Directions to Kaslo

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From Nelson

Driving to Kaslo visitors will encounter scenic, winding highways. If you are coming from Nelson, B.C. take highway 3A to Balfour and then follow highway 31 to Kaslo. This route follows the shore line of Kootenay lake from Nelson to Kaslo and is a breathtaking drive.

From Creston via Kootenay Lake Ferry

If you are driving from Creston to Kootenay Lake Ferry, please be aware of summer delays and be sure to check the ferry schedule and road reports.

From Nakusp

If you are traveling from Nakusp follow highway 6 to New Denver and then take highway 31A to Kaslo. Wildlife is common on these roads, so keep your camera ready.

Airport Info

The nearest airports are Castlegar (a 1.5 hour drive), Kelowna, Spokane and Calgary. Kaslo also has a small airstrip where it is possible to land private and charter flights.

The Castlegar Municipal Airport which is located approximately 1.5 hours south of Kaslo is the closest center in our area for domestic flights. The Kaslo air-strip was developed primarily for light single and twin engine planes. The strip is used primarily by pleasure aircraft but is also used for emergency medical evacuation and forestry. The strip is open for seasonal landings from late spring to late fall.

Float planes can land on Kootenay Lake. Kaslo Bay has a sheltered lagoon for harbouring pontoon equipped planes.