() is a town of approximately 5,000 people in the
Kootenay region of southeastern
British Columbia ,
Canada . The town is located just a few miles north of the Porthill,
Idaho border crossing into the
United States and about a three-hour drive north from
Spokane ,
Washington . Also about one hour drive west from
Cranbrook, British Columbia .
Creston is the eastern terminus of the Salmo-Creston highway constructed in the late 1950s (now Highway 3) as a shortcut to avoid the long route north to
Nelson and crossing
Kootenay Lake by ferry between
Balfour and
Kootenay Bay .
Creston's economy is largely resource-based with
Agriculture and
Forestry most important. Many are employed in the service sector, and
Tourism is increasingly prominent. Since
1959 ,
Kokanee Beer has been
Brewed in Creston at the
Columbia Brewery . The town is also home to two
Grain Elevator s. Many
Apple ,
Cherry ,
Pear , and
Plum orchards grow around the town, which is also an important
Dairy centre.
