This section is a start to a treasure chest of special places, people, organizations and activities that contribute to making the Creston and Kootenay Lake Valley a special place to live or visit. Creston Valley Insurance knows this community personally and the staff are a great resource for information relating to it. The following is a work in progress

Sometimes, those of us who live in the valley take for granted what we know and therefore forget to make the information readily available to those who are new here. I became aware of this when a couple were travelling to Nelson told me that when they passed through the Creston Valley they noticed the water on the flats. They are avid kayakers and wondered how to get their kayaks onto the water. I was surprised to realize that it wasn’t that obvious how to get to any launch sites. This is when I became more aware that some folks maybe missing out.

Our Visitors Information Center does a fabulous job greeting visitors and therefore I will try and not duplicate information that is attainable through this organization. However, I will post handy information that may not be readily available and would make becoming familiar with the area and lifestyle simpler. None of the information has been officially approved by anyone or any organization nor has it gone through safety checks. This is local information that may interest you and you can investigate it further to your own comfort level. If you are passing this information on to children you need to take extra precautions for their safety.