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Published: September 9th 2012
Today was set aside for sightseeing. We left Nelson and headed east and north toward Kaslo along the west side of Kootenay Lake. First stop was what we called the "tugboat house." It is for sale, but would take a special person to buy it. Next stop was the Blaylock Mansion Resort and Spa. This huge mansion overloks the west arm of Kootenay Lake. Apparently it is fully utilized right now as all the signs said "No Vacancy" and "Registered guests only." Then we passed the ferry terminal and turned North to see what was up the road. The major town is Kaslo, a very charming and somewhat "artsy" community that began as a timber town in the late 1800's. We had a wonderful lunch in the new hotel, which is built to look a hundred years old, but it isn't. Further North we came to Kootenay Lake Provincial park and one of the campgrounds, Lost Ledge, was a very quiet and restful place right on the lakeshore. Talk about the ultimate get-away! Nothing to bother you but the bears (black and brown, or grizzly) and the bad water (boiling odrers were posted.) On the return drive the weather changed and
Blaylock Mansion
Our guess is that Blaylock was a big wig in the mining business back in the early 1900's.we drove through some very heavy showers with thunder and lightning. Back in Nelson, the warmth of home was just the ticket. A very special and beautiful day.
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Doran
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S.S. Nasookin
What someone has labeled as "Tug boat house" is actually the top two decks of a steam driven paddle wheeler from the early 1900's that was built by the Canadian Pacific Railway Co. to move people and goods on Kootenay Lake before roads and rails serviced the area.It was retired in the early 50's and other than what you see here was dismantled and salvaged for materials and parts. The bottom floor was added in the mid 80's after it had been a private residence for 30 yrs.