Visitors to Kaslo are amazed by the variety of wildlife in the area. Deer, bear, coyotes, wild turkeys and even the odd moose can often be seen as you drive along the highways. Here are a few tips on making sure that wildlife encounters are safe:
Always reduce your speed in areas where wildlife caution signs are posted. These signs are placed in areas where there has been a high incidence of sightings, and unfortunately, collisions.
Enlist the help of a passenger to scan the sides of the road ahead. If you see wildlife, be prepared to stop. All animals are unpredictable, and stopping is better than swerving. Remember, if you see one animal, chances are that there are others and they’re travelling together – check to make sure.
By keeping these things in mind, you can safely enjoy the abundance of Kootenay wildlife.
Kootenay Wildlife
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Summer Recreation
Outdoor Adventure - Kaslo Rocks Not surprisingly, Kaslo attracts many outdoor enthusiasts who want to live, work and play in the area. Fortunately for everyone, they are totally committed to creating the best recreational experience for like-minded visitors.
Kaslo Winter Recreation
Winter Playtime!
Love the winter sports? Playing in the snow? Soaking in hot water and watching the snow fall? Kaslo offers all of this. The winter wonderland of snow, mountains and lakes will make a perfect winter getaway.
Bear Aware
BC is Bear Country...and to avoid bear conflict: Don't Feed the Bears!!
Bears love to eat the same foods we do. While vacationing in the Kootenays, be safe and manage all garbage and food to avoid attracting bears to your camp or summer home.