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Nakusp
Nakusp is located 99 km (59 miles) south of Revelstoke
on Hwy 23 and by 47 km (29 miles) north-west of New
Denver on Hwy 6.
Slocan
Valley
Situated along the lower end of Upper Arrow Lake, Nakusp sits at
the crossroads of the Slocan Valley, the Upper and Lower Arrow Lakes
and the Okanagan with Vernon
being only 192 km (115 miles) away.
Supply
Route to the "Silvery Slocan"
Nakusp has historically been an agricultural community with some
logging and forestry. During the mining era of the late 1800's,
Nakusp served as a supply route along Upper Arrow Lake to the city
of Revelstoke and the CPR. The supply
route then connected via the railway with the minefields of the
Silvery Slocan through the community of Rosebery near New
Denver.
"Valley
of Hot Springs"
One reason why you'll want to visit Nakusp has to be for its famous
hot springs. Often referred to as the, "Valley of Hot Springs,"
the Nakusp Hot Springs are located just north-east of the town centre
up Kuskanax Creek road. The facility has all amenities including
the hot springs, campground, horseback riding and hiking trails.
Halcyon
Hot Springs Resort
There is also Halcyon Hot Springs Resort located 32 km (20 miles)
north of Nakusp. Halcyon features beautiful chalets and hot springs
overlooking Upper Arrow Lake. Then for people who don't mind a short
drive, you can either go south to Ainsworth Hot Springs near Kaslo
or Canyon Hot Springs just east of Revelstoke.
Recreation
There are a lot of recreational pursuits around Nakusp especially
along the Arrow Lakes. Canoeing, boating and fishing come to mind
as well as excellent swimming at McDonald Creek Provincial Park
and Summit Lake Provincial Park. Both of these parks feature excellent
beaches and will be a hit with the kids.
Nakusp
& Slocan Railway
Nakusp can also offer you great hiking along mountain trails or
mountain biking down the abandoned railbed along Bonanza Creek to
Rosebery and Three Forks just north of New
Denver. The Three Forks to Nakusp 57 km (35 miles) route uses
the abandoned Nakusp & Slocan Railway right-of-way.
Festival
and Events
Festival and events include Canada Day, July 1, celebrations and
Burton May Days in Burton 32 km (20 miles) south of Nakusp. Plus,
if you enjoy live music, there is Nakusp Music Fest in July featuring
two fun-filled days of good music.
Summit
Lake and Kimbol Lake
If you enjoy fishing Summit Lake and Kimbol Lake have some good
fly-fishing opportunities available. Summit is located just 12 km
(7.5 miles) south-east of town on Hwy 6 towards New
Denver. Kimbol is located by taking the backcountry road from
south Nakusp Hot Springs across Kuskanax Creek.
Camping
There
is camping available at Summit Lake Provincial Park. For people
biking the N & S Railway Trail a good spot to stay is at Three
Island Resort on Summit Lake. There is excellent access to the N
& S Trail for biking either to Nakusp or New
Denver.
Box
Lake
There are also forestry recreation sites close by near Box Lake.
Box Lake is a small lake that limits boat motors to electric. It
is located by traveling on Hwy 6 just east of town before Summit
Lake.
Forestry
Recreation Sites
There are other FSR sites close by including Wilson Lake and Little
Wilson Lake. You take the rough road in near the west side Box Lake.
There is quite a good selection of rustic campgrounds available.
Arrow
Park
You can explore around the Nakusp area in all directions. Towards
the south 20 km (12.5 miles) on Hwy 6 is East Arrow Park. Located
here is the small ferry across Arrow Lake to the communities of
West Arrow Park and the backroads to Mosquito and Whatshan Lakes.
Burton
Historical Park
If you continue south on Hwy 6, there is Burton Historical Park
featuring a campground overlooking Arrow Lake.
Galena
Bay
Traveling north from Nakusp on Hwy 23, you can take the ferry at
Galena Bay to Shelter Bay and travel towards the historic CPR rail
town of Revelstoke.
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