Activities
The building of a championship quality golf course in Crawford Bay in the late 60’s put the area on the map. Kokanee Springs Golf Course helped Crawford Bay become a destination for more and more vacationers. The magnificent course, with its panoramic lake and mountain views, offers an unbeatable experience for avid golfers and weekend golfers alike. For the beginner or more casual golfer Riondel golf course (10 minutes away) offers a totally relaxing experience.
For siteseers, the 35 minute ferry crossing from Kootenay Bay to Balfour offers you “the longest free ferry ride in the world.”
Kootenay Lake is over 80 miles long and is nestled between the snow capped peaks of the Purcells and Selkirk Mountains. Boating and fishing are unbeatable with boat rentals and guides available in the area. Crawford Bay offers better protection for canoers and kayakers than the open waters of the main Lake. Rentals are available locally.
For the outdoor enthusiasts there are numerous hiking and biking trails. Some of them follow the shoreline, while others follow the rolling terrain of the Pilot Bay Peninsula. The logging roads of Crawford Creek and Gray Creek provide access to mountain lakes and breathtaking alpine country.
Enjoying a short walk you can visit renowned local artisans and watch ironworking, glass blowing, broom-making and weaving on hand looms. The post office, general store, liquor outlet and service station are all within walking distance. There are many excellent restaurants in the immediate area.
Across the lake you will find many more interesting places where you can golf, fish, eat and swim.