The famous writer and poet Peter Rosegger stated:

"Never mind what big and deathless deals you experienced so far:
To give your fellow men joy is the best what you can do in the world."

Such is the joy that Christmas by the Lake brings. With its brilliant lights, captivating ambiance and Christmas market, Christmas by the Lake holds a special charm for us all.

Now is the time that Christmas lights and decorations come into our everyday lives and we enjoy the warm glow of a yuletide atmosphere that puts everyone in a special frame of mind. Despite all its demands, this time of year remains a fascination and awakens childhood longings and memories that Christmas by the Lake cannot fail to stir, while creating new and precious memories for all to enjoy. Everyone – young and old – is welcome to this magnificent event that has grown widely in popularity each year.

Come and enjoy this magical event where all the enchantment and delight of a traditional European Christmas can be experienced here in the Slocan Valley on Friday 2nd (4pm-8pm), Saturday 3rd (10am-6pm) and Sunday 4th (11am-3pm) of December.

This will be the fifth year of this wonderful event in Silverton, that will offer many attractions for the young and old alike.  As in previous years, the Christmas Village, with its sparkling, festive lights and busy booths, is set before the historic Silverton Gallery where visitors will be fascinated to watch demonstrations of various traditional crafts such as glass blowing and blacksmithing, also ice and wood carving.  Many delicious traditional culinary delights will be on sale.  Within the gallery there will be over thirty vendors from as far away as Revelstoke, Sicamous, Rossland, and Boswell selling quality, handcrafted gifts and artifacts – a wonderful opportunity to buy that special gift.  A variety of visiting choirs and musicians will add to the attractions while the children’s events include a Christmas card and decorating workshop.  Father Christmas and the Grinch will also be visiting to join in all the fun of the faire.

The Silverton Community Club is proud to once again offer a unique opportunity to experience the enchanting atmosphere of an Old Fashioned Traditional European Christmas in Canada. Amidst the spectacular mountains and lake of the Slocan Valley you are invited to join their fifth

Christmas by the Lake 2011.