Glacier View Cabins

Welcome to Glacier View Cabins - New Denver, BC

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We look forward to making your vacation in New Denver the best that it can be. Our cabins are clean, quiet, and close to all of the amenities and activities in New Denver and Slocan Lake. All of the cabins are equipped with a full kitchen including all pots, pans and cutlery. Comfortable beds with duvets and a TV make this a home away from home.

There is lots to do in New Denver. New Denver is the perfect base to continue to explore the rest of the Kootenays. This is where the Kootenay locals come to vacation. Welcome.

Sara and Trevor

Policies/Statements

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Credit Card Reservation
A minimum of 2 nights on weekends. Your Credit Card guarantees your reservation. Your card will be billed on the first night of your reservation.

Cancellation Policy
If you cancel in writing less than one week prior to your reservation we will bill 25% of your reservation ( minimum one night.)

No Dogs. No Pets. No Smoking. $100 Fine.

More about New Denver

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The small town of New Denver has a population of around 600 people. The history of the area includes logging, mining, Japanese Internment Camp, homesteading, retirement and recreation.
The community of New Denver used to be an old mining town in the late 1800's. Set on the North Eastern shores of the Silvery Slocan Lake. New Denver also served as a Japanese internment camp during the Second World War. The Nikkei museum and Japanese Garden are worth seeing as well as a tour of the 'old' part of New Denver known as 'The Orchard' where small Japanese houses may be seen.
New Denver is visited by those looking for relaxation, amazing scenery and outdoor activities for all skill sets.

The top ten activities include:
10. Enjoying the Slocan Lake.
9. Taking a trip to Idaho Peak.
8. Strolling through New Denver - enjoying the small stores, cafe's, Friday Market and the Mori waterfront trail.
7. Taking in the Mining History of Sandon and area.
6. Hiking or Biking the Galena Trail.
5. Driving tours to Kaslo, Nelson and the Slocan Valley.
4. Exploratory driving tours to Trout Lake, Meadow Creek and Kaslo.
3. New Denver Historical Sites - Silvery Slocan Museum, Kohan Gardens and the Nikkei Internment Memorial Center
2. Spending time with friends and family
1. Planning what you will do next time you visit.

See the DVD "A Simple Curve". Filmed on location in New Denver in 2005. A beautiful film depicting some of life in the Slocan Valley.

Links to other nearby towns

Silverton

Kaslo

Nakusp

Slocan City

Attractions and Activities

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Must Do Attractions
Slocan Lake - beaches and boating.
Idaho Peak
Kohan Gardens
Hot Springs in Nakusp, Ainsworth and Halcyon.

Galena Trail
Museums in New Denver, Silverton and Sandon
Japanese Internment Center

The area surrounding Glacier View Cabins caters to a diverse cross section of activities including:
Hiking ( gentle trails in town, moderate trails to waterfalls, and trails up mountains )
Mountain Climbing ( one day and multi day wilderness camping adventures )
Biking ( road, trail and downhill )
Fishing ( streams, small lakes and boat fishing )
Boating ( whitewater and flatwater - sea kayaking and canoeing )
Skiing ( Cross Country and Downhill )
Snowmobiling ( trail and mountain touring )
Backcountry Ski Touring ( Lodges and Day Tours )
Hangliding and Paragliding

Scenic Drives
The dramatic and awe inspiring wilderness and mountain vistas have to be seen to be fully comprehended.

Check out places like:
Valhalla Provincial Park, Slocan Lake, Nakusp Hot Springs, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Sandon Ghost Town, Idaho Peak, Mt Buchanan, Galena Trail, Kaslo and Slocan Lake.

More Local Information

Chamber of Commerce - See a great map of Slocan Valley

New Denver Blog - my current events and items of interest

Photos of New Denver and Local Hikes

Music Festivals
Nakusp Music Fest
Kaslo Jazz Music Festival

How to get here

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You can find us at the corner of highway 6 and 8th Avenue on the North side of New Denver.
Take Highway 3A South from Nelson, or North from Castlegar.
Turn onto Highway 6, located 1/2 way between Nelson and Castlegar BC.
Head North for One Hour ( through Winlaw, Slocan, and Silverton ) Or take Highway 6 and the Galena Bay Ferry South out of Revelstoke BC ( at the Trans Canada Highway ) through Nakusp to New Denver.

Approximate Drive times from larger centers with airports to New Denver
Spokane, WA --- 4 hours
Vancouver, BC -- 8 hours
Calgary, AB ---- 8 hours
Kelowna, BC --- 4 hours
Castlegar, BC --- 1.5 hours

We are approximately 40 minutes from Nakusp ( two hot pools ), 1.5 hours from Nelson or Castlegar and 40 minutes from Kaslo.

Ferry Information

Kootenay Lake Ferry
If you are approaching from Creston up the east shore of Kootenay Lake. Check Schedule.

Needles Ferry ROUTE:
Across the Lower Arrow Lake, about 59 kilometres south of Nakusp on Highway 6, between Fauquier and Needles.
DAILY SCHEDULE: Every half hour from Fauquier 5:00 am - 10:00 pm. Every half hour from Needles 5:15 am - 9:45 pm. On demand 10:00 pm - 5:00 am. CROSSING TIME: 5 minutes

Upper Arrow Lakes Ferry (Galena Bay - Shelter Bay)
ROUTE: Across Upper Arrow Lake, 49 kilometres south of Revelstoke on Highway 23, between Shelter Bay and Galena Bay.
DAILY SCHEDULE: From Shelter Bay, 6:00 am - 11:00 pm. From Galena Bay, 6:30 am - 11:30 pm. ADDITIONAL SAILINGS IN SUMMER: provided by the Motor Vessel Shelter Bay which runs daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. as required, late June to September. Follow this link for a detailed schedule CROSSING TIME: 20 minutes

Winter

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November 1 - April 14

Reservations essential in winter.
Book well in advance.

Cabin #3 with 2 double beds CDN$89
Clean Self Contained Cabins with Kitchens.

Cabin #5 with Queen Bed & Single CDN$89
Clean Self Contained Cabins with Kitchens.

Cabin (#1, #2, #4 ) with Queen Bed
( single $75, double $85)
Clean Self Contained Cabins with Kitchens.

Suite $119 available for monthly rental too - CALL
Suite with full kitchen. Seperate Bedroom with double bed. Queen bed and pull out couch in TV room. 450 sq ft.

Cabins Monthly Rate
CAD $575.00

Cabins Weekly Rate
CAD $295.00

Summer Rates

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June15 - September 14

Cabin #3 with 2 double beds $99
Clean Self Contained Cabins with Kitchens.

Cabin #5 with Queen Bed & Single $99
Clean Self Contained Cabins with Kitchens.

Cabin (#1, #2, #4 ) with Queen Bed
($85 single, $95 double)
Clean Self Contained Cabins with Kitchens.

Suite $129
Suite with full kitchen. Seperate Bedroom with double bed. Queen bed and pull out couch in TV room. 450 sq ft.

Cabins Monthly Rate
CAD CALL

Cabins Weekly Rate ( 7 nights )
CAD $595 (#1-#5) Suite $700

Spring & Fall Rates

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April 15-June14, September 15-October 30

Cabin #3 with 2 double beds CDN$89
Clean Self Contained Cabins with Kitchens.

Cabin #5 with Queen Bed & Single CDN$89
Clean Self Contained Cabins with Kitchens.

Cabin (#1, #2, #4 ) with Queen Bed
( single $75, double $85)
Clean Self Contained Cabins with Kitchens.

Suite $119
Suite with full kitchen. Seperate Bedroom with double bed. Queen bed and pull out couch in TV room. 450 sq ft.

Cabins Monthly Rate
CAD $950

Cabins Weekly Rate
CAD $450