Local Knowledge Sheet — Crescent Valley River Café

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A quick reference for staff when cyclists ask for help. Keep this behind the desk or near the register.
Questions? Updates? Email us at hello@bccycletourism.ca or visit bccycletourism.ca.

Nearest bike repair

Gerick Cycle & Sports, Nelson
702 Baker St — (250) 555-0284
25 min drive, 40 min ride
Dave at the Crescent Valley hardware store can help with basic flats in a pinch.

Nearest food & groceries

Winlaw Mini Mart — 12 km north on Hwy 6
Hot food at the pub in Slocan Park (8 km)
Full grocery: Nelson (25 km)
The bakery next door closes at 3.

Getting out with a bike

Bus: BC Transit Route 98 stops at Crescent Valley junction. Rack fits 2 bikes, first come first served. Mon–Sat only.
Taxi: Kootenay Taxi has a van — (250) 555-1234. Call ahead.
Informal: Ask us — we sometimes know someone heading to Nelson.

Emergency

Call 911
Nearest hospital: Kootenay Lake Hospital, Nelson (25 km / 25 min drive)
Cell service: reliable in the valley, spotty on the ridges

Local routes

🚴 Frog Peak Loop — 106 km bikepacking loop 🚴 Slocan Valley Rail Trail — flat, paved, family-friendly

Insider knowledge

There's a swimming hole in the Slocan River right below the café. Bring a towel! The guesthouse upstairs rents out if you want to spend the night. The climb to Six Mile Lakes from here has the least water on the loop, so fill your bottles before you go. Our cinnamon buns make a great mid-afternoon snack on the trail!

Weather & road conditions

Weather: weather.gc.ca — West Kootenay
Roads: drivebc.ca
Trail conditions: check with us or ask at Gerick in Nelson

Your accreditation listing

Category: Food & Drink
Amenities: Takeout · Water without purchase · Vegetarian/GF · Patio bike visibility · Wi-Fi

Your notes