Escapees March-April 2024

“Filled with art and culture, Nakusp is situated on the banks of Upper Arrow Lake…Surrounded by the magni fi cent Selkirk and Monashee Mountain ranges, this beautiful village has views that will impress…”

Highlights of Nakusp • Nakusp Museum • Nakusp Historical Society • Hot springs Continuing from Nakusp Traveling north from Nakusp is a free ferry (Arrow Lake Ferry) taking you towards Revelstoke, while the route east of Nakusp leads you to another free ferry at Fauquier (Needles Ferry) and the Okanagan. Even if you’re headed towards Alaska or other parts of Canada this road trip is highly recommended and will become a highlight of your journey. Rail Trail Highlights The historic rail lines are now trails worth exploring by bike or even walking and hiking through the local communities. There are many trailheads offering access along the way. Slocan Rail Trail Winding through the Slocan River Valley for 32 miles, it’s a non-motorized trail fi lled with plenty of scenery and is well main tained. Starting at South Slocan it will take you right to the Village of Slocan with many exit and entry points. Trails between New Denver and Sandon A little narrower and steeper than the other rail trails in the area they include the Galena Trail, Old Sandon Road Trail, the K&S Trail, and Three Forks, the junction where the three rail trails meet giving you an opportu nity for exploring either on foot or bike. Nakusp & Slocan Rail Trail With multiple trailheads you’ll have many options for planning your route along this historic trail. Campgrounds Each community has their own camp grounds as well as provincial parks nearby. For more information check out https:// arrowslocan.com/listing-category/camping where you’ll fi nd a more detailed description of each one.

• New Denver’s Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre—Where you can learn about the history of the Japanese Canadians held in this area during World War II. Side Trip from New Denver A side trip absolutely must include the ‘Silver City’ of Sandon. Yes, it’s now a ghost town but at one time it was the center of the silver rush and some of the old buildings are still standing. Highlights that need to be on your list are: • 1897 Powerhouse (still in operation), • Sandon Historical Society Museum, • City Hall, built in 1900 • Enjoy a quick bite to eat at the Prospector’s Pick Café If you’re a fan of old mining towns, then Cody, less than a mile from Sandon has many old mine site ruins still standing just waiting for you to explore. Nakusp Filled with art and culture, Nakusp is situated on the banks of Upper Arrow Lake. Look around you as you walk along the beautiful Waterfront Walkway and the Wrap Around Nakusp Trail. Surrounded by the magni fi cent Selkirk and Monashee Mountain ranges, this beautiful village has views that will impress you. In the very early days, Nakusp didn’t have any roads or even a railway. Paddle wheelers were used to connect the community with Castlegar to the south and Revelstoke to the North. Bring your bathing suit, no matter the weather because Nakusp’s two hot springs are the places to be! Nakusp is the largest community on this tour, and you can take care of most of your shopping needs while you’re here.

CAROLANN QUIBELL #38554, is a free lance writer, blogger and Canadian RVer. You can connect with her on her website www.rvingincanada.com

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ESCAPEES Magazine March/April 2024