Tue, November 21, 2023
As our champagne powder starts to blanket the peaks in theKootenay Rockies, the mountains begin to lure us with their call. Along the Powder Highway,...
Thu, November 16, 2023
In the Kootenays, we embrace winter with unwavering confidence and endless outdoor adventures. Hibernation is simply not in our vocabulary for residents and visitors...
Tue, October 10, 2023
In the month of October we have colourful inversions around the Kootenays, that showcase our golden larch trees and fall foliage peeking through the...
Thu, August 24, 2023
The sun isn’t up yet, but you are. With all the vistas and adventures you want to see and do while on this Kootenay...
Thu, July 13, 2023
Known as BC’s Mountain Playground (in the southeast corner of British Columbia) we are renowned for natural, clean, uncrowded activities and experiences that reflect...
Tue, June 27, 2023
The beauty of the Kootenays, in any season, is the opportunity to add a ‘sip and savour’ experiences to your stay! After spending the...
Thu, June 22, 2023
We have an abundance of delicious craft breweries, distilleries, cideries, meadery, wineries and coffee roasters in the region that offer some of the world’s best...
Thu, June 8, 2023
It goes without saying that every road trip needs fuel. Yes, we’re talking about the fuel that powers you. That morning ‘cup of joe’...
Thu, May 18, 2023
The Kootenay Rockies region in the southeast corner of British Columbia, Canada is epically known as BC’s Mountain Playground. And, we offer some of...
Tue, May 16, 2023
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...
Tue, May 2, 2023
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
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...
Wed, April 5, 2023
Does the warm summer sun leave you craving the refreshing taste of a cold craft beer on a shaded lakeside patio? Does your perfect...
Thu, March 30, 2023
Pack up the clubs, lace up the golf shoes and hit the links with your family or friends at one of the Kootenay’s many...
Thu, March 23, 2023
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, February 9, 2023
There’s a sure-fire way to tell that winter has arrived in the Kootenays without looking at the weather. No, it’s not twinkle lights or...
Fri, January 27, 2023
With 100+ ski/snowboard operators along the Powder Highway, you will be sure to find countless areas with deep, dry champagne powder to relish in. ...
Wed, December 28, 2022
Panorama Mountain rises 1,300-m vertical (4,265 ft.) and has more than 1,214-hectares (3,000 acres) of terrain. It’s not until you reach the summit of...
Tue, December 27, 2022
The Columbia Valley (including the communities of Canal Flats, Edgewater, Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, Panorama, Radium Hot Springs & Windermere) is one of the...
Mon, December 26, 2022
Lakeside Nelson is the basecamp for Whitewater Ski Resort, the biggest little ski hill on the Powder Highway, and a great destination for an...
Thu, December 22, 2022
Follow the Powder Highway to Kimberley’s historic mountain & alpine community. The Kimberley Alpine Resort is home to North America’s largest gladed terrain over...
Wed, December 21, 2022
While you are here, we want you to have an incredible time exploring the Kootenay Rockies. For generations, Kootenay locals have taken great care...
Tue, December 20, 2022
From the Vancouver & the Fraser Valley, Rossland is one of the first stops along the Powder Highway (just follow highway 3 to Rossland...
Mon, December 19, 2022
Sun, December 18, 2022
Follow the Powder Highway to historic Fernie, home to Fernie Alpine Resort and it’s five, legendary, powder-filled bowls. Check DriveBC for the latest road...
Tue, December 13, 2022
Quiet, ultra-efficient, and crazy fun to drive, electric vehicles, or EVs, are becoming a common sight at our ski resorts and Nordic clubs throughout...
Fri, December 9, 2022
The Whiteway on Lake Windermere is the World’s Longest Skating Path, a 30+ kilometres groomed track that runs all the way around the lake and...
Tue, November 29, 2022
It was tradition in our house to go skiing every weekend in Kimberley… the house would be a buzz with five of us trying...
Tue, November 8, 2022
Every morning in small-town cafes all along the Powder Highway, aromas of freshly brewed java swirl in the air with excited talk of plans...
Tue, September 6, 2022
The road less travelled highlights many of the area’s finest attractions and activities in the Kootenays as we follow Highway 23/6 from Revelstoke to...
Thu, September 1, 2022
One unique fact about Kootenay Lake is it never completely freezes in the winter, so at any time during the year, you could enjoy...
Tue, July 12, 2022
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...
Fri, May 13, 2022
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, March 22, 2022
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, December 21, 2021
It’s a chilly day in early January. A cold winter snap whispers its solemn sound through the nearby trees. The mounds of snow piled...
Thu, October 7, 2021
If your idea of a Sunday drive includes scenic highways and the occasional bird-call, it’s time to take it to the wilds; Kootenay Rockies-style....
Thu, June 17, 2021
With the support of consumers and chefs who are dedicated to buying local ingredients whenever possible, farm-to-fork is what locals and visitors crave. Whether...
Thu, April 22, 2021
Farm to table with a little kick, the increasing number of new Kootenay distilleries are making their home in the Kootenays. And why not,...
Thu, March 18, 2021
The taste of honey still warm from the hive, the happy racket of a friendly crowd and the tangy scent of fresh sourdough joyfully...