Things to Do
Fishing
Fresh clean lakes and streams are abundant in the area and offer a variety of fishing experiences for the beginner or avid angler. You can fish from shore or from your boat, summer or winter, for Bull Trout (Dolly Varden), Gerrard Rainbow Trout, Rock Mountain Whitefish, Burbot or a Kokanee (land-locked Salmon).
Hiking
Don’t forget your hiking boots! The Creston Valley offers a number of trails to explore on foot.
Biking
Country roads and terrain make for an abundance of biking routes.
Kayaking or Canoeing
The Creston Valley has prime flat water kayaking or canoeing waterways. There are over 17,000 acres of wetlands to paddle on, as well as the Kootenay River which snakes through the Creston Valley to Kootenay Lake. There are many launching sites within an easy drive of the town of Creston.
Kootenay Lake
Located between the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges, Kootenay lake is the largest natural lake in British Columbia. It is approximately 100 km long and 3 to 5 km wide and offers a wide variety of activities including boating, kayaking or canoeing, fishing, or relaxing on one of it’s beaches.
Golf
Both beginner and experienced golfers can take a swing at the Creston Golf Club, an 18-hole, par-72 course with views of the Creston Valley, Kootenay River, Purcell and Selkirk Mountains. You may find yourself golfing under the perusal of osprey, blue heron, deer and the occasional elk.
There are 17 other golf courses all within a 2 hour radius of Creston.
Creston and District Historical Museum
The “Stone House” Museum grounds will take you back in time to Pioneer life in the Creston Valley. A Trapper’s Cabin, a turn of the century Schoolhouse, an Historic Steam Locomotive, and an early Store and Doctor’s office are all part of the tour.
Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area
The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area is the first and largest wildlife management area in British Columbia. It spans an area of 17,000 acres and gives you and opportunity to see an array of wild life including elk, moose, deer, coyotes, muskrat, beaver and river otters, as well as diverse bird species for which the area is known.
Hiking, cycling, canoeing, picnicking, wildlife viewing, hunting and fishing, as well as an Interpretive Centre are all available.
Art Gallery Tours
The Creston Valley has a diverse artist community, with a number of galleries and studios open to the public. An Art Walk brochure is available with information on various locations to visit.
Columbia Brewery Tours
Home of the world famous Kokanee beer, and one of the largest brewing companies in Canada. During the summer season the Columbia Brewery offers daily tours of the brewery.
Skimmerhorn Winery and Vineyard
Creston Valley’s own winery and vineyard specializing in cool climate wines. Tastings, sales and schedules tours are offered.
Events
The Creston Valley offers a number of events to keep you occupied. Valentine’s Bonspiel, Butterfly Bonspiel, Home and Garden Show, Blossom Festival, Yaquan Nuki Pow Wow, Collector Car Show, along with many music festivals, farmers markets, fairs and theatrical preformances.
Day Trips
Is a day trip on your agenda? Just pick a direction! Within no time you can be enjoying Kootenay Lake, sipping coffee in Nelson, or cross-border shopping in Idaho.