Silverton is located on the eastern shore of Slocan Lake in a deep valley between the Valhalla and Slocan ranges of the Selkirk Mountains. This small community is a historic mining town.

The Silverton Gallery features summer exhibitions of photography and work of local artists. The Valhalla Music Centre, an annual retreat for performing artists, gives the residents of Silverton an opportunity to hear some to the world's finest music.

Elevation: 808 m. (2651 ft.)

Access: Silverton is accessed by Highway 6, a secondary paved highway, south of New Denver and 27 km (17 miles) north of Slocan.

Recreation Facilities & Activities: trail rides, pack trips, fishing, golf, tennis, horseback riding, canoeing, boating, biking

Local Attractions: Silverton Gallery, Silverton Museum, Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park

Accommodations: The area offers accommodations for all tastes - a provincial park, hotels, motel, bed & breakfast, cottages.

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