Counselling for people dealing with mental health issues or substance addiction, with weekly Community Connections Clubhouse meetings for social connection, education, and life-skills training.
Serves Ainsworth Hot Springs, Argenta, Boswell, Cooper Creek, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Howser, Johnsons Landing, Kaslo, Kootenay Bay, Lardeau, Meadow Creek, Mirror Lake, and Riondel. Funded by Interior Health.
Service Areas: Ainsworth Hot Springs, Argenta, Boswell, Cooper Creek, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Howser, Johnsons Landing, Kaslo, Kootenay Bay, Lardeau, Meadow Creek, Mirror Lake, Riondel
Non-medical home supports for adults aged 65 and older in Creston and East Shore communities.
Assists older adults aged 65 and older with non-medical supports to help them live independently at home and stay connected to their community. The Creston program lists light housekeeping and transportation to medical appointments; 211 also lists friendly visiting and assisted grocery shopping. Additional services depend on funding. Registration is required, and service availability depends on volunteers and funding. 211 lists program hours Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. The provider describes its coverage as Creston and East Shore residents; 211 explicitly lists Wynndel among communities served by the Creston Valley program. Contact the coordinator to confirm current services, eligibility and arrangements.
Service Areas: Boswell, Canyon, Crawford Bay, Creston, Erickson, Gray Creek, Kootenay Bay, Kuskanook, Lister, Pilot Bay, Riondel, Sanca, Sirdar, Twin Bays, West Creston, Wynndel
Public boat launch providing Kootenay Lake access at Boswell.
The Boswell boat launch provides public lake access for East Shore residents and visitors and is used by recreational boaters and fishers. Operated and maintained by the Boswell and District Farmers’ Institute. Check local signage for current conditions.
Service Areas: Boswell, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Kootenay Bay, Riondel, Sirdar, Wynndel
Location: 12345 Highway 3A, Boswell, British Columbia
Community venue hosting local groups, activities, meetings, events and emergency muster.
Boswell Memorial Hall provides space for social, recreational, health, safety and cultural activities, clubs, community dinners, meetings and private functions. It has a commercial kitchen and is designated as a community emergency muster station. The society describes its surrounding service area as the East Shore from Creston to Riondel. Address: 12374 Boswell Road, Boswell, BC V0B 1A0. Contact 250-223-8228.
Service Areas: Boswell, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Kootenay Bay, Riondel, Sirdar, Wynndel
Location: 12374 Boswell Road, Boswell, British Columbia
Canada Post postal outlet inside Destiny Bay Grocers.
Local East Shore directory identifies the Boswell Post Office as a postal outlet at 11942 Highway 3A, Boswell, BC V0B 1A0. Listed services include stamps and shipping, post office boxes and money orders; not all services may be available. The directory lists phone 250-223-8030 and shar-len@telus.net. Current hours are not confirmed; use Canada Post’s outlet finder or contact the outlet before visiting.
Service Areas: Boswell, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Kootenay Bay, Riondel, Wynndel
Location: 11942 Highway 3A, Boswell, British Columbia
Scheduled non-urgent in-home and community care from BCEHS community paramedics.
BCEHS Community Paramedicine provides scheduled, non-urgent care in patients’ homes and community settings. Depending on local program availability and assessment, services can include education, support and monitoring for chronic conditions; medication check-ins; vaccinations; home-health monitoring; wound care in coordination with nursing teams; wellness clinics and exercise groups; fall-risk checks; and connections to other health resources. The program focuses primarily on rural and remote communities, including older residents living with chronic or complex conditions. Speak with a physician, community health nurse, or nurse practitioner about referral. Contact BCEHS to confirm current Riondel program access and availability.
Membership fitness centre with weight equipment, cardio area, and space for stretching and yoga.
The centre is upstairs at Crawford Bay School and includes stationary weight equipment, a free-weight room, a stretch and yoga zone, and a cardio wall. Fob access is available daily from 5:30 am to 10:30 pm; it closes Wednesdays from 1–2 pm. Staff assistance is available Mondays 4–7 pm and Fridays 10 am–2 pm. A paid membership and RDCK account are required for access; people aged 60 and older can arrange a free seniors membership by contacting the RDCK and verifying age. New members must arrange fob pickup. Address: 16159 Walkley Road, Crawford Bay, BC V0B 1E0.
Service Areas: Boswell, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Kootenay Bay, Riondel, Sirdar, Wynndel
Team-based primary care and community health services for the East Shore of Kootenay Lake.
Interior Health clinic with family physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing, physiotherapy and social work. Available services also include community nursing, community care, rehabilitation, home support, immunizations, sexual health, postpartum and prenatal care, and tuberculosis screening. The clinic is for registered patients; call about registration. Physician appointments are by appointment. Wheelchair accessible; free parking; no public transit access.
Service Areas: Boswell, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Kootenay Bay, Riondel
Location: 15985 Highway 3A, Crawford Bay, British Columbia
Outpatient laboratory and ECG services at the East Shore Community Health Centre.
Interior Health provides outpatient laboratory and ECG services at 15985 Highway 3A, Crawford Bay. Published hours are Wednesday and Friday 07:30–10:30 Pacific Standard Time; locally the time is 08:30–11:30 from the first Sunday in November through the second Sunday in March because Crawford Bay remains on daylight time year-round. Book online or by phone at 1-844-870-4756; walk-ins may be an option when appointment times are unavailable. Wheelchair accessible.
Service Areas: Boswell, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Kootenay Bay, Riondel, Sirdar, Wynndel
Location: 15985 Highway 3A, Crawford Bay, British Columbia
Community book lending library in Crawford Bay serving the East Shore.
The East Shore Community Reading Centre lends books and other media at 16234 King Road, across from Crawford Bay Hall. A December 2025 community notice listed Thursday 10:00–12:00 hours and phone 250-777-1492; confirm the current schedule before visiting. Contact escomlib@gmail.com for more information.
Service Areas: Boswell, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Kootenay Bay, Riondel, Sirdar, Wynndel
Location: 16234 King Road, Crawford Bay, British Columbia
Provider: East Shore TAPS (East Shore Seniors Connect)
In-person seniors drop-in, lunches and delivery support on the East Shore.
East Shore TAPS provides seniors’ lunches and deliveries and hosts an in-person drop-in at Crawford Bay Hall every second Thursday from 11 am to 2 pm. The association lists Ginger Keown and Tina Kane-Callender as coordinators. Contact TAPS to ask about meal delivery, eligibility and current schedule.
Service Areas: Boswell, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Kootenay Bay, Riondel, Sirdar, Wynndel
Financial assistance for eligible RDCK residents to reduce recreation admission, membership and program costs.
The Leisure Access Program (LAP) helps RDCK residents of all ages experiencing financial hardship access recreation. Approved participants receive a yearly subsidy credit of $100 per adult and $150 per youth. The credit can subsidize general admissions and memberships by 50% for adults and 75% for youth, and most registered programs by 50%; CHEER events are fully subsidized. A further allotment may be available in specified circumstances. Passes expire May 31 each year and applicants must reapply.
Service Areas: Ainsworth, Airport Road, Appledale, Applegrove, Argenta, Arrow Creek, Arrow Park, Balfour, Bealby, Beasley, Blewett, Bonnington, Boswell, Box Lake, Brandon, Brilliant, Brooklyn, Brouse, Burton, Canyon, Castlegar, Cooper Creek, Crawford Bay, Crescent Bay, Crescent Beach, Crescent Valley, Creston, Deer Park, Duck Lake, Edgewood, Erickson, Erie, Fairview, Fauquier, Gerrard, Glade, Glenbank, Glenlily, Goat River Bottom, Goatfell, Gray Creek, Grohman, Halcyon, Hall Siding, Harrop, Hills, Horlicks, Howser, Huscroft, Inonoaklin Valley, Johnsons Landing, Kaslo, Kingsgate, Kitchener, Kootenay Bay, Krestova, Kuskanook, Lakeview, Lardeau, Lemon Creek, Lister, Longbeach, Marblehead, Meadow Creek, Mirror Lake, Nakusp, Nasookin, Needles, Nelson, Nelway, New Denver, New Settlement, Ootischenia, Pass Creek, Passmore, Perry Siding, Pilot Bay, Playmor Junction, Poplar Creek, Porto Rico, Procter, Queens Bay, Raspberry, Red Mountain, Renata, Riondel, Robson, Rosebery, Ross Spur, Rykerts, Salmo, Salmo North, Sanca, Sandon, Shields, Shoreacres, Shutty Bench, Silverton, Sirdar, Six Mile, Slocan, Slocan Park, South Reclamation, South Slocan, Sproule Creek, Summit Lake (Slocan Valley), Sunshine Bay, Syringa, Taghum, Taghum Beach, Tarrys, Thrums, Twin Bays, Vallican, Voykin Subdivision, West Creston, Whatshan Lake, Willow Point, Winlaw, Wynndel, Yahk, Ymir
Public beachfront swimming and picnic area at Boswell on Kootenay Lake.
Mackie Park is a public beachfront swimming and picnic area that provides lake access for East Shore residents and visitors. Operated and maintained by the Boswell and District Farmers’ Institute. Check local signage for current conditions and amenities.
Service Areas: Boswell, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Kootenay Bay, Riondel, Sirdar, Wynndel
Location: Lewis Bay Road, Boswell, British Columbia
Historical holdings and community meeting and event space in Boswell.
The Boswell Historical Society owns and manages The Heart, a gathering place in the former St. Anselm’s Church. It houses historical holdings and provides space for Society meetings and community events, workshops, musical performances and book launches. Address: 12676 Highway 3A, Boswell, BC V0B 1A4. The Society describes its work as serving Boswell and surrounding East Shore districts. Confirm current access and any admission or event fees with the Society.
Service Areas: Boswell, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Kootenay Bay, Riondel, Sirdar, Wynndel
Location: 12676 Highway 3A, Boswell, British Columbia