Calling all riders...if challenging twists in the road and showy scenery is what your dream trip consists of, take Hwy 31 and head north from Kaslo. There are lots of opportunities along the way to explore the rugged landscape; photography enthusiasts will find a wealth of wildlife and scenery to capture with the lens. Once you arrive at the north end of the lake you will find The Hog’s Den Motorcycle Campground. Hog’s Den offers cabins, outdoor kitchen, tenting and tipi rentals...

Forty km (25 miles) north of Kaslo is the beautiful Lardeau Valley which embraces the small communities of Lardeau, Cooper Creek and Meadow Creek, Howser, Argenta and Johnsons Landing. The rich valley bottom farmland is the result of the ebb and flow over thousands of years by the Duncan and Lardeau Rivers through the flats at the head of the lake.

The area was first settled at the turn of the last century when a flood of prospectors searching for rich lodes of ore invaded the area....

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 wheelchair and bicycle accessible, while the south side trail meanders through a moss covered forest. The two are joined by a pedestrian bridge, 106...

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...

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 participating businesses.

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...

The Northern Rockies Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America will host a National Road Run to Kaslo on July 19–21, 2012.

The event will take place over three days and will be centred in Kaslo. The vintage cycles and their AMCA riders will leave Kaslo each day for a different route and return in the evening. The first day will be a short half day ride. The next two days will be all day rides making a loop north one day and south on the next.

The Northern Rockies...

Once upon a time, a few of Kaslo’s local outdoor enthusiasts decided that an epic endurance bike & run event would be ‘just the thing’ to liven things up in the quiet Kaslo fall. The first Kaslo Suffer Fest was held in 2010, and it was a huge success...the talk of the town for weeks. 

Now in its third year, the Suffer Fest races will test the mettle of as many as 600 participants of all ages and abilities from across BC and Alberta. 

Extreme...

It’ll be another unforgettable weekend at this year’s Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival. Bands are making their way from around the world to play in the outdoor natural amphitheatre of Kaslo Bay Park. This festival fills the air with music every year on the August long weekend: this year August 2 through August 4. USA Today rated this festival as one of the top 10 in North America.

Over the years, the festival has built up an excellent reputation. The musicians come...

 Celebrate with the villagers of Kaslo the tradition they have kept alive since 1892.

During all these years, the locals have celebrated Queen Victoria’s birthday with a rollicking spring festival. 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...

Less than 5 minutes’ drive north from Ainsworth is Woodbury Resort and Marina and Jones Boys Boats. The early history of Woodbury is inextricably linked with mining. In 1897, 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, mining declined and the prospectors  eventually went elsewhere. 

Today,...

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. After massive efforts to refurbish the building, the first floor was opened in 1977. The...

You will virtually “see red” as this 11 m wide by 3.2 km channel comes alive with a million spawning kokanee (land-locked salmon) during the months of August and September.

These channels were built in 1967 to replace the natural spawning beds destroyed by the construction of the Duncan Dam. Walkways and an interpretive site allow visitors the opportunity to view this incredible and spectacular wonder of nature.

Occasionally black bears may be seen in and around the...

This spectacular course is one of the oldest in the province – talk about mature trees! Not to mention the breathtaking views of the Purcells, the Selkirks and Kootenay Lake. It is unique and challenging for the serious golfer and yet is enjoyed by novices as well. This is a 9 hole course, 2788 yards total. There are rental clubs and pull and power carts. A nice feature of the course is that it extends free golf club usage to motorcyclists. Tee times are not usually required.

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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. When she was launched on October 22, 1898, there were no roads, no trains, or air travel into these remote  mountain valleys. The ships were the only means of mass transportation, freight and mail service. And so they came –...