Slocan
A small waterfront hamlet in British Columbia's West Kootenay region, Slocan sits at the foot of Slocan Lake where Springer Creek meets the water, with mountains close by. A former steamboat landing and ferry terminal, it takes its name from a Kutenai word meaning "to pierce the skull," a reference to a traditional salmon-fishing method. Highway 6 connects it to the wider region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population379
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.1 km3.8 mi
Slocan: quick answers
Where is Slocan?
Slocan is in Canada.
How do you get to Slocan?
The nearest airport is Castlegar (YCG), about 56 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Slocan?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C63°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at -8°C17°F. The wettest month is June, with about 114 mm4.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's near Slocan?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Nakusp, Kaslo and New Denver.