Nakusp and District Visitor Centre

Glorious day! Farmers Market Today 9 - 1pm. It's the end of August and preparations are underway for school! The Visitor Centre will be closed September 1 - 5 and will reopen for the next Farmers Market on September 7! Winter hours of operation are TBD. Enjoy this fabulous weekend!!

Time to get your hike on!!! Gorgeous weather for over the long weekend! Fabulous views to take in whether you are hiking Idaho Peak, Saddleback Mountain or any other hike! Stop in and see us! Open 9 - 4 until Saturday, August 31.

"We're here for a good time
Not a long time
So have a good time the sun can't shine every day"....and if you sang that - high five!

Enjoy the day and the outdoors! Summer is NOT over yet!

We are open Tuesday - Saturday 9-4!

We apologize for the inconvenience - we will be closed today due to staffing shortage. See you Saturday!

Beautiful day for a hike! Hardly a soul on the way to Kimbol Lake

Just arrived! FREE N95 particle masks! If you are bothered by the smoke at all - please stop in and pick up some masks. Accomodators- we can deliver some to you! Email us at Nakusp and District Visitor Centre [email protected]

New items at the Nakusp and District Visitor Centre ! Various sizing available! Get yours while you can! Our hours are Tuesday - Saturday 9-4! Enjoy the weekend!!

Happy Saturday! Farmers Market until 1 pm today! Nakusp is open for business!!

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It is going to be a fabulous weekend! Drive safe folks and remember - Nakusp, New Denver, Sandon, Silverton - we are all - OPEN for business! Come and see us!

Beautiful morning! Yes there are still fires in the West Kootenays and some smoke . We are open for business!

Milder temps prevail! Air quality is decent! Try a hike today!

We have a "zero"!! On our air quality index for Nakusp today! Cooler temps prevail! Reminder that the Visitor Centre has free, individually wrapped, N95 particle masks available for anyone who would like them.

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Some rain last night has cooled us down! Local air quality is at 68 this morning - vast improvement! We can't stress it enough - check before you go!!

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Check revelstoke.ca for info/alerts on that side

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway). Travel advisory in effect between East Kamloops and BC/Alberta Border for 427.9 km (Kamloops to 16 km east of Field). Evacuation in progress. Expect congestion and drive with caution. Evacuees check: https://www.Emergencyinfobc.Gov.Bc.Ca/event/alberta-evacuees/. Next update time Tue Jul 23 at 10:30 AM PDT. Last updated Tue Jul 23 at 8:47 AM PDT.

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https://www.hellobc.com/know-before-you-go/

Please check with official sources on road closures/ alerts and evacuations.

Reminder that we do have available N95 particulate masks at the Visitor Centre for anyone who may need them. Free of charge.

Know Before You Go Find current travel restrictions, wildfire info, and other key resources for your BC travels.

Here are local air quality readings thanks to the Nakusp Public Library. Please note as of Tuesday (July 23) the Visitor Centre will have some N95 masks available at n/c. Our hours are 9 am - 4 pm.

Real-Time Air Quality Map | PurpleAir Real time measurement of air quality on a public map. Useful to community scientists or air quality professionals alike, PurpleAir sensors are easy to install, requiring only a power outlet and WiFi.

Valhalla Provincial Park is closed. This is Drinnion and Gwillim. Please check BC Parks for updates/Drivebc and BC wildfire.

If you are heading west bound highway 1 - Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway). Vehicle incident between Little River Rd and Lindburg Rd for 0.5 km (12 km east of Chase). Road closed. Assessment in progress. Expect major delays. Alt route via Hwy 97, Hwy 97A & Hwy 97B. Next update time Sat Jul 20 at 5:00 PM PDT. Last updated Sat Jul 20 at 11:35 AM PDT. (DBC-66380) .

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Nakusp is open!! The smoke isn't too bad and we are open for business as usual! Farmers Market this morning 9 am - 1 pm!

Still closed folks! Our thoughts are with all of the people in the valley. Check drivebc for updates and BC wildfire. Stay safe folks!!

Stay updated with BC wildfire.ca and drive BC!

The word is all out there - full campfire ban is in effect for the full province! Even if you are boondocking ! Pack out what you pack in!

How are you beating the heat? Staying indoors? Swimming in the lake? (Not a recent picture). Drink lots!

It's a hot one! We have the AC on if anyone needs a break from the heat! Stay hydrated! Pets are welcome!

Even pups get their picture taken!!

Curious what our hours are over Canada Day weekend? Saturday June 29 - 9 - 4 pm Closed Sunday and Monday. Back open Tuesday July 2, 9 am - 4 pm!

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Who's What's Where's of Weddings in/ around Nakusp!

Did you know? We carry the Indigenous Experiences Guide to British Columbia!