With over a dozen fruit stands, hothouses and private orchards, the Erickson area exhibits ideal growing conditions for producing bumper crops of cherries, peaches, apples, pears and other fresh produce. Considered a bedroom community to Creston, Erickson is located 3 km (2 mi) east on Highway 3. Take the time to explore this lush fruit-growing area. Locally grown produce can be transported into the U.S. Read more about Castlegar >>