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Powder Fun on the Powder Highway

November 28, 2023

Get ready to have an amazing time in the stunning mountains, where you'll experience exhilarating POW that will leave your legs happily exhausted! And of... Read More

What's New on the Powder Highway?

November 21, 2023

As our champagne powder starts to blanket the peaks in the Kootenay Rockies, the mountains begin to lure us with their call. Along the Powder Highway,... Read More

5 Things To Do with the White Stuff in the Kootenays

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 alike.... Read More

Unique Local & Spooky Haunts in the Kootenays

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 mist... Read More

Kootenay Coffee Road Trip: Meet the Locals

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 road... Read More

Kootenay Fun Facts

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 the... Read More

Wet Your Whistle: Along a Kootenay Road Trip

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 day... Read More

Kootenay Made

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 refreshments. ... Read More

Savouring the Kootenay Rockies this Summer

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' that... Read More

Top 5 Kootenay Rockies Road Trips

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 the... Read More

We Are All Connected

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 an... Read More

Connect with the Indigenous Culture in the Kootenay Rockies

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 Kootenay Rockies,... Read More

Family-Friendly Backcountry Adventures in the Kootenays

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 of... Read More

Craving the Refreshing Flavours of the Kootenays

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 vacation... Read More

Golf our Mountain Playground

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 fine... Read More

Keeping the Kootenays Natural

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 access... Read More

Toques & Plaid: Its Unique Vibe on BC's Powder Highway

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 the... Read More

72 Hours at Panorama Resort this Winter

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 Panorama... Read More

72 Hours in the Columbia Valley this Winter

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 major... Read More

72 Hours in Nelson this Winter

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 unforgettable... Read More

72 Hours in Kimberley this Winter

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 202... Read More

72 Hours in Revelstoke this Winter

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 of... Read More

72 Hours in Rossland this Winter

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 and... Read More

72 Hours in Golden this Winter

December 19, 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 of... Read More

72 Hours in Fernie this Winter

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 conditions. [caption... Read More

EV Powered Turns on a Powder Highway Road Trip

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 the... Read More

Invermere's Whiteway: And All Things Winter

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 connects... Read More

Family Fun on BC's Powder Highway

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 to... Read More

4 Reasons to Ski-Ride the Powder Highway this Winter

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 for... Read More

4 Reasons to Drive BC's Hidden Route: The Slocan Valley

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 Nelson,... Read More

4 Quirky Communities along Kootenay Lake

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 typical... Read More

Sunshine Houseboats & Marina: Waterpark

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 jumping... Read More

Laid-Back Kootenays: Wellness Getaways

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 Rockies... Read More

Follow the Trail: Kootenay Hiking Adventures

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 to... Read More

Our Kootenay Mountain Culture

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 up... Read More

A Golden Triangle Road Trip

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. Shift... Read More

Kootenay Rockies: Farm to Fork

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 you live... Read More

Our Kootenay Spirits

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, our... Read More

Kootenay Farmers' Markets

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 bombard... Read More

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