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Once you’ve done all the great things there are to do in Kaslo, here are some day trips in the area you might want to try. Have a fun family outing and be back in time for supper!

1. Duncan Lake Warm, secluded lake perfect for fishing, canoeing or a picnic. Drive to Meadow Creek, follow directions to Howser. Visit Kaslo Visitors Centre for details on camping before departure. Distance from Kaslo: 40 min. Season: Year round

2. Meadow Creek Spawning Channel Turn off the highway at the community of Meadow Creek (marked) and travel 4 km to the channel. There are walkways and an interpretive site (see details page 33). 40 minutes north of Kaslo on Hwy 31. Season: Late August - Late Sept.

3. Sandon: Ghost town R emains of a once booming silver rush town of 5,000 people. Now there is an excellent museum, BC’s first (still operational) power plant, some restored buildings and ruins of dwellings and mining buildings. 10 minutes off Hwy 31A. Distance from Kaslo: 45 minutes west of Kaslo on Hwy 31A. Season: June - September. See article page 33.

4. Cedar Grove Trail Easy walk through a grove of giant cedars. Drive to Retallack on Hwy 31A. Turn left at Retallack Lodge sign, cross the bridge and park. Distance from Kaslo: 30 minutes west of Kaslo on Hwy 31A. Season: Approx. April - November

5. Kaslo River Walk Beautiful nature hike along the Kaslo River. View remains of Kaslo’s old hydro power system and walk over the new covered bridge. Interpretive map available at Kaslo Visitors Centre. Accessible from Village of Kaslo. Season: All year long.

6. X-Country Ski/Hiking Trails Right here in Kaslo! Follow 4th St. (Hwy 31) south towards Nelson. Turn right on Balfour Ave. and follow until you reach the airstrip. Go around to south side of runway and head up the trails!

7. Wardner Trail Forest Trail leading to a viewpoint with a beautiful view of Kaslo and Kootenay Lake. 30 minutes. Fairly steep with switchbacks. Starts on Wardner St. in Kaslo. Season: May-September

8. Fletcher Falls This beach site on the west shore of Kootenay Lake is perfect for camping (tents only), swimming or picnics. Drive 6 km south of Kaslo on Hwy 31, just past Fletcher Creek bridge. Turn left on Fletcher Creek Frontage Road. Park and walk the trail by a spectacular waterfall and moss-lined grotto on Fletcher Creek. Season: Most spectacular in spring.

9. Cody Caves Provincial Park Interesting network of caves for novices and ‘spelunkers’ alike. One or three hour guided tours available. Details page 33. To reach the turnoff to the caves, drive 15 minutes south from Kaslo on Hwy 31. Season: July and August.

10. Numerous Hiking Trails to discover throughout the Kaslo area, like Fry Creek near Johnson’s Landing.

11. Ainsworth Hot Springs Hot mineral waters work their way down through the rock from the Cody Caves area to the hot springs. The resort has panoramic views of the Purcell Mountains and Kootenay Lake. The 150' horseshoe shaped cave with waist-deep water is a natural steam bath. Distance from Kaslo: 20 minutes south on Hwy 31. Season: Year Round.