Everything for your garden…and it’s local! Whether you’re landscaping or planning a tomato crop, you’ll find it all at the 12th Annual Nelson Garden Festival, Saturday, May 11, at the west end of Baker Street, from 10 am to 3 pm.And there’s something for Mom, too! Every Mother’s Day weekend, there are plenty of plants and flowers to make her feel special. The festival has grown from a few booths...
On the first Saturday in September, the Balfour ferry landing is buzzing with anxious young fishermen. It’s the annual 15 & Under Squawfish Derby, and the excitement is building. The kids are registered in age categories at the Gill & Gift, where they receive free maggots, hooks, weights, etc., and there are even a few rods and reels lent out for the day. Off they go fishing off the docks, the shore and some in boats.
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- Launch your boat at Balfour wharf
- Take a fishing or sailing charter
- Get some duck food at Lang's and wander down to the beach to feed the ducks and geese
- Watch the ferry coming in and going out
- Go for lunch and do some shopping
- Play nine or eighteen holes at the golf course
- Hit a bucket of balls at the driving range
- Rent a boat
- Rent a kayak
- Ride the free...
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...
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...
Kaslo is an area filled with creative people who are inspired by the beautiful surroundings of lakes and mountains. From pottery to painting, sculptures to quilts, the variety is wonderful. Artwalk brings it all to downtown Kaslo. This year Artwalk runs from June 14 until September 21. Grab a map and stroll around, taking in the marvellous displays of artwork. Maps are available at the Langham, the Visitors Centre on the Moyie, and...
1995 TOYOTA TERCEL: Automatic, no rust, summer & winter tires. $1000. 250-354-7757.That’s the motto for Crawford Bay, and truly a well deserved description. Crawford Bay village is home to many talented artisans. During spring, summer and fall, the highway through town becomes “Artisan Way”. Plan to spend some time checking out all the fascinating shops, most with workshops attached.
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Many artists skilled in a wide variety of disciplines have chosen to settle in the Creston Vally. The Annual Creston Valley and Eastshore Art Walk/Drive begins every year in mid-May and extends right through the September Labour Day long weekend. Galleries and studios are open to the public from Riondel to Crawford Bay through Creston to Yahk, and offer everything from blown and stained glass, pottery and ceramics, beadwork, fabric...
Nelson’s premier arts festival is back for the 25th year, beginning in July and continuing for six weeks. ArtWalk offers area artists the opportunity to have their work viewed by art lovers of all ages during the summer. The entire downtown becomes a huge art opening event, with refreshments and fresh art in a dozen different venues. Take a walking tour of art in Nelson and be delighted by the creative expression nurtured by the...
If you look down the entire length of Baker Street, you think that it will only take five minutes to go from one end to the other. What an idea! Three hours later you still haven’t had time to explore all the art and craft stores, the bookstores, the funky and fine clothing stores, to say nothing of trying out the restaurants and organic coffee bars housed in some of the antique buildings that line both sides of the street. Talented...
A small yet vibrant community, the Village of Balfour is tucked along and above the shores of Kootenay Lake. When you get near the junction of Hwy 3A and Hwy 31A, you are in Balfour country – much more than a few shops and restaurants at the ferry landing!
Balfour was originally a steamboat terminus for all the mining activities up and down Kootenay Lake. In 1889, a wealthy Englishman named Charles Busk, who envisioned...
Discover Kootenay’s best kept secret – 18 holes of spectacular golf! Designed by Les Furber, this prestigious course comes complete with a driving range, putting green, a full fleet of rental carts, and a new clubhouse.
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...
We are lucky to share our forests with black and grizzly bears. Bear Aware is an organization that seeks to ensure that no harm comes to either bears or humans in our mutual habitat.
Try not to surprise a bear. If a bear hears you coming, it will usually avoid you. Warn bears of your presence by talking calmly and loudly, or sing, especially in dense bush where visibility may be limited or around rivers or streams...
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. The trail is approximately 1km long and winds through open grasslands following a level terrace above the river. If you bring your fishing rod, rainbow trout and walleye are the main species in this area of the Columbia River. Whitefish are also...
If you are looking for a great place for a picnic, or a family reunion, Beaver Valley Family Park at Marsh Creek is perfect for your needs. There is plenty to do at the park. There is a playground, volleyball and basketball courts, and a field large 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 hiking trails throughout the area. Keep in mind that Fruitvale, like...
