Kaslo

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Kaslo is a village of almost 1,000 people (2023) in the West Kootenays of British Columbia. It is the oldest incorporated community in the Kootenays, and is sometimes called the Switzerland of the Americas.

Kaslo Halal Travel Guide

Kaslo was designated as a sawmill site in 1889, and grew on the silver boom of the 19th century. It retains much of the history from its mining days. The town today relies mainly on the industries of forestry and tourism.

Kaslo was incorporated as a city on August 14, 1893, making it the oldest incorporated community in the Kootenays. It was an important center for shipping and silver ore mining. After the silver rush Kaslo's fortunes faded but it was re-incorporated as a village on January 1, 1959.

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  • Kaslo Visitor Centre | 324 Front St, Kaslo, British Columbia, V0G 1M0- GPS: 49.9116522, -116.9020498 ☎ +1 250-353-2525

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Fax +1 250-353-2525 Opening Hours: May 10-Oct 12: daily 10AM Monday - 6PM; mid October - mid May: closed The visitor centre is on Kootenay Lake with views of the Purcell and Selkirk Mountains. There is a swimming beach with picnic area. The centre is wheelchair-accessible, dog-friendly and has a gift shop.

Travel to Kaslo

Kaslo is about 65 kilometers north of Nelson (British Columbia) along the west side of Kootenay Lake. The easiest way to get to Kaslo is by vehicle as there is very limited public transit in this area. There is a small paved air strip near town which is used by small private planes but no commercial airlines land here. The closest airport with commercial airline service is in Castlegar, almost 2 hours away.

Central Kootenay Transit provides limited bus service between Nelson and Kaslo. For some time, this has meant service one day each week.

Get Around

Kaslo is small enough to be easily walkable and the main "shopping neighborhood" is only about a block long. Park your vehicle on a side street and wander. "Lower Kaslo", as the name suggests, is closest to Kootenay Lake and is where stores and retail outlets can be found. "Upper Kaslo" is mainly residential with great views of the village's natural setting.

What to see in Kaslo

  • SS Moyie National Historic Site - Opening Hours: 9AM - 5PM $7 A world's oldest intact passenger sternwheeler, lovingly restored by the Kootenay Lake Historical Society, now making its home on the lakeshore just a minutes or two walk from downtown.
  • Kaslo Jazz Etc Festival - Usually held over the August long weekend, this is an internationally recognized music festival that attracts crowds and famous musicians.
  • May Days and Kaslo Logger Sports - Over the third weekend in May (a holiday weekend), Kaslo celebrates May Days with the main attraction being the Logger Sports activities. It's a good display of the varied skills found in this erstwhile logging town. With the logging industry going through a sustained slowdown and these skills seem to be finding more use in the tourist business than in the woods.
  • Village Hall - Built in 1898, it is one of only two intact wooden municipal buildings that are still in use in Canada.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kaslo

  • Kaslo River Trail - Hike this 3-km scenic trail loop from town along the Kaslo River and across the Kaslo River Bridge and back to town. The whole project, trail and bridge, is the legacy of a local trail group and the Kaslo Trailblazers]

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kaslo

Kaslo has most of the crucial shops available, including a grocery store, an organic food store, a bakery, stores, post office, a couple of gas stations and a selection of shops selling flowers, clothes and souvenirs.

Halal Food & Restaurants in Kaslo

  • Kaslo Hotel & Brew Pub - 430 Front Street ☎ +1 250-353-7714 - A renovated building in the centre of town with great views from the pub and restaurant out to Kootenay Lake and the Purcell Mountains to the east.
  • Treehouse Restaurant - 419 A Front Street ☎ +1 250-353-2955 - This seems to be where the local residents often go for breakfast and such.
  • Kaslo Golf Course - 418 Pine Street ☎ +1 250-353-2262 Opening Hours: 7AM to 8PM The clubhouse has a good restaurant which is developing a reputation for quite decent food. The view from the restaurant, inside or from the deck, is really quite inspiring and looks out across Kootenay Lake to the Purcell Mountains.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Kaslo

Kaslo - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Kaslo, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Kaslo. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Kaslo and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Kaslo. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Kaslo. Key components include:

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Kaslo, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Kaslo, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Kaslo without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Kaslo is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Kaslo.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There is a good number of places to find overnight lodging, including a hotel, a motel, many B&Bs and several campgrounds in the area.

  • Kootenay Lake Guest House - Kaslo Hostel - 232 B Avenue ☎ +1 250-353-2551 Dorm $25/night located in Lower Kaslo minutes from the lake and the village's stores and visitor centre.
  • Kaslo Hotel - 430 Front Street ☎ +1 250-353-7714 $120 to $200 depending on season
  • Kaslo Motel - 330 D Ave ☎ +1-877-353-2431
  • Mirror Lake Campground - About 4 kilometers south of Kaslo on Mirror Lake.
  • Kaslo Municipal Campground - On the lakefront at the foot of A Ave in Lower Kaslo.
  • Kootenay Lake Provincial Park - HHwy 31 north of Kaslo $15 & $10 Two campsites (Lost Ledge and Davis Creek), 25 and 30 kilometers respectively, north of Kaslo on Highway 31 towards Meadow Creek.
  • Beach Gables Guesthouse Motel - 243 Front St, Kaslo ☎ +1 250-353-2111 $85-105 A restored legacy building across the street from Kaslo's beach on Kootenay Lake within view of the SS Moyie and a block from downtown Kaslo.
  • Kaslo Manor Lodge - A Ave and Highway 31a to New Denver Upper Kaslo ☎ +1 250-353-2999 From $80 A complete restoration of an original 1896 original. Has complimentary high speed internet, cable TV and private baths.

Medical Issues in Kaslo

  • Kaslo Primary Health Centre ary%20Health%20Centre 673 A Avenue - Lower Level, Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0 ☎ +1 250-353-2291 Opening Hours:

Telecommunications in Kaslo

Internet access can be obtained at several locations in town:

The Kaslo Public Library has Internet-accessible computers available for free public use. The Library has somewhat restricted hours of operation so it's best to check their website to see when they're open first .

Kootenay Lake Computers sells Internet access.

WiFi Hotspots

Kaslo InfoNet Society has free WiFi access .

The Kaslo Hotel has free Wi-Fi access.

Internet access is also available at the bakery.

Cope in Kaslo

The village is also served by a funky little Library in the basement of the historic Village Hall building.

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Travel Next

If you really want to get out, consider going on a challenging backcountry hike. There are many to choose from and they've been keeping lots of the local residents busy for years. These aren't always easy to find and they are challenging, so you need to be prepared.Arm yourself with a copy of the trail guide Where Locals Hike in the West Kootenay and the latest copy of the Backroads Mapbook of the area, possibly a topographic map, a high clearance vehicle and some knowledge of how to conduct yourself in mountainous terrain where bears live and visit some of the truly stunning destinations available in the area. Some examples would include Monica Meadows, Macbeth Icefield trail, Whitewater Creek (not anywhere near the ski hill, despite the similar name), Fry Creek Canyon, Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park....

Rent a kayak and go for a paddle. These are available in Kaslo from Kaslo Kayaking .Just be aware that Kootenay Lake may look like a calm millpond at times, but can experience high winds that attack without notice, making the lake very rough and potentially dangerous. You could end up trapped on the other side of the lake, or worse....

At the right time of year, late August to October and the Kokanee salmon (aka Redfish) start spawning.An excellent place to see them is the Meadow Creek Spawning Channel about 45 minutes north of Kaslo.

Drive to the top of Mt Buchanan for a fantastic view of Kaslo, Kootenay Lake and the surrounding mountains from an old fire lookout almost a kilometer above the town. Most vehicles can handle the Mt Buchanan Forest Service Road, about 12 kilometers west of Kaslo on Highway 31a towards New Denver, just be aware that it is steep in places and requires some care.

Visit Cody Caves Provincial Park just south of Kaslo about 3 kilometers north of Ainsworth on Highway 31. Drive another 10 kilometers west on a narrow forest service road to the Park. Cave tours are available during July and August starting from $45/adult, $35/child for a 2-hpur your (1 hour underground).

After your day of fun, visit Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort for a soak. Cost is $10 for adults. This is part of a 43-room resort and includes a dining room.


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