ere are a few websites with area information you might find useful.

B.C. Info
Creston Valley
Creston & District Chamber of Commerce
Creston Wildlife Centre
Creston Valley Museum
Destination Highways
Kaslo, B.C.
Kootenay Bay, B.C.
Kootenay Lake Information from the "Great Canadian Lakes" website
Nelson, B.C.
Selkirk Loop
Yahk, B.C.

Some travel info:

Local Weather 5 day weather forecasts
   Crawford Bay - Creston - Nelson
Local highway routes map
US Border Crossing
Kootenay Highway Conditions Report
Kootenay Lake Year-round Ferry Schedule
Exchange Rates

Some important phone numbers:

Royal Canadian Mounted Police 911
Ambulance Services 911
Kootenay Lake Ferry Information: (250) 229-4215
Poison Control Centre: 1-800-567-8911
Report forest fire: 1-800-663-5555
Highway information: 1-800-550-4997
Marine, Air Distress: 1-800-567-5111
Park information West Kootenay Area Office: (250) 825-3500
Kootenay Lake Forest District: (250) 825-1100