Quiet, lush, and in the wilderness but close to Nelson. The Frog peak cafe opened its doors in the summer of and has been happily serving the community breakfast and lunch ever since. We strive to support as many local farmers and use fresh ingredients in all of our food. The frog peak cafe is a busy community hub that also supports a thriving art community with monthly art shows featuring local artists. The year old building is sitting on 1 acer of beautiful gardens with stone patios and a large play area for children.
If you are looking for adventure then take our free bikes out for a ride on the rails to trails a beautiful trail meandering along the slocan river that starts right in front of the cafe. We look forward to feeding and serving our community every day. Kootenai Hideaway is a private lakefront cabin accommodation moments north of Kaslo. Queens Bay Hideaway is a private lakefront cottage just 5 minutes north of Balfour.
There are also two single beds in the loft bedroom. The kitchen is fully equipped along with a BBQ. There is a full bathroom with a shower. There is everything that you will need in the cabin including all bedding, linens and towels. There is ample parking and a RV power plugin on the cabin. The beach has a gradual slope into the lake which makes it safer for children.
At the beach there is a fire-pit, hammock, tenting spots, horseshoe pitch or try the productive fishing from shore at the mouth of the creek. The cabin is located near the end of a no-thru road and is well away from the main roadway. You will only hear the wind and water as the other properties are well hidden past the trees. Email or call Darrell and Chloe for more information on the cabin or the Kaslo area and its activities.
Fully equipped suites with everything you need for a most enjoyable stay in the magical Kootenay region. Overlooking Kootenay Lake, this charming Heritage Building was built in and has been transformed over the decades into four beautiful, artistically designed, self-contained suites that can accommodate a single person or a large group of up to twelve people. Free off-street parking, smoke-free interior, beautiful yard and gardens.
We are located in the middle of Nelson town, close to all the favourite local amenities, including over 35 restaurants within walking distance! We also have another option: our Morning Star Cabin, tucked away in the forest on the perimeter of Nelson, for anyone looking for a truly unique and different experience.
Our Cabin can accommodate up to four people and is a five minute drive from downtown Nelson. For eclectic, vibrant, exclusive and affordable accommodation, contact us! A 25 minute drive from historical Nelson which offers unique shops carrying both quality name brands and local artisan products.
While exploring Nelson stop and take a break at one of the many restaurants, coffee shops, or craft breweries this city has to offer. Conveniently located for both winter and summer outdoor enthusiasts. Minutes away from Kokanee Park for all your hiking, biking, water sports and zipline needs. Two beautiful 18 hole golf courses, plus Ainsworth Hot Springs, and the longest free ferry ride in the world are all nearby. For winter sports we are 45mins away from Whitewater ski hill with some of the best powder in Canada.
Also many cross country ski trails for you to choose from in the area. Walking distance to downtown, beach, shopping. May 1 to October 17th.
Showers, flush toilets, picnic tables, covered dining shelter, wireless internet, shade, view, laundry and sani-station. Pets allowed. The cozy cottage is at the end of a quiet no-thru road, on the shores of the sheltered Queens Bay, the warmest water in Kootenay Lake laps at this beach.
The fully equipped cottage has a full kitchen with fridge, stove, oven, microwave and a BBQ. There is a full bathroom with a large shower. Everything that you need will be waiting for you, including all bedding, linens and towels… if there is something more you require, just ask.
Head out and explore what the area has to offer. At the end of a day full of Kootenay style adventures, dine at any one of the excellent restaurants or pubs in the area.
Then come home to peace and quiet and an evening of telling stories around your campfire on the beach. Wing Creek Resort is a spectacularly beautiful, environmentally conscious waterfront resort that offers ownership opportunities and vacation rentals. This unique acre resort features thoughtfully designed luxury cottages, a beautiful private beach, mountain streams, lush forest, walking trails, an orchard, gardens, a gift shop and the Falling Water Spa.
Only 5 cottages available in Phase 1. Wing Creek Resort offers deluxe one-bedroom cedar cottages with granite counter tops, slate and hardwood floors, stainless appliances, and wood burning fireplaces.
Decks overlook breathtaking views. Located on 20 wooded acres, with trails, private beach, orchards, gardens and a sparkling mountain stream. Our spa features relaxation and sports massage, reiki and reflexology. Private, quiet, secluded year round retreat. One hour north of Nelson, 20 minutes north of Ainsworth Hot Springs and just 5 minutes north of Kaslo. Wing Creek Resort is in the heart of an area known for its natural beauty, spectacular vistas, natural hot springs, unparalleled hiking, boating, skiing and many other outdoor activities.
Located on the shores of Kootenay Lake and only 4 km from Ainsworth Hotsprings. If you have quads, dirtbikes, mountain bikes or hiking boots bring them! Established in , the Hume is a restored historic, full-service hotel located on the corner of Vernon and Ward Street. All guest rooms have been tastefully renovated and are equipped with modern conveniences while paying homage to our rich history.
This full-service hotel features a free full hot made-to-order breakfast for all room guests every morning. In , we put the finishing touches on a 12 year renovation where no two rooms are quite the same. Our greatest asset? Our team of dedicated staff of course. You can expect wide hallways, spacious rooms, extraordinary woodwork and that special sense of nostalgia that has defined our town over a century. Centrally located for all activities, this quaint, well appointed and affordable facility is only one minute away from downtown, yet worlds apart.
Popular with families, adventurers, and business people alike, the Alpine motel is pet friendly and offers rooms with or without kitchen, Jacuzzi, fireplace and family suites. Free wireless internet, guest laundry. Why The Alpine? This motel features free off-street parking in front of your room and free wireless High-Speed internet as well as guest laundry. Choose from many adventure packages to make your stay in Nelson unforgettable.
Your hosts, Rob and Emmy, will make visitors from all walks of life feel welcome in this picturesque motel. Business travelers will be pleased to know that we offer free high speed internet while families should make note that kids stay free. Besides 70 comfortable guest rooms, other amenities include banquet facilities, Jacuzzi suites, hot tub, fitness room, flat screen TVs, microwaves, fridges, guest computer, room service and plenty of parking.
Visit our website or call for more detail on the excellent ski and golf packages we have to offer. Recently, we just opened up our new modern Italian restaurant, Marzano.
We embarked on a trip to Naples, Italy in We enrolled in a one week course from one of the most revered, legendary pizzaiolas, Enzo Coccia, to understand the tradition and methods behind preparing the dough and working the forno. The course was rewarding and eye opening as we learned a century-old hand stretching dough techniques and simple authentic recipes.
In addition to these well-guarded methods, we discovered the beauty of pure, fresh ingredients. The San Marzano tomato is a cornerstone ingredient that the locals take pride in as it is native only to the rich volcanic soil of the area.
We were inspired by this and felt we needed to take the same care in selecting our ingredients, hence the name, Marzano as an homage to quality and authenticity. We offer guided fishing on world class Kootenay Lake and Columbia River. Heated Boats. Fully licensed and insured. Brand new Ocean Pro custom boats. I am so excited to be opening my new studio with gallery to the public this year in the beautiful Kootenays just outside of Nelson BC.
I have been working hard to complete the building, landscaping, and filling the shelves and garden with beautiful pottery! Cory at Sweet Mountain Pottery invites you to visit our garden patio and gallery to discover fun and useful clay creations for your home and garden.
From learning how to run a business in Vancouver, I have stuck with the philosophy of being on time, always courteous, do what we say, finish what we start, providing fair and competitive prices.
I strive to complete my work with a sense of pride and satisfaction knowing that I made a difference with each and every client. I love meeting new people and helping them out when I can. I look forward to meeting you down the road as well. We also feature an experienced, professional DJ service. Serving Nelson and area for 16 years. Kokanee Lake is 1, metres in length and metres wide; surrounded by precipitous cliffs and rock slides, it is an alpine jewel.
Other scenic lakes in the park include the gem-coloured Sapphire Lakes, milky Joker Lakes and popular Gibson, Kaslo and Tanal Lakes, which offer good fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout.
With 85 km of well-marked trails, this park is appropriate for campers, hikers and climbers with all levels of outdoor experience. Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park, set aside in , is one of the oldest major parks in the provincial system.
It has a long history of well established recreational use and is perhaps the best known alpine park in the Kootenay area of British Columbia. Its boundaries encompass 32, hectares of some of the most scenic mountain country found in the Selkirk Mountains of southern British Columbia, comprising a picturesque mosaic of high peaks, snowfields, cirques and colourful lake basins.
Access to the park was developed from old mining and forestry roads. Leading from these various road ends, trails dating to the early mining developments offer a variety of hiking opportunities ranging from short day trips to challenging cross-country routes; for the status of the main access routes please Check the most recent trail report [PDF].
Historical cabins and interesting old mine sites combine with many natural features including peaks, lakes and alpine basins to form a rich and diverse environment for back-country recreation. The park straddles the crest of mountain ridges between Slocan Lake and Kootenay Lake.
Located 30 kilometres to the northeast, the peaks of Kokanee Glacier are visible from the city of Nelson, and stand out as dominant skyline features from many points on Kootenay Lake. Weather patterns in the park are typical of the Southern Interior Mountains, With the whole Park area over 1, metres, elevation strongly influences weather conditions and while warm spells occur in July and August, Park visitors should be aware of the highly changeable nature of mountain weather.
Snow and sleet are not uncommon in summer, and rainy weather, many times in the form of thunderstorms, can be expected in the spring, summer and autumn months. The heavy snowfall accumulations in the Park can be counted upon to ensure excellent ski conditions from late autumn to early spring.
Snow can occur in October at all levels in the Park and the higher elevations are not likely to be snow-free until July. Avalanches are prevalent on the open alpine slope, limiting ski touring possibilities to certain routes and to low risk periods. Date Established: February 6, Park Size: 32, hectares. Persons visiting Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park are reminded that this park is a wilderness area without supplies or equipment of any kind.
Visitors must equip themselves with strong hiking boots, suitable clothing, a warm sleeping bag, a tent with a waterproof fly, and a Primus-type stove for cooking. Hikers planning to venture off established trails should have good route-finding abilities that include map reading and compass skills.
Only experienced mountaineers with ropes, ice axes, and crampons should attempt traverse routes or venture onto glaciers and snowfields. In the event of an emergency, contact the RCMP. Everyone entering wilderness areas should inform a responsible person of their intentions, including an estimated time of return. For Woodbury and Silver Spray Cabins , summer only rates based on per person per night basis and, a reservation system is in place, as walk-ins are not guaranteed space.
Both cabins are closed during winter. This is due to the hut location s itself being associated with avalanche hazard ie. For the winter season, from November 1 through to May 31, the occupancy of the Kokanee Glacier Cabin is limited to 12 and availability is offered through a lottery system managed by the Alpine Club of Canada - there is no availability for walk-ins, reservations are required.
The Kokanee Glacier Cabin accommodates up to 20 from June 1 through to October 31; this is the summer operating season. For the summer season, it is recommended that you make reservations if you want to be assured of a bed to sleep in.
If the public chooses to walk-in and there are beds available, you can register at that time. Please note: Any maps listed are for information only; they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be used for navigation. Here are 4 things you need to know before you take the leap:. Think of it as if you are arriving at the airport for a flight. And in the early morning or evening, it can get even cooler. The clouds can also blow in on a dime. Fashion is fitting for the runway, but when it comes to the zipline there are a few things to consider.
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