Kootenay Lake

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.

Updated Pacific Time.

This page reads Environment Canada’s forecast and observation feeds, DriveBC’s camera feed and the BC Parks feed directly, refreshed by a scheduled job every 30 minutes (the cameras every two hours), so the readings below are at most about half an hour old once the site has current data.

Current conditions near Creston

15 min ago

11.2°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 ago
Creston - S, Highway 3 and Highway 3A junction in Creston, looking south.

Creston - 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.

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.

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.

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 services

Family-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 park

RV 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

winery

Estate 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 restaurant

Korean restaurant in Creston serving brunch and dinner, with online ordering.

1821A Canyon St · +1 250-431-8642

Bay Leaf Indian Fusion

indian, nepalese & hakka restaurant

Indian, Nepalese and Hakka restaurant in Creston offering catering and online ordering.

1403B Canyon Street · 250-428-7713

Buffalo Trails Coffee House

cafe

Coffee house in Creston, opened in 2008, sourcing what it can "from the people we know."

Creston, BC · (250) 428-5730

Busaba Thai Cafe

thai restaurant

Thai 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 firm

Law 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 & bar

Restaurant and bar in Creston with event rentals.

1136 Canyon St · 250-428-7474

City Centre Motel

motel

Motel 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 bookstore

Secondhand 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 & arena

RDCK 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 union

Credit union in Creston offering personal and business banking, mortgages, loans and financial planning.

Creston, BC · 250-428-5351

Creston Golf Club

golf course

18-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

museum

Museum 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 broker

Insurance broker in Creston offering home, auto, travel and commercial insurance.

1000-7 NW Blvd, Creston Valley Mall · 250-428-2294

Creston Valley Motel

motel

Pet-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 library

Public 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 clinic

Full-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 clinic

Hearing clinic in Creston offering hearing assessments, hearing aids and tinnitus treatment.

219 10th Ave N · 236-705-8102

Embody Movement Studio

yoga & movement studio

Movement and yoga studio in downtown Creston with small class sizes and space available to rent.

1217 Canyon Street

Esso

gas station

Esso gas station in Creston with diesel fuel, an air tower and ATM.

1521 Canyon St · 250-428-4403

Evexia Day Spa

day spa

Day spa in Creston offering massage therapy, lash extensions and teeth whitening by appointment.

1230 Canyon Street · 250-402-0419

Gleaners Too

furniture & electronics store

Store 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 & studio

Micro 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 & takeout

Indian 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 studio

Gym 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 dealer

Authorized 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 shop

Organic 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 shop

Vape shop in Creston selling e-liquid, disposables, pods and hardware.

1000 Northwest Blvd Unit 4B · (250) 428-0100

Mawson's Sports

hunting, fishing & camping gear

Third-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 park

Campground 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 store

Independently 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 park

44-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

pharmacy

Pharmacy in Creston with prescription and health services.

1118 Canyon Street · (250) 428-9080

Ramada by Wyndham Creston

hotel

Non-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

realtor

Royal 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

realtor

REALTOR 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

realtor

Century 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 & campground

44-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 services

Notary 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 distillery

Craft 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 restaurant

Subway sandwich restaurant in Creston.

1415 Canyon St · (250) 428-5292

Summit Cycles and Sports

bike shop

Bike 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 restaurant

Chinese 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 cafe

Brunch and coffee cafe in Creston.

1015 Canyon St · 250-402-9233

The Golden Flour Bakery

bakery & cafe

Bakery 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

hotel

22-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 & taproom

Craft brewery and taproom in Creston brewing with locally sourced ingredients.

125 16 Ave N · +1-250-431-8624

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