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Located only 15 minutes west of Revelstoke, the Heritage Ghost Town has more than 25 rescued & restored historic buildings, gathered from around British Columbia. The attraction is assembled near the site of the original town of Three Valley, which … More »
It would be hard to find a hot springs pool facility with such a rich history or a more magnificent view – overlooking Kootenay Lake and the Purcell Mountain range. Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort features three odourless pools, 150 foot … More »
The BC Interior Forestry Museum is situated in Revelstoke, nestled between the Selkirk and Monashee mountains, beside the Columbia River in British Columbia, Canada. This forest-covered part of the world has a long history of forestry and is part of … More »
A spectacular mansion and BC attraction on Kootenay Lake. This rare example of Tudor revival architecture was built in 1935 for Selwyn G. Blaylock who was the president of the C.M.&S. Co., which is the present day Teck-Cominco Metals. This Kootenay … More »
Castlegar’s Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Museum is housed in a 99 year old station, one of the best preserved in the province. Once inside you can envision the hustle and bustle of the passengers boarding the trains. The station agent’s … More »
One of the best small museums anywhere. With thousands of artifacts on display, knowledgeable interpreters, model railway and historic buildings on-site, and lovely park-like grounds, the Creston Museum is one place you don’t want to miss. We also offer RV … More »
The Doukhobor Discovery Centre will introduce you to Doukhobor culture and their unique lifestyle as it evolved in the Kootenay region of British Columbia from 1908 to 1938. Over 1,000 artifacts represent the pioneering, fascinating arts and crafts, customs and … More »
The past lives and breathes at Fort Steele Heritage Town. Perched on the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains since it’s gold rush beginnings in 1864, the village has gone from boomtown to regional centre to ghost town to one … More »
In 1987, a small group of theater enthusiasts, headed by Ray Furlotte, started a musical review based on Rossland history. The show was embellished with local lore, old time tunes and real Cancan dancers from the Boomtown Garter Girls. Two … More »
Formerly the Heritage Inn, the Hume Hotel has been a cherished Nelson landmark and one of the finest hotels in British Columbia since 1898. With the time-honoured tradition of hospitality excellence that began with original owners J. Fred and Lydia … More »
This retail gift shop offers unique native gifts & collectibles, displaying traditional heritage artifacts for the Yaqan Nuki people. These include sample models of the unique sturgeon nosed canoe & the tepee. We offer commercial embroidery services. New for this … More »
Mike’s Place Pub isn’t just one pub – it’s more like three in one. With three distinct levels to choose from, Mike’s Place resembles an old English style pub, and its dark wood interior adds to the warmth of the … More »
During World War II, over 20,000 Japanese Canadians were forcibly relocated from the coast to remote internment camps. This Centre is located on the site of one of the ten such camps in the Slocan Valley and is dedicated to … More »
The Prospector’s Pick is a fabulous souvenir shop located in the historic 1900 City Hall building in the centre of Sandon. This popular store is the area’s oldest venue of local arts, quality hand-crafted goods and items from days gone-by. … More »
Revelstoke Museum & Archives keeps alive the history and heritage of Revelstoke and district by collecting, preserving, documenting and interpreting the artifacts, records and stories of the region in a public community museum. The Museum and Archives is a place … More »
Discover Canada’s railway history at the Revelstoke Railway Museum. Exhibiting fascinating artifacts, a restored CPR steam locomotive, rolling stock, a model railroad layout & much more at British Columbia’s premiere railway museum. The Revelstoke Railway Museum allows visitors to learn … More »
Once the capital of the Silvery Slocan, Sandon was the focus of world-wide attention. In the 1890s Sandon sprang into existence as Canada’s richest silver mining community with a population of approximately 5,000 with 85 brothels, 29 hotels, 28 saloons, … More »
Formerly the Bank of Montreal, this two-story museum features a rare brick bank vault, transportation exhibits, a collection of journals, business machines and memorabilia from the Newmarket Hotel (Victorian sitting room & kitchen). One room is dedicated to New Denver’s … More »
An international treasure, the SS Moyie is the oldest surviving intact vessel of her type in the world. At the edge of Kootenay Lake, the sternwheeler rests permanently in her former port of call at Kaslo. Owned & operated by … More »
Nestled between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains near Kimberley and Cranbrook, British Columbia, the St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino is a magnificent resort that offers gourmet dining, world-class golf, elegant hotel rooms, and casino night life, all at one … More »
Located at the historic Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort, enjoy the Springs Dining Room with friendly, professional service and a casual fine dining menu. Offering an array of homemade dishes from Breakfast to Dinner with something to tantalize everyone’s taste buds. … More »
First constructed as a hotel in 1896, later used as internment housing, the Langham was transformed into an arts centre with a theatre, two galleries, studios and an archival display on the Japanese Canadian internment years. The Langham provides art … More »
Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History celebrates the creativity, the history, the vibe that is Nelson, Canada’s Best Small Art Town. The Touchstones facility opened to the public in October 2006 after a $3.2 million renovation. Located in a … More »
The Village Bistro is located on the grounds of the Doukhobor Discovery Centre across from the airport in Castlegar. The Bistro specializes in famous Doukhobor vegetarian specialties such as borsch, vareniki, nalesniki and pyrahi. – all prepared in the Doukhobor … More »
Take a walk around this island park and discover a heritage of human and natural history unique within the Columbia River Valley. Your visit will take you back several thousands of years when the Lakes Salish people first fished and … More »
