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Wynndel

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Country
  
Canada

Highways
  
3A

Elevation
  
578 m

Province
  
British Columbia

Time zone
  
MST, PST (UTC-7)

Waterways
  
Kootenay River

Regional district
  
Central Kootenay

Waterway
  
Kootenay River

Weather
  
2°C, Wind SW at 2 km/h, 97% Humidity

Wynndel is a small rural community in the Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, Canada, approximately 7 km (4 mi) north of Creston. Its population is approximately 900, representing a varied mix of occupations, cultures and income levels.

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Economy

Wynndel's economic base includes a major sawmill, Wynndel Box & Lumber, employing approximately 100 people; a general store with gas pumps, a post office, fishing equipment, liquor and many other supplies; several small businesses servicing the local logging industry; and a number of home-based businesses ranging from bed and breakfasts to art galleries.

Potable drinking water is supplied by the Wynndel Irrigation District.

Climate

Climate is similar to that of Creston, but a bit cooler.

References

Wynndel Wikipedia