Regional District of Central Kootenay

The Selkirk and Purcell Mountains define much of the Regional District of Central Kootenay — their forested valleys, lakes and mountain passes have long supported forestry, farming, travel and outdoor recreation. Kootenay Lake forms a major north–south water corridor, while the Kootenay River enters the lake from the south. Nelson, on the lake’s west arm, developed during the late-19th-century silver-mining boom and retains a notably intact historic commercial core. The district extends from the moist interior forests of the West Kootenay to the drier agricultural valleys around Creston. Explore nearby locations that provide complementary perspectives on Kootenay Lake, Nelson and the Central Kootenay mountains.

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