Kaslo
Population 1,000 - Elevation 541m/1,775 ft
Kaslo, 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 1800's 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.
Kaslo is also home to the world's oldest passenger sternwheeler, the S.S. 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. The S.S. Moyie is a Provincial Heritage Landmark open daily,
mid-May to mid-September.
