Slocan
| Language of origin | English language |
| Feature Type: | Village (1) - A populated place with legally defined boundaries, incorporated as a village municipality under the provincial Municipal Act. |
| Status: | Official |
| Name Authority: | BC Geographical Names Office |
| Relative Location: | S end of Slocan Lake, NW of Nelson, Kootenay Land District |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 49°46'03"N, 117°27'58"W at the approximate location of the Municipal Hall. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 82F/14 |
| Related Maps: |
82F/11 82F/14 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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Slocan incorporated as a City Municipality 1 June 1901. Slocan (City) confirmed 6 April 1926 on Geological Survey sheet 200A. Re-incorporated as a Village Municipality 1 June 1958 on 82F/14. Slocan (Village) confirmed 24 June 1962 on 82F/NW. Source: BC place name cards, or correspondence to/from BC's Chief Geographer or BC Geographical Names Office |
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Slocan City Post Office was established 1 November 1896; renamed Slocan Post Office 1 July 1897. See also the municipality's own website. Source: BC place name cards, or correspondence to/from BC's Chief Geographer or BC Geographical Names Office |