00 per student (11-18) and free for children under 10

McDonald’s downtown Trail • 250-368-3361 McDonald’s in Walmart, Trail • 250-368-8661

Trail Sports Hall

Browse

Three great locations to serve you:

OF MEMORIES

The Sports Hall of Memories is located inside the Trail Memorial Centre, at 1051 Victoria Street. Open year round.

ADMISSION: Free!

Archives

ch Resear

CITY OF TRAIL

The Trail City Archives is located on the upper floor of City Hall, 1394 Pine Avenue. Open year round from 8:30-4:30 weekdays, except for statutory holidays. Appointments recommended.

McDonald’s uptown Castlegar • 250-304-2400

Trail Historical Society

Ph: 250-364-0829

email: history@trail.ca

www.trailhistory.com

Curious about metals & mining?

Our story is innovative, informative and historic.

ALL SEASONS: Teck Interpretive Centre 200, 1199 Bay Ave., Trail, 250 368-3144

MAY TO SEPTEMBER: Rossland Museum Hwy 3B, Rossland, 250 362-7722

trailhistory.com rosslandmuseum.ca goldfeverfollies.ca

Teck Trail Operations, www.teck.com

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trail lect and exhibit memorabilia that describe the rich sports heritage of Trail. The glass-fronted cabinets contain photos, trophies and the uniforms of past and present sport champions.

There is a kiosk in the Sports Hall which describes the history of sports in Trail. View archival film footage of the return of the 1938 Trail Smoke Eaters after they captured the Allan Cup in Calgary, and of the final game of the 1961 World Hockey Championships when the Smokies won their second World Title.

2011 is the 50th anniversary of this hockey feat.

From baseball to hockey to curling and track and field, Trail is known for its athletic achievements. Just a short list would have to include Jason Bay, current Major League Baseball player for the Seattle Mariners; National Hockey League players Adam Deadmarsh and Barrett Jackman; and downhill skiing olympic gold medallist Kerrin Lee-Gartner.

Charles Bailey Theatre

The main venue for the performing arts in Trail is the Charles Bailey Theatre, with a seating capacity of 764.The theatre is located in downtown Trail on the second floor of the Greater Trail Community Centre.

From Broadway productions and symphonies to popular musicians and cultural performances, there is always something to suit every taste. The theatre showcases live local theatre productions throughout the year. For information on the lineup of shows visit www.trail-arts.com or call 250-368-9669.

While in Trail visit the Trail Historical Society’s Sports Hall of Memories at the Memorial Centre. See the minor league photos and memorabilia of the famous teams and individual big league players that represent the motivation and spirit of the sons and daughters of Trail, almost from day one.

Gyro Park Gyro Park is a one of Trail’s gems and a great place for a picnic or to spend the afternoon. The well maintained paved walking route is considered an easy grade trail suitable for all ages and abilities. Enjoy the sandy beach on the Columbia River, have a swim in the chilly waters, play in the children’s spray park, or have your snack at the newly expanded picnic area. Music in the Park Series, sponsored abd organized by the Trail & District Arts Council, is a summer attraction for residents and visitors.

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UNNEL 5

Neighbourhood Pub TUNNEL Cold Beer & Wine Store OPEN: 11am - 11pm daily

3 Schofield Hwy., Trail 250-368-3360

HARDING HEIGHTS RANCH LTD. • Year-round guided trail rides • Farm tours and pony rides with petting zoo • Children’s birthday parties • Kids horse camps • Riding & horsemanship lessons • Women’s riding group

Lil T’s Café HOME COOKED BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 7 DAYS A WEEK Cool off with an ice cream cone Celebrating 12 years in business

2905 Hwy Drive, Trail • 250-364-2955

Hamburgers and fries like the old days!

We serve breakfast, burgers, BBQ and hand battered fish & chips Everything cooked fresh, locally sourced and no fillers.

5 minutes from Trail, BC By reservation only please

250-364-0333

www.hardingheightsranch.com

7 Days A Week 9am - 8pm

1166 Pine Ave, Trail

Manure Sales

250-368-8112

specializing in electronic communications since 1979

One of a kind gift store!

• 2-way Radio Sales, Service • Security Camera Systems • Business Phone Systems • Satellite Television While you listen to the music, kids can playPhones in the spray! Photo: Mark Hamilton • Cellular • Satellite Phones

907 Spokane Street, Trail 250-364-2368

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1-800-755-3658 • www.bvcom.com 1235 Bay Ave, Trail • 250-364-1004

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1701 3rd Ave - East Trail*

250-368-3114 dicknjanes@gmail.com Open 12 pm - 8pm, Tues – Sat

YE OLDE FLOWER SHOPPE 956 SPOKANE ST, TRAIL

*sorry, no one under 18 years permitted in the store including toddlers and infants

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250-368-8323

TOLL FREE 800-368-7678 www.yeoldeflowershoppe.ca

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Silver City Days

Enjoy a whole week of live entertainment, midway rides and zany fun in downtown Trail during Silver City Days. Each year, the Trail Festival Society presents Silver City Days in early May. Established in 1962, the annual celebration commences with a mid-week Citizen of the Year Award. From May 4 – 11, the celebration is filled with days of fun activities and nights of spectacle, food and music. The streets of downtown Trail will be closed to motorized traffic to make room for a midway with carnival rides and booths of all kinds. In the afternoons and into the evenings you can sample Italian specialties at the sidewalk cafés or grab a pint at the Bavarian gardens.

There will be lots of events for the kids of all ages throughout the celebration.

Trail Market On Esplanade

The Market On Esplanade has just gotten bigger and better in the two years it has been running.

Residents and visitors love the venue! Words such as super scenic site, wonderful wares and plenty of everything can be heard in the crowds! The Trail Market on the Esplanade is anticipated to be an even greater success this year.

Teck Tour

Take a free tour of one of the world’s largest zinc and lead complexes, but start with the Teck Interpretive Centre. This mini-science centre is well worth a visit! The Interpretive Centre features hands-on exhibits, videos and appeals to both adults and children. An interactive computer game called Groundworks takes users through the steps involved in mineral exploration.

Beginning June 6 until October 17 the Trail Market on the Esplanade will take Photos: Larry Doell place every second Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. Vendors selling a variety of items such as clothing, jewellery, soaps, crafts, pottery, food, beverages and much more, will be set up along the picturesque Esplanade starting at the end of Spokane Street and continuing all the way down into Jubilee Park.

Downtown shop owners will contribute to the engaging hustle and bustle of the city centre on the market days by holding sidewalk sales and running special promotions. You are sure to find something unique!

Come to the market and stroll the Esplanade, meet the friendly merchants and residents, get your shopping done, find some souvenirs to bring home and take in all the activity, live music and lively atmosphere.

Learn about the smelting and refining processes that are used to produce a wide range of metals, and discover how many of our everyday products use these raw materials. Displays showing the history and operations of smelting, the production of lead and zinc, as well as the environmental commitment Teck shows, can all be found at the centre.

The Interpretive Centre is located above the TD Bank in downtown Trail, #200-1199 Bay Avenue, and is open 9 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday; 7 days a week in July and August. The centre is also the starting point for tours of the world’s largest lead/zinc smelter. Tours are free and begin at 10 am, Monday to Friday during the summer; by appointment from September to May and lasting approximately two hours. They involve extensive walking and stairs, and are not wheelchair accessible. Children under 12 years of age and those with pacemakers are not permitted to participate in the on-site tours, but are most welcome to experience the interpretive centre. Flat, enclosed walking shoes, slacks, and long sleeved shirts or jackets are required. Call the Trail Chamber of Commerce at 250-368-3144 to book a tour. Take advantage of this great opportunity to experience the innovative processes at Teck’s Trail Operations.

MAXIMIZE YOUR BRAKES at: Serving the local ❤ area for over 25 years 100% Canadian Owned

2929 Hwy. Dr, Trail

250-368-5228

❤ SERVICE IS FAST AND BACKED BY WRITTEN LIFETIME GUARANTEE ON MUFFLER, ❤ CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN BRAKES, SHOCKS & STRUTS

❤ MOTORHOME SERVICE & REPAIR ❤ TIRES (MH lift available) ❤ FREE INSPECTIONS ❤ AUTO SYSTEMS EXPERTS BC, Canada

Visit us www.gokootenays.com

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Cruisin’ The Columbia

Give pizza a chance.

Choose from our deliciously fresh menu of gourmet Pizzas, Salads, Torizoné Breadsticks + Wings.

Delivery + Pickup.

103 – 1199 Bay Avenue TRAIL

order online at Panago.com

The Largest Selection of Sporting Goods in the Kootenays CLIENT: PROJECT: FILENAME: DATE: PROOF AT: PROOF #: BUILT:

Panago Trail Visitors Guide Ad PP5534_#66_Visitors_Guide_ad March 7, 2011 3:16 PM 100% 3 LD

The sixth annual Smoke ´n Steel Cruisin´ the Columbia Show & Shine will be held June 28 at Gyro Park. This venue features a grass area where the exhibits are parked and numerous shade trees to keep things cool.

The event begins at 11 am and continues until about 3 o’clock. Bring the family, since there will be something to pique the interest of every member, whether toddler or grandma or automotive expert. A live band on the site keeps the at mo sphe re lively as participants show off their entry and swap stories, sharing their particular ent husiasms with the folks who stop and listen. Spectator admission is absolutely free.

Top: 1936 Plymouth.

INKS: TRIM: LIVE: BLEED: REVISED:

Middle: a 1934 McLaughlin Buick 96C.

CMYK 3.25" x 4.7" n/a n/a LD

Below: a souped up engine. Just a couple of the many amazing vehicles you could see at the show.

GUARANTEED BEST PRICES. Photos: www.smokensteelcarclub.com/gallery

Sales and Service for

Mountain and Road Bikes

Everything you need in a Bakery!

PLUS: sp ec ia lt y breads, bu ns & pa st ry High Quality Ingredients

930 Rossland Ave, Trail 250-364-1661 Page 48

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1447 Bay Ave, Trail

250-364-1013

Visit us www.gokootenays.com

The

Pastry S h o p BC, Canada

trail

Columbia Gardens Vineyard & Winery

Trail’s Rockin’ Walls

Take the Lasagna Loop or the Tortellini Trek to come face to face with hundreds of historic rock walls, stone stairwells, and other works in stone built to support and connect European-style streets and varied West and East Trail neighbourhoods. Choose among ten routes, from easy to moderate to rigorous, listed in the Trail’s Rock Walls ~ A Walking Tour Adventure brochure.

Brochure in hand, you will delight in the extraordinary stone crafting, and almost feel the intensive back-breaking labour of the builders as they hauled, split, shaped, and placed each stone from nearby quarries, often with basic hand tools. As you contemplate their varied sizes and styles, perhaps you’ll even hear the clank of a sledgehammer striking a chisel. Try the easy Canneloni Canter through Gyro Park’s abundant stonework. This route will take you to the 1960s-era immense multi-tiered stone bleachers, hand-built along the Columbia River to provide seating for swimmers and sunbathers.

As you head south along the Station Road, just minutes off highway 22A, you leave behind the City of Trail and enter an idyllic pastoral landscape. The rolling hillsides, already turning gold by mid July, are reminiscent of the Okanagan or Napa Valleys. After passing by Columbia Dairy and herds of grazing cattle, you begin to see the perfectly maintained rows of brilliantly coloured grapes that are the heart of Columbia Gardens Winery. Benefiting from the rich farmland along the banks of the Columbia River, Columbia Gardens Vineyard & Winery has everything you would dream of in a local winery.

Ben and Tersia De Jager are the Trail’s unique stone legacy, bequeathed by improud new owners of this first Columbia Gardens Vineyard Photos:PictureBC.ca migrant European construction crews and stonecommercial sized vineyard in the masons during three distinct building eras (beKootenay region and are super tween the 1920s and 1960s) has been meticulously documented excited about their future plans for this beautiful property. and stunningly photographed by the Rock Wall Project EntusiWork has already commenced to convert the second house on astico Society in the full colour coffee table book Set in Stone the property into a high-end guest house which will offer three ~ A History of Trail’s Rock Walls. Beautifully designed, both self contained, rustically decorated rooms. A large room within book and brochure can be picked up at the Visitor’s Centre on the house also could serve as a board room or as a venue for Bay Avenue in Trail, the City of Trail office on Pine Avenue, or special meetings or functions. Businesses are invited to make by contacting The Rock Wall Project by calling 250-364-2488, use of the facilities for their visiting VIPs, or for training and or emailing therockwallproject@telus.net team-building events. The romance of a vineyard makes this a natural as a location for a wedding or anniversary party.

The winery produces about 17000 litres of wine for distribution throughout the province. Columbia Gardens Winery has won numerous awards for their Signature Garden Gold white, Foch Private Reserve, Gewurztraminer and Gamay Desert.

9340 Station Rd, Trail Phone 250-367-7493 www.cgwinery.com

Visit Columbia Gardens Winery soon to meet the new owners in person and enjoy a wine tasting. Cheese platters to enjoy on the porch with the magnificent view can be ordered – why not book a romantic picnic in the vines with the one you love? For more information or to book your next event please visit the newly launched website at www.cgwinery.com

WORLD CLASS WINES Made right here in the Kootenays Come and enjoy the latest releases of our BC quality wines in the beautiful scenery of Columbia Gardens

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Trail Aquatic & Leisure Centre

This 27,000 square foot city-owned facility was completed in the fall of 1996, and remains one of the finest aquatic and fitness facilities in the province. It has won several awards for its design and structure.

Why not play with the kids in the 40,000 gallon, 90 degree leisure pool with its spray features, or on the 150 foot long waterslide! Enjoy a workout in the fully equipped 3000 square foot fitness centre or a leisurely swim in the 8 lane, 25 metre main pool, followed by a relaxing soak in the hot tub or a trip to the steam room.

The facility is open 7 days a week. For more information call 250-368-0888.

Beaver Creek Provincial Park This park is set along the Columbia River and is operated by the Kiwanis Club of Trail. Here you can enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, and a large day-use area with a playground, basketball court, softball area, and picnic tables.

There is one main walking trail that follows along the river bank from the south end of the campground. The trail is approximately one kilometre long and winds through open grasslands, following a level terrace above the river. This is a popular hike for local nature enthusiasts.

If you bring your fishing rod, rainbow trout and walleye are the main species in this area of the Columbia River. Whitefish are also present. Brook trout are found in Beaver Creek.

If you’re fishing or angling in British Columbia be sure you pick up a licence before you begin. You’ll find the park after driving 7 kilometres south of Trail on the Old Waneta Road (Hwy 22A).

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Rossland, The “Golden City”

Rossland Light Opera Players

Set on an ancient volcanic valley deep in the Monashee Mountains in the Kootenay region, Rossland is a mecca for outdoor adventure fans, no matter what the season. Mountain biking, hiking, cross-county skiing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, cat-skiing, golfing and more is just outside your door if you visit Rossland. Seeking excitement? Adventure? Culture? Rossland may be a small city, but it’s pretty big on activities.

Skiing has played a large part in Rossland’s history. Olaus Jeldness came to Rossland in 1896 and he represented the very peak of skiing ability in Canada, and even perhaps the continent, at the time. Local legend has it that Olaus jumped clear over a train standing at the Red Mountain station, a prodigious and spectacular feat in any day.

Rossland claims to be the mountain biking capital of Canada, and can boast over two hundred kilometres of trails that radiate from the centre of town.

There are many great reasons to spend time in Rossland.

With a population of approximately 3646, the area has an 1890s style laid back atmosphere reflected in the restaurants and shops that hug the main street. Keeping pace with Rossland’s goldrush days, heritage buildings have been restored, and even newer buildings follow the old-style architecture and signage of days gone by.

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“Some of the best family entertainment in the Kootenays!”

Every year for the past 28 summers, Rossland’s unique theatre group has been entertaining visitors and locals alike with their live musical theatre performances. In 1987, a small group of theatre enthusiasts started a musical revue based on Rossland’s exciting gold rush days of the late 1890s. The show was embellished with local lore, old time tunes and real Cancan dancers from the Boomtown Garter Girls. Over two and a half decades later, the Rossland Gold Fever Follies are still going strong with original stories from Rossland’s rich gold mining history. While artistic license is often in play, many of the characters are based on real people from Rossland’s past.

Off The Rails, this year’s brand new comedy by Brian Turner, with music by Drew Chale and Boris Vdovine, centres on an early union rabble rouser and union buster of Rossland’s gold rush days, and of course, a charming dance hall girl. The show is sure to entertain adults and children alike. The show runs all summer on the stage of the restored 1898 Rossland Miners Union Hall.

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Given the name of the Golden City, Rossland’s origins and nickname date back to the discovery of gold on Red Mountain by two transient prospectors. The Le Roi mine was the claim that started the gold rush in Rossland in 1890.

In 1898 the Le Roi was sold for just over $3,000,000 to the British American Corporation. Between the years 1901 and 1916, 50% of the entire gold production of British Columbia came from the mines on Red Mountain. Rossland was one of the largest and richest gold mine cities in history, boasting a population of over 7000, 42 saloons, 17 law firms and newspapers.

Since its founding in 1951, the Rossland Light Opera Players have been entertaining people in the West Kootenay with annual musical stage performances. The Rossland Light Opera Players is believed to be the oldest amateur musical theatre group in British Columbia.

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Panorama with Trail in the distance along Larch Ridge. Inset along the trail. Photo: Karma Halleran

Totally Rad Riding The Seven Summits Trail has quickly gained fame as one of the top ten biking trails in the world. It was awarded Epic Ride status by the International Mountain Bike Association and Trail of the Year by the American publication Bike Magazine. The majority of the 30 km (18 mile) trail traverses interconnected ridges between seven distinct summits. Stunning views of the high alpine fauna and flora are gifts that await you in the high mountain plateaus of the Monashee Mountains – yours should you challenge the climb.

The trail season depends on the snow, but it’s usually rideable from sometime in July, to sometime in October. The trail is re-

mote and exposed with few escape options, the weather can get wild, and there is no water on the trail, so be prepared.

Most of the mountain biking trails are also great hiking trials.

One in particular, the Railgrade at the south end of town makes for an easy stroll. For a more vigorous walk with an impressive view of Rossland, head up Monte Christo/Kootenay Columbia.

Many of the trails of the Rossland ranges are managed by the Kootenay Columbia Trail Society. The society manages and maintains the huge trail network that caters to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, cross country skiers and snowshoers To learn more about the incredible mountain biking opportunities that await you in Rossland, visit the Chamber of Commerce or go online and check out www.bikerossland.ca or www. rosslandtrails.ca

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Permanent exhibitions at the Mining Museum include local history; Cominco (Teck); West Kootenay Power; and a Rossland Ski History area. Museum staff and volunteers are constantly changing and updating the exhibits and selection of artifacts on display. Another ongoing endeavour is the Old Timer Interviews project. Museum personnel are busy networking, finding and interviewing engaging and knowledgable Rossland seniors and then recording this treasure trove of local stories.

The Visitor Centre is next door to the main museum building and offers a place with a great view to rest and relax. Vending machines are available for sandwiches, snacks, ice cream and coffee. There is a free ride shuttle bus – take the bus from downtown out to the museum!

The museum is open daily from May 17 to mid-September, 9 am to 5 pm. It is also open by appointment for groups of ten or more. Questions? 250-362-7722, toll free 1-888-448-7444 or by visiting www.rosslandmuseum.ca

Rossland Art Gallery

The gallery is housed in the old historic Bank of Montreal Building (circa 1900). Rossland is recognized for its mountain culture, local ski hill and the renowned artists who call it home.

The gallery provides a space for local artists’ work to be viewed, celebrated and purchased.

The space has incredible acoustics, heritage architecture and an artistic environment. It can be reserved for cultural activities, or rented for private events.

The gallery is open to the public seven days a week and by appointment after hours. For more information call 250-362-5100.

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Castlegar

Embraced within the valley where the mighty Columbia and Kootenay Rivers converge, Castlegar is a small city with a big heart. It overflows with natural beauty and abundant community spirit. Castlegar is one of the friendliest cities in the Kootenays and its residents make all visitors welcome.

The urban core population is 7816 as of last count (2011 census). The surrounding communities of Blueberry Creek, Robson, Brilliant, Genelle, Ootischenia, Pass Creek, Shoreacres, Tarrys and Thrums bring the total population to approximately 17,000 culturally diverse and friendly people.

The city’s waterway location has been highly influential to the historic and cultural evolution of the community. The area was initially used as a trading and fishing area for First Nations people, then fur trading attracted European trappers.

The valley is steeped in the heritage and culture of the Doukhobors, who migrated to the area in the early 20th century. Plan to visit the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, a complete village consisting of ten buildings, its own irrigation and water system, and displays that illustrate the history of the early settlers Local shops, abundant with local arts, crafts and produce, cater to every need. Dine-in or take-out restaurants with an array of ethnicity provide flavours to suit every taste. Enjoy the community hospitality and discover treasures around every corner.

One of the reasons that people come to Castlegar is the area’s exciting outdoor recreation and parks. There is something for everyone to do in Castlegar…golfing, hiking, biking, fishing,

exploring museums, Artwalk. The diverse range of adventure recreation in Castlegar’s surrounding area provides year-round activities for experts or beginners.

The Castlegar area is host to nine dams that provide hydroelectricity for parts of Canada and the United States. Wonder at the power of water held behind the dams or the amazing structural engineering of the many bridges spanning the vast waterways. Several of these dams can be viewed along Highway 3A, and further down Broadwater Road in Castlegar’s Robson area.

Castlegar is home to the West Kootenay Regional Airport, which is owned and operated by the city. There are daily flights to and from Vancouver and Calgary.

5th Annual Garden And Nature Fest

Plants and gardens (wild and cultivated) are featured at this festival on Saturday, May 17 from 10 am to 3 pm. Browse over forty booths related to food production, organic growing, sustainable living, invasive plants, composting, local conservation areas – just about anything to do with nature and the environment.

Plant vendors celebrate growing with all things garden at this event with a great mix of perennials, shrubs, grasses, herbs, as well as garden-ready veggie starts. Looking for something besides plants? Other treasures are metal garden art, concrete stepping stones, birdbaths, and mosaics.

Come to the Castlegar Community Complex and enjoy what this open air festival has to offer – plants and garden art, information about community organizations, local food, and an ideal environment to sit, relax and enjoy the day. Beside that – free admission!

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Sunfest Sunfest has become a tradition in Castlegar. The welcoming of the sun and summer months in grand style is part of the charm of Castlegar. This year’s Sunfest is June 6, 7 and 8. The festivities start the weekend with a free concert in the park on Friday night.

Saturday begins with the parade leading you to the park, which will be filled with food and merchandise vendors, huge inflatable toys for the kids, and a stage jam packed all day with magic shows and local entertainment. The park will be bustling with excitement right up to the fireworks on Saturday night.

Gotta green thumb? You will want to visit the Garden and Nature Fest at the Castlegar Complex May 17

Check Out Local Freshness!

The Castlegar Farmers’ Market is readying for a fantastic year of making, baking, growing and raising. Come to the market for fresh produce grown by neighbours, hand made crafts, plants and herbs, fresh bread and canned goodies galore!

This market is held at the Station Museum and runs from late April to mid-October, Saturdays from 9 am until 1 pm.

The aim of this market is to provide a service for the community, enrich local knowledge, and to encourage responsible environmental choices. If you are interested in any of these, or simply want to come out and buy some fresh veggies with herbs on the side, some great fruit or to check out hand made items, come to the market on Saturdays. For more information, contact Deb McIntosh at 250-365-6440.

Robson Market If you are looking for a farmers’ market that is more than just a seasonal market, look no further than Robson Market. Every Sunday all year long (except holidays) at the Robson Hall you can have a great breakfast, browse for treasures, and see what organic produce is on sale. The market runs from 9 am – 2 pm.

Robson, located just across the Columbia River from Castlegar, is a small unincorporated community on the west bank of the mouth of Pass Creek.

The Robson Recreation Hall is located at 3067 Waldie. For more information, call Kathy, 250-365-3796.

Sunfest events includes the Miss Castlegar Pageant, Festival in the Park, parade, vintage car show, talent show, pancake breakfast and much more. Festivities take place at various locations throughout the city. Plan to spend the day or the weekend. It’s fun for everyone!

Kootenay Festival – “Let’s Celebrate!”

July 26 marks the annual Kootenay Festival in Castlegar. It’s a one day event featuring live music, dance, and performances.

The festival encourages an appreciation of the community’s diversity, and will give residents and visitors an exciting opportunity to sample the cuisine, culture, and heritage of this dynamic region.

Located adjacent to the Doukhobor Discovery Centre and Kootenay Gallery of Art, this easily-accessible site will host at least two performance venues: the Main Stage, front and centre on one acre of wide open land for the bigger acts; and closer to the gallery, a second stage will host the softer side of music and allow patrons to lounge on the grass or enjoy the calming butterfly garden. The amazing musical talent of the Kootenays will stir you and regional dance groups specializing in Highland, Balinese, jazz, modern, and belly dancing will surely move you.

The diversity and heritage of the region will also be showcased at the Kootenay Festival. The historic Doukhobor Discovery Centre will be open to the public during the festival, and local ethnic groups have been invited to share their cultures with festival-goers. With all this activity, a visit to the festival will be fun, entertaining and educational for the entire family.

Let’s Celebrate at the festival from 10:30 am – 7 pm on July 26, and every day in the Kootenays all day long. For more information visit www.kootenayfestival.com

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Kootenay Gallery of Art

Under New Ownership

A unique public institution in the region, the Kootenay Gallery is located in Castlegar across from the airport. It provides a professional venue for regional artists to show and sell their work. The gallery features two conjoined exhibition spaces, and presents the work of local artists as well as hosting touring shows. As part of community outreach and adult development programs, the gallery continues the highly successful monthly Sunday Coffee Concert Series through May. A diverse mix of classical and contemporary music will appeal to a broad range of music lovers of all ages. See the gallery’s website for the specific Sundays.

Homemade breakfast and lunch, and lots of homebaked goods. Oso Negro coffee.

The Kootenay Gallery also offers a wonderful gift shop where you can purchase handcrafted items by over 100 local artists and craftspeople.

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The Lions Head Smoke & Brew Pub Kootenay’s Home of BC Craft Beer & Artisan Smoked Meats

Located on the shore of the mighty Columbia River, this historic English pub is the place to go for quality and ambiance. Offering 12 taps of BC’s finest craft beer and quality driven food from artfully house-smoked meats, to healthy salads and full flavoured pizzas, all in a welcoming atmosphere.

Every savoury dish is made right here, from our salad dressing to our signature sauces. Casual dining, outdoor patios, beer with friends, larger groups and holiday functions. Come, call and check out all we offer and can do.

Outside the gallery, the Butterfly and Xeriscape gardens await.

Take the time for a stroll. Over the years, the butterfly garden has proved to be a valuable teaching tool, and it has attracted some rarely seen species such as the western tiger swallowtail, pale swallowtail and grey hairstreak.

The Xeriscape Garden is planted with native shrubs and trees.

This year they will plant native grasses and perennials complete with interpretive signs that list the plants. Information brochures on xeriscape techniques will also be available.

Gallery hours are January through November, Tuesday to Saturday 10 am – 5 pm. In December, up until Christmas, the gallery is open seven days a week. Admission to exhibitions is only $2 for adults; seniors and students only $1; admission for members and children is free. For more information call 250365-3337 or visit www.kootenaygallery.com

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Cui s Station Museum

108 years CPR station • Open all year 2 floors of artifacts, plus caboose Zuckerberg Island Park Castlegar's first jail • Admission by donation Open all year Gift shop • Free Wifi, public washrooms and picnic tables Saturday Farmers Market - 9am – 1 pm. May to October For more info call Debbie McIntosh 250-365-6440 stationmuseum@shaw.ca

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Sculpturewalk 2014

Doukhobor Discovery Centre

It’s once again time for a summer long exhibition of sculpture in every style, genre and medium. Now entering its fifth year, Castlegar Sculpturewalk is gaining national attention.

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre is a total reconstruction of a typical Doukhobor village. On display are all the major buildings, tools, handicrafts and implements used in day to day life of such a village. Formerly known as the Doukhobor Village Museum, the Doukhobor Discovery Centre will introduce you to Doukhobor culture and their unique lifestyle as it evolved in the Kootenays. In 2008 the epic journey of the Doukhobors was declared An Event of National Importance by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. The Douhkobors’ astute leader, Peter V. Verigin, was declared a Person of National Historic Significance.

The idea behind Sculpturewalk is simple: utilize public art as a means to rejuvenate and revitalize the downtown core of Castlegar. Sculpturewalk’s ambitious 2014 program, supported by the Castlegar business community, brings over 30 original sculptures from both local and international artists to the city. The sculptures are on loan to the city for the entire year and are available for lease or purchase.

At the end of each Sculpturewalk season (May 10 – September 30), votes will be tallied for the People’s Choice Award. The winning sculpture will be purchased by the city to be placed on permanent display.

Don’t just drive through downtown; get out of your car and take the walk! Maps can be picked up at the Visitor Centre, local businesses, or ballot boxes throughout the route.

Unity by Mir Ago Photo: David R Gluns

Station Museum Immerse yourself in the rich history of Castlegar at the Station Museum! Literally the birthplace of Castlegar, and standing since 1906, the Station Museum has two floors of exhibits ranging from living quarters to period clothing and agriculture.

It houses Castlegar’s first Provincial Police detachment, recently restored and open to the public as a permanent exhibit. There are several books in the museum on the history of the area as well as newspaper archives dating back to 1947 and audiotapes with interviews of pioneers from the area.

The Discovery Centre grounds are on traditional orchard land first purchased in 1908, where the Doukhobors built a successful agrarian community, based on the motto of “Toil and Peaceful Life”. You will see over 1000 artifacts representing the arts and crafts, customs and religion of their communal lifestyle in a beautiful setting on the banks of the Columbia River in Castlegar.

You will be transported back to this simple and benign culture with its bread baking oven (petch), steam sauna (banya), handmade tools, linen and hemp clothing, all set in a typical village of many buildings.

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre is not only an entertaining place to visit for adults, but for children as well! Many tours hosted are for school children, both local and from all over the West Kootenay.

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre is open from May 1 to September 30 every year 10 am – 5 pm daily. Admission fees: students – $5, adults – $10, seniors – $8 For info visit www.

Doukhobor-museum.org

TAKE A SCENIC WALK! Over 30 original outdoor sculptures from local and international artists will be showcased in downtown Castlegar throughout the year. All are available for purchase or lease.

The Station Museum is located downtown with plenty of free parking, beautiful picnic area, public washrooms, free computer and internet access. It is a wonderful place and of interest to people of all ages. The museum is open May to September, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and admission is by a suggested donation of $2/person. It is closed on statutory holidays.

For more information visit www.stationmuseum.ca

Doukhobor Discovery Centre

The Dreamer by Rik Beuselinck

For the train lovers, tours of the caboose behind the museum are offered, and there is also a speeder and a sectionman’s shed to check out. On the main floor you’ll find a permanent West Kootenay Power exhibit, a room with regularly changing exhibits and a gift shop showcasing talent from local artisans.

Tundra by Virginia Sperry

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Kekuli House It’s hard to imagine a more idyllic rural college setting than that of Selkirk College. Perched on a plateau above the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers, Castlegar’s Selkirk

Home to many of the 60 programs Selkirk College offers in its multi-campus approach, the Castlegar location is rich with walking paths, river views and historical significance. There are more than 18 kilometres of year-round walking trails on the campus which are rated easy/intermediate. They include interpretive walks along both rivers and the opportunity to view a variety of wildlife. Amenities in the area include washrooms, picnic tables and benches.

On the edge of the campus lands, the Mir Centre for Peace sits atop a bluff. The Mir Centre was established in 1999 with the mandate of understanding and building cultures of peace through education. Mir is an ancient Russian word with the complex meaning of peace, community and world The centre is housed in a restored early 20th Century Doukhobor communal dwelling and the land on which it is situated is a place of importance to the indigenous peoples of the region. There is also an arbour and traditional smoke house situated nearby.

Students can earn a diploma in Peace Studies or a Certificate in Transformative Justice.

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College Campus offers a 360-degree view of the geographical wonders of the West Kootenay.

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Summer Accommodation

Are you looking for an affordable and distinctly different alternative to standard hotel/motel accommodation in Castlegar this summer? Then there is a place just for you. The Kekuli House Residence opens its doors to summer workers, budgetminded individuals, conferences and tour groups.

The full-service residence is centrally located on the campus with stellar views of the river. It is within close proximity of world-class mountain biking, incredible fishing, gorgeous mountain golf and a wealth of other outdoor activities.

Reserve for a night, a weekend, a week or a month – and discover all that Castlegar has to offer. For more information and booking, call 250-365-1227.

Our family offers you homemade meals in a relaxed atmosphere.

KeKuli House Residence, castlegaR campus Selkirk College’s Kekuli House Residence is available for summer short and long term stays to workers, tourists, conferences and tour groups.

Accommodation includes: • air conditioned private rooms • kitchenettes • affordable rates • conference rooms • laundry facilities • free wireless internet • minutes from airport and downtown Rates starting as low as $37/night or $450/month + tax Group rates available. Reservations required.

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Slocan Valley

The supernatural Slocan Valley is truly one of the Kootenays’ great playgrounds. Mountains, lakes, the serene beauty of the Slocan River, wild creeks and winding roads and the friendly villages make the valley an inspiring place to visit.

The Slocan Valley’s modern era began when large deposits of silver and lead ore were discovered. The area, forever after known as the Silvery Slocan, was the scene of frenetic mining just before the turn of the 20th century. Communities like Slocan, New Denver, Silverton and Sandon all date from this turbulent period just prior to the turn of the 20th century. Mines were worked, fortunes were made and lost, railways were built and abandoned, until finally high production costs and low ore prices ended the boom.

Now the main industries are forestry, recreation and tourism.

The Slocan River was used as a transportation route by native people, miners and loggers. To this day you can still find stretches that feel just as it once did when the paddle was the most common engine – a wild, unspoiled ecosystem. The water is crystal clear and by early summer becomes warm enough for pleasant swimming in its many deep pools. Rafting, tubing and SUPing are favoured sports on the river. The southern section of the river includes gentle sections and some great class II and III whitewater. From mild to wild, a rafting adventure or tube float is great family fun!

Other popular recreation areas in the valley include the Winlaw Nature Park and the Walter Clough Wildlife Area (water access).

If golfing is your passion, the Valley View Golf Course on Highway 6 at Appledale has stupendous views of the mountains above and the river below. And just north of New Denver is the Slocan Lake Golf Club, 9 holes perched above Slocan Lake.

The Slocan Valley is home to one of the few remaining great undisturbed and relatively undiscovered natural areas of the world, Valhalla Provincial Park. At almost 50,000 hectares, this huge park has the granite peaks of the Valhalla Range towering 2500 metres above sandy beaches along a deep glacial lake. With rushing creeks, river valleys, and sub-alpine lakes, it is the playground of hikers, and a wellspring for those seeking solitude and inspiration.

Where there is water…there are boats! Public boat ramps can be found at Slocan, Silverton and New Denver. Access Valhalla Park by boat across the lake, or by road south of the lake from Slocan or Passmore. Relax, and enjoy the atmosphere of the “Slo-as-you-can Valley”. Stay for a day, a week or think about relocating. The valley offers clean air, fresh water and is a wonderful place to rejuvenate.

Where people who like to garden will LOVE to shop!

Competitively priced soils & manures Pet food, treats, toys, leashes Huge range of fertilizers including organic Baker Creek heirloom seeds Beautiful selection of planters and pottery Uniquely selected annuals and hanging baskets Wide variety of trees, plants, shrubs, perennials Amazing garden giftware – gift certificates too At the Junction, halfway between Nelson & Castlegar to the left of the Credit Union

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

The sport of SUP is truly a mind and body experience. No words can describe the feeling of your toes on the board and the spiritual connection to the water. The full body workout is another bonus – paddle hard for fitness, or just cruise on a sunny afternoon. Stand Up Paddling is surprisingly easy to learn and it’s catching on fast all around the world.

Slocan River, and the other on the Columbia. This will put the area on the map for Stand Up Paddling. SUP isn’t just a fad.

Everyone that wants to can find their place on the water. For more information on KISS visit www.endlessadventure.com

The famous Slocan River has many options for technical paddling while the Columbia River in Castlegar offers long stretches of moving water with fun whirlpools. Trail’s Rock Island is an awesome spot to surf in the spring and fall with metre high standing waves that attract kayakers, surfers, and SUP paddlers alike.

For the first time ever there will be a Canadian SUP Cup race here in the West Kootenay. KISS (Kootenay Invitational SUP Sessions) will be held on July 5 and 6. One day will be on the

Slocan River with Frog Peak in the distance. Photo: Lucas Jmeiff, of Nelson, BC www.lucasimagephoto.ca lucas@lucasimage.ca

The Slocan Valley Rail Trail

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Meandering along the banks of the beautiful Slocan River, the Slocan Valley Rail Trail offers easy access to 50 kilometres of monumental scenic splendour. The trail is an incredible recreational feature which preserves an important part of the area’s heritage and provides a venue for healthy, outdoor, yearround activities for locals and visitors alike. Walkers, cyclists, and equestrian users can experience a sense of nature, history and community as the trail wanders through unique riverside scenery and past pleasant rural landscapes.

A section of former Canadian Pacific Railway land, the trail has been developed by Tourism BC as part of the Spirit of 2010 Trail network. The trail is managed by the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society – a local, volunteer-based stewardship group which was instrumental in making the trail a reality.

From the southern terminus near the Dam Inn, the trail travels northward through Crescent Valley, Slocan Park, Passmore and Winlaw to its final destination on the shores of Slocan Lake in the Village of Slocan. In addition to the communities strung out along the valley floor, the Slocan Valley Rail Trail also passes through many beautiful natural areas, including mixed forests, meadows, wetlands, river shoreline and rocky escarpments.

The trail is for non-motorized use only. Please respect private property and stay on the trail. Dogs must be kept under control and should be on-leash at all times.

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Winlaw Regional and Nature Park

Art and Garden Tour

Winlaw Regional and Nature Park is used every day of the year. This is where the locals go to enjoy the woods and river, to see wildlife, to walk dogs, to count the birds, to snow shoe or ski, to have picnics, to swim and to build sand castles and visit with each other while the kids play on the swings or chase each other in a game of tag. It is the place to share with guests, to have weddings, to do yoga, to have Art in the Park shows, for open air theatre. The park is also the destination for the famous Slocan River Poker Float that takes place in August.

The Regional District Park at Winlaw

Organic market gardens, landscaped ponds, prolific family Winlaw Regional and Nature Park is a 22.7 acre parcel of gardens and flowers everywhere – nine gorgeous valley garland located just north of the Winlaw Bridge on the west shore dens for you to discover. The 15th annual of the Slocan River. The park land was once Slocan Valley Art and Garden Tour will old growth forest made up of cedar, cottontake place on Father’s Day, Sunday, June wood, spruce and hemlock. The original 15 from 10 am to 4 pm. There are new forest was logged, and the site burned in gardens and past favourites to explore the early 1900s. You can still see the large between Slocan Park and the Village of stumps throughout the park’s forest. In 1971 Slocan. You will be able to visit with local the area was designated as an area for recreaartists and musicians throughout the day. tion and 1989 became the Winlaw Regional and Nature Park. Community volunteers Tour brochures are available at valley have worked hard to maintain it ever since. garden centres and on community bulA grant helped develop the beach and trail letin boards. An online version is availslocanvalleyarts.ca systems. The beach area includes washable at www.slocanvalleyarts.ca This rooms, change rooms and a covered gazebo. Two boardwalks much-anticipated event is sponsored by the Slocan Valley Arts over wetland areas are a key part of the trail system, as is the Council, and donations are gratefully accepted on site. quiet service lane which provides maintenance access. The rest of the park is forest and wetlands with trails meandering along the river and into the forest.

Located on the banks of the beautiful Slocan River 1 km north of Winlaw Bridge on Slocan River Road.

Come and visit! Hike down the path through the shady forest and over the boardwalk, listen for the cry of the eagle, watch the ducks and Canada geese feeding by the shore of the river, have a seat on a riverside bench, breathe the fresh air and relax.

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The park features nature trails and boardwalks weaving through forest and marshes. Picnic and beach areas include a fire pit, picnic tables, benches, an outhouse/change room building, and a covered gazebo.

(No overnight camping)

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Welcome to the best kept secret in the Kootenays – Slocan – a picturesque lakeshore village that lies at the south end of pristine Slocan Lake. Guarded by the Valhallas in the Selkirk Mountain range, our friendly and safe community is a wonderful place to visit or live. We enjoy four distinct seasons with very different activities available during each one (see our list below.)

We are a very diverse population, ranging from young families to retirees.

Here there is something for everyone regardless of age, from sitting on the beach reading a book to rock climbing along the shores of the lake.

No cell phone service in most of our valley.

We have a pay phone on Harold Street!

Things to see and do: • Hike the Valhallas or the Heritage Rail Trail • Boat Launch • Canoe/Kayak/Sail • Swim (public beach/picnic area) • Water Ski • Scuba Dive (WKS Slocan City Park.mpg) • Camp/Fish • Aboriginal Pictographs • Rock Climb • Summer Kids Day Camp (250-355-2484) • World Class Skateboard Park • Outdoor Sunday Market • Tennis/Basketball • Golf • Springer Creek Falls • Snowmobiling/Sledding/Skating • Snowshoe/X-Country Skiing

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PLACES TO EAT FullABeans .................................................. 250-355-2889 - Espresso bar & snacks Harold Street Café ...................................... 250-355-2663 - Open 7 days a week Lemon Creek Lodge & Campground ........ 1-877-970-8090 Casual fine dining ..................................................................................lemoncreeklodge.com 250-355-2403

PLACES TO STAY Gatesway Vacation Rental ......................... 250-355-2672 Nightly/weekly Lemon Creek Lodge & Campground ......... 1-877-970-8090 Lodge, cabins, campground lemoncreeklodge.com 250-355-2403

Slocan Motel ............................................... 250-355-2963 Nightly / weekly / monthly / renovated Springer Creek RV Park & Campground ........................... 1-866-355-2023 Full/partial hook-ups / tent sites 250-355-2266 Village Inn .................................................... 250-355-2604 603 Slocan Street Stephan & Julie

RECREATION Ice Creek Lodge ............................................ icecreeklodge.com Slocan Valley Outriders Association........... 250-355-2318 Slocan Valley Rail Trail ................................. slocanvalleyrailtrail.ca

COMMUNITY SERVICES Slocan Fitness Centre .................................. 250-355-2355 Slocan Library ............................................... 250-355-2355 Slocan Valley Legion .................................... 250-355-2672 Valhalla Children’s Centre ........................... 250-355-2222 WEG Community Service Society ............... 250-355-2484 WEG Learning Centre .................................. 250-355-2599 WEG Youth Centre ........................................ 250-355-2484

Well equipped gym Ongoing book sale, free WiFi 502 Harold Street Licensed daycare ages 2 - 6 Services, projects, programs for all ages Computers, internet, free WiFi 502 Harold Street

CHURCHES St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church ............... 250-355-0021 St Mary’s Catholic Church ........................... 250-355-2487

BUSINESSES 2nd Generation ............................................ 250-355-2662 CT Automotive .............................................. 250-355-2351 Kamele, The Slocan Valley Realtor ............. 250-355-0008 Mountain Valley Station .............................. 250-355-2245 Nature’s Gifts, Art & Tack ............................ 250-355-2803 Slocan Auto & Towing .................................. 250-355-2632 Slocan City Trading Company .................... 250-355-2299 Slocan Village Market.................................. 250-355-2211

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Post & beam European style lodge, cabins, & campground nestled between Kokanee & Valhalla provincial parks. Casual fine dining open to guests year-round. Call for reservations

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Leaders in Community Service WE OPERATE: Daycare Centre, Learning Centre, Youth Centre, Food Bank, Summer Day Camp, and Seniors’ Luncheons.

WE ADMINISTER: Strong Start, Restorative Justice, Art Therapy, and Slocan Valley Early Childhood Community Advisory Program.

WE PROVIDE: Drug & Addictions Counseling, AA meeting place, Employment Services – KCDS and Youth Employment Resource Centre.

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Canada Day Celebrations Pancake Breakfast Children’s Parade 11 am Flea Market Antique Machine Displays Rock Drilling

Bocce Tournament Children’s Games Dog Show Blacksmithing Live Music

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Prizes and Much More!

Come visit our galleries and shops.

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Silverton

The first prospectors arrived in New Denver in 1892 and with the advent of major mineral discoveries, the town was established. Mining was New Denver’s primary industry for many years, but by 1929, the mining boom was over. During the 1940s, Canadian citizens of Japanese descent were forcibly resettled here. The Nikkei Centre and Kohan Reflection Garden tell their stories. Today New Denver is home to approximately 600 residents.

With a population of 195 people, Silverton is British Columbia’s second smallest municipality and is the perfect place to relax with family and enjoy a day away from the ordinary.

Silverton is proud of its history and heritage and has an active Historical Society that runs three facilities: the Interpretive Centre, which is housed in the Silverton Gallery building (located next to the Village Office in the municipal block); the Outdoor Mining Museum, and Fingland Cabin, just across the street.

New Denver May Days New Denver May Days is a fun three day celebration with a more than a 100 year history. The festive holiday occurs annually on the Victoria Day weekend. This year May 17 – 19 is the time when people from far and wide converge on the sleepy village to enjoy all the activities that are happening.

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Silverton’s Canada Day Celebration

New Denver Friday Market

Each year, Silverton marks July 1 with a grand celebration. The Silverton Community Club is excited to host their 121st Canada Day celebrations on the shores of beautiful Slocan Lake. Start the morning with the pancake breakfast, follow it by watching the parade, and then get ready for bocce, Bavarian gardens, and flea markets. The children’s games will keep them smiling and happy until the Canada Day cake is handed out. Then, relax while the dog show is on, and finally, prepare for a front row seat to enjoy the spectacular fireworks that light up the night sky over Slocan Lake.

Every Friday from June until the end of August, a vacant lot in downtown New Denver is transformed into a market square. The market features locally grown vegetables, flowers, fruit and herbs. You can also peruse the works of artists and artisans from all over the Kootenays. Your shopping experience is enhanced by the sounds from local musicians on fiddle, flute or guitar.

The Kohan Reflection Garden This Japanese-style garden was established to honour the many Canadian citizens of Japanese heritage who were forcibly resettled to New Denver in 1942.

After the war, when they were again forced to move, they left behind truly remarkable gardens filled with flowers, vegetables, native species and cherry trees. Local volunteers, under the guidance of Ray Nikkel, honoured these citizens by planting the Kohan Garden.

New Denver

Situated on the shores of pristine Slocan Lake, beThe Kohan Reflection Garden is a great place to stretch your legs!

The garden is open to the public from neath the snowfields of the May through October. Why not pick up a picnic lunch from Valhalla Glacier, the picturesque town of New Denver provides a New Market Foods and wander down to the garden for a few wide range of recreational and cultural opportunities. Explore the hours of relaxing dining al fresco? historic main street with its unique shops, galleries and bistros.

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Nakusp

The mountains, the lake, the lovely community…there is no better place to relax and rejuvenate than in Nakusp. If you take a stroll along the paved path hugging the shoreline of upper Arrow Lake, you will understand why the locals love where they live. This unique little village is embraced by both the Monashee and Selkirk Mountains. The name of the town derives from the native word for “bay of quiet waters” Neqpo’sp.

the first store and sawmill. In 1893, the budding community of Nakusp even had a newspaper, The Nakusp Ledge. Telephone service reached the village in 1905, and the first hospital opened in 1908. Of the early buildings in Nakusp, only a few remain. Of these, the Leland Hotel on the waterfront, which was built in the 1890s, has been in operation ever since.

Today, Nakusp offers visitors a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for a vacation. There is a large variety of outdoor recreation opportunities to enjoy. In the Nakusp settlesummer there is ment history fishing, boating, began in 1892. It houseboating, became part of the swimming, snorfur trade route as kelling, walking, well as the jumphiking, biking, ing off point for camping and golfsome of the early ing. For a more silver, lead and leisurely adven zinc mining in the Like most Kootenay communities, the water and mountains that surround Nakusp has a huge impact on the quality ture, check out of life of those who live there – and for those who visit, even if it can only be for a short while.

Slocan Valley. Since the many downPhoto: Douglas Noblet WildAirPhotography there were no roads town shops and or railways between restaurants, or bask on the warm sand at the public beach. the Kootenay mining areas and Vancouver, goods had to be shipped via waterways from Nakusp, all the way up the Arrow For more information about this wonderful area, contact the Lakes to Revelstoke where the main CPR line was located.

Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce, Box 387, Nakusp BC, V0G 1R0 or 1-800-909-8819, fax 250-265-3808, nakusp@ For a time, Nakusp became a thriving community on this telus.net or www.nakusparrowlakes.com shipping route. The first post office opened in 1892, as well as

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Halcyon Hot Springs Beautiful Halcyon Hot Springs Village & Spa is a spectacular lakeshore getaway that is open year-round.

Located in the pristine mountains bordering Upper Arrow Lakes, the hot springs has a colourful history full of hope, healing aspirations and relaxation. First utilized by native peoples, it was fought over, made peace over, then built up from humble beginnings to grandeur.

Enjoy outstanding views from the terraced mineral pools (hot, warm or cold) and in season, a warm, mineral-rich swimming pool. The Halcyon Hot Springs water is historically known to soothe body, mind and soul and to offer relief from pain. The Spa at Halcyon offers complete spa service. Halcyon accommodation is comfortable in chalets, cottages and cabins.

For the mobile guest there is a smaller full service RV park.

The spectacular Kingfisher Restaurant & Lounge with outdoor scenic patio allows for a casual meal as well as fine dining.

Other services include a laundry facility and gift shop. Halcyon caters especially to corporate retreats, banquets and weddings.

Many couples have exchanged vows in the historical and romantic chapel.

When you decide that you’ve become a prune from all that relaxing in the water, there is plenty to keep you active. Kayaks, canoes and paddleboats are available to rent for the exploration of shorelines and fun lake adventures. The shoreline provides niches and rock bluffs to enjoy the views and take some amazing pictures. Fishing is great on Arrow Lake and many have caught a good trout or dolly from the Halcyon dock. Hiking at the resort or in the surrounding areas is fun, but please watch for those wildlife critters. Then return at dusk and take a moonlight soak, or have a great meal at Halcyon Hot Springs Resort.

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Nakusp Hot Springs Tucked away in the Selkirk mountains, the Nakusp Hot Springs are the pride of the village and known as the hidden gem of the Kootenays. It is wholly owned and operated by the village. The circular shaped hot springs pool is housed in an ampitheatre-like structure above Kuskanax Creek, and is divided into two sections. The large part is filled with warm water, and the smaller part with hotter water.

The hot springs are located 12 kms up a paved and well maintained mountain road. In earlier times there was only a path

Relax. Refresh. Return.

that was used by pack-horses escorting paddlewheel passengers who came to sample the deliciously warm waters. Soak your bones in the gorgeous mountain setting and get away from it all!

After enjoying the soothing waters, go hiking and mountain biking, or camp at the resort’s campground in the serene setting of a grove of old growth cedars and hemlocks on Kuskanax Creek. Check out the website, www.nakusphotsprings.com or 1-250-265-4528.

Nakusp Hot Springs Hikes Starting in the Nakusp Hot Springs parking lot, hikers can choose trails ranging from short to long, level to steep. Begin on the pet friendly, wheelchair accessible trail leading to the newly built Kuskananx foot bridge.

On the far side of the bridge you can view a spectacular waterfall, check out the source of the resort’s mineral water, hike back into the village, swim in an alpine lake or walk along the 8.5 kilometres cross country trails or view the cathedral cedars in the area.

The Village of Nakusp works in conjunction with the Nakusp & Area Community Trail Society to help maintain these trails.

Trail maps can be picked up at the Nakusp Hot Springs lobby or at the visitor centre on 6th Avenue NW in the village.

After your day of hiking, come for a relaxing soak or stay in the camp ground or cedar chalets for more days of exploring the area.

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Markets, Markets!

The smaller communities around Nakusp also have markets.

Burton Farmers’ Market is open on Sundays, 10 am to 2 pm. They start later on in the year, usually June, July and August. Edgewood has their market every other Saturday and New Denver’s is the Friday Market. For exact times and dates, visit www.nakusparrowlakes.com.

Shopping in Nakusp? Check out the market every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm from the May long weekend until the October long weekend. The farmers’ market, located downtown on 5th Avenue, features a wide variety of handicrafts, baking, plants, produce and miscellaneous articles.

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Misery LOVES Company – So Join Us! It’s happening again, and more ambitious than ever. Kootenay Suffer Fest – three glorious days of pain and altitude gain & loss, for mountain biking and trail running enthusiasts. August 30 though September 1. Now in its fifth year, it has attracted more than 800 runners and cyclists of all ages and abilities from western Canada and beyond.

This year the events will be based in three West Kootenay towns. The first day of suffering is in Kaslo. It is the start of the “Loonie Toonie” as well as shorter runs and kids’ races. The next day, the agony continues in New Denver with mountain bike races. Finish off the three-day marathon of torture in Nakusp with more biking and running! This is where the “Loonie Toonie” 200k Run finishes.

Extreme tracks and trails are laid out through the spectacular Selkirk mountains. Trail conditions are vastly varied and the athletes need be physically prepared for all the rigours of the

route. Last year 100 km mountain bike race was considered the toughest in Canada that year. Weather should be more dependable this year, since it will be held earlier. Visit www.kootenaysufferfest.com for more details!

Sandon Once the capital city of the Silvery Slocan, and known as the Monte Carlo of North America, Sandon is located at the centre of where there were once huge deposits of silver ore. At the turn of the 20th century millions of dollars and thousands of people rolled through its streets in the course of a decade.

In many ways, the city was typical of mining boom towns of the 1890s, with rough-and-ready construction, a red light district, social halls, and dozens of saloons. In other ways, it was decidedly different. By 1897 Sandon already had electric streetlights, and fire hydrants on the corners! One of the city’s unique features was a boardwalk built over top of Carpenter Creek which was flumed right down the middle of a downtown street.

At the peak of the boom, nearly 8000 residents lived within a three mile radius. It was incorporated as a city in 1898; by 1920 Sandon was broke and was de-incorporated. Nevertheless, over the past 100-odd years, over $30 billion worth of silver and lead ore has been taken from the region, and Sandon never truly died.

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Kaslo Races New Denver Races Nakusp Races X-Country Mountain Bike Races Trail Run Races Loonie Toonie Cyclocross Enduro Race Off Road Duathalon

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Today, thousands flock to Sandon every summer to enjoy one of the few remaining authentic “ghost towns” in British Columbia. There is still much to see, thanks to the efforts of a group of dedicated volunteers who, since the 1970s, have worked on-site to preserve and restore artifacts and buildings.

Visit the Sandon Museum, located in the only brick building in the old city, and explore its rich history in photos, exhibits and interpretive writing. The Sandon Museum is open May 19 through to the end of September, seven days a week.

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Ghost town of the West Kootenay This is the largest damn nugget of silver ore ever found! 125 tons!

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Kaslo

Kaslo is a gorgeous village surrounded by parks and wilderness, and is considered one of the most pristine areas in the world.

Summers are magical, with fabulous camping, scores of hiking trails, excellent fishing, swimming and boating of all kinds.

Kaslo, originally called Kane’s Landing, was founded in 1893 and was the region’s first incorporated city. The town soon became known as the commercial centre of the gold, silver and lead mining industries. The town’s peaceful cove, one of only a few such natural harbours along the 97 mile long lake, once bustled with activity as ore barges, rowboats, private launches and steamships jostled for a place alongside the busy wharf.

Today, Kaslo is as pretty as a postcard with an abundance of Victorian architecture that recalls the sunshine days of the British empire. At Kaslo’s annual May Days, people gather, as they have since the village was incorporated, to celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday and watch the May Pole dance. In August, the village becomes the centre of the best Jazz Festival around, and the enchanting sound of the music filters through the summer days from its genesis in Kaslo Bay. For summer visitors there are many hiking and biking trails.

Kaslo also has one of the most scenic golf courses in the area; one which you can get to know and love as if it were your own private course. Fish for the famous giant Gerrard rainbow trout (some weighing as much as 32 pounds) – truly a fisherman’s dream. Kaslo has often been called “Rainbow Country” for both its trout and its many beautiful rainbows.

A stroll down Front Street will bring you to the majestic SS Moyie, one of the last great sternwheelers. Just seeing her instils visions of what her glory days on Kootenay Lake must have been like. The Langham Gallery, another heritage site, provides a venue for local artists and theatre groups as well as presenting a view of Japanese-Canadian internment during the Second World War. The Village of Kaslo has undergone dramatic changes since the boom days of the 1890s. Yet the locals still remain warm and welcoming.

KOOT ENAI HIDE-A-WAY Storybook lakefront cedar cabin, sleeps 5-6 Natural, peaceful, forested setting 10 mins north of Kaslo Private 200' beach with creek 250-354-2797 250-825-4568

SS Moyie

For nearly 60 years, sternwheelers provided a transportation lifeline to the many isolated communities on Kootenay Lake.

The SS Moyie and her sister ships literally opened the Kootenay region to miners, businesses, farmers and pioneer families. The ships were the only means of mass transportation, freight and mail service. And so the people came – the rich, the poor, prospectors and settlers – sailing up the pristine waterways on vessels that were remarkable for their splendour and dependability.

When the SS Moyie was finally dry docked in 1957 the Village of Kaslo purchased her from the CPR for the grand sum of $1.

Breathing life into her history has involved thousands of hours of labour, research and the skills of a generation of workers.

Now a designated National Historic Site and BC Landmark, the sternwheeler is open daily for guided or self-guided tours from Mother’s Day through to Thanksgiving weekend. She is also home to the Kaslo Visitors Centre.

The Moyie is located at 324 Front Street, Kaslo. For more information see www.klhs.bc.ca or phone/fax 250-353-2525, or write a letter to Box 537, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0.

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15 km (9 miles) north of Kaslo

250-353-7383

PO Box 1358, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0

Manager Randy Phipps

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We offer for your enjoyment:

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• Easy, level access for those larger units • Treed sites, full hook-ups • Sheltered marina, boat ramp & boat gas • Shady spacious tent sites • Sparkling clean washrooms & showers • Fishing licences and freezer facilities for your catch • Picnic tables, firewood & fire pits • Laundry & ice • Beautiful beach • Trailers for rent (view is free) • Also 2-bedroom house

Reasonable daily, monthly, & seasonal rates

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Visit the Kaslo Hotel & Pub in the heart of Kaslo.

Relax with friends & great food on our spectacular lake-view patio.

Unwind in our pub with locally crafted beers.

Enjoy luxury guest rooms with lake & mountain views.

Private balconies.

Free wi-fi.

Walk to great shops, museums, galleries.

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The Langham Cultural Centre The Langham, initially constructed as a hotel in 1896, later became a bank, a bottling company, and an internment centre for Japanese-Canadians during World War II. Left to time and the elements, by the mid 1970s the building was considered a fire hazard and was in danger of being demolished. In 1974 a small group of Kaslo residents got together to form the Langham Cultural Society. Community volunteers renovated the building. After massive efforts to refurbish the building, the first floor was opened in 1977, followed by the second and third floors in 1978. The society received the prestigious National Heritage Canada Award as well as the Park and Tilford Trophy. Most recently the society received the Honouring the Arts Award by the Assembly of the BC Arts Councils for their long term contribution to the arts in BC.

To Market, To Market

From spring through fall, Saturday is market day in Kaslo.

Located on Front Street on the green next to the hotel, the Saturday Market has something for everyone’s taste. In the carnival atmosphere, vendors from around the area display their wares, and shoppers browse for bargains, farm fresh produce and unique gifts.

There are treats available and live music to enjoy. Every Saturday starting June 8 until September 21 and from 10 am until 2 pm, the Front Street Park is a fun and festive place to be.

The Langham houses galleries, studios, offices and a small theatre that can accommodate 75 people. During the year the public can view a variety of art shows in the galleries or participate in workshops covering a wide spectrum of disciplines. The theatre is an intimate venue for plays, movies, live music or lectures.

40th Anniversary Special Events For more information visit our website!

The Japanese Canadian Museum experience begins with a series of photographs and writings hung on the walls of the stairwell and second floor hall. Climb to the third floor and view a recreation of the quarters of a family of Nisei (Canadian citizens of Japanese descent) and get a glimpse of what it must have been like to live in internal exile in one’s own country.

Gallery Open Year Round Theatre Performances Year Round Japanese Canadian Museum Open 10 am - 4 pm Studios for Rent Ongoing Workshops

Langham Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 1 – 4 pm. The Japanese Canadian museum is open weekdays from 10 am - 4 pm seven days a week. For more information call 250353-2661, or email langham@netidea.com, or you can go to their website www.thelangham.ca

447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC www.thelangham.ca

BISTRO SPECIALS: Soups, salads, sandwiches, yummy desserts & treats

MEXI BITES PIZZA: Dine in or take out Garden Patio Seating Oso Negro “Espresso“ Coffee Bar

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LICENSED Open 7 Days: Brekky, Lunch & Dinner

BlueBelle

Bistro & Beanery

347 Front Street, downtown Kaslo

250-353-7361

• jewellery • cards • clothing • books • pottery • pewter • blown glass • metalwork • art prints fairly traded imports and much more

since 1986

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Fishing

Come to Kaslo for the fishing! Bring your own boat, or charter a boat and a guide to take you out for a day on the lake. There are also many small mountain lakes in the area, accessible by trail or forest service roads, where you can enjoy some peaceful and private fishing. If you only have an hour, there is good fishing right off the shore of Kootenay Lake at the river mouths.

Fish for world class Gerrard rainbows, beautiful Dolly Varden and bountiful kokanee, all in a pristine setting. You can get your fishing licence and lots of information (and fish tales) at Barren’s Sport Shop in Kaslo or Woodbury Resort and Marina, just a few kilometres south of Kaslo.

Kaslo River Hiking Trails

The Kaslo Trailblazers Society welcomes all visitors to the network of trails they have completed along the north and south sides of the Kaslo River. All the trails can be accessed from right in town. These trails are short enough to be enjoyed by children and long enough to whet the appetite of avid hikers.

The north side trail is a wider and gentler grade for most of its length, while the south side trail meanders through a moss covered forest. The two are joined by a covered bridge, 106 feet long, which spans the Kaslo River where the rushing blue-green water churns through a spectacular rocky gorge.

If you cross the bridge from the north to the south side you can continue on to access the air strip and recreation trails on True Blue Mountain, which is just southwest of downtown Kaslo.

There are interpretive stations on the north side trail. Trail maps can be picked up at various business outlets in Kaslo including the SS Moyie, and at each trailhead. Download a map of the trail system from their website kaslotrailblazers.org

Houseboating on Kootenay Lake

SS Moyie

Visit the National Historic Site

324 Front St, Kaslo ph 250-353-2525 Open mid-May thru mid-October www.klhs.bc.ca

Experience Kootenay Lake like never before – on a houseboat from Kaslo Shipyards. As captain and crew, you decide how busy or relaxing you want your holiday to be. These houseboats have a unique design that can withstand the demands of a lake the size of the Kootenay and are furnished with a spacious wheelhouse, full galley, bathroom and sleeping facilities for four, six or eight people. Visit www. kasloshipyard.com or call 1-800-554-1657 for more information about their ships and rates.

Kaslo Mohawk Downtown Kaslo

Your one Stop Shop!

• Full Service Fuels • Convenience Store • Propane • Cappuccinos • Soft Ice Cream Chippy’s – Take Out Eats!

Come Check Us Out! Bottle Depot

Hours: 5 am – 9 pm Downtown Kaslo 250-353-2205 7 Days a Week

There are many beaches to explore and many photos to take when you rent a ship on Kootenay Lake. Photo: Karma Halleran

It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.

William Ernest Henley

CAPTAIN YOUR OWN ADVENTURE CRUISE • Fleet of 4 Seaworthy Vessels • Accommodations for 4, 6 or 8 Persons • Complete Household Amenities • Wide Variety of Charter Packages • More than 100 km of Lake to Explore

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Cruising Kootenay Lake for over 40 Years

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Kaslo May Days

Kaslo has been celebrating May Days in its own inimitable style for over a century. Her first May Days was celebrated in 1892. Plan to share in the excitement as Kaslovians go all out for fun (and tradition) on the Victoria Day long weekend, this year from May 17 to 19.

In the old days the sternwheelers ran excursion trips from Nelson and stopped to pick up revellers at every point along the way, while others arrived in every type of boat and conveyance, filling the streets of Kaslo with miners, prospectors and their families.

The main event then was a horse race down Front Street, with prizes as high as $250, and a unique Prospectors’ Race.

May Days has events for all ages and tastes – theatre, musicians in the park, a slow-pitch tournament, a Show ‘n’ Shine, kids’ races as well as food, craft and wellness booths. On both Saturday and Sunday, join the crowds at the logger sports grounds down by the beach. Grab a burger and a seat on the grandstand and take in the amazing athleticism demonstrated by the competitors at this international logging skills competition. On Monday join the people lined up along Front Street and catch the sights and sounds of the Kaslo Parade. Afterwards, walk down to the Maypole in Vimy Park and watch the children weave ribbons in a traditional dance just as their parents and grandparents did when they were children themselves.

More Than Jazz

Every year for the past 23 years, Kaslo becomes the jazz capital of the Kootenays. Stunning vistas, great acoustics and superb musicians combine to create the Kaslo Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival. This year the festival takes place August 1 – 3.

It has been named one of the “10 great places to get in tune, be outdoors” by USA Today – 2007 Over the years, the festival has built up an excellent reputation. The musicians come from around the world to play on the unique floating stage in Kaslo Bay. Festival goers are treated to a variety of performers, whose musical styles range from blues to reggae and all points in between. Jazz may be the festival’s name, but it doesn’t end there!

Food and craft vendors are on site at the park. You are welcome to bring your own picnic but no glass bottles will be allowed. Festival organizers are striving for a goal of zero waste, so vendors will be using all compostable plates and cups and recycling bins will be available. Check out www.kaslojazzfest.com for the schedule, ticket prices and information about all the performers.

23rd Annual KASLO JAZZ ETC

Summer Music Festival August 1, 2 & 3, 2014

Logger Sports Still in Style

Stunning vistas, great acoustics and superb musicians in a beautiful beach setting on Kootenay Lake!

Logger Sports in Kaslo has become one of the main events at the annual May Days celebration.

Competitors from across Photo: Julie Wilson Canada and the United States compete for big prize money and the opportunity to show off their lumberjack skills.

One of the world’s top ten outdoor music festivals.

(Reuters, July 2013)

The venue is the shore of beautiful Kootenay Lake with the gorgeous backdrop of the Purcell Mountain Range. The grounds at Vimy Park have been steadily improved over the last few years and a new log rolling pond has been completed. Seating has been expanded to accommodate the increasing number of spectators who come to cheer on the contestants.

Exciting feats of skill and daring such as Tree Climbing, Log Rolling, Axe Throwing, Springboard Chop and Hot Saw challenge the competitors and thrill the crowd. Logger Sports is sponsored by local businesses, groups and individuals and has always been a free event. The 2014 show has become a ‘supersized’ event, now two full days of competition unlike any other sporting event. Come and enjoy all the excitement on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, from 11:30 am to 4 pm.

www.kaslojazzfest.com

250-353-7577 • PO Box 1293, #2-404 Front St Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0

Welcome

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Kaslo offers fun for everyone!

Walk or bike on one of the many area trails. Enjoy fabulous scenery from our expansive beachfront.

Free parking available off 5th Street 250-353-2311 village@netidea.com

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woodbury - ainsworth

at the end of the rainbow

Fish for 20 pound Rainbows from your front door.

Explore the beautiful Selkirk Mountains at your back door.

Photo: Doug Williamson

Woodbury Resort & Marina,

• New 2-bedroom motel suites, plus chalets with full kitchen and satellite TV • Marina – fuel and tackle • Boat rentals featuring 18’ covered boats from $35/hr (no licence required) • Campground and RV park with over 130 RV/campground sites • Protected sandy beach • Swimming in our seasonal outdoor heated pool, in Kootenay Lake, or at nearby Ainsworth Woodbury 4 Seasons Resort Hot Springs has so much to offer...all year!

• Daily activities at the rec hall

Woodbury Creek Canyon features ATV, mountain biking and hiking trails CREEK, MOUNTAIN OR LAKE FISHING New office, store, & laundromat building

Our customers say,

Marine Pub

& Restaurant 250-353-7716

“Best Fish and Chips on the Planet!”

• Affordable • Family restaurant

JB’S BEER & WINE STORE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 12 NOON 4 kms north of Ainsworth Hot Springs PO Box 1262, Ainsworth, BC V0G 1A0 250-353-7717 Fax 250-353-2004 Toll Free 1-877-353-7717 Email: woodburyresort@netidea.com www.woodburyresort.com Page 78

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Ainsworth

Perched on a steep hillside approximately half way between Balfour and Kaslo is the quiet community of Ainsworth.

In the early 1880s, Ainsworth became the first townsite to develop on Kootenay Lake when American born Captain George Ainsworth brought his business of transportation and mining exploration to the area. At the height of the mining activity, approximately 3,000 people lived in the town. As mining ceased to be a profitable venture, the fortunes of the area diminished. At that time in history, the hot springs did not seem to be a priority in the scheme of things in Ainsworth. In the 1920s an effort was made to develop the hot springs. The mining company that owned the property decided to build a pool to be used primarily by the miners.

Although the population has fallen to less than 100 permanent residents, Ainsworth is host to the many visitors who come to take advantage of the natural beauty of the area.

Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort

Picture yourself in the soothing warm waters of a pool inside a cave in the heart of the Kootenay wilderness. Picture the vast expanse of Kootenay Lake with the Purcell Mountains reflected on its surface. Picture yourself at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort.

Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort, developed around the original natural hot springs is open year round. It is a perfect place to sit back and relax and enjoy the scenic pleasures of the Kootenays.

Step out of the pool and wade through the even warmer water of the caves. This unique horseshoe-shaped cave is where the darkness, the mineral deposits and the humidity all combine to offer an exhilarating experience. A hot steamy, odourless shower of mineralized water falls from the cave’s roof and forms a waistdeep pool, providing a rejuvenating natural steam bath. These springs originate in the Cody Caves area, directly above and to the west of Ainsworth Hot Springs. For the brave of heart, there is also a stream-fed cold plunge

Woodbury Resort. Photo: Joe Hawes

The resort, a natural playground, is open year round, and occupies a breathtaking location on Kootenay Lake at the doorstep to the great outdoors. The four-season resort has everything from boat rentals and camping to a restaurant, chalet rentals, a recreation hall and a swimming pool.

Fishing is excellent all the time, but is at its best in fall and winter. Kootenay Lake is famous for having some of the biggest Gerrard rainbow trout, reaching phenomenal sizes of over 20 pounds, as well as Dolly Varden (bull trout) and delicious kokanee. Woodbury Resort sponsors a Dolly Tournament at Easter and a Rainbow Tournament at Thanksgiving, the second Monday in October. Fishermen come from all over to participate in these derbies.

When you arrive, head into the restaurant and enjoy a meal.

This is where you can sign in if you want to stay at their new 2-bedroom motel suites, chalet accommodation or, if you are packing your home with you, an RV site. Linger over dinner and later chat with the locals in the fun and laid back atmosphere of the pub.

Woodbury is also a gateway to Kokanee Glacier Park and the Silverspray cabin. In summer, you would access the park by driving up Woodbury Creek Forestry Road for 13 kilometres to the trailhead.

For a truly breathtaking scenario, try to catch a full moon from the pool on a bright, crisp clear night – a sight that will not be easily forgotten.

Woodbury

It takes less than 5 minutes to drive north from Ainsworth to get to Woodbury Resort and Marina and Jones Boys Boats.

The early history of Woodbury, as with many settlements along Kootenay Lake, is inextricably linked with mining. In 1897, the length of Woodbury Creek was the site of a mining boom.

Prospectors staked and then worked their claims all along the creek for kilometres up into the mountains. And as with other communities, the boom didn’t last, the mining declined and the prospectors eventually went elsewhere.

Today, Woodbury is home to the thriving resort and marina, and the well known Jones Boys Boats, who offer boat sales and service. What could be better than to acquire a new boat and just go next door to stay and play?

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west kootenay dining AINSWORTH/Woodbury

CASTLEGAR

CASTLEGAR

Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort The “Springs” Dining Room

Castlegar Golf Course Clubhouse

McDonald’s, Castlegar

The Castlegar Golf Course Clubhouse is located on a plateau behind the Castlegar airport. It is situated on a hidden piece of paradise. The deck overlooks the golf course and mountains. There are daily lunch and dinner specials, and golfers and non-golfers alike are welcome. So come on up and check out the Clubhouse – you won’t be disappointed. Catering available. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 250365-2439. See page 6.

McDonald’s has something for every meal and snack of the day…Get your wake up call with irresistible eggs, savoury sausage, flaky biscuits and so much more…For lunch, there’s yummy fresh salads. Perhaps at dinner enjoy a delicious, freshly made and oh-sosatisfying meal! A Big Mac or a Grilled Chicken, with their classic fries, just to mention a few. I’m lovin’ it.

Eat in or drive thru at 1991 Columbia Avenue. Open 24 hours. See page 44.

“In Touching We Embrace In Hearing We Surrender In Seeing We Imagine In Smelling We Delight In Tasting We Celebrate It’s Time to Taste.”‑

Experience one of life’s finest pleasures... renowned food and drink to rival the panoramic view. Enjoy fam‑ ily dining in a fine dining atmosphere.

Club Element

Located 45 minutes north of Nelson, open year round from 7 am to 9:30 pm. Reservations recom‑ mended. Call 250-229-4212 or 1-800-668-1171. See page 83.

Element Club Bar & Grill in Castlegar is a premiere award-winning nightclub and grill, serving great food and offering unmatched nightlife and entertainment.

Number one on TripAdvisor as Castlegar’s best restau‑ rant for four straight years.

JB’s Restaurant and Pub “Where visitors and locals meet!” Bring the whole family and your friends for Triple A steak and seafood, flame broiled burgers, piled high nachos and the best fish and chips on the planet. Hours are seasonal – please call ahead. Located at Woodbury Resort just 4 km from Ainsworth Hot Springs on Hwy 31. For reservations, call 250-353-7716 or 250-353-7717. See page 78.

For all upcoming events, menus and reservations, visit us at www.clubelement.ca. Click “Like” at face‑ book.com/elementcastlegar. Open from 11am MondaySaturday in the heart of downtown. 292 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. Phone 250-365-8066. See page 56.

Hungry? Good! ABC Country Restaurants have been serving country comforts since 1972, having their start right here in the Kootenays. Although they’re best known for their breakfasts, they also have a wide range of lunch and dinner items. Enjoy the pulled pork sand‑ wich or the pot roast dinner. ABC is located on Highway 3, directly across from the Visitors InfoCentre in Creston. Come in and experience the country comforts of the ABC home while you are away from your home.

See page 14.

For over 50 years Ricky’s has been serving up great food at great prices. Now enjoy the Ricky’s menu in Creston at the brand new Ramada Inn. All day, every day, a medley of tasty selections is served in a comfort‑ able, friendly setting that’s the perfect environment for catching up with friends and family, or spending some one-on-one time with someone special. With a full catering menu they can accommodate your group, small or large – either on-site at the Ramada or at a local venue of your choosing. When you’re craving great food, great service and great value, you can count on Ricky’s! 250-428-8826. See page 13.

Dock ‘n’ Duck Pub & Grill • Family Grill • Take-Out • Lodge & Accommodation

Escape to spectacular lakefront dining and lodg‑ ing at the Balfour Ferry Landing on Kootenay Lake.

Award-winning beachfront eatery is open for breakfast through late-night for pizza with hearty homemade dining served with incredible views. Take-out too.

Wheelchair accessible. Comfortable, roomy 1 & 2 bed‑ room kitchen suites sleep up to six people. Boat moor‑ age. Free Wi-Fi. 250-229-4244, www.DocknDuck.ca See page 5.

Skimmerhorn Winery & Vineyard Skimmerhorn Winery and Vineyard offers you “The Bistro at the Vineyards” as a complement to their award-winning wines. Here, Skimmerhorn’s chef cre‑ ates scrumptious starters, lunches and desserts for you to enjoy, either in the cozy parlour, or while taking in the panoramic view from the tree-canopied deck. Due to the limited seating, reservations are highly recom‑ mended. Located at 1218 27th Ave S in Creston. Phone 250-428-4911. See page 15.

Osprey Mountain Grill Balfour Golf Course Welcome to the Osprey Mountain Grill! Situated between the first and ninth hole at the beautiful Balfour Golf Course, Osprey Mountain Grill offers patio seating with scenic views of immaculate fairways, greens, mountains and Kootenay Lake.

Known as “the place to go” for delicious, homestyle, family friendly casual dining, Osprey Mountain Grill is a must in Balfour, whether you are relaxing after a round of golf or simply enjoying some leisure time. 602 Queens Bay Road, Balfour, 250-229-4113. See page 10.

Greek Oven Welcome to the only authentic Greek restaurant in the West Kootenay. The restaurant was established in 1989 and is open for lunch and for dinner by candle‑ light with a full liquor licence, and with many choices from the owner/operator, Chef Peter. The menu includes steaks, ribs, pasta, gourmet pizza with handmade crusts and homemade sauces, vegetarian specialties, seafood, kalamari, moussaka, roast lamb, pita bread, souvlaki, crisp salads, chicken cordon bleu and many more Greek dishes.

CASTLEGAR B’s Public House B’s Public House, located in Chances Castlegar, is one of Castlegar’s newest places to wine and dine. They offer a full service restaurant and lounge with the big‑ gest screen in the Kootenays to watch your favourite games. Enjoy the pub style atmosphere and the full menu, ranging from unbeatable wings to steak din‑ ners. B’s Public House also offers a full banquet facility and nothing beats a prime rib buffet prepared by their Chef and his team. B’s is open 7 days a week starting at 11 am, and is located in Chances Community Centre next to the Castlegar Airport. Hope to see you soon!

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You can find The Greek Oven at 400 Columbia Ave in downtown Castlegar. There’s free delivery after 5 pm in limited areas. The Greek Oven looks forward to your visit!

Phone 250-365-2311. See page 60.

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East Shore Bayshore on the Lake Take a relaxing cruise on Kootenay Lake, then enjoy a romantic dinner at the Bayshore on the Lake Restaurant overlooking the lake. Their licensed din‑ ing offers the best in home cooking and pleasant atmosphere. They have a delicious full Western menu... you’ll love it!

Special event being planned? Let them make it easier on you by having them cater. They have the perfect setting to make your next event memorable and everlasting.

Located at the Bayshore Resort in Boswell. For reservations call 250-223-8270/71 or 250-354-4370.

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Why not stop in at the Eagle’s Nest Restaurant and enjoy the licensed lounge and food and the beautiful, relaxing scenery? Full service menu starting at 8 am till 9 pm. Bring family and friends in for a delicious meal.

With years of experience and a desire to offer their clients quality and professional service, the Eagle’s Nest should not be missed. Catering services available. www. eaglesnestrest.com See page 7.

Enjoy great food and friendly service in a very relax‑ ing location at the Nakusp Centennial Golf Clubhouse.

Open every day. Licensed dining and daily specials.

Phone 250-265-3585. See page 9.

kaslo BlueBelle Bistro & Beanery Serving up mounthwatering specials and original ver‑ sions of your favourite dishes. Tuck into beefy burritos, juicy burgers, fresh summer salads, wholesome soups, pizzas and sandwiches every day – indoors or outside on the garden patio if it’s sunny and warm. Slide up to our Oso Negro Espresso coffee bar for a cuppa and a slice of coconut cream pie or a caramel square, just two of the many housemade desserts. Yumm!! Enjoy live music, local and from afar; check in to see who’s play‑ ing next! Open 7 days a week for brekky, lunch and din‑ ner. Front St., Kaslo. Phone 250-353-7361. See page 75.

Nelson 19th Hole Restaurant at Granite Pointe Golf Course Focused on local food made in house by their award winning culinary team. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, the friendly team at Granite Pointe will always be there to exceed your every need. They also offer banquet facilities for weddings or any other occasion with picturesque views of Kootenay Lake and Kokanee Glacier.

The 19th Hole at Granite Pointe, located just minutes from downtown Nelson. Whether you play golf or not, it’s worth a visit! 250-352-5913 www.granitepointe.ca. See page 8.

The Clubhouse Restaurant at the Kaslo Golf Course Amazing lake and mountain views await you from the timber framed clubhouse restaurant. Join us for great food and summer drinks on the sun drenched patio. Open during the golfing season for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 8 am to 8 pm. 250-353-2262. See ad page 10.

Enjoy dining at Halcyon Hot Springs Village and Spa. The talented culinary team welcome you to the Kingfisher Restaurant. The setting is spectacular, over‑ looking the lake, mountains and hot springs pools. The Kingfisher is known for its excellent food and great service, a wine list featuring local and international wines, and a wonderful selection of beverages. Dress up or down and relax in the fireside lounge, or enjoy the beautiful Arrow Lake summer on the patio. Open daily.

1-888-689-4699. See page 69.

K2 Rotor Lodge Centrally located in downtown Nakusp, the Lodge offers something for everyone. The Fireside Lounge is renowned for its hearty pub fare. The dining room is perfect for families, serving everything from a quick bowl of homemade soup to a full menu offering fine dining and nightly specials in the evenings. Open daily Mon-Fri 6 am – 9 pm and Sat & Sun 7 am – 9 pm.

Phone 250-265-3618. See page 71.

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All Seasons Café Fresh contemporary cuisine is paired with a remark‑ able wine list. Small, intimate, cosmopolitan, funky – a microcosm of Nelson itself.

“Sitting out on the magical patio here, with the little lights twinkling in the big trees above, you may not even care about the food, but you should. This is one of BC’s best restaurants...” Lonely Planet Guide.

Halcyon Hot Springs Resort Kingfisher Restaurant

Downtown but tricky to find. Located in the alley behind the 600 block of Baker Street. (Go uphill 1/2 block on Josephine Street or Hall Street.) Busy, so reser‑ vations are a good idea. Open every night. 620 Herridge Lane, Nelson 250-352-0101. See page 24.

Baker Street Grill

Located in the Best Western Baker Street Inn & Convention Centre Enjoy family dining at its best for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Baker Street Grill features signature rotisserie chicken and ribs as well as fire grilled steaks, monthly seafood specials and a top notch Sunday Brunch Buffet. Full senior and kids’ menus are available.

153 Baker Street, Nelson, Phone 250-352-3525. See page 32.

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Open 5 to late nightly. 518 Hall Street (Herridge Lane), Nelson. 250-352-2744. Find BiBO Nelson on facebook for upcoming events and features. www.bibonelson.ca. See page 30.

Busaba Thai Café At Busaba Thai Café, experience authentic Thai cuisine with the tantalizing flavours of fresh herbs and the traditional blend of the essential sweet, sour, spicy and salty tastes. Relax in a comfortable dining room filled with original artwork created by the multi-tal‑ ented chef, or enjoy a cold drink on the licensed patio.

Offerings include an array of beautifully presented snacks, soups, curries and noodle dishes at an afford‑ able rate. There is something for the whole family as dishes can be ordered spicy or mild. Also featured is the famous Taiwanese “bubble tea” drink, which is a big hit with the kids. Find Busaba one block up from Baker Street at 524 Victoria Street, Nelson. Call 250-352-2185 for takeout or for reservations recommended, especially on the weekends. See page 28.

Specializing in authentic Mexican street food, Cantina del Centro captures the essence and flavours of traditional Mexican cuisine. Offering delicious dishes from across Mexico’s varied culinary landscape, includ‑ ing tacos, tortas, tostadas, ceviches, soups and desserts.

Explore the extensive Tequila and Mezcal menu with over 60 varieties! Open for lunch, dinner and late night taco window. Join friends on the hottest patio in town for a cold cerveza, a signature margarita and an unforgettable experience! Follow Cantina del Centro on Facebook or on the web at cantinadelcentro.ca. 561 Baker St, Nelson. 250-352-3737. See page 34.

Experience the Kaslo Hotel’s breathtaking views of Kootenay Lake and the surrounding mountains while dining under the covered patio or, in cooler tem‑ peratures, move inside by the large, cozy wood burning fireplace! Choose from eleven craft beers on tap in the pub and catch the big game on large screen TVs, have a fun game of darts, or simply enjoy the tranquility of the view.

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BiBO serves modern bistro fare, rustic Italian, Mediterranean, European inspired comfort food. Menus evolve and are created using the finest local, in season or organic ingredients. BiBO has a carefully selected wine list and perfected cocktails to enjoy within historic brick walls or out on the patio nestled under the canopy of maple leaves, centrally located on Hall and Herridge Lane...Nelson’s favourite destination.

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A new Chef and menus for both the pub and the restaurant – come and try one of the exciting new dishes such as the Memphis Ribs, Cajun Snapper, or Brewhouse Burger! Kitchen open until 9 pm. Located at 430 Front St. in Kaslo. For reservations, please call 250353-7714. www.kaslohotel.com. See page 74.

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Hume Hotel The nostalgic Hume Hotel features four venues for your dining pleasure – The General Store Restaurant, Mike’s Place Pub, The Library Lounge and Spiritbar.

The General Store Restaurant offers full food and beverage service for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The General Store Sunday Brunch, served from 11 am to 2 pm, is a favourite amongst locals and visitors. Friday, Saturday and Sunday after 5 pm come for the famous Hume Hotel Weekend Prime Rib. Please call for hours. All major credit cards accepted.

Located on the corner of Ward and Vernon Streets, Nelson. Phone 250-352-5331. See page 32.

Itza Ristorante & Pizzeria Indulge in the flavours of our fresh handmade pastas or savour the taste of our national and international award winning pizzas. Explore Itza’s unique and con‑ temporary culinary offerings.

Itza is happy to satisfy your palate with a globe spanning wine list, local and international beer selec‑ tion and refreshing classic martinis. All hungry people are welcome to enjoy the relaxed ambience, or grab it and go. Summer outdoor patio dining. Lunch: Tues - Sat 11:30 to 2:30. Dinner Tues - Sat 4:30 till late, Sun 4:30 to 8:30. Downtown Nelson at 413 Hall Street. Reservations recommended. 250-352-3573. See page 28.

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Located in one of Nelson’s landmark heritage build‑ ings, you will find a warm, inviting lounge and a casual, family friendly dining room. During the summer months enjoy a cold drink and a delicious meal on one of Nelson’s best patios. Jackskon’s Hole offers everything from chicken wings and salads to homemade veggie burgers and prime rib...there is something for everyone.

Jackson’s Hole & Grill is one of Nelson’s favourites.

Come check it out today. 524 Vernon Street, Nelson.

Phone 250-354-1919. See page 29.

At Rel-ish, Chef Trevor Ditzel and his staff offer their patrons a divine mix of nouveau flavours and triedand-true favourites from your past. This is the place where hipster style blends with a sincere love of cook‑ ing from the heart. From appetizers to desserts, Rel-ish delights the palates of the young and old, the trendy and traditional. Licensed. Open from 11 am until late.

301 Baker Street, Nelson. 250-352-5232. See page 35.

Birchbank Bistro at the Birchbank Golf Club

Louie’s Steakhouse and Lounge Louie’s Steakhouse offers a distinctly metropolitan culinary experience in Nelson’s historic, bustling down‑ town. Whether it’s an intimate evening for two or a casual gathering amongst friends, Louie’s Steakhouse & Lounge is sure to provide an experience you won’t soon forget. Specializing in signature steaks, specialty pastas, rustic thin crust pizza, and FRESH seafood, Louie’s Steakhouse offers the finest quality food and exemplary service in an atmosphere of abundant com‑ fort. Located in The Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon Street.

250-352-5570. See page 26.

Uptown Sports Bar The Uptown Sports Bar is a premium gastropub and Nelson’s sports headquarters. With FRESH local food made in house by their award winning Chef, classic music and the friendliest staff in town, it truly is “the place to bee...and be seen.” Come as you are. The welcoming atmosphere is created by the great team, urban art deco design, great music and dozens of flat screens. The Uptown Sports Bar is the perfect place to meet associates for lunch, celebrate a special occasion or gather your friends for the game. Open 7 days a week at 11 am. Located in The New Grand Hotel, 616 Vernon Street. 250-352-2715. See page 31.

Enjoy a casual, fun atmosphere and consistently excellent food, with menu items for everyone includ‑ ing roast leg of lamb, souvlaki, sirloin steaks, gour‑ met burgers, melts, wraps, a fabulous kids’ menu and homemade English style fish and hand cut chips.

Also offering homemade desserts such as baklava and double baked cheesecakes, plus after dinner specialty coffees.

McDonald’s has something for every meal and snack of the day…Get your wake up call with irresistible eggs, savoury sausage, flaky biscuits and so much more…For lunch, there’s yummy fresh salads. Perhaps at dinner enjoy a delicious, freshly made and oh-sosatisfying meal! A Big Mac or a Grilled Chicken, with their classic fries, just to mention a few. I’m lovin’ it.

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Outer Clove Restaurant Longtime Nelson favourite, Outer Clove Restaurant, offers contemporary and classic dishes from around the world. While garlic infuses the food - from a subtle hint to a more intense flavour explosion - the service is warm and friendly, and the vibe casual. Everything on the evolving menu is freshly prepared from scratch and there are daily lunch and dinner specials. Enjoy a draft NBC beer with your meal, or a BC wine or one of our famous cocktails.

The cosy, family-friendly restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, Mon-Sat, at 536 Stanley Street, Nelson (half a block uphill from Otter Books on Baker). 250-3541667. Check out the menu at www.outerclove.com.

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Visa and MasterCard accepted. 1475 Cedar Avenue Trail. Phone 250-364-1816. Now available at Waneta Plaza – The Colander Express with pasta and more.

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Main Street Diner is open daily at 11 am for lunch and dinner. 616 Baker Street, Nelson. Phone 250354-4848. Fully licensed. See page 33.

515A Kootenay Street, Nelson. Phone 250-352-2332.

Major credit cards accepted. See page 36.

The Colander Restaurant is a family restaurant spe‑ cializing in great Italian food. Lots to eat, served family style, at reasonable prices – The Colander has become known as “The Trail Tradition.” The Colander special includes: salad, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken and jojo potatoes, and a dinner roll. Or you can choose from a variety of other Italian favourites.

During your visit to Trail, enjoy a delicious meal or a fabulous cocktail in Foxy’s Food and Drinks at the Best Western Plus Columbia River Hotel. Each meal consists of the freshest ingredients prepared to perfection.

Enjoy the best steaks, seafood, chicken and a variety of other dishes. Come in and enjoy the great atmosphere, great food and excellent service. For reservations call 250-368-3355. Groups welcome. See page 51.

Enjoy Nelson’s best people-watching patio rain or shine with its gas heaters, or order takeout and enjoy your meal on the beach.

Definitely described as The dining destination spot in the Kootenays...come and experience Max & Irma’s for yourself!! Enjoy the smoke-free outdoor patio.

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Max & Irma’s Kitchen offers you the very best for lunch and dinner. All meals are prepared fresh and cooked in Max & Irma’s own wood fired oven – a time honoured method of cooking that imparts a unique flavour like no other cooking style. Every Monday is Ethnic Night!

Looking for a great place to eat? Come visit Birchbank Golf and enjoy an excellent meal at the licensed Birchbank Bistro. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Birchbank Bistro offers an extensive menu at very affordable prices. Try the daily breakfast special. Take a seat on the outdoor patio and enjoy the panoramic views of the Selkirk and Monashee mountains. Call 250-693-5451, and ask about the banquet menu for social clubs, weddings or business meetings. See page 7.

Eat in or drive thru at 799 Victoria Street in Downtown Trail, open 5 am to 11 pm. Also located in Walmart, Hwy 3B & Marcolin Drive, open 7 am to 9 pm. See page 44.

NEW DENVER Inspirations by Sanderella For a truly amazing eating and shopping experience, visit Inspirations by Sanderella Boutique Café. Delicious made-to-order crepes, pizza, paninis, smoothies and coffees. The delectable gelato is made on the premises.

Family owned and operated. Indoor and outdoor seat‑ ing with a magnificent view of the glacier. Open 7 days a week May long weekend to September end. 302 6th Avenue, New Denver. See page 68.

Slocan Lake Golf Club For the best view of Slocan Lake, stop by the Slocan Lake Golf Course Clubhouse north of New Denver and enjoy home-style cooking seven days a week April through September. Featuring great burgers, dinner specials. Fully licensed. Phone 250-358-2408.

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SALM0 Bunker’s Grill at the Salmo Golf Course Grant Taylor, the Red Seal Chef at Salmo Golf Course, offers Fresh Sheet Specials. Come and visit Bunker’s for another taste of the culinary delights prepared by award-winning Grant and his team on weekend evenings. Once you have come in, they are sure you will be back for more. Phone 250-357-2068. See page 9.

Panago, Trail With over 180 locations across Canada, Panago Pizza is dedicated to providing fantastically fresh piz‑ zas, salads, bread sticks and wings. They’re committed to an exceptionally fresh pizza experience, with all of their ingredients containing no added MSG, artificial colours or flavours. They’ve got 40+ pizzas, 5 kinds of crusts, 10 different sauces and over 30 toppings to choose from. For a full menu visit panago.com. See page 48.

WINLAW Kayu’s Cafe Located in downtown Winlaw, Kayu’s Cafe opened in February 2014 under new ownership, after renovations and an extensive menu revamp. Continuing with a tra‑ dition of fine eats and quality entertainment, this hub of rural activity will keep hungry folks coming back for more. Great food, attentive service, warm atmosphere, and quality music set the scene seven days a week.

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