Nakusp
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![The waterfront walkway](/Images/godic/202501/29/Nakusp_BC_Waterfront_walkway1732.jpg")
![Nakusp beach](/Images/godic/202501/29/Nakusp_beach1732.jpg")
![Nakusp's welcome sign](/Images/godic/202501/29/Nakusp's_welcome_sign1732.JPG")
The Village of Nakusp /nəˈkʌsp/ (Sinixt neqo'sp,) is a village located on the shores of Upper Arrow Lake, a portion of the Columbia River, in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. It has a population of around 1,574, and it is known primarily for its nearby hot springs, which are a popular destination for tourists, as well as its picturesque mountain lakeside setting.