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Getting Here Nakusp
Directions, distances, and travel tips
By Car
Nakusp sits on Upper Arrow Lake and is accessed via Highway 6 from Vernon or Highway 23 from Revelstoke. Both routes are scenic mountain drives.
Vernon
2.5 hrs
170 km
Revelstoke
2 hrs
130 km
Nelson
2.5 hrs
165 km
Vancouver
6.5 hrs
580 km
By Ferry
Two free inland ferries serve the Nakusp area: the Galena Bay Ferry (Hwy 23) and the Needles Ferry (Hwy 6). Both are free and run year-round.
BC Ferries (Inland Ferries) Website
Travel Tips
- •Both ferries on the approach routes are free — factor in wait times during peak summer travel
- •Highway 6 through the Monashees can be challenging in winter — check DriveBC before departing
- •Nakusp is a great base for exploring the Arrow Lakes by boat