Kaslo, British Columbia

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Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada

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Image:Kaslo, British Columbia Location.png Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada.
Census division
Regional District	Central Kootenay
Area:	2.8 km²
Founded
Incorporated	1893
Population Village Population	1,077 (2001)
Population density	384.6/km²
Time zone	Pacific: UTC -8
Postal code span
Latitude Longitude	49°54′48″N, 116°54′41″W
Elevation	m MSL
Highways	Highway 3A Highway 31A
Waterways	Kootenay Lake
Mayor
Governing body	Kaslo Village Council
1(sc) According to the Canada 2001 Census. 2(gr) Geographic references.

Kaslo (49°54′13″N, 116°56′07″W) is a village located on the shores of Kootenay Lake, in British Columbia, Canada and is known for its great natural beauty. It is part of the Central Kootenay Regional District. As of 2001, it had a population of 1,032. [1]

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

Every August, the town hosts the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival, a popular music event which attracts international performers and draws large audiences.

[edit] External links

• Kaslo.com
• Village of Kaslo government website
• Kaslo Jazz Festival official website
• Kaslo Community Nutshell
• Kaslo Visitor Guide