Photo: Mitch Winton Arrow Slocan entices exploration with the allure of unrealized adventures. Robert Frost said, “Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference.” Some of the best memories come from doing the unexpected.
While there is a time and place to curb towards the conventional, exploration and venturing into the unknown can be just what we need to reinvigorate our senses and indulge our wandering hearts. After all, life begins at the end of our comfort zone. Deep in the heart of B.
C.’s backcountry exists a region of untapped potential and unbridled natural wonders where hidden gems beckon to be discovered, their beauty exemplified through being untouched by the masses—and they’re closer than you think. Just a three- to four-hour road trip from Kelowna or a four- to six-hour drive from Kamloops lies the astounding Arrow Lakes and sensational Slocan Valley, two distinct areas that form the ruggedly radiant Arrow Slocan region of the West Kootenays.
A destination boasting bountiful beauty, the region entices exploration with the allure of unrealized adventures. Are you prepared to answer the call of the wild? An expansive outdoor oasis Photo: Arrow Slocan Tourism Association The region's hot springs contain a unique mineral content you won't find anywhere else in the world. For those eagerly awaiting the transition to autumn, there’s no better time to visit and fall in love with Arrow Slocan—wi.