Communities of Kootenay Lake

The beauty and wildness of the Kootenay Lake Valley

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The beauty and wildness of the Kootenay Lake Valley has always exercised a magnetic pull on nature-loving souls. There is local lore that says once you have drunk the waters of Kootenay Lake you are destined to return, perhaps to stay.

There must be some truth to it, given the love that locals feel for their chosen home. That buoyant spirit fosters an open, inclusive sense of belonging that is attractive to visitors and newcomers alike, contributing to the continued growth and well-being of our communities. With a steady influx of many travelled individuals and families from "away," our towns thrive with a diverse mix of talents and a cosmopolitan outlook, as well as those with a deeply rooted rural past.

To learn more about our east shore communities, please click on the links for Riondel, Kootenay Bay, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek and Boswell. For information about towns in the surrounding area, please view our Other Communities page. Check out our local map to see where our communities are located.