Phone: 1-250-362-7323
Address: 2003 2nd Ave, ROSSLAND, BC VOG 1YO
Category: accommodation
Casa Alpina Motel
Phone: 1-800-663-0203
Address: Hwy Junction 3B & 22, ROSSLAND, BC V0G 1Y0
Angela’s B&B and Guesthouse
Phone: 1-250-362-7790
Address: 1520 Spokane Street, ROSSLAND, BC V0G 1Y0
Glacier View Cabins
Corner of 8th Ave and Hwy 6, Box 406, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0
250-551-6940
self-contained cabins with full kitchens set in a large grass yard close to downtown New Denver and the Slocan Lake. A perfect base for exploring the area. Adventure tours also available by boat or on bicycle or hiking
Bannock Point
Two Options: Bannock Point and Bannock Lookout.
Bannock Point, on the shores of Slocan Lake has special appeal. Walk-in camping is accessed via a 700 meter (1/2 mile), moderately steep trail. A small day-use area and 20 campsites are spread out along the treed and rocky lakeshore. There are also a few campsites located at the parking lot. Early in the morning expect to see eagles and osprey fishing. A small pebble beach catches the afternoon sun. A summer day can easily be whiled away diving in the clear water of Slocan Lake or sun bathing on the huge boulders. A favorite campsite for younger groups from Nelson and Castlegar with relatively short access.
Bannock Lookout Trail, is accessed from the same parking lot but instead of dropping down the lake follows a beautiful forest ledge system out to a series of incredible viewpoints. This is one of my favorite hikes in the Slocan Valley. The trail is about 45 minutes each way with always something different along the trail ending at a 300 ft rock cliff looking south down the Slocan Lake. From the parking lot head straight south. There is a good map board at the parking lot. There are no signs to the trail from anywhere before you get to the parking lot (2015).
Driving Directions: Road Access: From the bridge on Highway 6, in Silverton, travel south along the highway for 4.5 km. Turn right off the highway at the “Bannock Point Trail” sign ( no sign present 2015 ). It is about 3/4 km from the highway to the parking. Access the parking via the lane on the west side of the gravel pit. If you are driving a vehicle with a long wheel base, or towing a trailer, park at the gravel pit and walk down the road to the trail head. Otherwise, you can drive past the gravel pit to the trail head. Park only in designated parking areas to avoid erosion, compaction, and damage to vegetation. Boat Access: From Silverton’s public boat ramp, travel south along the east shore of Slocan Lake for about 4 km. Look for a sheltered bay and the “Bannock Point Recreation Site” sign on the beach.
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