Eholt, British Columbia

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Eholt is a ghost town in British Columbia, Canada, 14 km from present day Greenwood. It was named for Louis Eholt, the man who provided the land for the village.

The town of Eholt was founded in 1898 and served as a CPR headquarters for the hauling of copper mined in nearby Phoenix. At its peak Eholt had a population of 300 and boasted five hotels, three restaurants, a livery, a butcher shop, a drug store, a clothing and dry goods store, a blacksmith shop and other amenities.

Eholt's initial proseperity did not last long however. A CPR strike in 1908 was enough to drive many of the townsfolk away. The town clung for survival until 1912 when a fire broke out. Later that year most of the CPR facilities were moved to Grand Forks. Eholt died in 1949 with the closing of its post office. By this time the population had dwindled to 17.

Today, all that remains of Eholt is a cement pillar and a commemorative sign in the midst of farm land.

The former CPR right-of-way is now the Trans Canada Trail/Sprit of 2010 Trail, and may be enjoyed by hikiers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers in winter months.