Plan Your Journey – KHG – Canadian Herb Conference

BY CAR

Google Map to the Vallican Whole Community Centre 

The Vallican Whole is about a 35 minute drive from Nelson or Castlegar, and 30 minutes south of Slocan City. Don’t forget to download or print a map before travelling.

From Highway 6, turn onto Passmore Upper Road and cross the bridge over the Slocan River. Just after the bridge, turn right onto Kickwillie Rd/Passmore Lower Road. Follow Kickwillie north for 2.5km to Little Slocan South Road (you’ll see signs for the Vallican Whole). Turn left, drive about 1.5km and the Whole will be on your left.

We encourage carpooling to lessen the impact of vehicles. These resources can help you make ride connections.

Parking

All tickets include Free Parking. You will be directed to the Parking area once you have registered.

BY PLANE

THE CLOSEST AIRPORTS ARE:

Castlegar, BC – 42 km, approx 35 minutes drive to Salmo – Regional Airport – Flights available through Air Canada, flights dependent on weather & clearance of skies.

Trail, BC – Flights available through Pacific Coastal Airlines – 66 km, approx 50 minutes drive to Winlaw – Regional Airport (flights from Vancouver South Terminal Only)

Cranbrook, BC – 263 km, approx 3 hr drive to Winlaw – Int’l Airport (plus time change)

Kelowna, BC – 342 km, approx 4 hour drive to Winlaw – Int’l Airport.

Spokane, WA, USA – 275 km, approx 3.5 hr drive to Winlaw – Int’l Airport (plus Border Crossing time, recommended route via Paterson shown, 24 hr crossing)

With all options, additional ground travel arrangements must be made from the airport.

BY BUS

Shuttle from Castlegar Airport & Trail Airport
West Kootenay Adventure Tours

Shuttle from Kelowna Airport: Silver City

Local Bus Service from Nelson Route 20 and Route 74  Take Bus Route up Highway 6, exit at Passmore Bridge.

From Vancouver and Calgary
Comes 1x week on Tuesdays
Mountain Mikes

WHERE TO STAY

This year, we’re inviting you to stay in the beautiful surrounding areas, as on-site camping and RV spots won’t be available. Luckily, the Slocan Valley is home to wonderful accommodations, from cozy cabins to scenic campgrounds just a short drive away!

Enjoy a 20% discount on your stay at Karibu Park Cottages & Campground—a serene riverside retreat just minutes from the Gathering with cabins, tent and RV spaces. Mention at the time of booking that you’re with us!

Other accommodations in the Region (AirBNBs, guesthouses, etc) are available at SloCan Valley Directory.

SEE YOU THERE!

Registration begins on Friday June 27 at 11 am, and will be available in the morning each day.

Please come visit us at the Registration Desk and park within the 15 minute loading zone – we’ll give you your nametag and direct you to where you should park your vehicle.

THINGS TO PACK

-Blanket, flashlight, insect repellant, hat
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Blanket Market: things to sell, swap or giveaway
-Items to put on the Nature Shrines (you’ll get them back)
-Notebook & pen
-Non-glass water bottle
-Awesome attitude

Leave it at Home:
🐾 Dogs & Pets:
🥤 Glass Jars
⚖️ Illicit Substances