Cities  The International Selkirk Loop tour takes you to charming small communities where you're invited to sit, relax and visit with the local residents.
There are over 75 small communities in this Rocky Mountain Byway, the largest of which are Nelson, BC with 9,500 residents and Sandpoint, ID with 7,500 residents. The remainder of the communities vary in size from a few hundred folks to several thousand. You'll discover small town charm, vibrant shopping, historic districts, festivals, events, farmers markets and much more.
There are several communities that have been awarded top "Small Arts Communities" by their respective countries such as Kaslo, BC, Nelson, BC, Sandpoint, ID and Metaline Falls, WA. There are also some that have been the backdrop for popular movies such as Roxanne starring Steve Martin and Darryl Hannah shot in Nelson, BC, The River Wild starring Merril Streep and Kevin Bacon between Troy & Libby, MT at Kootenai Falls along the Kootenai River, and The Postman starring Kevin Costner shot in Metaline Falls, WA.
towns and communities along the Selkirk Loop
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Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC
Balfour, BC
Boswell, BC
Castlegar, BC
Christina Lake, BC
Cooper Creek, BC
Crawford Bay, BC
Creston, BC
Erickson, BC
Fruitvale, BC
Gray Creek, BC
Harrop, BC
Kaslo, BC
Kingsgate, BC
Kitchener, BC
Kootenay Bay, BC
Meadow Creek, BC
Mirror Lake, BC
Montrose, BC
Nelson, BC
New Denver, BC
Procter, BC
Retallack, BC
Riondel, BC
Rosebery, BC
Rossland, BC
Salmo, BC
Sandon, BC
Silverton, BC
Slocan City, BC
Slocan Park, BC
Trail, BC
Winlaw, BC
Yahk, BC
Ymir, BC |
Athol, ID
Bayview, ID
Blanchard, ID
Bonners Ferry, ID
Careywood, ID
Clark Fork, ID
Cocolalla, ID
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coolin, ID
Deep Creek, ID
Dover, ID
Eastport, ID
Elmira, ID
Hope, ID
Moyie Springs, ID
Naples, ID
Nordman, ID
Oldtown, ID
Ponderay, ID
Porthill, ID
Priest Lake, ID
Priest River, ID
Sagle, ID
Sandpoint, ID
Spirit Lake, ID
Trestle Creek, ID |
Chewelah, WA
Colville, WA
Cusick, WA
Diamond Lake, WA
Ione, WA
Kettle Falls, WA
Metaline, WA
Metaline Falls, WA
Newport, WA
Northport, WA
Spokane, WA
Tiger, WA
Usk, WA
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Troy, MT
Libby, MT
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A Break in Time Cafe
1417 Canyon St., Creston, British Columbia
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Stop in for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Offering an eclectic mix of tastes and menu items, including vegetarian and wheat free meals. more...
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Affair on Main Street
Downtown, Metaline Falls, WA
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Affair on Main Street takes place Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend on Main Street in Metaline Falls, Washington. Admission is free and more...
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Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort
3609 Hwy 31, Ainsworth Hot Springs, British Columbia
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The horseshoe shaped cave, where the darkness, mineral deposits and humidity combine for an unique hot springs experience. Besides the hot springs more...
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Ainsworth Motel
3595 Hwy 31, Ainsworth Hot Springs, British Columbia
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The Ainsworth Motel is situated in the heart of the B. C. wilderness, overlooking beautiful Kootenay Lake and the Purcell Mountains. We offer more...
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Albeni Falls Dam
2376 E. Hwy. 2, Oldtown, Idaho
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Albeni Falls Dam provides flood control, hydro power and recreational opportunities. Stop at the vista on Hwy. 2 and view the Pend Oreille. On the more...
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All About Adventures, Inc.
385 Snowplow Rd, Sandpoint, Idaho
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For local bike tours, kayaking tours and hiking tours in and around the North Idaho region give us a ring. ![]() more...
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Alpine Motel
1120 Hall Mines Rd., Nelson, British Columbia
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Alpine Motel: Discover our Swiss style motel. Just 5 blocks to Downtown Nelson. Quiet, clean & picturesque. Standard, kitchen, family, more...
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Alpine Shop
213 Church St., Sandpoint, Idaho
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Two shops, one in downtown Sandpoint & one at Schweitzer Mountain. Complete dry full service Marina. 35-years experience with winter snow more...
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Amanda's Restaurant
655 Hwy. 3A, Nelson, British Columbia
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Amanda's Restaurant specializes in Chinese and Western Cuisine. Daily Breakfast Specials and Seniors and Childrens menus. Come any day of the week more...
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Art Gallery - Bronze Sculptures
401 Houghton, Apt. 1, Ione, Washington
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Extraordinary bronze scluptures by renowned artist Dave Kulczyk with primary focus on Western, Indian and wildlife themes. His work was chosen for more...
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Artisans of Crawford Bay
16095 Hwy 3A, Crawford Bay, BC
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We are a group of talented craftspeople who all work in Crawford Bay, British Columbia, Canada, a little hamlet along the East shore of Kootenay more...
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Barefoot Handweaving
16101 Hwy 3A, Crawford Bay, British Columbia
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Barefoot Handweaving: Why BareFoot? Weaving in shoes is like playing the piano with mitts. Why Handweaving? Warped imaginations - come watch all more...
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Bavarian Orchard Motel
3205 Highway 3, Creston, BC
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Situated in the heart of Creston's orchards and only minutes to downtown.
Stay with us in sparkling clean, comfortable, modern, more...
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Bayshore Resort
13165 Hwy 3A, Boswell, British Columbia
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We offer over 50 camping sites from full hookup to tent camping, with laundry flush toilets and showers available: we also have fully frunished more...
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Bayview's 5th St. Cottages
16365 - 5th St., Bayview, Idaho
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Fully furnished 2 bedroom, with kitchen, phone and cable, family friendly. Walk to Farragut trails.
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Beadazzled Beads & More
1217 Canyon St., Creston, British Columbia
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Fun and friendly neighborhood bead store located in downtown Creston. Featuring a large and varied selection of Czech glass beads, seed beads, more...
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