Woodbury
Just two miles north of Ainsworth is Woodbury Resort. Woodbury began as a mining camp, servicing the miners who worked in many of the local mines, like the King Solomon, and nearby Grant and General Mines. It was also home for many of these men, who were lured here by the promise of a fortune in silver, lead and zinc. As it became less profitable to mine these metals the population of Woodbury, like Ainsworth Hot Springs, declined dramatically.
Today Woodbury's fortune lies with its breathtaking location on Kootenay Lake and the great outdoors. Woodbury Resort and Marina is open all year. This four-season resort has everything from boat rentals to a restaurant. Fishing is excellent year round and at its best in fall and winter.
Kootenay Lake is famous for having some of the biggest Gerrard rainbow trout, reaching phenomenal sizes of over 20 lbs, as well as Dolly Varden (bull trout) and delicious kokanee. The Resort sponsors a "Dolly Tournament" at Easter and a "Rainbow Tournament" at Thanksgiving, the second Monday in October. Fishermen come from all over to participate in these derbies.
Woodbury is also a gateway to Kokanee Glacier Park and the Silverspray cabin. In summer you would access the park by driving up Woodbury Creek Forestry Road for 13 kilometres to the trailhead.
