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 ฿4,675 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿4,675
฿5,376 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (595 reviews)
"Quiet, relaxing hotel with a great view. Cute historic little town with lots of charm. Wish I had more time to spend here."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Kaslo Hotel
The Sentinel

The Sentinel

2.5 out of 5
5278 Amundsen Rd, Kaslo, BC
The price is ฿4,641 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿4,641
฿5,337 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
"Very tranquil"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,036 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿6,036
฿6,941 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (485 reviews)
"Hotel was very nice and well looked after from when we first pulled in, the host was super accommodating. We showed up a day esrly they extended our stay very easy and was super helpful with the area"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 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.
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,494 reviews)
"I wish that the bar was open"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
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! (4,738 reviews)
"Check-in and check-out were smooth, and the staff were very polite and informative. Our room came with a kitchen fully stocked with all the essentials, which made our stay very convenient. The only drawback was the small parking stall, but overall we had a great experience."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village
The Parkside Hotel & Spa

The Parkside Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
810 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,013 reviews)
"We stayed here for one night and really enjoyed it. The hotel was very clean, with a beautiful entrance that made a great first impression. Our room was spotless, and the bed was soft with equally soft pillows—just how I like them. My husband prefers a firmer mattress, but he still slept well. A ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
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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