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Halcyon Hot Springs
The luxurious lakeshore
chalets and hot-springs
EXERIENCE British Columbia Interior Hume Hotel & Spa
spa here offer views of
gleaming white peaks.
⌂ Hwy 23, Nakusp
∑ halcyon-
hotsprings.com
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This landmark hotel
dating back to 1898
features heritage details
and modern rooms.
⌂ 422 Vernon St, Nelson
∑ humehotel.com
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Flow Peak towering
above golden larch forests
in Kootenay National Park

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WEST KOOTENAYS

@ n Nelson Visitor Information Centre, 91 Baker St, Nelson;
www.nelsonkootenaylake.com
A picturesque region of dense forest and snowy peaks, the West Kootenays is
dotted with historic mining towns set on the shores of glacier-fed lakes. Hike, bike,
and ski the endless slopes here, explore deep caves, soak in hot springs, or cozy up
inside a snug cabin after a long day sightseeing in this remote mountain playground.

Nelson Rossland
Nestled into the side of the Selkirk Mountains This charming mountain resort village really
along the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, Nelson comes alive in the winter months, when the
is an attractive former mining and lumber town nearby Red Mountain Resort attracts
with an easy-going outdoor-lifestyle vibe. professional skiers and snowboarders for its
The eateries here are top-notch, as is the excellent powder. Old railroad beds, whisky-
locally roasted coffee. The restored downtown running routes, and miner’s trails crisscross
core is full of heritage buildings dating back the area and are perfect for mountain biking
to the 1890s. Take a scenic ride along Nelson’s and hiking in the summer.
pleasant waterfront and soak up the relaxed
atmosphere on Car 23 – a streetcar that Nakusp
operated in the town between 1924 and Located on the shores of Upper Arrow Lake,
1949, before being restored in 1992. this small town is famous for its mineral hot
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