Registered: May 2005
Location: Canada
Posts: 89

I would like to share with you a wonderful part of BC..before summer vacations.

The Arrow Lakes (over 300 km long) in the interior of British Columbia, along the Columbia River, are little known to the general public. The beauty of this area speaks for it self. The majority of the tourist traffic goes directly to nearby Okanagan Lake or Shuswap Lake.
This is a typical "off the beaten path" destination. For anyone who likes nature, wildlife, scenery, great adventure and exploring a new area, this is a highly recommended destination.

This "hidden gem of the West Kootneys" is home to some of the best heli- skiing in the world (Kootenay Heli Skiing and CMH Heli Skiing), and to the greatest (Nakusp Hot Springs and Halcyon Hot Springs)and best natural ( St. Leo Hot Springs) hot springs in Western Canada.

This area offers many activities from Columbia Kayaking, kokanee fishing, exploring natural hot springs to great hiking. To learn about local history and view activities offered there see: http://www.nakusphotsprings.com/index.htm

Here are some photos I took in the past:



Highway No. 6 between Nakusp and Fauquier -early May. After cold and snowy winter in Alberta, on the way to Fauquier. Yes, I am "Fascinated by the Colors of Spring".


Upper and Lower Arrow Lakes in Burton. View (to North) of Saddle Mountain after sunrise.



View of Valhallas Mountais from Burton.



Old Marina in Fauquier. This scene reaminded me a scenery seen in...Venice..calm waters and huge wooden pilars!




Arrow Lakes with many hidden beaches is full of pleasant surprises! It could satisfy any adventurous soul. Here at McDonald Creek is one of many spectacular views along Columbia River and Arrow Lakes in BC.




Early Morning Shadows - Abstract.
Bridge on Highway No.6 crossing Caribou Creek in Burton.
Picture taken after sunrise.




Picture of "Arrow Tipi" in the West Kootenays in BC. This is another "abstract" photo taken against blue sky....



View of Upper Arrow Lake before storm seen from ferry between Galena Bay and Shelter Bay.

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Registered: May 2005
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Public Beach, Nakusp, Upper Arrow Lake, BC
This is a typical "off the beaten path" destination. For anyone who likes nature, wildlife, scenery, great adventure, and exploring a new area, this is a highly recommended destination.



Beautiful sunset in Burton..photo taken near the place as first shot in this presentation...




Upper Arrow Lake in Gustafson Landing , West Kootenays
This is the place where Lower and Upper Arrow Lakes meet. View towards Burton and Selkirk Mountains. Don't kid yourself that this view reminds you about warm summer! The water is brutally cold.
Photo taken in the last days of September...

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Saddle Mountain, Upper Arrow Lake, Nakusp, BC




Arrow Park, West Kootenays, BC




Clouds Reflection in Lower Arrow Lake near Burton




Upper Arrow Lake in Burton
Wildlife and a few people are living in great harmony in this region. For some Europeans, visiting this area is like coming to 'paradise'. For your information - Imagine the size of a Catholic Parish with distance from one end to another only 160 km (100 miles) with 40 families !
Anyone can find places like that in Europe?

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enjoyed the pics! thanks.

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Beautiful!

I miss all those great sceneries in BC and Alberta.

Thank you for sharing.

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Registered: May 2005
Location: Canada
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Thank you for your generous comments about these shots from Arrow Lakes in BC...

You may find more about Arrow Lakes and West Kootenays by searching 'Google'...
and probably you will find many my shots too.

Greetings,

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WOW! What a beautiful area! I want to go there!
Thanks for posting your pictures.

I could only see pictures in the first post. The pictures in the 2nd and 3rd post were just icon placeholders. Don't know if others could see them or not.

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Registered: May 2005
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Anyway, just to remind you that Arrow Lakes in BC offers great vacation time!

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