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 Kootenay Lake

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Nelson, Kaslo, Creston

British Columbia
Canada

Park Amenities:
Beach
Boat Launch
Campground
Canoeing
Fishing
Hot Springs
Kayaking
Sightseeing
Swimming
Waterfall
Wildlife Watching
Wind Surfing


Kootenay Lake is the largest waterway in the Kootenays of British Columbia, Canada measuring 144 kilometres long covering an area of 400 square km. At one point it measures 8 kilometres wide and 152 metres deep. 
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It is home to many communities including Nelson, Kaslo, Balfour, Gray Creek, Boswell, Creston, Crawford Bay, Kootenay Bay, Ainsworth Hot Springs and Johnsons Landing.  In Kootenay Bay and Balfour, there is the longest free ferry crossing in the world. The 40 minute crossing connects the Trans Canada Highway.  

To many people, Kootenay Lake is the adventure and activity destination of choice for canoeing, fishing, kayaking, boating, swimming, wind surfing, and SUP...  not to mention the amazing photographs that come from the lake and its  sunsets, sunrises, rainbows and mountains - Selkirk Mountains to the west and the Purcell Mountains to the east. 

Kootenay Lake, British Columbia, Canada

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Kootenay Lake
Nelson, Kaslo, Creston
Canada

How To Get ToKootenay Lake

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Travel to the communities of Nelson, Kaslo, Balfour, Gray Creek, Boswell, Creston, Crawford Bay, Kootenay Bay, Ainsworth Hot Springs and Johnsons Landing.
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