Regional District of Central Kootenay

British Columbia

On the shores of Kalso BC. The beach is a bit rocky but there's plenty of space to relax and have a picnic on your travels. There's a small tourism BC house next to the beach along with a boat museum to visit.

The West Kootenay Scenic Route is incredible when heading north to Kamloops. You will have wild views of the mountains and animal encounters. Surrounded by millions of Ponserosa Pines which feel like your trapped in a snow globe during the winter.

While in the area make sure to also check out the beaches of Nakusp BC. A swimmable mountain rimmed lake in the summer that will melt all your troubles away.

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Nelson featuring snow, mountains and snow skiing

This picturesque town in the foothills of the Selkirk Mountains has superb ski resorts, watersports, heritage architecture and a thriving arts scene.

Reasons to visit

Whitewater Ski Resort
Baldface Lodge
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park

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Once a settlement for Russian immigrants, this mountain town at the confluence of two rivers features hiking trails, bike paths and gorgeous river valley views.

Reasons to visit

Kootenay Gallery
Doukhobor Discovery Centre
CPR Station Museum

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Friends wating for ferry boat. Upper Arrow lake. Columbia River. Selkirk and Monashee Mountains. Keenleyside Dam. Castlegar. Revelstoke. British Columbia. Canada.

Come to relaxing Nakusp and enjoy its hot springs, food, and natural setting.

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Nakusp Municipal Beach

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Outdoor fun, history and fresh air sum up this charming lake-side town with spectacular views of the Purcell and Selkirk mountains in British Columbia.