If you like history, need information about the Gray Creek Pass or the area in general, stop at Kootenay Lake’s oldest general store on Chainsaw Avenue; a prominent service center since 1913 for the East Shore offering a selection of Fireplaces, Wood stoves, and Chainsaws. In addition to a comprehensive selection of hardware, house wares, electrical, paint, plumbing, RV, building, marine, gardening, clothing, groceries, sundries, automotive, and novelty items; we also carry, propane, oxygen, camping equipment, and fishing and hunting licenses. Always a friendly smile and a great cup of coffee!