Kaslo

Population: 1,039 (2021 Census) Elevation: 541 m (1,785 ft) Facts: Kaslo is home to two National Historic Sites: The SS Moyie, world’s oldest intact passenger sternwheeler and the City Hall, the oldest wooden municipal hall still in use. Shopping Back Dirt Road Body Products Willow Home Gallery More shopping & services More info: NelsonKootenayLake.com Kaslo Chamber of Commerce

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Kaslo is one of British Columbia’s prettiest villages – set on the shores of Kootenay Lake, the Purcell Mountains tower above and the wide tree-lined streets and stately old houses exude charm.

The town was built on the wealth created by the silver boom of the late 1800s and the hills surrounding Kaslo are rich in the history of those bygone days. The north arm of Kootenay Lake is richly endowed with a fascinating history and the area has retained many of the heritage sites of the past.

Things to See & Do in Kaslo

Heritage Attractions
Japanese Canadian Museum, Kootenay Star Museum and Langham Cultural Centre which was saved from demolition in the 1970s, now serves the community as a performance venue, art gallery and artist studios and the Lardeau Valley Historical Museum (Meadow Creek).

Step aboard a working passenger sternwheeler in the 1920s, the SS Moyie, an international treasure. Berthed at the edge of Kootenay Lake, the sternwheeler rests permanently in her former port of call at 324 Front Street. Open May to October.

Festivals
A wonderful market takes place during the summer at the Front Street Park. Other Kaslo festivals and events include: May Days, and Winter in the Forest festival.

Kaslo River Trail
A scenic riverside ramble (6 km easy), looping the north and south sides of the Kaslo River. The trail has two covered bridges and is a family friendly walk through beautiful forests alongside the Kaslo River. Link to other area trails including Lakeview Trail which is 5 km, wheelchair friendly and wraps around lower Kaslo along Kootenay Lake.