Nestled in the trees just 10 minutes from world class Kokanee Springs Golf Club, 15 minutes from the worlds longest free ferry ride.

Visit Nelson, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Cody Caves, all a short drive from Balfour Ferry landing.

Visit the artisans at Crawford Bay. See how the weavers work with their looms, how the blacksmith forges his craft, how old-fasioned brooms are made on antique equipment, and watch the glassblower at work.

• PACK YOUR CAMERA - for the world's longest and most spectacular free ferry ride across Kootenay Lake!
  
  
• EXPLORE the many area hiking trails and forestry roads. Click on "Hiking" above for more information.
  
  
• GOLF in Riondel, Crawford Bay, Balfour. Creston and Kaslo. Click on "Golf" above for more information.
  
  
• SNORKEL or SCUBA DIVE and see what's under Kootenay Lake. Ask the locals about interesting sites.
  
  
• GET into HOT WATER at the hot springs caverns of Ainsworth.
  
  
• GO UNDERGROUND at Cody Caves Provincial Park near Ainsworth.
  
  
• SEEK the WILD HUCKLEBERRY, that most elusive and delicious of wild fruits, ripening in summer at confidential locations in the wild. Ask the locals about this.
  
  
• SEE LOCAL HISTORY in the Riondel Museum, open in July & August. Visit historic Harrison Memorial Church. Take a tour of the Wedgwood Manor. Check out the house made of glass in Boswell. Watch for abandoned mines and ruins here and there along your way.
  
  
• VISIT A PADDLEWHEELER. The S.S. Moyie Museum in Kaslo is the last steamer on the lake.
  
  
• LOOK For the GOLD BOULDER at Gray Creek. Ask Tom at the Gray Creek store where to start your search.
  
  
• TALK TURKEY to one of the rare wild turkeys often seen along the highway in Gray Creek, along the road to Riondel, and along Pilot Bay Road. If you’re a birder, put it on your Life List.
  
  
• MEET THE PEOPLE of the valley and the world. Stay at a friendly Bed & Breakfast. Click on "Accommodations" to your left for more information.
  
  
• WINE & DINE Try a different restaurant each night of your East Shore holiday. Click on "restaurants" above for more information.
  
  
• BROOM-MAKERS, BLACKSMITHS, WEAVERS, GLASS-BLOWERS, Woodworkers and more. The area is famous for its artisans. Track them to their lairs for demonstrations of their crafts. Click on "Artisans" above for more information.
  
  
• PLAY Soccer every Sunday, 12 noon kick-off in Crawford Bay Park. Everyone welcome!
  
  
• TENNIS - free courts at Crawford Bay School.
  
  
• MINI GOLF in Crawford Bay.
  
  
• TOUCH A GLACIER and smell the wild flowers in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park.
  
  
• CAMP in one of many naturally beautiful campgrounds - on the lakeshore, in the forest, by a creek. Click on "Accommodations" above for more info on campgrounds.
  
  
• CANOE or KAYAK the remote shores north of Riondel, the pristine beaches across the lake from Boswell. or anywhere along the lake the fancy strikes you.
  
  
• PHOTOGRAPH WILDLIFE Deer abound everywhere and you'll sometimes see elk, bear, coyotes, or even cougars!
  
  
• SEE the LIGHTHOUSE on Pilot Peninsula, three miles from Kootenay Bay. Great vistas!
  
  
• BIRDWATCH at B.C.'s finest interior bird habitat, the Creston Valley Wildlife Area, or at the wetlands adjacent to Crawford Bay Beach.
  
  
• FISH. The pristine waters of Kootenay Lake offers world class fishing and unprecedented , raw beauty ... truly nature at its best. For more information on fishing and services click on "Fishing" at the left.
  
  
• HIT THE BEACH at Riondel, Kootenay Bay, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Boswell, or wherever you find a nice spot. Swim-wear is optional at certain locations. Ask around.
  
  
• TAKE AN ART CLASS from Stone Corner Arts. Click on "Artisans " above for more info.
  

Experience a truly memorable vacation destination.

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