Our Village

Did you know?

Our townsite was established in 1892

Incorporated as a Village: 1964

Current Population: 1589 (2021 Census)

Area: 8.04 km2

Elevation: 457 metres

Kilometers of Road: 34 km

Average assessed SF home: $387,000

2023 Annual Sewer rate (SF home): $519.23

2023 Annual Water rate (SF home): $480.06

Member of the Regional District of Central Kootenay

Climate Temperatures:

Mean Annual Temperature: 7.7 C (45.8 F)

Average July Temperature: 19.1 C (67 F)

Average January Temperature: -1.7 C (28.9 F)

Rain/Snow/Sun:

Annual Rainfall: 649.9 mm (26 inches)

Total Snowfall: 192.1 cm (75.6 inches)

Total Sunshine: 1902 hours