Kaslo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Outdoor fun, history and fresh air sum up this charming lake-side town with spectacular views of the Purcell and Selkirk mountains in British Columbia.

Kaslo, just west of the Canadian RockiesOpens in a new window, is also known as Canada’s Little Switzerland because of its pristine heritage buildings with mountain and lake views.

Start at the lakeside Kaslo Visitor Centre to board the historic SS Moyie, a restored 19th-century passenger sternwheeler. During an interpretative tour, admire the ship’s Victorian interior, complete with dinner settings and old suitcases.

Kootenay Lake is just 1.24 miles (2 kilometre) wide at its narrowest, but 97 miles (156 kilometres) long. In summer, take a cruise on a sailboat, skim over its surface in a powerboat or rent a houseboat or canoe.

Admire the wooden City Hall, built at the height of the silver rush in 1898. Nearby, browse a make-shift mining museum called the Kootenay Star in the basement of coffee shop. Also don’t miss the Langham Cultural Centre, a former hotel, which incorporates art galleries, a theatre and a Japanese Canadian Museum. The hotel was used to intern Canadians of Japanese descent during World War II.

Follow the Kaslo River Trail, by foot or on mountain bike, through a forested valley. Other recommended trails are the Wardner Street Trail and Fry Creek Trail.

Visit Kaslo in spring to witness a century-old Kaslo tradition, May Days. The festival features loggers' sports, maypole dancing and a street parade. During the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival in August, enjoy music performances on a floating stage near the beach.

Just out of town, go rafting on the Lardeau River, visit a ghost town in the Silvery Slocan or hike to Fletcher Falls.

Enjoy cat or heli skiing in winter and heli-biking and backcountry mountain biking in summer at the Retallack mountain lodge.

Take a walk on the wild side in the provincial parks surrounding Kaslo. See bears roam the forest, salmon swim against the stream and bald eagles soar overhead. At Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park, the glistening Kokanee and Woodbury glaciers feed into stunning mountain lakes of all colours and shapes.

After your outdoor adventures, soak in the therapeutic waters of the Ainsworth Hot Springs while pondering your next British Columbia destination.

Kaslo Hotel

Kaslo Hotel

2.5 out of 5
430 Front Street, Kaslo, BC
The price is ฿3,744 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿3,744
฿4,306 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (631 reviews)
Great place to stay in Kaslo, nice bar downstairs. Big rooms, classic 1800's style.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Kaslo Hotel
The Sentinel

The Sentinel

2.5 out of 5
5278 Amundsen Rd, Kaslo, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,641 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿4,641
฿5,337 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kaslo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Fletcher Falls and Fletcher Creek Falls Recreation Site ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Hot hot tub and sauna perfect for a relaxing get away

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

The Sentinel
Kootenay Lakeview Resort, BW Signature Collection

Kootenay Lakeview Resort, BW Signature Collection

3.5 out of 5
1285 Queens Bay Road, Balfour, BC
The price is ฿5,801 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿5,801
฿6,671 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Balfour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (499 reviews)
Staff friendly and welcoming. Peaceful surroundings for the beginning of October.

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Kootenay Lakeview Resort, BW Signature Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village

Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village

3.5 out of 5
4319 Main St, Whistler, BC
Stay at this aparthotel in Whistler. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,890 reviews)
Very cozy space. Very clean, and worth the price

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

4 out of 5
4801 27 St, Vernon, BC
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Vernon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (1,677 reviews)
Nice clean hotel for quick overnight stay for us

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay

4 out of 5
1771 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (622 reviews)
The room was clean. The bathroom in the lobby was not accessible.

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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