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Disc golf, frisbee golf, frolf, whatever you call it; it's a ton of fun and we've got it in spades here around Kootenay Lake.
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Ainsworth Hot Springs

Just 15 minutes from Kaslo or Balfour, and 40 minutes from Nelson, these famous hot springs are a quintessential part of any trip to our region.
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Want to take your Kootenay Lake trip to the next level? Consider boutique accommodation in Nelson BC and Kootenay Lake.
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Kootenay Lake Ferry Schedule

The ferries in our region are free, including the tourist attraction, the Kootenay Lake Ferry, which is the longest free ferry in the world.
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Great Northern Rail Trail

Mountain Station Road, Nelson, BC

49km | +628m | All Year.

A part of the TransCanada Trail system, the Great Northern Rail Trail is a multi-use recreation trail suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. Access the trail via the Mountain Station parking lot (top of Gore Street) and head South towards Cottonwood Lake or North towards Troup Beach. There is a second parking lot and access point on Svoboda Road above Selkirk College Tenth St Campus.

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