The Arrow Lakes (over 300 km long) in the interior of British Columbia, along the Columbia River, are little known to the general public. The beauty of this area speaks for it self. The majority of the tourist traffic goes directly to nearby Okanagan Lake or Shuswap Lake.
This is a typical *off the beaten path* destination. For anyone who likes nature, wildlife, scenery, great adventure and exploring a new area, this is a highly recommended destination.
This *hidden gem of the West Kootneys* is home to some of the
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Upper Arrow Lake, BC
Ferry at Shelter Bay, Upper Arrow Lake, B.C.
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"On the ferry", Upper Arrow Lake, BC
Upper Arrow Lake, on the (free) ferry between Galena Bay and Shelter Bay,...
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Upper Arrow Lake, BC
Beautiful scenery along Arrow Lake. Looking (from the ferry) south towards...
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Upper Arrow Lake, BC
View from the ferry - looking north towards Revelstoke, B.C. (between Shelter...
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Upper ArrowLake, BC
View from the ferry towards (east) Galena Bay, B.C. These mountains...
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Upper Arrow Lake, BC
Another ferry arriving to Galena Bay, B.C. (this ferry is part of the Highway...
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Monashee Mountain over Upper Arrow Lake,
Monashee Mountain above Upper Arrow Lakes. This is the best area (almost...
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"Hidden Gem of the Kootneys"-Nakusp, BC
View to Nakusp and Monashee Mountains, picture taken in February. From here...
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Nakusp, BC
In this lodge, heli skiers and tourist enjoy Nakusp's hospitality....
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"Olson Marina", Nakusp, BC
Olson Marina in Nakusp. View to Saddle Monutain and the Mountain the most...
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Nakusp, BC
Canada Day, annual July 1st breakfast served by local firemen. Community...
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Nakusp, BC
Catholic Church and Fire Hall are "next door" neighboors. Fire trucks...
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What's Brewing on Broadway? in Nakusp
Debra and Jolene with big smiles and great hospitality welcome customers to...
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RCMP in Nakusp, BC
RCMP officers in their traditional uniforms show real "Spirit of...
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Arrow Lakes south of Nakusp, BC
Long sandy beaches, sunny weather and total peaceful atmosphere can make an...
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Arrow Lakes in Bay View, BC
Sandy beaches in Bay View, 12 km south of Nakusp. Many natural hot springs in...
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Lookout house on Saddle Mountain, BC
While we hiked hard for over 3 hours to the top of Saddle Mountain, a...
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View from top of Saddle Mtn.
Below (approx. 1850 metres to the lake level) Arrow Lakes. View to...
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Lower Arrow Lake in Burton, BC
Lower Arrow Lake in Burton during summer months. View to SW of Burton,...
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Lower Arrow Lake in Burton, BC
The same view in February (as shown on previous picture). There use to be...
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Selkirk Mountains near Burton, B.C.
View to Selkirk Mountains near Burton. Area is the great heli skiing and...
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View to Burton, BC
Lower Arrow Lake in Burton seen from hiking trail. Many old logging roads now...
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View to Upper Arrow Lake in Burton, BC
Lower water level seen in February is a result of open gates in...
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Arrow Lakes in Burton area, BC
Before sunset - evening view to Upper Arrow Lake, Saddle Mtn. and...
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Valhallas, east of Burton, BC
An early morning view to Valhallas. Hiking on high elevation in Selkirk...
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Young Osprey of Arrow Lakes, BC
Ospreys can be seen everywhere along Arrow Lakes. This "young fellow"...
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Fireweeds in Arrow Lakes area
These fireweeds creating great refuge for wildlife in the area as well...
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Ferry Needles -Fauquier, BC
Free ferry arriving from Fauquier to loading ramp at Needles (west...
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article published 08/09/2001
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