Discover a pocket of paradise in south-eastern British Columbia. Here you will find a small valley town that is rich in culture, heritage and community spirit. A place where the climate is mild, the views are stunning and the quality of life is among the best anywhere.
Welcome to beautiful Creston, BC.
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Welcome to the Town of Creston
(updated December 23, 2011)
Creston is a community of approximately 5,000 people, located on Highway #3 and near Highway #21, in the heart of the Kootenays. The Creston Valley's southern boundary is the US Border at the state of Idaho, and the northern landmark is the Kootenay Lake, at an elevation of 1,740 feet. We are nestled in an agricultural valley and surrounded by the stunning Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges.
Creston Valley winters are usually mild and spring usually comes early to this rich agricultural valley. The Creston Golf Course and Club opens in March each year. In 2010, it was as early as March 5th! Kootenay Lake is a 20 minute drive north of Creston and offers recreational opportunities for visitors and residents.
Exciting changes are now happening in Creston. The Ramada Inn hotel and conference facility has started construction on property located at the junction of Highway #3 and Highway #3A and opening is being scheduled for May 2012. Creston Place, a new three-level office and retail building is on Canyon Street (our downtown main street), and the Creston Medical Clinic will occupy a portion of the 2nd level. Another project is Crestbrook Gardens, a new 24-unit Senior's and Persons with Disabilities Housing Project which will be located at 200 - 11th Avenue South (on the west side of the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks adjacent to Extra Foods). On November 4th, 2011 some residents started to move in.
Tim Hortons opened their Creston location on July 23, 2010 and offers 24-hour service.
In 2010, the big news was the GRAND OPENING of our Creston & District Community Complex's indoor Aquatic pools. This $18 million, 2 year construction project is a "must see and use" facility. During 2011 a Major repair was undertaken to replace the hockey arena floor, boards, foyer, change rooms, and concession area which is almost complete.
This website is designed to provide residents, visitors and business owners with basic community information on core town business topics.
The Mayor's page is kept updated, and you are welcome to contact him with your comments.
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