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Location

View at Glade Cottage, Nelson, B.C.Glade Cottage is ideally located in the West Kootenay region, halfway between Nelson and Castlegar, near the banks of the Kootenay River.  The cottage is nestled on the western slopes of the Selkirk Mountains and must be accessed via a small ferry ride, giving it the feel of “island living.”  This setting affords the peacefulness of a small acreage community, while having great central access to the various centres and activities which abound in the West Kootenay region.


Glade Cottage is a 7 hour drive from southwest Calgary, and is best accessed via #3 south through the Crowsnest.  At Creston, you have the choice of taking the shorter route through the Kootenay Pass, or you may decide to take the more scenic but longer route via the Kootenay ferry from Crawford Bay to Balfour and then through Nelson.  This scenic route is also great during winter months when the Kootenay pass may be more difficult.

Ferry to Glade Cottage, Nelson, B.C>The central location of Glade Cottage means you can access Nelson in 20 minutes with its many shops, restaurants and heritage buildings.  Nelson also boasts a gorgeous lakeside park with a wonderful beach, shaded playground, and even a vintage streetcar to take the kids for a ride.  In winter, Nelson has great downhill skiing at the Whitewater ski area, (average annual snowfall of 40 feet), as well as numerous cross country ski venues all within 45 minutes of the cottage.