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Slocan Valley, BC

The Slocan Valley is a valley in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia.

Type City

Why go

  • Valley in British Columbia, Canada.

History

The Slocan Valley is a valley in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia.

Airports

West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) 18 km to the centre
Castlegar, BC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air Canada) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Calgary, Vancouver (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.7 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Glade Cable Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor
Glade Cable Ferry (westbound)
Ferry route · British Columbia Ministry of Transportation
Outdoor
Glade Cable Ferry (eastbound)
Ferry route · British Columbia Ministry of Transportation
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Slocan Valley, BC — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Glade Cable Ferry, Glade Cable Ferry (westbound), Glade Cable Ferry (eastbound).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Slocan Valley, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach