Things you need to know about New Denver

New Denver is located along British Columbia’s Slocan Lake with Valhalla Mountain peaks rising some 6,900 feet on the opposite shore. Founded in 1891, this former British Columbia mining town was first pioneered by the Kootenai and Salish First Nations. The area developed as merchants and businessmen built stores and hotels for lovers seeking potential […]

Ainsworth Hot Springs and Creston Valley

Like so many of the most worthwhile attractions in the Kootenay region, the Ainsworth Hot Springs were discovered by First Nations. It’s easy to imagine the Klunaxa First Nations visiting the hot mineral waters (nupika wu’u) after long days of hunting, fishing, and gathering roots and berries. Like today’s visitors, the Ktunaxa First Nations sought […]

Average Temperature, Rainfall and Snowfall in New Denver 

The climate in the southeastern corner of British Columbia is difficult to generalize.  The area is filled with many different micro-climates and the weather patterns can vary widely, often within just a few kilometres of each other.  The most reliable way to determine the climatic conditions around New Denver is to view the statistics in the […]