Kaslo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Outdoor fun, history and fresh air sum up this charming lake-side town with spectacular views of the Purcell and Selkirk mountains in British Columbia.

Kaslo, just west of the Canadian RockiesOpens in a new window, is also known as Canada’s Little Switzerland because of its pristine heritage buildings with mountain and lake views.

Start at the lakeside Kaslo Visitor Centre to board the historic SS Moyie, a restored 19th-century passenger sternwheeler. During an interpretative tour, admire the ship’s Victorian interior, complete with dinner settings and old suitcases.

Kootenay Lake is just 1.24 miles (2 kilometer) wide at its narrowest, but 97 miles (156 kilometers) long. In summer, take a cruise on a sailboat, skim over its surface in a powerboat or rent a houseboat or canoe.

Admire the wooden City Hall, built at the height of the silver rush in 1898. Nearby, browse a make-shift mining museum called the Kootenay Star in the basement of coffee shop. Also don’t miss the Langham Cultural Centre, a former hotel, which incorporates art galleries, a theater and a Japanese Canadian Museum. The hotel was used to intern Canadians of Japanese descent during World War II.

Follow the Kaslo River Trail, by foot or on mountain bike, through a forested valley. Other recommended trails are the Wardner Street Trail and Fry Creek Trail.

Visit Kaslo in spring to witness a century-old Kaslo tradition, May Days. The festival features loggers' sports, maypole dancing and a street parade. During the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival in August, enjoy music performances on a floating stage near the beach.

Just out of town, go rafting on the Lardeau River, visit a ghost town in the Silvery Slocan or hike to Fletcher Falls.

Enjoy cat or heli skiing in winter and heli-biking and backcountry mountain biking in summer at the Retallack mountain lodge.

Take a walk on the wild side in the provincial parks surrounding Kaslo. See bears roam the forest, salmon swim against the stream and bald eagles soar overhead. At Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park, the glistening Kokanee and Woodbury glaciers feed into stunning mountain lakes of all colors and shapes.

After your outdoor adventures, soak in the therapeutic waters of the Ainsworth Hot Springs while pondering your next British Columbia destination.

Kaslo Hotel

Kaslo Hotel

2.5 out of 5
430 Front Street, Kaslo, BC
The price is Rp2.375.055 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp2.375.055
Rp2.731.313 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (579 reviews)
"Large room with a great view. The restaurant was good with good service and a great view from the patio. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the area that likes a classic old style hotel."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Kaslo Hotel
The Sentinel

The Sentinel

2.5 out of 5
5278 Amundsen Rd, Kaslo, BC
The price is Rp2.356.219 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp2.356.219
Rp2.709.651 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Fletcher Falls and Fletcher Creek Falls Recreation Site ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
"Fabulous stay. Spectacular views from our room."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

The Sentinel
Kootenay Lakeview Resort, BW Signature Collection

Kootenay Lakeview Resort, BW Signature Collection

3.5 out of 5
1285 Queens Bay Road, Balfour, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.064.155 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
Rp3.064.155
Rp3.523.779 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Balfour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (473 reviews)
"Peace and quiet. And view on the lake. No one told us about free breakfast"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Kootenay Lakeview Resort, BW Signature Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

4 out of 5
4801 27 St, Vernon, BC
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Vernon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,375 reviews)
"Thank you for the great service"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village

Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village

3.5 out of 5
4319 Main St, Whistler, BC
Stay at this aparthotel in Whistler. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,670 reviews)
Good spot
"The location in the Village is great. No issues with cleanliness. Gym is just an elliptical and a treadmill and one of them was broken. Likewise, not a lot of resting furniture at the pool and one of the lounges was broken. Front desk was very helpful."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village
Residence & Conference Centre - Kelowna

Residence & Conference Centre - Kelowna

3 out of 5
880 KLO Rd, Kelowna, BC
Stay at this 3-star residence in Kelowna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Waterfront Park and Okanagan Lake are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (54 reviews)
"Lovely no frills accommodation. Great coffee shops nearby."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Residence & Conference Centre - Kelowna
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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