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Tue, May 9, 2023

Unique Stays on a Kootenay Hot Springs Road Trip

Domes, rail cars, tipis, mansions, canvas tents and yurts are just some of the unique accommodations in the Kootenay Rockies, perfect for an off-the-beaten-path...

Tue, May 2, 2023

Connect with the Indigenous Culture in the Kootenay Rockies

Q̓api Ktunaxa Sukiⱡq̓ukni kin wamiⱡkiⱡ ʔamakʔis / All Ktunaxa are happy you are here – Welcome Venturing through the mountains and valleys of the...

Thu, April 6, 2023

Family-Friendly Backcountry Adventures in the Kootenays

Memories are made in the mountains. And there’s no better place to spend time with your family and make new memories than in one...

Thu, March 23, 2023

Keeping the Kootenays Natural

We all love the Kootenay Rockies for its unique towns, friendly locals, and laid-back lifestyle. But what sets the Kootenays apart is the incredible...

Thu, December 15, 2022

Cozy Up in an Authentic Cabin this Winter in the Kootenays

Each welcoming Kootenay mountain community offers an array of unique cabins, chalets, lodges or yurts to cozy up in.  Relax by a roaring fire,...

Tue, August 2, 2022

Escape to the Mountains

Slip off your shoes, stoke the fire, and settle in for an evening of relaxation at one of the Kootenay’s secluded mountain getaways. Tuck...

Thu, July 21, 2022

Glamping in the Kootenays Rockies

Glamping: if you haven’t heard of the trend that took off several years ago, let’s get you clued in.    Glamorous camping = glamping.  ...

Tue, July 12, 2022

Sunshine Houseboats & Marina: Waterpark

A one of a kind experience in the Kootenay’s, Sunshine Houseboats’ floating waterpark is a day trip like no other. Climbing, balancing, sliding and...

Mon, July 4, 2022

Beach Vacations in the Kootenay Rockies

With big, epic mountain ranges in the Kootenay Rockies – the Canadian Rockies, Purcells, Selkirks and Monashees, there are also big valleys and many...

Thu, June 23, 2022

Camping and Glamping in the Kootenay Rockies

From just packing your clothes to packing up the entire vehicle, we have some great options for sleeping under the stars after you’ve shared...

Fri, May 13, 2022

Laid-Back Kootenays: Wellness Getaways

With the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, taking time out for ourselves is more important than ever.  Lucky for you, the Kootenay...

Tue, May 10, 2022

Sleep Under the Starry Skies in the Kootenay Rockies

You’ve spent the morning hiking up one of the mountain trails and the afternoon paddling the pristine waters of our local lakes.  Now, as...

Tue, April 26, 2022

Adventures for All: Accessible & Adaptive Sports Road Trip

No matter your comfort level or dream destination, there are plenty of ways to begin your adventure. The Kootenay Rockies’ operators offers a wide...

Tue, March 22, 2022

Follow the Trail: Kootenay Hiking Adventures

Some of the most spectacular Kootenay landscapes are also some of the most fragile.  In  high alpine basins and on soaring ridges vegetation clings...

Tue, March 15, 2022

We Are All Connected

With over 10,000 years of documented archeological history, a language that is a rare linguistic isolate unrelated to any other language, as well as...

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