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Rewind 135+ years ago to a time when British Columbia was lured into joining Canada with a promise of a transcontinental railway. In 1880,...

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

Imagine cruising down an open highway, windows rolled down – enjoying the crisp mountain air. In front of you, breathtaking views of the our...

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...

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...

Becoming protectors of nature ensures future generations will enjoy all of the region’s natural attributes. Stewardship is our collective responsibility to retain the quality...

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

#1 – Ski/Ride within the Resort’s Boundaries and Follow all Posted Signs Regardless of your background as a skier or snowboarder, it is your...

No matter what time of year, the Powder Highway’s mountains demand respect. In the winter the margins for error are even slimmer, consequences more...

Growing up I was fortunate to have a remarkable ski hill in close proximity to me. It truly introduced me to my love and...

Your bags are nearly packed, the kids are itching to go, and you’re just about ready to begin your family vacation to your favourite...

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

We’ve all done it – briskly walking the trails, focusing on the destination rather than the journey. We strive to make it to the...

Out here in the Kootenay Rockies, the area is jam-packed with epic mountain biking & remote alpine hiking trails to brilliant blue waters of...

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

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...

Thank you for visiting. While you are here, we want you to have an incredible time exploring the Kootenay Rockies. For generations, Kootenay locals...