Kaslo, British Columbia

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Kaslo, British Columbia
Kaslo in 1946 with Moyie at bottom left
Kaslo in 1946 with Moyie at bottom left
Location of Kaslo in British Columbia
Kaslo, British Columbia
Location of Kaslo in British Columbia
Coordinates: 49°54′48″N 116°54′41″W / 49.91333, -116.91139
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of British Columbia British Columbia
Region Kootenays
Regional District Central Kootenay
1893
Government
 - Mayor James Holland
 - Governing body Kaslo Village Council
Area
 - Total 2.8 km² (1.1 sq mi)
Population (2006)[1]
 - Total 1,072
 - Density 382.7/km² (991.2/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
Postal code span V0G 1M0
Area code(s) 250
Highways Highway 3A
Highway 31A
Waterway Kootenay Lake
Website: Village of Kaslo

Kaslo is a village located on the shores of Kootenay Lake, in British Columbia, Canada. Known for its great natural beauty, it is part of the Central Kootenay Regional District. As of 2006, it had a population of 1,072.[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.

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[edit] History

Kaslo was originally incorporated as a city on August 14, 1893, making it the oldest incorporated community in the Kootenays.

In its heyday it was an important center for shipping and silver ore mining.[2]

After the silver rush Kaslo's fortunes faded but it was re-incorporated as a village on January 1st, 1959.

[edit] National Historic Sites

Kaslo is home to two National Historic Sites:

  • The S.S. Moyie, which worked on Kootenay Lake from 1889 until 1957, found a permanent home on Front Street in Kaslo. Beautifully restored by the Kootenay Lake Historical Society, it is the oldest intact sternwheeler in the world and draws thousands of visitors every year.[3]
  • Village Hall, built in 1898, is one of only two intact wooden municipal buildings that are still in use in Canada.[2]

[edit] Attractions

  • The Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival, held every August in Kaslo Bay Park, is a popular music event which attracts international performers and draws large audiences.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b Statistics Canada. 2006 Census Statistics for Kaslo, British Columbia. Retrieved on 2007-07-03.
  2. ^ a b Kaslo.ca. Kaslo history. Retrieved on 2007-07-03.
  3. ^ Kootenay Lake Historical Society. SS Moyie National Historic Site. Retrieved on 2007-07-02.

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