Visit Kaslo | Kaslo Guide 2019
Kaslo is surrounded by a vast mountain wilderness riven with rushing creeks and gorges, its centre of gravity the crystal clear depths of Kootenay Lake. Prospectors, lumbermen and speculators have come and gone and will be back; the adventurers stayed on. They’ve figured out, and perhaps you will too, that the real richness here is the freedom to be yourself, to explore. There are so many ways to do that, just read on. Have fun! Kaslo is surrounded by a vast mountain wilderness riven with rushing creeks and gorges, its centre of gravity the crystal clear depths of Kootenay Lake. Prospectors, lumbermen and speculators have come and gone and will be back; the adventurers stayed on. They’ve figured out, and perhaps you will too, that the real richness here is the freedom to be yourself, to explore. There are so many ways to do that, just read on. Have fun!
Kaslo May Days May 18-20 Photos: Gary Schneider Jazz Etc Music Festival The best little summer music festival! Take everything that is great about summer and add music – all kinds of music that will get you dancing in the sand. Kaslo Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival is very family friendly and always features truly exceptional talent. Mountains rising over 10,000 feet from the lake are the backdrop for the performers on the floating stage in Kaslo Bay. Two other stages, craft beer and cider and food vendors – and so many happy people! – keep the vibe hopping all weekend long. August 2-4, 2019. For tickets and updates on the musical lineup for 2019 www.kaslojazzfest.com Kaslo Guitar Fest One percent of Kaslovians play classical guitar, according to Kaslo’s music prof David Stewart. For a week in summer, Kaslo is host to dozens of classical guitarists of all ages. They attend master classes and workshops and enjoy the opportunity to meet other musicians, to learn from renowned instructors and to become immersed in their craft. To register for this unforgettable aesthetic experience (this year July 15-20), or for concert dates, visit their website www. kasloguitarfest.com Columbia Basin Culture Tour A road trip with a customized cultural experience. Experience craft demonstrations or discover local history, meet performers and writers, enjoy concerts and theatrical performances. Roll out for this free, self-guided tour on August 10 and 11, 10 am to 5 pm. Find your Culture Tour Directory at the Visitor Centre or the Langham. Lardeau Valley Harvest Festival A great family event at the Lardeau Valley Community Centre in Meadow Creek, a 35 minute drive north of Kaslo. Traditions celebrated at the faire include old-fashioned races and competitions, and the art and skills of the farmer and small homesteader. There will be lots of vendors, live music and antique machinery demos. Bring your pocketbook and shop early for Christmas! Argenta Fall Faire Argenta is justly famous for the quality of its musicians. Enjoy live entertainment and food and craft vendors. Once it gets dark, the stage is set for the faire’s finale. Everyone gathers in a circle and, in the middle of a field, the stick monument is set afire. iDIDaRide & Run Each one of the five different trail pounding experiences of the iDIDaRide & Run will spark you to achieve your personal best. Three bike events, 40, 20 and 8 km, and two running, 20 and 8 km, will challenge and reward you. The world-class Kaslo and area trail network is so much fun, and surpassingly beautiful. From novice riders and runners to the most experienced athletes competing in the longer races, the exhilaration of the race will last longer than the day. Some starts and all the finishes are at the logger sports grounds on the shores of Kootenay Lake. The date to remember is August 10, 2019. Book your holidays now so you can take part in BC’s hottest new event. Register at www. ididaride.ca Game of ‘Shinny’ at Winter in the Forest Festival Light Up The big bonfire is lit at the top of Front Street, the carolers are singing, and the minor hockey kids are slinging hot chocolate. All of this in downtown Kaslo after the Santa Claus procession up the dark wintry street, his passing triggering the illumination, one storefront after another, of twinkly and colourful displays of lights. Saturday, November 30. Kaslo Jamboree The annual K-Jam (on the weekend before Christmas) is old home week for the graduates of Kaslo’s storied Minor Hockey Association. They always have a lot of fun, they usually raise a bit of money for charity, and the players on the winning team get to hoist the coveted Colander Cup. Winter in the Forest Some unusual events in this free outdoor festival include human dogsled races, Swede sawing competition and the water boil race. Enjoy the sweet stickiness of maple taffy on the snow, and hot homemade foods. Or make your own bannock on a stick over the bonfire. Local musicians and storytellers will entertain you. On BC Family Day (February 18) join in on the fun at the Kaslo airstrip below the True Blue trails. www.visitkaslo.com Kaslo and Area Guide 2019 | Kaslo BC, Canada 9
Come Visit Our Historic Kaslo Golf Club Spectacular views from every shot! Your Community Grocer Full In-store Bakery • Produce Meat Department • Deli 411 Front Street, Kaslo • 250-353-2331 Store Hours: 9am - 7pm, Mon–Sat; 10am - 6pm, Sunday Summer Hours (May 12 - Aug. 31) 8am - 9pm Mon–Sat; 9am -7pm Sunday The course is challenging to golfers of all ages and skill levels. Set on a bench overlooking the town, the lake & mountains, the experience of playing here is unparalleled. No pre-booked tee times required. Ask about the 10 pack and other specials! Free club rentals for motorcyclists. 250-353-2262 KasloGolf.org @KasloGolf kaslogolf 10 Kaslo and Area Guide 2019 | Kaslo BC, Canada Welcome to the Historic Village of Kaslo Incorporated 1893 Kaslo offers fun for everyone! Walk or bike on one of the many area trails. Enjoy fabulous scenery from our expansive beachfront. Visit our newly-restored City Hall – a National Heritage Site. Free parking available off 5th Street 250-353-2311 admin@kaslo.ca www.kaslo.ca www.visitkaslo.com
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<strong>Kaslo</strong> May Days<br />
May 18-20<br />
Photos: Gary Schneider<br />
Jazz Etc Music Festival<br />
The best little summer music festival! Take<br />
everything that is great about summer<br />
and add music – all kinds of music that<br />
will get you dancing in the sand. <strong>Kaslo</strong><br />
Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival is very<br />
family friendly and always features truly<br />
exceptional talent. Mountains rising over<br />
10,000 feet from the lake are the backdrop<br />
for the performers on the floating stage in<br />
<strong>Kaslo</strong> Bay. Two other stages, craft beer and<br />
cider and food vendors – and so many<br />
happy people! – keep the vibe hopping all<br />
weekend long. August 2-4, <strong>2019</strong>. For tickets<br />
and updates on the musical lineup for <strong>2019</strong><br />
www.kaslojazzfest.com<br />
<strong>Kaslo</strong> Guitar Fest<br />
One percent of <strong>Kaslo</strong>vians play classical guitar,<br />
according to <strong>Kaslo</strong>’s music prof David<br />
Stewart. For a week in summer, <strong>Kaslo</strong> is<br />
host to dozens of classical guitarists of all<br />
ages. They attend master classes and workshops<br />
and enjoy the opportunity to meet<br />
other musicians, to learn from renowned<br />
instructors and to become immersed in<br />
their craft. To register for this unforgettable<br />
aesthetic experience (this year July 15-20),<br />
or for concert dates, visit their website www.<br />
kasloguitarfest.com<br />
Columbia Basin Culture Tour<br />
A road trip with a customized cultural experience.<br />
Experience craft demonstrations or<br />
discover local history, meet performers and<br />
writers, enjoy concerts and theatrical performances.<br />
Roll out for this free, self-guided<br />
tour on August 10 and 11, 10 am to 5 pm.<br />
Find your Culture Tour Directory at the<br />
<strong>Visit</strong>or Centre or the Langham.<br />
Lardeau Valley Harvest Festival<br />
A great family event at the Lardeau Valley<br />
Community Centre in Meadow Creek, a<br />
35 minute drive north of <strong>Kaslo</strong>. Traditions<br />
celebrated at the faire include old-fashioned<br />
races and competitions, and the art and<br />
skills of the farmer and small homesteader.<br />
There will be lots of vendors, live music<br />
and antique machinery demos. Bring your<br />
pocketbook and shop early for Christmas!<br />
Argenta Fall Faire<br />
Argenta is justly famous for the quality of<br />
its musicians. Enjoy live entertainment and<br />
food and craft vendors. Once it gets dark,<br />
the stage is set for the faire’s finale. Everyone<br />
gathers in a circle and, in the middle of<br />
a field, the stick monument is set afire.<br />
iDIDaRide & Run<br />
Each one of the five different trail pounding<br />
experiences of the iDIDaRide & Run will<br />
spark you to achieve your personal best.<br />
Three bike events, 40, 20 and 8 km, and two<br />
running, 20 and 8 km, will challenge and<br />
reward you. The world-class <strong>Kaslo</strong> and area<br />
trail network is so much fun, and surpassingly<br />
beautiful. From novice riders and runners<br />
to the most experienced athletes competing<br />
in the longer races, the exhilaration<br />
of the race will last longer than the day.<br />
Some starts and all the finishes<br />
are at the logger sports grounds<br />
on the shores of Kootenay Lake.<br />
The date to remember is August<br />
10, <strong>2019</strong>. Book your holidays now<br />
so you can take part in BC’s hottest<br />
new event. Register at www.<br />
ididaride.ca<br />
Game of ‘Shinny’<br />
at Winter in the<br />
Forest Festival<br />
Light Up<br />
The big bonfire is lit at the top of Front<br />
Street, the carolers are singing, and the<br />
minor hockey kids are slinging hot chocolate.<br />
All of this in downtown <strong>Kaslo</strong> after the<br />
Santa Claus procession up the dark wintry<br />
street, his passing triggering the illumination,<br />
one storefront after another, of twinkly<br />
and colourful displays of lights. Saturday,<br />
November 30.<br />
<strong>Kaslo</strong> Jamboree<br />
The annual K-Jam (on the weekend before<br />
Christmas) is old home week for the graduates<br />
of <strong>Kaslo</strong>’s storied Minor Hockey Association.<br />
They always have a lot of fun, they<br />
usually raise a bit of money for charity, and<br />
the players on the winning team get to hoist<br />
the coveted Colander Cup.<br />
Winter in the Forest<br />
Some unusual events in this free outdoor<br />
festival include human dogsled races, Swede<br />
sawing competition and the water boil race.<br />
Enjoy the sweet stickiness of maple taffy<br />
on the snow, and hot homemade foods. Or<br />
make your own bannock on a stick over the<br />
bonfire. Local musicians and storytellers<br />
will entertain you. On BC Family Day (February<br />
18) join in on the fun at the <strong>Kaslo</strong> airstrip<br />
below the True Blue trails.<br />
www.visitkaslo.com <strong>Kaslo</strong> and Area <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>2019</strong> | <strong>Kaslo</strong> BC, Canada 9
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