Redfish Lakehouse Guidebook
Sightseeing
Shock the kids and take them ziplining for the day with Kokanee Mountain Zipline. This company is just 7km from Redfish Lakehouse.
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Kokanee Mountain Zipline
Kokanee Glacier RoadShock the kids and take them ziplining for the day with Kokanee Mountain Zipline. This company is just 7km from Redfish Lakehouse.
Ainsworth Hot Springs is worth a visit. The kids will love the tunnel they have in their hot pool. They have 3 pools - one hot, one warm and one cold pool for those brave enough to dip in! This is a quick drive from Redfish Lakehouse as it's only 21 km away. It's a must do even in the summer months. They require you to book a pool time so please call or book this with them online. https://www.ainsworthhotsprings.com/
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth Hot Springs is worth a visit. The kids will love the tunnel they have in their hot pool. They have 3 pools - one hot, one warm and one cold pool for those brave enough to dip in! This is a quick drive from Redfish Lakehouse as it's only 21 km away. It's a must do even in the summer months. They require you to book a pool time so please call or book this with them online. https://www.ainsworthhotsprings.com/
Explore a wild but fragile underground world sculpted by glacier fed waters located in the Selkirk Mountains above Ainsworth Hot Springs and Kootenay Lake in beautiful British Columbia. Check out their website for more information and pricing: www.codycavetours.com
Cody Caves is just 35 km from Redfish Lakehouse.
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Cody Caves Provincial Park
Explore a wild but fragile underground world sculpted by glacier fed waters located in the Selkirk Mountains above Ainsworth Hot Springs and Kootenay Lake in beautiful British Columbia. Check out their website for more information and pricing: www.codycavetours.com
Cody Caves is just 35 km from Redfish Lakehouse.
Sandon, BC is home to less than 20 residents and is deemed by some to be the coolest little ghost town. There are a handful of old trolly busses from Vancouver that you can tour. Tour the museum. While your there you may also want to check out the Idaho Peak hike. http://www.sandoninthekootenays.ca/
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Sandon
Sandon, BC is home to less than 20 residents and is deemed by some to be the coolest little ghost town. There are a handful of old trolly busses from Vancouver that you can tour. Tour the museum. While your there you may also want to check out the Idaho Peak hike. http://www.sandoninthekootenays.ca/
Raft the lower Slocan River. Start your trip at Crescent Valley Beach with your fearless leaders. Learn about river safety and paddling techniques to brave the Slocan River rapids. Visit their website for more information: endlessadventure.ca
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Endless Adventure Inc
1288 BC-6Raft the lower Slocan River. Start your trip at Crescent Valley Beach with your fearless leaders. Learn about river safety and paddling techniques to brave the Slocan River rapids. Visit their website for more information: endlessadventure.ca
High Terrain Helicopters offers a plethora of awesome experiences for all seasons. Take a helicopter tour of the area, or perhaps plan to heli-bike while you're here to experience the ride of your life! High Terrain also offers heli-tours with a picnic stop! They also partner with Stellar Heliskiing who offer back country skiing opportunities in the Selkirk and Purcell Mountain Ranges. You can find more information by visiting highterrainhelicopters(dot)com.
High Terrain Helicopters
1675 HWY 3A WestHigh Terrain Helicopters offers a plethora of awesome experiences for all seasons. Take a helicopter tour of the area, or perhaps plan to heli-bike while you're here to experience the ride of your life! High Terrain also offers heli-tours with a picnic stop! They also partner with Stellar Heliskiing who offer back country skiing opportunities in the Selkirk and Purcell Mountain Ranges. You can find more information by visiting highterrainhelicopters(dot)com.
Local Grocery/Boat Rental/Mooring
Kokanee Park Marina is just 5 km from Redfish Lakehouse. They offer mooring for boats, motor boat rentals, grocery items, gas and propane.
Kokanee Park Marina
5110 BC-3AKokanee Park Marina is just 5 km from Redfish Lakehouse. They offer mooring for boats, motor boat rentals, grocery items, gas and propane.
Nelson Paddleboard and Kayak Rentals will be able to help you out with rental requests. We encourage you to reach out to them before your stay to ensure you secure your booking.
Nelson Paddleboard and Kayak Rentals
701 Lakeside DriveNelson Paddleboard and Kayak Rentals will be able to help you out with rental requests. We encourage you to reach out to them before your stay to ensure you secure your booking.
Jones Boys boats also offers motor boat rentals. Please contact them directly to prearrange your boat rental.
Jones Boys Boats
4080 British Columbia 31Jones Boys boats also offers motor boat rentals. Please contact them directly to prearrange your boat rental.
Woodbury Resort & Marina also has an array of motor boat rental options. Please contact them directly to book your experience with them.
Woodbury Resort & Marina
4112 British Columbia 31Woodbury Resort & Marina also has an array of motor boat rental options. Please contact them directly to book your experience with them.
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park is home to Kokanee Creek Paddle Sports. They rent out kayaks and other paddle boating options.
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Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
British Columbia 3AKokanee Creek Provincial Park is home to Kokanee Creek Paddle Sports. They rent out kayaks and other paddle boating options.
City/town information
What's not to love about nelson! There's amazing food, local shops, lakeside park, a thriving artist community and a tone of street murals. Be sure to visit some of the local shops and support them during your stay. The route from Redfish Lakehouse to Nelson and back is a popular route for road/gravel and e-bikes. Nelson is just 27km from Redfish Lakehouse.
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Nelson
What's not to love about nelson! There's amazing food, local shops, lakeside park, a thriving artist community and a tone of street murals. Be sure to visit some of the local shops and support them during your stay. The route from Redfish Lakehouse to Nelson and back is a popular route for road/gravel and e-bikes. Nelson is just 27km from Redfish Lakehouse.
The Village of Kaslo is 43 km from Redfish Lakehouse but it's worth the drive. This cute community has lots to offer for visitors.
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Kaslo
The Village of Kaslo is 43 km from Redfish Lakehouse but it's worth the drive. This cute community has lots to offer for visitors.
Parks
West Arm Provincial Park is a great spot for a long easy walk/hike with the family dogs. Take the Harrop/Proctor ferry over to this gem. Once off the ferry turn right on Lasca Creek Road which is just after the railway tracks. Follow Lasca Creek road which will turn into a gravel road. There is a park entrance and lots of parking here.
https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/west_arm/
West Arm Provincial Park
West Arm Provincial Park is a great spot for a long easy walk/hike with the family dogs. Take the Harrop/Proctor ferry over to this gem. Once off the ferry turn right on Lasca Creek Road which is just after the railway tracks. Follow Lasca Creek road which will turn into a gravel road. There is a park entrance and lots of parking here.
https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/west_arm/
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park offers a great spot for family gatherings and picnics. There's great and easily accessible trails throughout the park for families with strollers. There is a kayak/paddle boarding rental company that often operates out of this park in the summer months. Kokanee Creek Provincial Park is just 6 km from Redfish Lakehouse.
https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/kokanee_crk/
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Kokanee Creek Provincial Park
British Columbia 3AKokanee Creek Provincial Park offers a great spot for family gatherings and picnics. There's great and easily accessible trails throughout the park for families with strollers. There is a kayak/paddle boarding rental company that often operates out of this park in the summer months. Kokanee Creek Provincial Park is just 6 km from Redfish Lakehouse.
https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/kokanee_crk/
The Old Growth Trail is located just before Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. This trail offers great interpretive signage and it's a nice short 2.5km hike which is mostly treed. This is not suitable for strollers.
https://westkootenayhiking.ca/kokanee-old-growth-cedars/
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Old Growth Trail
The Old Growth Trail is located just before Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. This trail offers great interpretive signage and it's a nice short 2.5km hike which is mostly treed. This is not suitable for strollers.
https://westkootenayhiking.ca/kokanee-old-growth-cedars/
This is a great rocky beach spot to take the kids. A big wheeled stroller could make it down the longer trail. There's parking off the highway and Fletcher Fries is across the highway. They serve burgers, hot dogs, poutine and ice cream!
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Fletcher Falls
Fletcher Creek FrontageThis is a great rocky beach spot to take the kids. A big wheeled stroller could make it down the longer trail. There's parking off the highway and Fletcher Fries is across the highway. They serve burgers, hot dogs, poutine and ice cream!
Along the River Trail in Kaslo. The kids are sure to enjoy this skills park. Check out the link for more information. https://www.nelsonkootenaylake.com/listing/kaslo-bike-skills-park
Kaslo Family bike skills park
Along the River Trail in Kaslo. The kids are sure to enjoy this skills park. Check out the link for more information. https://www.nelsonkootenaylake.com/listing/kaslo-bike-skills-park
Visit Kaslo and enjoy this 2.5km walk along the river. You'll see some sculptures in the woods.
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Kaslo River Trail
314 D AveVisit Kaslo and enjoy this 2.5km walk along the river. You'll see some sculptures in the woods.
A 3.8 km hike that overlooks Kootenay Lake and Nelson, BC
Check out more information about the trail by visiting: https://westkootenayhiking.ca/lyons-bluff-trail/
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Lyons Bluff Trail
1207 British Columbia 3AA 3.8 km hike that overlooks Kootenay Lake and Nelson, BC
Check out more information about the trail by visiting: https://westkootenayhiking.ca/lyons-bluff-trail/
Cody Caves also offers an Interpretive loop that's 2.6 km long. For those wishing to explore above the surface, a short trail loops along the forest floor with clues about the underground wonderland. For information about the hike: https://westkootenayhiking.ca/cody-caves-interpretive-loop/
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Cody Caves Provincial Park
Cody Caves also offers an Interpretive loop that's 2.6 km long. For those wishing to explore above the surface, a short trail loops along the forest floor with clues about the underground wonderland. For information about the hike: https://westkootenayhiking.ca/cody-caves-interpretive-loop/
A 10.9 km hike overlooking Kootenay Lake with some amazing view points. Meander down towards the lake and take in the amazing views. This hike is 1 hour and a half drive from Redfish Lakehouse. Plan a visit to Kaslo and Ainsworth Hot Springs before or after this hike. Find more information about this hike at https://westkootenayhiking.ca/fry-creek-canyon/
Fry Creek
A 10.9 km hike overlooking Kootenay Lake with some amazing view points. Meander down towards the lake and take in the amazing views. This hike is 1 hour and a half drive from Redfish Lakehouse. Plan a visit to Kaslo and Ainsworth Hot Springs before or after this hike. Find more information about this hike at https://westkootenayhiking.ca/fry-creek-canyon/
Walk around Nancy Greene Lake in the summer or bring your snow shoes for a winter trek around the lake. This is one of our favourite snow shoe spots in the winter. There are a few picnic tables and firepits at the lake entrance. https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/nancy/
Nancy Greene Provincial Park
Walk around Nancy Greene Lake in the summer or bring your snow shoes for a winter trek around the lake. This is one of our favourite snow shoe spots in the winter. There are a few picnic tables and firepits at the lake entrance. https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/nancy/
Cottonwood Lake is a Nelson hot spot especially in the winter. When you hit the timing right just before big snowfalls you can skate the entire lake. Throw the fishing rod in summer or try your hand at ice fishing. There's also a rail trail here that can be used year round for walking, snow shoeing or even cross country skiing. https://www.rdck.ca/EN/main/services/parks/cottonwood-lake-regional-park.html
Cottonwood Lake
Cottonwood Lake is a Nelson hot spot especially in the winter. When you hit the timing right just before big snowfalls you can skate the entire lake. Throw the fishing rod in summer or try your hand at ice fishing. There's also a rail trail here that can be used year round for walking, snow shoeing or even cross country skiing. https://www.rdck.ca/EN/main/services/parks/cottonwood-lake-regional-park.html
Pulpit Rock (3.5km) is easily the most popular trail in Nelson. With lots of switch-backs, the trail provides a good work-out before it ends on top of Pulpit Rock with a big view over town.
https://pulpitrock.ca/trail-info/
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Pulpit Rock
Pulpit Rock (3.5km) is easily the most popular trail in Nelson. With lots of switch-backs, the trail provides a good work-out before it ends on top of Pulpit Rock with a big view over town.
https://pulpitrock.ca/trail-info/
Food scene
Cycling to Procter from Redfish Lakehouse is something that we highly recommend. Take the Harrop/Procter cable ferry over and follow the Harrop Procter Road about 9 km to the Procter Village Cafe where you can have a coffee or one of their famous cinnamon buns. Locals cycle in from Nelson for these famous local treats. The Procter Village Cafe is open daily from 7am - 3pm and is closed on Tuesdays.
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Procter
Cycling to Procter from Redfish Lakehouse is something that we highly recommend. Take the Harrop/Procter cable ferry over and follow the Harrop Procter Road about 9 km to the Procter Village Cafe where you can have a coffee or one of their famous cinnamon buns. Locals cycle in from Nelson for these famous local treats. The Procter Village Cafe is open daily from 7am - 3pm and is closed on Tuesdays.
Great tacos and cocktails. This space is small but they offer a large outdoor patio along Baker Street. The prices are reasonable here and reservations are recommended.
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Cantina Del Centro
565 Baker StGreat tacos and cocktails. This space is small but they offer a large outdoor patio along Baker Street. The prices are reasonable here and reservations are recommended.
If you’re in the mood for a burrito then make sure you stop in here. Freestyle is located next to Cantina and is ran by the same owners. You can’t go wrong with either restaurant.
Freestyle Burrito Co.
561 Baker StreetIf you’re in the mood for a burrito then make sure you stop in here. Freestyle is located next to Cantina and is ran by the same owners. You can’t go wrong with either restaurant.
Great atmosphere, food and whiskey bar. Broken Hill has a patio as well and offers a unique atmosphere. The prices here are a bit higher and reservations are recommended.
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Broken Hill
479 Baker StGreat atmosphere, food and whiskey bar. Broken Hill has a patio as well and offers a unique atmosphere. The prices here are a bit higher and reservations are recommended.
Best pizza place in town. Thor’s is best for take-out as there is limited seating here. You can order by the slice here or get full size pizza's to go.
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Thor's Pizza
303 Victoria StBest pizza place in town. Thor’s is best for take-out as there is limited seating here. You can order by the slice here or get full size pizza's to go.
Pho like you’ve never experienced with the entire family. Prices are fair and the kids are sure to enjoy this place.
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Yum Son
522 Victoria StPho like you’ve never experienced with the entire family. Prices are fair and the kids are sure to enjoy this place.
If you like sushi then this is the spot to go. They offer a handful of private booth options here for your entire party.
Sushi Wood Nelson
702 Vernon StIf you like sushi then this is the spot to go. They offer a handful of private booth options here for your entire party.
Best breakfast place in town. If you’re looking for a great eggs benedict then you have to try Full Circle Café.
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Full Circle Cafe
402 Baker StBest breakfast place in town. If you’re looking for a great eggs benedict then you have to try Full Circle Café.
Pub style food that’s great with a beetroot burger we love! Finley’s offers great food and a small outdoor patio.
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Finley's Bar and Grill
705 Vernon StPub style food that’s great with a beetroot burger we love! Finley’s offers great food and a small outdoor patio.
Offering traditional pub fare and it’s large enough to accommodate big parties. There is no outdoor patio here.
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Mike's Place Pub
422 Vernon StOffering traditional pub fare and it’s large enough to accommodate big parties. There is no outdoor patio here.
They offer a pub and a family restaurant option. The atmosphere is great and offers all the traditional pub fare. There is a small outdoor patio here as well.
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Jackson's Hole & Grill
524 Vernon StThey offer a pub and a family restaurant option. The atmosphere is great and offers all the traditional pub fare. There is a small outdoor patio here as well.
Tapas and cocktails with a real witchy vibe. This space is very small and is best suited for adults looking for a unique cocktail experience. Prices are higher but it’s a unique experience Reservations are recommended.
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The Black Cauldron
620 Herridge LaneTapas and cocktails with a real witchy vibe. This space is very small and is best suited for adults looking for a unique cocktail experience. Prices are higher but it’s a unique experience Reservations are recommended.
If you’re in the mood for some delicious Indian infused cuisine then you should definitely stop in. The owners also have a grocery store across from their restaurant on Baker Street.
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Kootenay Tamil Kitchen
318 Anderson StIf you’re in the mood for some delicious Indian infused cuisine then you should definitely stop in. The owners also have a grocery store across from their restaurant on Baker Street.
This is one of our favourite breakfast joints! Take a drive up the valley to Frog Peak Cafe and be sure to pack the bikes or cross country skis. There is a rail trail system just across the street from Frog Peak Cafe which is a great recreation stop either before or after breakfast. They have some amazing eggs benny's here.
https://frogpeakcafe.com/cafe-menu/
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Frog Peak Cafe
1418 BC-6This is one of our favourite breakfast joints! Take a drive up the valley to Frog Peak Cafe and be sure to pack the bikes or cross country skis. There is a rail trail system just across the street from Frog Peak Cafe which is a great recreation stop either before or after breakfast. They have some amazing eggs benny's here.
https://frogpeakcafe.com/cafe-menu/
Brewery/Distillery
This brewery has a large outdoor patio and allows you to bring in food from other restaurants. There are some seats indoors as well and they offer some snacks. www.angryhenbrewing.com
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Angry Hen Brewing
343 Front StThis brewery has a large outdoor patio and allows you to bring in food from other restaurants. There are some seats indoors as well and they offer some snacks. www.angryhenbrewing.com
This is a spot we often stop at on our way home from a fun day skiing at Red Mountain. They offer an assortment of craft beers but don’t provide food. If you’re lucky their might be a food truck parked outside. They also have live music on Friday afternoons. www.rosslandbeer.com
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Rossland Beer Company
1990F Columbia AveThis is a spot we often stop at on our way home from a fun day skiing at Red Mountain. They offer an assortment of craft beers but don’t provide food. If you’re lucky their might be a food truck parked outside. They also have live music on Friday afternoons. www.rosslandbeer.com
This is a new distillery to the kootenays. They have craft spirits, unique cocktails and local eats. www.kootenaywestdistilling.com
Kootenay West Distilling
1180 Cedar AvenueThis is a new distillery to the kootenays. They have craft spirits, unique cocktails and local eats. www.kootenaywestdistilling.com
They offer their local craft beer a full family friendly menu. www.trailbeerrefinery.ca
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Trail Beer Refinery
1299 Bay AveThey offer their local craft beer a full family friendly menu. www.trailbeerrefinery.ca
This distillery has pizza, snacks, appys and cocktails available. They offer a gin flight as well as non-alcoholic options. They have limited seating but do offer a patio area. They’re located across from Crescent Valley beach which is a local swimming and tubing hot spot in the summer. www.tonikdistillery.com
Tonik Distilling Ltd
1286 British Columbia 6This distillery has pizza, snacks, appys and cocktails available. They offer a gin flight as well as non-alcoholic options. They have limited seating but do offer a patio area. They’re located across from Crescent Valley beach which is a local swimming and tubing hot spot in the summer. www.tonikdistillery.com
Offers a decent size patio and indoor seating. This is a great stop if you’re in the area. www.tailoutbrewing.com
Tailout Brewing
1810 8 AvenueOffers a decent size patio and indoor seating. This is a great stop if you’re in the area. www.tailoutbrewing.com
An iconic local brewery with a much more established brand. They do have a tasting room but this is very small. www.nelsonbrewing.com
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Nelson Brewing Company
512 Latimer StAn iconic local brewery with a much more established brand. They do have a tasting room but this is very small. www.nelsonbrewing.com
A fun hip space with lots of seating and a patio space with approximately 4 tables. Backroads doesn’t have kitchen service but does offer snacks. You can order take-out from restaurant in town and bring your food in with you. They have craft soda options as well. www.backroadsbrewing.com
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Backroads Brewing Company
460 Baker StA fun hip space with lots of seating and a patio space with approximately 4 tables. Backroads doesn’t have kitchen service but does offer snacks. You can order take-out from restaurant in town and bring your food in with you. They have craft soda options as well. www.backroadsbrewing.com
Offers lots of seating, a small but covered outdoor patio space with 2 tables, food option, craft sodas for the kids or non-drinkers. This is one of our favourite breweries in town. www.Torchlightbrewing.com
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Torchlight Brewing Co.
125 Hall StOffers lots of seating, a small but covered outdoor patio space with 2 tables, food option, craft sodas for the kids or non-drinkers. This is one of our favourite breweries in town. www.Torchlightbrewing.com
A small batch distillery offering a variety of spirits. They have a small tasting room. They're located at 1331 Channel Rd, Wynndel, BC V0B 2N1 and you can reach their office by calling (25zero) 866-5226. Visit their website for more information: wynndelcraftdistilleries(dot)ca
Wynndel Craft Distilleries
1331 Channel RdA small batch distillery offering a variety of spirits. They have a small tasting room. They're located at 1331 Channel Rd, Wynndel, BC V0B 2N1 and you can reach their office by calling (25zero) 866-5226. Visit their website for more information: wynndelcraftdistilleries(dot)ca
Mountain Soul Wines are handcrafted on their boutique family farm gated winery. Their vineyard overlooks the scenic Columbia River. Spring of 2023 they will be offering wine tastings and possibly a waterfall hiking tour. Visit their website, mountainsoulwine(dot)ca, for more information or contact Trevor for more information 25zero - 512-7770.
Mountain Soul Vineyard and Winery
392 Columbia Gardens RoadMountain Soul Wines are handcrafted on their boutique family farm gated winery. Their vineyard overlooks the scenic Columbia River. Spring of 2023 they will be offering wine tastings and possibly a waterfall hiking tour. Visit their website, mountainsoulwine(dot)ca, for more information or contact Trevor for more information 25zero - 512-7770.
Laundromat
Do you laundry or drop it off for someone else to do for you. They offer same day pick-up.
Plaza Laundromat
616 Front StDo you laundry or drop it off for someone else to do for you. They offer same day pick-up.