Creston Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in southeastern British Columbia, Canada
About Creston
Creston is the eastern terminus of the Salmo-Creston highway constructed in the 1960s as a shortcut to avoid the long route north to Nelson and crossing Kootenay Lake by ferry between Balfour and Kootenay Bay. The Salmo-Creston highway, which is part of the Crowsnest Highway, connected with earlier highways eastward of Creston. Creston is one of the few towns in British Columbia that does not observe Daylight Saving (summer) Time. The Creston Valley's economy is largely resource-based with agriculture and forestry. Many are employed in the service sector, and tourism is increasingly prominent, while government services and education comprise a large portion of the labour force. Since 1959, Kokanee beer has been brewed in Creston at the Columbia Brewery. The town is also home to two grain e
Top Attractions in Creston
Explore the best things to see and do in Creston:
- ★Creston Museum
- ★Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area
Where to Eat in Creston
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chatka Family Restaurant
- 🍴Real Food Cafe
- 🍴The Bistro at Skimmerhorn Winery & Vineyard
- 🍴Tims Fish and Chips
Where to Stay in Creston
- 🏨Creston Valley Motel
- 🏨Magnuson Hotel Creston
- 🏨The Uptowner Hotel
Creston Travel Guide Sections
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