Culture
Nelson
Founded in 1897, historic Nelson is a modern mountain paradise. It is one of Canada’s top small arts communities where you can find the work of many talented Kootenay artisans.
To learn more about Nelson see:
As well, there are many arts, jazz and music festivals throughout the summer in the Kootenay area from Salmo to Kaslo to Crawford Bay. For information, click on:
- Nelson and District Arts Council - cultural and artistic events
- Kaslo Jazz Festival
- Salmo Shambhala
- Crawford Bay Starbelly Jam Festival
Crawford Bay
See artisans at work and learn a little about their crafts from blown glass, broommaking, blacksmithing, weaving, copper enamelling to pottery, wizards and jewellery making. Visit the working studios to see how it is done - www.kootenaylake.bc.ca
Ainsworth Hot Springs
Features three odourless pools and a horseshoe shaped natural hot spring cave.
If hot springs are your passion, there are more natural hot springs within a few hours drive – Halcyon Hot Springs, www.halcyon-hotsprings.com and Nakusp Hot Springs, www.nakusphotsprings.com.
Selkirk Loop
The international Selkirk Loop is a unique 450 kilometre scenic driving tour that winds through British Columbia, Idaho and Washington State. The Loop stretches from northeastern Washington north to Nelson and the world’s longest free ferry ride, across to the east shore of Kootenay Lake, south to Creston and on to Sandpoint, Idaho.
See Activities for details and links to sporting activities in the area.