Nakusp Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in British Columbia, Canada
About Nakusp
Nakusp is known primarily for its nearby hot springs, which are a popular destination for tourists, as well as its picturesque mountain lakeside setting. The area around Nakusp was occupied by Indigenous peoples from the Secwepemc, Sinixt and Ktunaxa peoples. In 1811, the first reported European explorer on the Arrow Lakes was Finan McDonald, an associate of David Thompson. European settlers arrived in 1890, and the settlement took shape in 1892 with opening of the first post office, the first store and the first sawmill. The nearest train link was the Canadian Pacific Railway at Revelstoke, so all goods were shipped to the fledgling port of Nakusp. The construction of the Keenleyside Dam north of Castlegar in 1968 and the resulting rise of the lake level caused the rearrangement of the vi
Where to Eat in Nakusp
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alcédo Kitchen & Bar
- 🍴Arrow and Anchor Pizza
Where to Stay in Nakusp
- 🏨Canyon Court Motel
- 🏨Halcyon Hot Springs Resort
- 🏨The Lodge at Arrow Lakes
Nakusp Travel Guide Sections
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