Creston
Creston is a town at the south end of Kootenay Lake. It sits about 69 km from the Kootenay Bay ferry terminal by straight-line distance.
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Current conditions near Creston
15 min ago11.2°C
- Wind
- 1 km/h N
- Humidity
- 63%
- Dew point
- 4.5°C
- Snow depth
- 0 cm
Measured at CRESTON CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC, 642 m.
Weather data from Environment and Climate Change Canada, used under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Creston has no Environment Canada station of its own; this reading comes from the Creston station. See Creston weather for the 7-day forecast.
Cameras near Creston
14 min agoCreston - S
Highway 3 and Highway 3A junction in Creston, looking south.
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Leadville Road
Highway 3 about 18 km east of Creston in Kitchener, looking east.
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Creston - N
Highway 3 and Highway 3A junction in Creston, looking north.
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Creston - W
Highway 3 and Highway 3A junction in Creston, looking west.
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About Creston
Creston is a town in the Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, Canada. Its population was 5,583 at the 2021 census.
Verified 2026-09-22 against Wikipedia.
Beaches, launches and trails nearby
No beach, launch or trail in this site’s data is within 15 km.
Businesses in Creston
51 listings: 9 places to eat, 8 places to stay, 13 shops, 16 services, 2 tours and guides and 3 real estate.
All Elements Industries
HVAC & plumbing servicesFamily-run HVAC and plumbing company in Creston offering heating, cooling, hot water systems and commercial refrigeration.
1625B Northwest Blvd · (250) 254-4822
Arrow Mountain RV Park
RV parkRV park in the Creston Valley with 24 full-service lots and Ricky's All Day Grill restaurant on site.
Creston Valley · 1-250-428-1882
Baillie-Grohman Estate Winery
wineryEstate winery in Creston offering guided tastings and wine flights.
1140 27th Ave S · 250-428-8768
2026 season ends September 27.
Basasak Chicken Brunch & Dinner
korean restaurantKorean restaurant in Creston serving brunch and dinner, with online ordering.
1821A Canyon St · +1 250-431-8642
Bay Leaf Indian Fusion
indian, nepalese & hakka restaurantIndian, Nepalese and Hakka restaurant in Creston offering catering and online ordering.
1403B Canyon Street · 250-428-7713
Buffalo Trails Coffee House
cafeCoffee house in Creston, opened in 2008, sourcing what it can "from the people we know."
Creston, BC · (250) 428-5730
Busaba Thai Cafe
thai restaurantThai restaurant in Creston with gluten-free, vegan and spicy menu options, a second location of the Nelson cafe.
223 10th Ave N · (236) 351-4000
Canyon Community Hall
community hall (public bookings)Community hall in Canyon available for rental, with a stage, kitchen and capacity for 211 in the main room.
4110 - 43rd St, Canyon
CASA Law
law firmLaw firm in Creston offering real estate transactions, wills and estates, corporate books and notary services.
125 10th Avenue North · 778-200-8989
Casey's Community House
restaurant & barRestaurant and bar in Creston with event rentals.
1136 Canyon St · 250-428-7474
City Centre Motel
motelMotel in Creston with kitchen units for long-term guests, a barbecue and walking distance to local pubs, shops and restaurants.
226 15 Ave N · 250-428-2257
Snowbirds welcome from October till March.
Country Life Books
secondhand bookstoreSecondhand bookstore in downtown Creston with used, first-edition and antiquarian books.
1132 Canyon Street · 250-402-0390
Creston & District Community Complex
recreation complex — pool, fitness centre & arenaRDCK recreation complex in Creston with a 25-metre lap pool, leisure pool with lazy river, fitness centre, indoor track, ice arena and six-sheet curling rink.
Creston, BC · 250-428-7127
Creston & District Credit Union
credit unionCredit union in Creston offering personal and business banking, mortgages, loans and financial planning.
Creston, BC · 250-428-5351
Creston Golf Club
golf course18-hole golf course in Creston founded in 1954, with a driving range, pro shop and The Mallory patio restaurant.
1800 Mallory Rd · (250) 428-5515
2026 opening day March 26; driving range opened March 23.
Creston Museum
museumMuseum in Creston with seasonal hours and admission by donation.
219 Devon Street · 250-428-9262
Closed September 27–October 5 for staff holidays.
Creston Valley Insurance
insurance brokerInsurance broker in Creston offering home, auto, travel and commercial insurance.
1000-7 NW Blvd, Creston Valley Mall · 250-428-2294
Creston Valley Motel
motelPet-friendly motel in Creston with free wi-fi and one-bed to king suite room types.
centrally located just east of the downtown core, across from the Dairy Queen and two blocks from the heart of Creston · 250-428-9823
Creston Valley Public Library
public libraryPublic library in Creston with computer and internet access, meeting room rentals, photocopying and interlibrary loans.
531 16th Ave. S · 250-428-4141
Creston Veterinary Hospital
veterinary clinicFull-service veterinary hospital in Creston operating since 1973, treating dogs, cats, exotic pets and large animals.
1605 Dogwood St · (250) 428-9494
Dynamic Hearing Solutions
hearing clinicHearing clinic in Creston offering hearing assessments, hearing aids and tinnitus treatment.
219 10th Ave N · 236-705-8102
Embody Movement Studio
yoga & movement studioMovement and yoga studio in downtown Creston with small class sizes and space available to rent.
1217 Canyon Street
Esso
gas stationEsso gas station in Creston with diesel fuel, an air tower and ATM.
1521 Canyon St · 250-428-4403
Evexia Day Spa
day spaDay spa in Creston offering massage therapy, lash extensions and teeth whitening by appointment.
1230 Canyon Street · 250-402-0419
Gleaners Too
furniture & electronics storeStore in Creston run by the Creston Valley Gleaners Society, selling furniture and electronics to support the food bank.
#113 8 Ave North · (250)-428-4106
Herbarium Studio and Gardens
flower farm & studioMicro flower farm and art studio near Creston selling locally grown flowers, floral preservation and pottery by appointment.
3530 Erickson Rd
Fresh flowers available April to October; dried floral pieces year-round.
Indian Curry King
indian restaurant & takeoutIndian restaurant in Creston operating out of the Esso gas station, offering online ordering for delivery and pickup.
Esso gas station, 1521 Canyon St · +1 (250) 254-0801
Iron Soul Fitness
gym & personal training studioGym and personal-training studio in Creston's old fire hall, offering group training and open gym access.
Creston's Old Fire Hall, 140-10th Ave N · 236-351-2008
Kemlee Equipment
agricultural & outdoor equipment dealerAuthorized Kubota dealer in Creston selling tractors, hay and construction equipment, turf equipment and RTVs.
1309 Northwest Blvd · (250) 428-2254
Kootenay Meadows
dairy farm & retail shopOrganic dairy farm and retail shop near Creston selling whole milk, raw milk cheese and seasonal soft-serve ice cream.
3071 16th St · 250-428-9655
Kootenay Vape
vape shopVape shop in Creston selling e-liquid, disposables, pods and hardware.
1000 Northwest Blvd Unit 4B · (250) 428-0100
Mawson's Sports
hunting, fishing & camping gearThird-generation, family-run hunting, fishing and camping gear shop in Creston, supplying the area since 1918.
1026 Canyon Street · 250-428-4130
Mountain Park Resort
campground & RV parkCampground and RV park in Erickson on the Goat River with a general store, playground and laundry facilities.
4021 Highway 3, Erickson · (250) 428-2954
General store carries fresh, local, non-GMO produce in the summer months.
Nufloors Creston
flooring storeIndependently owned flooring store in Creston selling hardwood, carpet, luxury vinyl, tile and window coverings.
1518 Northwest Blvd · (250) 428-2426
Pair-a-Dice RV Park
RV park44-site RV park in Creston with full hook-ups, laundry, wi-fi, a firepit and playground.
1322 Northwest Blvd. (Hwy #3) · 1 (250) 428-2347
Open all year.
Pharmasave
pharmacyPharmacy in Creston with prescription and health services.
1118 Canyon Street · (250) 428-9080
Ramada by Wyndham Creston
hotelNon-smoking hotel in Creston with continental breakfast, an on-site restaurant, fitness centre and 1,300 sq ft of event space.
1809 Highway 3A, at the junction of Highways 3 and 3A · +1-250-254-1111
Royal LePage East Kootenay Realty
realtorRoyal LePage real estate brokerage with a Creston branch offering home buying and selling, rentals, property management and free home evaluations.
1408 Canyon Street, PO Box 1370 · 250-428-8211
Sara Malyk Realty
realtorREALTOR Sara Malyk of Malyk Realty in Creston, offering home buying, selling and free home evaluations.
#6 1000 Northwest Blvd · 250-435-0071
Scott & Shannon Veitch, Century 21 Assurance Realty
realtorCentury 21 Assurance Realty real estate team in Creston, serving buyers and sellers in the Creston Valley since 1994.
Creston, BC · +1-250-428-6600
Scotties RV Park & Campground
RV park & campground44-site RV park and campground in Creston within walking distance of grocery stores, banks, a pharmacy and the swimming pool.
1409 Erickson Road · 250-428-4256
Open year round.
Spruce Legal
notary & legal servicesNotary and legal services firm with a Creston office covering real estate, business and corporate law, estate planning and family law.
124 - 11th Ave N, Box 2040 · 250-428-9361
Sternwheeler Craft Distillery
craft distilleryCraft distillery in Creston making brandy, rum, gin, liqueur, moonshine, vodka and schnapps from 100% Creston Valley fruit.
1628 Canyon Street · 250-428-1764
Subway
sandwich restaurantSubway sandwich restaurant in Creston.
1415 Canyon St · (250) 428-5292
Summit Cycles and Sports
bike shopBike shop in Creston selling and repairing bikes and e-bikes, with accessories, apparel and rental and demo bikes.
1021 Canyon Street · 250-428-2630
Sun R Restaurant
chinese restaurantChinese restaurant in Creston serving Cantonese, Beijing, Shanghai, Szechuan, Hunan and Shandong dishes, with dim sum at lunch.
1510 Canyon St · +1 250-428-2414
The Brunch Club & Coffee Bar
brunch cafeBrunch and coffee cafe in Creston.
1015 Canyon St · 250-402-9233
The Golden Flour Bakery
bakery & cafeBakery and cafe in Creston with fresh-baked goods, decorated cakes and a hot breakfast and lunch menu.
1025 Canyon St · 250-428-9345
The Uptowner
hotel22-room hotel in Creston renovated in 2022, with a gym, hot tub, sauna and pet-friendly rooms.
1218 Canyon St · 1-250-402-8819
West Creston Community Hall
community hall (public bookings)Community hall in West Creston along Corn Creek, available for private function rentals.
West Creston Road, West Creston
Wild North Brewing Co.
craft brewery & taproomCraft brewery and taproom in Creston brewing with locally sourced ingredients.
125 16 Ave N · +1-250-431-8624
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