The Drive Along Kootenay Lake

Today was our leisurely drive along Kootenay Lake. It was much more enjoyable than the last time. However, the drive was reminding both of us of our CAA approved scenic drive along Lake Superior. In both cases the lake and the view are spectacular but can't usually see it because of the trees. But I'm not complaining.
Our first stop was at Kaskanook Harbour for a little walk around. There was a wooden tipi on the beach. It was very beautiful and of course a nice clear view of the lake. Just past the rest stop there was a tourist attraction called the Glass House. We didn't go in, just took a picture from the outside.
The next stop was Crawford Bay. We wanted to see the place Dani and Chris went for their their first honeymoon. It's a cute little artisan town that is very close to the Kootenay ferry. Most of the shops were closed with only a handful being opened. The Broom Shop is the one place Dani suggested we go see and it was still open. So we went to see what that was all about. It was full of handmade brooms, many were functional and some were decorative. The brooms are made with grasses imported from Central America. These brooms reminded me of the broom my Vietnamese hairstylist uses to sweep up the hair cuttings. And yes I bought a broom.
Last stop on this part of our journey is the ferry to take us across Kootenay Lake so we can go to the Ainsworth Hot Springs.Read more