Kaslo, British Columbia

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official_name = Kaslo, British Columbia
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dot_map_caption = Location of Kaslo in British Columbia
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subdivision_type1 = Province
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subdivision_type2 = Region
subdivision_name2 = Kootenays
subdivision_type3 = Regional District
subdivision_name3 = Central Kootenay
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = James Holland
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leader_name1 = Kaslo Village Council
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population_as_of = 2006
population_footnotes =cite web| last =Statistics Canada| title =2006 Census Statistics for Kaslo, British Columbia| url=http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=5903023&Geo2=PR&Code2=59&Data=Count&SearchText=Kaslo&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=| accessdate = 2007-07-03]
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population_total =1,072
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latd= 49|latm= 54|lats=48 |latNS=N|longd= 116|longm= 54|longs=41|longEW=W
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postal_code = V0G 1M0
area_code = 250
blank_name = Highways
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Highway 31A
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blank1_info = Kootenay Lake
website = [http://www.kaslo.com/ Village of Kaslo]
footnotes = Kaslo is a village located on the shores of Kootenay Lake, in British Columbia, Canada. Known for its great natural beauty, it is part of the Central Kootenay Regional District. As of 2006, it had a population of 1,072.cite web| last =Statistics Canada| title =2006 Census Statistics for Kaslo, British Columbia| url=http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Details/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=5903023&Geo2=PR&Code2=59&Data=Count&SearchText=Kaslo&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=| accessdate = 2007-07-03]

Originally designated as a sawmill site in 1889, Kaslo grew on the silver boom of the 19th century, and retains much of the history from its mining days. The town today relies mainly on the industries of forestry and tourism.

History

Kaslo was originally incorporated as a city on August 14, 1893, making it the oldest incorporated community in the Kootenays.

In its heyday it was an important center for shipping and silver ore mining.cite web| last =Kaslo.ca| title=Kaslo history| url =http://www.kaslo.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?| accessdate = 2007-07-03]

After the silver rush Kaslo's fortunes faded but it was re-incorporated as a village on January 1, 1959.

National Historic Sites

Kaslo is home to two National Historic Sites:
* The SS Moyie, which worked on Kootenay Lake from 1889 until 1957, found a permanent home on Front Street in Kaslo. Beautifully restored by the Kootenay Lake Historical Society, it is the oldest intact sternwheeler in the world and draws thousands of visitors every year.cite web| last =Kootenay Lake Historical Society| title =SS Moyie National Historic Site| url =http://www.klhs.bc.ca| accessdate = 2007-07-02]

* Village Hall, built in 1898, is one of only two intact wooden municipal buildings that are still in use in Canada.

Attractions

* The Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival, held every August in Kaslo Bay Park, is a popular music event which attracts international performers and draws large audiences.

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External links

* [http://www.kaslo.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?bhcp=1 Village of Kaslo government website]
* [http://www.kaslojazzfest.com Kaslo Jazz Festival official website]
* [http://www.kaslo.communitynutshell.com/ Kaslo Community Nutshell]
* [http://www.kaslobc.com/ Kaslo Visitor Guide]