Once the site of abundant salmon, Slocan sits at the south end of Slocan Lake, where the Slocan River begins. The name is believed to be a derivative from First Nations language, a people whose presence in the valley was mainly seasonal, but important to their survival. Like all the valley communities, the natural setting of water and mountains is restful, residents value their quality of life and the slow pace. 

Distances: to Nelson - 55 mins; to Castlegar - 55 mins; to Kelowna - 4hrs 30 mins
About Slocan

Community Information

A curated collection of useful tidbits of information. 

The Basics

Population

272 (2016)

Average Age

51 (2016)

Average Home Price

$470,000

Community Site

Type
Centre
Distance (km)
Driving Time
Shopping
Shopping
6.9
11mins

Education, Healthcare, and Transportation


Education
K-12 – Slocan –W.E. Graham Elementary & Secondary
Healthcare
New Denver’s Slocan Community Health Centre (27 minutes north) is a primary care centre with residential care, 24/7 emergency services, an ambulance, lab, X-ray, a hospice room and a medical clinic staffed by three physicians on a rotational basis plus a nurse practitioner. A chiropractor and a massage therapist come to the centre once a week.
Transportation
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