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!
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1. Lardeau River Rafting<br />
1-855-400-RAFT(7238)<br />
www.lardeauriveradventures.com<br />
Enjoy an exhilarating run on the Lardeau<br />
River through the awesome scenery of<br />
Goat Range Provincial Park, which is<br />
home to an abundance of Rocky Mountain<br />
wildlife. Truly a wild experience<br />
that will feed your soul and live on in<br />
memory. 4-6 hour guided trips for which<br />
you must prebook.<br />
2. Fletcher Falls www.visitkaslo.com<br />
Drive 6 km south of <strong>Kaslo</strong> on Hwy 31.<br />
Turn left on Fletcher Creek Frontage<br />
Road. Park and walk down to the trail<br />
that leads to the foot of a spectacular<br />
waterfall and moss lined grotto. There<br />
is a marine wilderness campground site<br />
for boaters and canoers.<br />
You can also hike to the headwaters of<br />
Fletcher Creek. For details: www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca<br />
(search Fletcher Lake.)<br />
3. Paddling on Kootenay Lake<br />
250-353-1925<br />
The <strong>Kaslo</strong> Kayaking Adventure Centre<br />
is on <strong>Kaslo</strong>’s Front Street. Tours, rentals<br />
and lessons are offered and there is<br />
high quality outdoor gear for sale. Full<br />
day and 1/2 days tours can be booked.<br />
Lessons are offered for kayaking, stand<br />
up paddleboarding and windsurfing.<br />
Rent a kayak, canoe or a stand up paddleboard.<br />
4. Boat Rentals<br />
Jones Boys Boats 250-353-2550<br />
Woodbury Resort 250-353-7717<br />
You’ll love the Kootenays in a whole<br />
new way once you get out on the<br />
lake. Discover secluded coves, sandy<br />
beaches, and amazing nature hikes.<br />
The Joneses have lived on Kootenay<br />
Lake for generations, so when you go<br />
to rent a boat at Jones Boys Boats or at<br />
Woodbury Resort (both Jones familyowned)<br />
ask them where their favourite<br />
spots are.<br />
6. Valley of the Ghosts<br />
Walk in the footsteps of prospectors pectors<br />
from an era longtime gone.<br />
Many of the settlements that once<br />
housed thousands of miners have all but<br />
disappeared, but remnants of the frantic<br />
mining activity from a century ago are<br />
common, if sometimes a little hard to<br />
spot. The steep-sided valley follows<br />
the <strong>Kaslo</strong> River to its headwaters just<br />
past Retallack. This region surrounding<br />
Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park was/is<br />
also known as the Silvery Slocan. Superb<br />
destinations:<br />
A.The (near) ghost town of Sandon<br />
B. Idaho Peak (best mid to late summer)<br />
C. Old Growth Cedar Grove in Retallack<br />
D. Buchanan Lookout, a refurbished fire<br />
lookout tower<br />
7. Duncan Lake<br />
Howser’s Glayco Beach has a boat<br />
launch, wilderness camping, driftwood<br />
strewn beaches, and warm swimming.<br />
Glacier Creek Regional Park is across<br />
the lake. Campsite fees are $10/day,<br />
first come first served, 250-252-1510.<br />
8. Lardeau Valley<br />
E. Gerrard Rainbow (30-40 lb) spawning<br />
third week in April to mid May<br />
F. John Fenger Memorial Park in Gerrard.<br />
Old growth forest, 20 minute walk<br />
G. Macbeth Icefield. For up to date<br />
information on the trails in the Purcell<br />
Wilderness Conservancy go to<br />
www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/<br />
parkpgs/purcell/<br />
H. Monica Meadows<br />
I. Jumbo Pass<br />
J. Meadow Mountain<br />
K. Fry Creek<br />
9. Kokanee Mountain Zipline<br />
www.zipkokanee.com<br />
The original zipline in the West Kootenay<br />
zips you through 44 acres of old<br />
growth Douglas fir and pine forests.<br />
Located 22 km north of Hwy 3A on<br />
Kokanee Glacier Park Road, Kokanee<br />
Mountain Zipline offers 6 ziplines of<br />
varying heights and lengths and provides<br />
a breathtaking view of the Kokanee<br />
Creek canyon. It’s best to book<br />
your tour ahead as walk-ups are on a<br />
first come, first served basis. Fun for the<br />
<strong>Kaslo</strong>vians<br />
like to get<br />
‘Oot & Aboot’<br />
Fletcher Falls<br />
10. Golf Tours<br />
There are some fun little nine hole golf<br />
courses within an hour or two of <strong>Kaslo</strong>.<br />
• <strong>Kaslo</strong> Golf Course - www.kaslogolf.org<br />
• Slocan Lake Golf Course in New Denver<br />
www.slgc.ca<br />
• Riondel Golf Course - www.riondelgolf.<br />
com (includes free ferry ride!)<br />
• Nakusp Golf Course - www.nakuspgolf.ca<br />
The West Kootenay also has spectacular<br />
18 hole golf courses: Balfour, Castlegar,<br />
Kokanee Springs in Crawford Bay, Granite<br />
Pointe in Nelson, Redstone (Rossland)<br />
and Birchbank (Castlegar/Trail).<br />
Photo: Pat Cattermole<br />
5. Cody Caves 250-359-2283<br />
www.codycavetours.com<br />
Cody Caves are a network of limestone<br />
caves in the Selkirk Mountains in BC, located<br />
2 miles (3.2 km) north of Ainsworth<br />
Hot Springs on the west side of Kootenay<br />
Lake. Cody Cave Tours operate year round<br />
and offer a variety of tour packages:<br />
Adventure, Explorer and Family. For children<br />
age 5 and up to adults.<br />
www.visitkaslo.com<br />
whole family!<br />
<strong>Kaslo</strong> and Area <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>2019</strong>| <strong>Kaslo</strong> BC, Canada 29
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