The Kootenays are a region in southern British Columbia, Canada, sharing a border with Washington State and Idaho. If you love mountains, lakes, and rivers, this is the land for you. The views are breathtaking, the people are friendly, and even the winters are manageable!

Here’s what I mean:

Blaylock BnB in Nelson

Bed and Breakfast on Kootenay Lake

kayaks on Christina Lake

Kayaks on Christina Lake

Log at Nancy Green Lake

View at Nancy Greene Lake

And the vegetation! Here are some photos from the summer:

dandelion puff at Christina lake

Huge dandelion puff.

Oregon grape in BC

Oregon Grape.

unknown  plant in BC

I have no idea what this plant is!

I hope I wet your appetite for more. When I was a college student I worked as a travel counselor in the region. I still can’t stop bragging about the area. Isn’t this beautiful country?