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SS Moyie Historic Site & Kaslo Visitor Centre

Name: SS Moyie Historic Site & Kaslo Visitor Centre
Address: 324 Front Street, Kaslo, BC, V0G1M0, CA
Telephone: 250-353-2525
Price range: $

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The Kaslo Visitor Centre & SS Moyie National Historic Site are now CLOSED for the season. We look forward to seeing you in May 2027!

For more information please visit our website at: klhs.bc.ca Explore the worlds oldest intact passenger sternwheeler. Now a National Historic Site and BC Provincial Historic Landmark she steamed on the Kootenay Lake from 1898 until 1957. No other steam vessel in Canada of this vintage survives that has not been extensively modified over the years. We invite you to ”Step Back in Time” aboard the SS Moyie and let your journey begin.....

10/04/2026

Be sure to stop by the Visitor Centre and place your bid on the logging truckload of firewood donated by the Kaslo & District Community Forest Society! All proceeds support the restoration and maintenance of the historic SS Moyie and other historic site assets. Thank you!

10/02/2026

We are super excited about the restoration and finishing touches to our 1944 CPR Wooden Caboose! Thank you to all funders, expert carpenters, painters, historians, partners, volunteers, and staff for their part in getting this project to completion. Come visit us before the end of the season - we officially close on Sunday, October 11th at 5pm for the 2026 season!

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09/30/2026

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. 🧡

Today, the Kootenay Lake Historical Societies remember the children who never returned home, honour Survivors and their families, and acknowledge the ongoing impacts of residential schools.

Preserving history means telling the truth, including the difficult truths of our shared past. We are committed to listening, learning, amplifying Indigenous voices, and supporting the ongoing work of meaningful reconciliation in the Kootenay Lake region.

🧡 Every Child Matters.

09/29/2026

Silent Auction: Logging Truck Load of Firewood

The Kaslo & District Community Forest Society has generously awarded the Kootenay Lake Historical Society a logging truck load of firewood to auction off.
All proceeds will support the maintenance and restoration of the S.S. Moyie and other historic assets at the site, including projects such as:
• Replacement of the ship’s foredeck
• Replacement of the ship’s sponson deck
• Replacement of the viewing platform on the ladies’ saloon of the S.S. Kuskanook
• Adding UV protection to the wheelhouse windows
• Painting and other important restoration work

HOW TO BID:
Bids can be placed by:
a) Stopping by the Visitor Centre and writing your bid on the bidding sheet, or
b) Calling the Visitor Centre at 250-353-2525 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily

AUCTION DETAILS:
Bidding Opens: Thursday, October 1st, 2026 at 10AM
Bidding Closes: Friday, October 9th, 2026 at 5PM
Bidding starts at fair market value ($2800) and increase in $100 increments
The load will be delivered, for free, between Meadow Creek and Ainsworth, during the week of October 12th *outside this area the successful bidder will be directly charged $200/hour
No holds - the load must be accepted upon delivery
All bids are considered legitimate, with funds available by the time the auction closes
A charitable tax receipt will be available to the successful bidder

Thank you to the Kaslo & District Community Forest Society for this wonderful opportunity to support the maintenance of our community's beloved historic assets!

09/13/2026

Announcing a New Book About our Beloved S.S. Moyie!

We’re delighted to share the wonderful new book by renowned maritime historian Bob Turner:

The Paddlewheeler S.S. Moyie: The Sweetheart of Kootenay Lake

The book has just received a terrific review in The British Columbia Review, which calls it a “handsome, lavishly illustrated full colour publication” and praises Turner’s detailed and engaging account of the Moyie, her history, technology, and the remarkable story of her preservation.

As the review notes, the book is both a fascinating history and a great read and a perfect souvenir for anyone who loves the Moyie and the history of Kootenay Lake.

Copies are available now at the Kaslo Visitor Centre, at the S.S. Moyie, 324 Front Street, Kaslo.

Come by, pick up a copy, and take home a piece of the story of this remarkable vessel and the community that worked for generations to preserve her.

Read the full review of Bob’s book in The British Columbia Review: https://www.thebcreview.ca/2026/09/09/3035-macfarlane-turner/

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07/01/2026

The cake has arrived and the music is live. Come on down to the ship to celebrate with us!! 🇨🇦 ❤️

05/08/2026

Treat Mom to a trip back in time this Mother’s Day aboard the historic SS Moyie!

Bring your mother, grandmother, or special mother figure for a beautiful day at the SS Moyie National Historic Site. All moms receive FREE admission on Mother’s Day! 💐

Come explore the ship, hear the stories, and make some memories together on Kootenay Lake’s beloved sternwheeler.

We are open from 10-5 with final boarding at 4:15 PM.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

05/02/2026

Live music today at the Kaslo Visitor Centre / gateway to the SS Moyie!! Come join the fun!

05/01/2026

We are open for the season!
10am - 5pm daily
Final boarding for visiting the ship is at 4:15pm
To book a guided tour please contact us by phone or email.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

04/17/2026

We are so proud of our board member Kit Ashenhurst! Congratulations and thank you for your dedication and commitment to preserving our beloved community asset the SS Moyie!! ❤️

Address

324 Front Street
Kaslo, BC
V0G1M0

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

250-353-2525

Website

http://www.klhs.bc.ca/

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