
Know Before You Go
When planning your West Koot Route road trip be prepared with all the right gear, maps, border, road and ferry information, and know the travel and safety protocols in our area.
Check out the links below to be as informed as possible when…






A little winter downtime around town
Sometimes we just a need little time to chill, relax and get away from it all.
Mountain towns like Nelson, Kaslo, Nakusp, New Denver, Silverton, Slocan, Castlegar and Rossland provide that sweet spot combination of comfortable amenities,…

Deeper Thoughts: A Cultural Experience
Beyond boundless slopes and snow, it’s the West Kootenay’s character, culture and calendar that make winter out here way better than back there. So you want to blow up those blahs and get your Ullar groove on?
Well road trippers, buckle…

Walk-About in our Artsy Heritage Towns
SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Take a trip back in time on a walking tour through some of the most colourful heritage towns in British Columbia. The main streets of Nelson, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Nakusp, New Denver, Slocan, Silverton, Kaslo, Crawford…

Art is Everywhere on the West Koot Route
It doesn't take much to experience something that is part of the arts world on the Kootenay Road Trip. Public Art decorates the streets and alleyways. Museums and galleries are the cornerstone to our past, present, and future. Theatres, bars…