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Winter Kickoff Carnival & Events, immersive experience of winter

Local winter experiences

Contributed Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism

Winter is coming and what better way to celebrate than enjoying what Kootenay Lake region has to offer in true local fashion.

The 3rd Annual Winter Kickoff Carnival and Events runs from Nov. 21 to Dec. 7, taking place in communities along Kootenay Lake such as Nelson, Kaslo, Ainsworth Hot Springs and Balfour. 

“Visitors have a chance to get away and experience incredible discounts from accommodation to shopping, and explore a little pre-season magic, Kootenay-Style”, says Dianna Ducs, Executive Director of Nelson and Kootenay Lake Tourism.

New to the Kickoff this year is an immersive, free and family-friendly magical Carnival happening on Nov. 29 from 4-9 p.m. at The Station, in Nelson’s Railtown District.

Visitors and locals alike are invited to step inside an illuminated circus tent filled with craft breweries, restaurants, virtual reality googles, interactive games, cookie decorating, performances, fashion show by local businesses, and even Santa!

A uniquely Kootenay Style world of wonder awaits, celebrating the best of winter. Come dressed in your carnival attire!

The days surrounding the Carnival are jam-packed with events throughout the Kootenay Lake region. With guided mural tours, backcountry storytelling, craft fairs, city light ups, film premieres, pantomimes, and so much more, there’s something for everyone during Winter Kickoff in the Nelson and Kootenay Lake Region. 

To see the full event calendar and learn more about the Carnival, click here.



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