New Denver is located in the Slocan Valley, one of the more remote valleys in the Kootenay Rockies region. However, car travel, public transportation, and air travel make the Slocan Valley entirely accessible.
Car Travel
The major roads in southern British Columbia run east to west. Highway 6, on the other hand, runs north from the Canada/US boundary at Nelway (156km/97mi) into New Denver, and then erratically west to the city of Vernon (239km/149mi). Motorcyclists will enjoy the winding mountain roads in this part of the Kootenay Rockies.
The closest point of access to the Trans-Canada Highway is Revelstoke, 146km/91mi to the north, via Highway 6, Highway 23, and a ferry ride. Travel time from Vancouver is approximately nine hours, and from Calgary, Alberta, approximately eight hours. Car rentals are available in Revelstoke, or Castlegar and Nelson, both 1.5 hours from New Denver. Snow tires are essential for winter driving.
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Public Transportation
Greyhound Canada currently operates two buses per day to Nelson from both Vancouver and Calgary, Alberta. Drivers will drop off passengers at the southern end of the Slocan Valley at the junction of Highways 6 and 3A. With advance notice, pick-up at the same location can be arranged.
BC Transit offers bus service from Nelson to Slocan City from Monday through Friday, with four buses in each direction. Service from Nelson to Nakusp, stopping in Silverton and New Denver, runs Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
Air Travel
West Kootenay Regional Airport, 98km/61mi south of New Denver in Castlegar, has two daily flights from Vancouver and Calgary, Alberta. Visitors from the US may prefer to fly into Spokane International Airport, 371km/230mi south of New Denver, and rent a car to complete their journey.
Stop by the New Denver Visitor Centre for more information on transportation options and to pick up maps of the area.
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