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Upper Arrow Lake Waterfront
Upper Arrow Lake — Columbia River reservoir, Nakusp gateway, Hot Springs region.
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Upper Arrow Lake is the northern half of the Columbia River reservoir system — Nakusp anchors the developed area, with the Nakusp Hot Springs nearby. Highway 6 follows the east shore.
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Upper Arrow Lake real estate — your questions answered
Where is Upper Arrow Lake?
Northern half of the Columbia River reservoir in the West Kootenay. Nakusp village is the main town. Halcyon Hot Springs is nearby.
Why is it a reservoir?
Created by the Hugh Keenleyside Dam (south of Castlegar) and Mica Dam (far north). The Columbia River was dammed in the 1960s under the Columbia River Treaty. Original communities (Renata, Edgewood, etc.) were flooded.
What BC taxes apply to waterfront purchases?
BC charges Property Transfer Tax (1-3% sliding). Foreign Buyers Tax (20%) applies to non-resident purchases. Speculation and Vacancy Tax (0.5-2% annually) applies in many areas. Riparian Areas Regulation requires 30-metre setbacks.
What's the BC cottage season?
BC's Kootenay lakes have long open-water seasons — typically April through October. Higher-elevation alpine lakes thaw later. Many properties are usable year-round, with winter activities varying by elevation.