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311 4th St,
Kaslo BC, V0G1M0

The Basics

Population

379

Average Age

47

Typical Assessed Value

$431k

Hospital

Nelson · 1 hr

Nearest Airport

Castlegar · 1.25 hr

Setting

Slocan Lake & River · rail-trail town

Population & age: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. Typical home value: single-family median assessed value, BC Assessment 2026.
The heart of Slocan beats to an alternative rhythm, perhaps even more so than many other West Kootenay communities. Fiercely protective of the natural environment that surrounds the town, people here place great value on self-sufficiency. Positioned at the southern gateway to Valhalla Provincial Park and the trailhead for the Slocan Valley Rail Trail, the collective passion for outdoor recreation and activities is not surprising. Economic setbacks have left their mark. Residents are resilient and in the process of redefining their town.

Distances: to Nelson — 70 km | 1 hr; to Cranbrook — 277 km | 3 hr 20 min; to Kelowna — 285 km | 3 hr 30 min
Good to know

Honest Trade-offs

If you are drawn to…

  • Alternative perspectives and the absence of traditional amenities.
  • Easy access to wilderness, established trails and a large body of water.
  • Small-town intimacy, affordable pricing, and a mixed demographic.
  • Remote setting off the highway but still within reach of larger centres.

Challenges to be aware of…

  • Employment is unstable. Be prepared to find creative solutions.
  • Medical care, retail, entertainment and an airport are 1 – 1.5 hours away.
  • Banking is 30 min away in New Denver – Kootenay Savings Credit Union.
  • School-aged children in activities can expect to travel 60 minutes or more.
  • The town is relatively unpolished. Resort-style amenities are rare.
Everyday Life

Daily Living

Healthcare

  • There’s no hospital, clinic or pharmacy in Slocan itself. The nearest is the Slocan Community Health Centre in New Denver (~27 min north), which has 24/7 emergency services, an ambulance, lab and X-ray.
  • The nearest hospital with surgery is in Nelson (~1 hr) or Nakusp (~1 hr+). The valley’s dental office is in Silverton (~25 min north).

Getting around

  • Slocan sits on Highway 6 where the lake becomes the Slocan River — all-road south to Nelson (~1 hr), the shortest city drive of the Slocan Lake villages, with no major pass on that route.
  • A real bonus: BC Transit Route 20 connects the valley to Nelson — better transit than most villages this size. Nearest airport is Castlegar (~1.25 hr).
  • Home fibre (Columbia Basin Trust) supports remote work well.

Recreation

  • The 50 km Slocan Valley Rail Trail begins here and runs south along the lake and river — easy-grade cycling, walking and cross-country skiing right from the village. Slocan is also the south road-gateway into Valhalla Provincial Park.
  • Warm Slocan Lake and the Slocan River for swimming, paddling and fishing; Kokanee Glacier access at Lemon Creek; and backcountry in the Valhallas and Selkirks.

Community, food & work

  • Slocan has been reinventing itself since the Springer Creek sawmill closed in 2014 — around eco-tourism, local food and remote work. It’s the youngest of the Slocan Lake villages (average age 47), with new arrivals and new housing.
  • A strong Slocan Valley local-food culture (farms, CSAs, the Co-op, the nearby Hills Garlic Festival), a cluster of cafes, and a community-run service society anchor village life.
How far to…

Distances

Nelson

70 km

1 hr
Health centre

27 min

New Denver (24/7 ER)
Airport

1.25 hr

Castlegar (YCG)
Rail trail

50 km

starts in town
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809 Slocan Street - Slocan House for Sale, 3 Bedrooms (10389528)

809 Slocan Street

$598,000 | House

Slocan, British Columbia
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1652 Sq. Ft., Built 2022

WK Real Estate Co. (10389528)

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3360 South Slocan Village Road Road - South Slocan House for Sale, 5 Bedrooms (10400660)

3360 South Slocan Village Road Road

$845,000 | House

South Slocan, British Columbia
5 Beds, 3 Baths, 3305 Sq. Ft., Built 1978

Fair Realty (Nelson) (10400660)

1013 Slocan Street - Slocan House for Sale, 4 Bedrooms (10400803)

1013 Slocan Street

$549,000 | House

Slocan, British Columbia
4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2135 Sq. Ft., Built 1978

Royal LePage Rosling Realty (10400803)

Dogwood Drive Lot# B - South Slocan Other for Sale(10400404)

Dogwood Drive Lot# B

$305,000 | Other

South Slocan, British Columbia

Valhalla Path Realty (10400404)

506 Hume Street - Slocan House for Sale, 3 Bedrooms (10400138)

506 Hume Street

$595,000 | House

Slocan, British Columbia
3 Beds, 1 Baths, 1325 Sq. Ft., Built 2013

2 Percent Realty Kootenay Inc. (10400138)

603 FLETCHER Avenue - Slocan House for Sale, 4 Bedrooms (10399441)

603 FLETCHER Avenue

$729,000 | House

Slocan, British Columbia
4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2542 Sq. Ft., Built 2007

RE/MAX All Pro Realty (10399441)

8802 Martens Road - Slocan House for Sale, 4 Bedrooms (10399861)

8802 Martens Road

$639,000 | House

Slocan, British Columbia
4 Beds, 2 Baths, 2701 Sq. Ft., Built 1979

Fair Realty (Nelson) (10399861)

Arthur Street Lot# Lot C - Slocan Other for Sale(10399534)

Arthur Street Lot# Lot C

$149,900 | Other

Slocan, British Columbia

Fair Realty (Nelson) (10399534)

315 Fletcher Avenue - Slocan House for Sale, 3 Bedrooms (10399535)

315 Fletcher Avenue

$149,900 | House

Slocan, British Columbia
3 Beds, 1 Baths, 1025 Sq. Ft., Built 1910

Fair Realty (Nelson) (10399535)

8716 Martens Road - Slocan Manufactured Home for Sale, 4 Bedrooms (10397983)

8716 Martens Road

$855,000 | Manufactured Home

Slocan, British Columbia
4 Beds, 2 Baths, 2688 Sq. Ft., Built 1980

Fair Realty (Nelson) (10397983)

1111 Harold Street - Slocan Other for Sale(10397909)

1111 Harold Street

$175,000 | Other

Slocan, British Columbia

RE/MAX All Pro Realty (10397909)

8864 SLOCAN S Road - Slocan House for Sale, 2 Bedrooms (10397378)

8864 SLOCAN S Road

$310,000 | House

Slocan, British Columbia
2 Beds, 1 Baths, 980 Sq. Ft., Built 1976

RE/MAX All Pro Realty (10397378)

1015 Garden Road - South Slocan Manufactured Home for Sale, 2 Bedrooms (10396973)

1015 Garden Road

$349,900 | Manufactured Home

South Slocan, British Columbia
2 Beds, 1 Baths, 1144 Sq. Ft., Built 1991

eXp Realty (10396973)

3045 Bower Road - Slocan Park Other for Sale(10396365)

3045 Bower Road

$349,000 | Other

Slocan Park, British Columbia

Fair Realty (Nelson) (10396365)

2451 Cunningham Road - Slocan Park House for Sale, 4 Bedrooms (10395569)

2451 Cunningham Road

$649,000 | House

Slocan Park, British Columbia
4 Beds, 2 Baths, 2285 Sq. Ft., Built 1962

Coldwell Banker Executives Realty (10395569)

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About Castlegar

Community Information

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The Basics

Population

8,338 (2021)

Average Age

45 (2021)

Average Home Price

$443,076

Community Site

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    The Castlegar Health Centre is a vital part of the Castlegar community. The centre provides much-needed emergency services, x-ray and medical lab services to local residents and Area I and J of the Central Kootenay Regional District.

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