Nicknamed the 'Queen City', this jewel of British Columbia’s Kootenay region attracts an artistic, nature-loving crowd. The city is rich with heritage buildings – over 350 in total – and also has an operational streetcar.

As stunning as the downtown area is, nature is king here, with the Selkirk Mountains in the background and the clean waters of Kootenay Lake beyond. The city is a magical place for creative people who want to leave the stress of big city living behind.

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