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Thu, December 4, 2025

A Road Trip of a Lifetime: Kootenay Hot Springs

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and embark on a scenic road trip through the breathtaking Kootenay Rockies. Explore...

Wed, November 19, 2025

Getting into Hot Water: Kootenay Hot Springs

Heat up your Kootenay road trip by adding a splash of “ahhh”! Dare to discover not one, but multiple Kootenay Hot Springs along your...

Thu, November 6, 2025

From the Headwaters: The Columbia River

PART 1 The rich history of Miȼ̓qaqas ʔakinmit̓uq / Columbia River as it is known in the Ktunaxa language, and its tributaries – have...

Wed, November 5, 2025

Where Water Leads: Tales from the Columbia River

PART 2 Where Water Leads, follows the flow of the Miȼ̓qaqas ʔakinmit̓uq / Columbia River from Radium Hot Springs to Golden, Kinbasket Lake and...

Tue, November 4, 2025

Life from the River: Journey the Columbia River

PART 3 Life from the River, follows the flow of the Miȼ̓qaqas ʔakinmit̓uq / Columbia River from Revelstoke to Nakusp, Fauquier, Castlegar and Trail....

Thu, July 17, 2025

Beautiful Seats within Nature

Experience exceptional seats designed to bring you closer to the beauty of nature. If you are attending the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Vancouver...

Mon, June 2, 2025

Hike Among Giants in the Kootenays

The Kootenays is home to numerous groves of ancient, old-growth trees. These invaluable forests, typically exceeding 500 years in age, offer unparalleled hiking and...

Fri, May 30, 2025

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...

Thu, May 29, 2025

Welcome to the Ktunaxa Homelands

Hu sukiⱡquknaⱡaʔni kin wakiⱡ ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa – translation “Welcome to the Ktunaxa Homelands”. The ancient lands of the Ktunaxa (pronounced as ‘k-too-nah-ha’) people, have...

Mon, May 26, 2025

Connect with the Indigenous Culture in the Kootenay Rockies

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

Tue, May 20, 2025

5 Tips to Travel Preparedness

Travelling responsibly provides an array of advantages such as reducing environmental footprints, advocating for local communities, safeguarding cultural heritage, and cultivating profound experiences. Preparedness...

Thu, May 15, 2025

Self-Propelled Backcountry Lodge Summer Experiences

In the majestic alpines of the Kootenays, our Powder Highway backcountry lodges are primely positioned to deliver unparalleled snowy adventures with epic powder ski...

Tue, May 13, 2025

Accessible Trails in the Kootenay Rockies

Many thanks to all of the dedicated trail builders and volunteers, the Kootenays are full of world class trails for all who wish to...

Tue, May 6, 2025

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...

Thu, May 1, 2025

Out Your Back Door: Kootenay Community Treks

We come by our beauty naturally with BIG mountains – the Canadian Rockies, Purcells, Selkirks and the Monashees and vast valleys in-between these ancient...

Wed, April 30, 2025

Recharge: Kootenay Wellness Retreats

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

Thu, April 3, 2025

Kootenay Mountain Music Festivals

Engaging in the rhythm, you passionately dance to the resonating beats. As vibrant lights grace the crowd from above, tie-dyed shirts and lively beach...

Tue, March 25, 2025

Follow BC's Hidden Route - The Slocan Valley

It’s time for an escape along BC’s hidden route! The unbeaten path offers many remarkable hidden gems in the Kootenays on the road less...

Thu, March 6, 2025

Golden - At the Heart of 6 National Parks

Nestled in the impressive Columbia River Wetlands and flanked by the Canadian Rockies to the east and the Purcells to the west, Golden is...

Tue, February 4, 2025

Harmony with Nature - Wildlife Viewing Tips

Since time beyond the reach of memory, the homelands of the Ktunaxa People were ruled by spirit animals. Today the Ktunaxa nation protects their homelands...

Thu, January 30, 2025

Hold a 500 Million Year Old Fossil in Your Hand: Burgess Shale Guided Hikes

Discover the fossils of Burgess Shale, preserved for over 508 million years in Kootenay and Yoho National Parks. These extraordinary fossils from the pre-dinosaur...

Thu, October 10, 2024

Charting a Course for Adventure - Hiking the Rockwall Trail

Introducing the Rockwall Trail in Kootenay National Park – an iconic multi-day hike in the Canadian Rockies UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Get ready for...

Wed, June 19, 2024

Experience Unique Thrills & Pure Family-Fun Attractions

Summer is here! Pack your bags, gather your family, and hit the road to experience the best that the Kootenays has to offer. Adventure...

Tue, June 11, 2024

Adventure Meets Nature – Hiking in our National Parks

Embrace the thrill of nature by conquering the trails in our National Parks. Unleash your spirit of adventure and trek across our majestic parks...

Tue, May 28, 2024

Beach Vacations in the Kootenay Rockies

The Canadian Rockies and Columbias (Purcells, Selkirks, and Monashees) form the breathtaking backdrop for the Kootenay Rockies. These majestic mountain ranges (and subranges) are...

Mon, May 20, 2024

Outdoor Adventures: Unique to the Kootenays

This summer, challenge yourself to experience summer outdoor adventures in unexpected ways. While the quality of our hiking & biking experiences are well known, there...

Sat, May 18, 2024

Best Summit Hikes in the Kootenays

Summiting a peak is more than an experience it’s a rush of pure exhilaration, rewarded with sweeping 360° views that stretch as far as...

Fri, May 17, 2024

Kootenay Ambassadors - Mindful Adventurers

It’s that picture-perfect Kootenay day.  The sun’s rays filter through the forest, alpine lake shimmers with the gentle waves of the breeze.  In the...

Tue, May 14, 2024

Easy Kootenay Hikes: To 360 Degree Vista Views

To aspire to hike to the top of Fisher Peak (2,845 m/9,335 ft.) near Cranbrook, Mt. Begbie (2,733 m/8,967 ft.) in Revelstoke, and Mt....

Fri, May 10, 2024

Guided Paddle Adventures in the Kootenays

When the summer temperatures skyrocket and you find yourself drawn to wide-open lakes and the flow of the rivers, the Kootenay Rockies are here...

Mon, May 6, 2024

Keeping the Kootenays Natural

We all love the southeast corner of British Columbia for its unique towns, friendly locals, and laid-back lifestyle. But what sets the Kootenays apart...

Fri, May 3, 2024

Get Informed - Before your Wild Adventure in the Kootenays

Proper planning, prevents poor performance. This timeless adage is as relevant to our precious holiday time as it is to a job interview or...

Wed, May 1, 2024

How to be a Purposeful Traveller

Thank you for visiting! While you are here, we want you to have an incredible time exploring the southeast corner of British Columba. For...

Mon, April 29, 2024

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...

Mon, April 22, 2024

Colossal Things to See & Do in the Kootenays

The Kootenays hold colossal secrets — where every corner holds a grand revelation awaiting your discovery. They may be familiar to some, but there’s...

Mon, April 15, 2024

4 Quirky Communities along Kootenay Lake

One unique fact about Kootenay Lake is it never completely freezes in the winter, so at any time during the year, you could enjoy...

Fri, April 12, 2024

Hidden Waterfalls in the Kootenays

These awe-inspiring scenes of water frothing and churning through moss-covered canyons are among nature’s most remarkable spectacles. In the art – or adventure –...

Tue, April 9, 2024

Craving the Refreshing Flavours of the Kootenays

Does the warm summer sun leave you craving the refreshing taste of a cold craft beer on a shaded lakeside patio?  Does your perfect...

Fri, April 5, 2024

Big Adventures in our Mountains

If you had to pick one defining feature that makes the Kootenays special, it would be hard to argue with our incredible mountain ranges...

Wed, April 3, 2024

Escape to the Mountains

Slip off your shoes and settle in for an evening of relaxation at one of the Kootenay’s secluded mountain getaways. Tuck yourself away deep...

Tue, March 19, 2024

Everything is Local

In the Kootenay, residents and visitors alike share our mountain playground. Work and play is a must with our tourism providers. While out exploring...

Wed, August 9, 2023

Cast a Line: Fishing on the Rivers & Lakes in the Kootenays

Imagine yourself standing in the middle of a remote stretch of river, fly rod in hand, evening sun glistening off the ripples of the...

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