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Old Ferry Landing Boat Ramp

Old Ferry Landing on the Kootenay River

Key points

  • What: rustic boat ramp at the original Kootenay River cable-car ferry site; calmest section of river .
  • Use: boats, waterski, kayaks, SUPs, canoes; turnaround with vehicle/trailer parking, picnic tables, fire pit .
  • Routes: paddle SW toward the Nick's Island wetlands for wildlife; boats can run up/down toward Duck & Kootenay Lake .
  • Access: unpaved Kootenay River Road, connecting to Highway 21 just west of Creston .

Open questions

  • Exact coordinates and ramp condition for trailered boats.

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