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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.
With a population of around 575 people,
New Denver is visited by those looking for relaxation, amazing
scenery and outdoor activities for all skill sets.
More Information:
Slocan
Valley Chamber of Commerce
New Denver
Chamber of Commerce
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 accurately depicting some of life in the Slocan
Valley.
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Exterior View of Cabin.
View South from New Denver Boat Launch.
Mori Lakeside Trail is two blocks away.
Great shopping at local cafe's & store's.
The Historical Photo at Payne Bluffs R&R.
Paraglider flying from Idaho Peak Lookout.
View on Highway 6 from Nakusp.
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