The strong sense of community along the East Shore offers many opportunities for connection and involvement. The East Shore is like an island, with small energetic population centres perched between the heavily forested Purcell Mountains and the clear deep water of Kootenay Lake.

Living here offers both privacy and friendship, the chance to live your own dreams as well as the opportunity to work closely with others. Residents deeply value the ecosystem, clean environment and spectacular beauty of the area; we value our safe, kind communities where children grow up in a nurturing atmosphere.

Local gardeners and farmers offer a healthy variety of fresh organic produce, and local stores and restaurants produce amazing and unique culinary experiences. The East Shore also offers a vibrant and active arts community; craftspeople, artists, musicians and writers create a rich local culture in a variety of venues, from classes to festivals. In addition, the East shore abounds in year-round recreational opportunities; from fishing to birdwatching, golf to soccer, hiking, boating or lounging on a quiet beach in the summer, to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in winter.

There are volunteer opportunities ranging from local government to organizing a music festival. Because there is always so much going on, this site offers an active listing of events, meetings, cultural activities, classes and new happenings. To help keep the Events Calendar up to date, tell us about your event or activity. Get involved and get to know your neighbours on the East Shore.