Valley
of the Swans
Creston
overlooks a broad, fertile valley where the Kootenay River
meanders between the Selkirk and Purcell mountains.
About
12,000 ha. have been reclaimed by a series of dikes, creating
habitat for more than 250 bird species. Also the rolling benchland
is important for orchardists and farmers.
Creston's history is based on agriculture. The area has a
mild climate - celebrated by their Blossom Festival in May.
Highway 3A is lined with fruit stands. The grain elevators,
the train line, and the fields of alfalfa give the area a
look and feel of prairies.
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Population:
4,743
Main
Industries: farming, fruit orchards
Elevation:
611 m. (2,005 ft.)
Access:Reach
Creston on Highway 3, east of Salmo
and west of Cranbrook. Highway 3A, south of Kootenay Bay,
intersects with Highway 3 close to Creston. Commercial flights
and bus routes also service the community
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: golf course, fishing, hunting,
hiking, cross-country skiing, birdwatching
Local
Attractions: Creston Wildlife Management Area Centre,
Creston Golf Course, The Glass House, Wayside Gardens and
Arboretum, Columbia Brewery, Kootenay Candle Factory, Creston
Valley Museum (the Stonehouse), Cresteramics, The Murals.
May
- Blossom Festival
October
- Apple Festival
Accommodations:
The traveller can choose from motel/hotel/bed & breakfast
within town. A number of campground/RV parks and a guest ranch
are located close to town.
For
Information:
Creston Visitor Info Centre
1711 Canyon Street, Box 268, Creston, BC V0B 1G0
Phone: (250) 428-4342 • Fax: (250) 428-9411
