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Kayaking on a Lake

Kootenay Exploring

Discover the stunning Kootenays, where adventure awaits at every turn! With pristine, glacier-fed Kootenay Lake, you'll find some of the best fishing, hiking, golfing, and swimming spots around. Experience world-class mountain biking and soak in breathtaking views, all while exploring charming small towns filled with vibrant culture and unbeatable vibes. Come and create unforgettable memories in what we like to call outdoor enthusiasts paradise!

things to do outside the campsite

things to do at the campsite

  • Ainsworth Hot Springs

  • Visit the Village of Kaslo

  • Ride the Kootenay Lake Ferry (its free!)

  • Visit Crawford Bay Artisan Shops (take the free ferry)

  • Visit Pilot Bay Lighthouse

  • Cody Caves

  • Kokanee Zipline

  • Balfour Golf Course

  • Feed the ducks at Langs!​

  • Check out the Cool Bus at the Balfour Ferry Landing

  • Shop down town Nelson

  • Fishing

  • Swimming, floating, kayaking, sup

  • Read a book

  • Paint a rock

  • Play cards

  • Feed the ducks

  • Rockhound

  • Do a scavengerhunt

  • Build a beach castle

  • Rent a fishing boat (COMING SOON!)

  • Have a sauna (COMING SOON!)

  • Buy an Ice cream (COMING SOON!)

fishermans language

Fisherman's language is a specialized vocabulary and jargon that is used by fishermen to describe certain techniques, equipment, conditions of the weather and types of fish.  It is often specific to a certain type of region or fishing style.  It can also include non-verbal communication like hand gestures.  How many can you make out?

Hiyamac
Lobuddy
Binearlong?
Cuplours
Ketchanenny?
Goddafew
Kindarethay?
Cropsangills
Enysizetoum?
Cuplapowns
Hittinard?
Sordalite

Hi Ya Mac
Hello Buddy
Been here long?
Couple of hours.
Catching any?
Got a few.
Kind ar they?
Croppie and Bluegills
Any size to them?
Couple of pounds
Hitting hard?
sort of light.

Wahchoozin?
Gobbaworms
Fishannonboddum?
Rydonnaboddum.
Igoddago
Tubad
Seeyaround
Yeahtakideezy
Guluk!

What are you using?
Gob of worms.
Fishing on the bottom?
Right down on the bottom.
I got to go.
Too bad.
See you around.
Yeah. Take it easy.
Good luck.

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