A wealth of activities for the whole family
The bustling village of New Denver, home to approximately 600, is a beautiful lakeside community with a wealth of activities and attractions to keep the whole family busy.
History comes alive through the community’s several historical sites. The Silvery Slocan Museum, located at 202 Sixth Avenue, displays many aspects early life in New Denver and area including mining, transportation, logging, farming, family life of early settlers, and the Japanese Canadians. New Denver is also home to the Nikkei Centre, the only interpretive centre in Canada that focuses exclusively on the Japanese Canadian internment that occurred during World War II. Located at 306 Josephine St., the centre consists of 3 restored original shacks and a traditional Japanese garden designed by a master gardener and former internee.
For those with a green thumb, New Denver is a feast for the senses. Great pride is taken in the beautiful displays of flowers and plants that adorn local private gardens. The Kohan Reflection Garden, located at the south end of Centenial Park, was designed by local resident Ray Nikkel in honour of the Japanese Canadians who were interned in New Denver.
The village is home to a wide variety of shops and services. From sandwiches to steak, you can find any kind of food you desire in one of the local eateries. Summer time offers dining with style on one of the several outdoor patios, complete with some of the best scenery in the world. There are also many boutiques and specialty shops, most of which are completely unique to New Denver.
New Denver is the doorway to a wealth of recreational opportunities. Play a round of golf on one of the most scenic courses in the Kootenays. Stroll along the Mori Lakeside Trail from the New Denver, soak up some sun and take a swim at Bigelow Bay. Launch your boat or canoe from Centenial Park and enjoy a day of fishing, waterskiing, or explore the miles of shoreline that mark the entrance to the appropriately named Valhalla Provincial Park. Take one of the trails through Valhalla to the Nemo Rock Castles or visit the New Denver glacier for a spectacular view of Slocan Lake and the Selkirk mountain range.