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Welcome to Kootenay Lake BC

Kootenay Lake BC is a little-known treasure. Off the beaten tourist routes and relatively undeveloped, its thickly forested mountains and pristine waters provide solace to the souls of residents and visitors alike.

There's plenty to do here year round. Whether you choose to hike, golf, kayak, or just relax on a beach, you'll find yourself surrounded by inspiring, natural beauty.

Nobody's in a hurry, so they've got time to point you to the best places.

Kootenay Lake BC is about 144 km (90 miles) long, and up to 152 meters (500') deep, with an average width of 4 km (2.5 miles), and is 8 km (5 miles) across at its widest. It was formed during the Ice Ages, when glacial advances deposited till to the south, creating the rich farmlands around Creston and a large basin to the north. At one time ice also blocked the western outflow, near Nelson, causing the lake to drain to the south. Kootenay Lake's major source of water is the Kootenay River, which originates in the Rocky mountains and passes through Montana and Idaho before emptying into the lake. It is the second largest tributary of the Columbia River.