Martha’s guidebook
Exploring Nature
We're new to the area and still exploring the trails in the area ourselves! So many great adventures on our doorstep!
Valhalla Provincial Park
Loads of trails to explore!
From cross-country skiing, hiking and biking, to birdwatching and accessing the river to paddle board, canoe, kayak or swimming in the summer - the rail trail is an incredible resource maintained by volunteers!
Slocan Rail Trail
Slocan Valley Rail TrailFrom cross-country skiing, hiking and biking, to birdwatching and accessing the river to paddle board, canoe, kayak or swimming in the summer - the rail trail is an incredible resource maintained by volunteers!
Beautiful views of the Slocan Valley. The summit is an easy 1.5km, with an elevation gain of 150m. Alpine flowers are in full bloom in early August. The hardest part of the journey is the 17km drive up an old gravel road from the village of Sandon. The road is narrow, steep and bumpy, but can be navigated in a high-clearance two-wheel-drive vehicle. There are two parking lots located at the edge of an alpine meadow.
15 habitants recommandent
Idaho Peak
Beautiful views of the Slocan Valley. The summit is an easy 1.5km, with an elevation gain of 150m. Alpine flowers are in full bloom in early August. The hardest part of the journey is the 17km drive up an old gravel road from the village of Sandon. The road is narrow, steep and bumpy, but can be navigated in a high-clearance two-wheel-drive vehicle. There are two parking lots located at the edge of an alpine meadow.
Sightseeing
Cute little village surrounded by mountains and spectacular lake. Gateway to alpine skiing, cat-skiing, cross-country skiing, skating, snowmobiling and fishing. Lots of trails for hiking too!
11 habitants recommandent
Kaslo Bay
Cute little village surrounded by mountains and spectacular lake. Gateway to alpine skiing, cat-skiing, cross-country skiing, skating, snowmobiling and fishing. Lots of trails for hiking too!
This is an amazing historical place - it was the first town in BC to have a hydro-electric utility system and today boasts the oldest continuously operating hydro-electric plant in western Canada!
7 habitants recommandent
Sandon Museum
Slocan AvenueThis is an amazing historical place - it was the first town in BC to have a hydro-electric utility system and today boasts the oldest continuously operating hydro-electric plant in western Canada!
Kootenay Food Scene
Some of our favourite spots in the Nelson area and the Slocan Valley
Close to the Slocan Valley junction, this is a great place to eat breakfast and lunch.
29 habitants recommandent
Frog Peak Cafe
1418 BC-6Close to the Slocan Valley junction, this is a great place to eat breakfast and lunch.
If you are visiting Nelson and enjoy quality dining experience you've got to visit Marzano's. Pizza's are incredible, pastas delicious! They also serve great breakfasts. Staff is awesome and we've always enjoyed our time there.
42 habitants recommandent
Marzano
153 Baker StIf you are visiting Nelson and enjoy quality dining experience you've got to visit Marzano's. Pizza's are incredible, pastas delicious! They also serve great breakfasts. Staff is awesome and we've always enjoyed our time there.
Angry Hen Brewing
343 Front StGreat selection of beer!
Local Winlaw favourite, just walking distance from The Nest. Mama Sita's is open 7 days a week from 8 am - 8 pm! Lots of great musical events too.
8 habitants recommandent
Mama Sita's Cafe
5709 BC-6Local Winlaw favourite, just walking distance from The Nest. Mama Sita's is open 7 days a week from 8 am - 8 pm! Lots of great musical events too.
Delicious breakfast sandwiches and sweet treats! Definitely a must visit if you're passing through the area!
8 habitants recommandent
Silverton Camp Cafe
206 Lake AveDelicious breakfast sandwiches and sweet treats! Definitely a must visit if you're passing through the area!
Excellent baked goods, breakfasts and lunch!
16 habitants recommandent
Kootenay Bakery Cafe Cooperative The
377 Baker StExcellent baked goods, breakfasts and lunch!
City/town information
Just up the hill from town is the Rails to Trails - 48 km stretch of old railway line that connects Nelson, Ymir and Salmo - is an amazing resource. Mountain biking, hiking, cross-country skiing.
61 habitants recommandent
Nelson
Just up the hill from town is the Rails to Trails - 48 km stretch of old railway line that connects Nelson, Ymir and Salmo - is an amazing resource. Mountain biking, hiking, cross-country skiing.
This little gem of a place has everything you need - a small well stocked grocery story, a funky cafe, consignment store, massage therapy, gas station, post office, hardware store and quick access to the Slocan Valley Rail Trail along the beautiful Slocan River.
Winlaw
This little gem of a place has everything you need - a small well stocked grocery story, a funky cafe, consignment store, massage therapy, gas station, post office, hardware store and quick access to the Slocan Valley Rail Trail along the beautiful Slocan River.
In the summer this is an amazing place to swim and rock climb, kayak, canoe, Start of the 50 km Slocan Valley Rail Trail. Visit pristine wildlife sanctuaries, world class fishing, white water rafting.
7 habitants recommandent
Slocan
In the summer this is an amazing place to swim and rock climb, kayak, canoe, Start of the 50 km Slocan Valley Rail Trail. Visit pristine wildlife sanctuaries, world class fishing, white water rafting.
Silverton
Small friendly town, beautiful park by the water.
There are a lot of great events that take place at the “Hole” check out their website for what’s coming!
Vallican Whole Community Centre
3762 Little Slocan South RdThere are a lot of great events that take place at the “Hole” check out their website for what’s coming!
Food scene
Sissies had been closed for several years but had reopened and we are thrilled! Great food and community just a short walk from our place.
14 habitants recommandent
Sleep Is For Sissies
5622 BC-6Sissies had been closed for several years but had reopened and we are thrilled! Great food and community just a short walk from our place.
Shops
Open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, this beautiful little gem of a store is like an old fashioned apothecary. Teas, herbs, tinctures and local gifts - it’s easy to miss but worth seeking out.
Emery Herbals
5729 6 HwyNew and used clothes as well as local crafts make this a great place to shop. A short walk from our place… past the chickens and little hobby farm!
Rambling Rose Boutique & Thrift
5686 BC-6New and used clothes as well as local crafts make this a great place to shop. A short walk from our place… past the chickens and little hobby farm!