KASLO, BRITISH COLUMBIA

'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.

Contents

History

National Historic Sites

Attractions

Notes

External links

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 had a population of 3,000 and was an important center for shipping and silver ore mining.^[3]
After the silver rush Kaslo's fortunes faded but it was re-incorporated as a village on January 1st, 1959.

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.^[4]

★ Village Hall, built in 1898, is one of only two intact wooden municipal buildings that are still in use in Canada.^[5]

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.

Notes

1. 2006 Census Statistics for Kaslo, British Columbia
2. 2006 Census Statistics for Kaslo, British Columbia
3. Kaslo history
4. SS Moyie National Historic Site
5. http://www.kaslo.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?bhcp=1

External links

★ Kaslo.com

★ Village of Kaslo government website

★ Kaslo Jazz Festival official website

★ Kaslo Community Nutshell

★ Kaslo Visitor Guide