June 3, 2021
As I pull my exhausted body up the last stretch of trail before ridgeline, I am overcome with the sensation of being watched. I glance... Read More
May 31, 2021
If you had to pick one defining feature that makes the Kootenays special, it would be hard to argue with our incredible mountain ranges -... Read More
May 28, 2021
Venturing through the mountains and valleys of the Kootenay Rockies, you'll be hard-pressed not to come across some aspect of Indigenous culture. Even the name... Read More
March 23, 2021
We encourage travellers to the Kootenay Rockies region of British Columbia - to explore our unique destination in a better way. The south-east corner of... Read More
December 29, 2020
Like true Canadians, we take our winter in stride - but we take them outside. Since we have a true-love for the outdoors, hibernating is... Read More
July 27, 2020
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
July 20, 2020
Dust off Grandpa’s old hiking boots and pick up a pair for the kids. There’s no better place for a family hiking trip than the... Read More
July 9, 2020
This national park that connects Radium Hot Springs to Banff, turned 100 on April 21, 2020. The park began as eight kilometres (5 mi) of... Read More
June 19, 2020
The open road is calling to you and, being the adventure lover you are, you're all set to lay down tracks in British Columbia. You... Read More
June 15, 2020
We come by our beauty naturally with BIG mountains - the Canadian Rockies, Purcells, Selkirks and the Monashees and vast valleys in-between these ancient mountain... Read More
June 11, 2020
The face of Kootenay travel has changed a lot over the years, defined by sudden, 'tipping-point' shifts in how industry and travellers traverse this mountainous... Read More
June 8, 2020
These awe-inspiring views of water frothing and churning in mossy canyons is a natural state wonder! In the art (or adventure) of chasing waterfalls, the... Read More
June 1, 2020
There's a certain feeling that you get from summiting a peak. Whether it's a quick stroll to gain a 360° view or a physical feat... Read More
May 25, 2020
Only in the Kootenays will you find some of the most unique, historic, cultural and quirky attractions found in the world! These fascinating gems hold... Read More
May 21, 2020
Rewind 135+ years ago to a time when British Columbia was lured into joining Canada with a promise of a transcontinental railway. In 1880, the... Read More
May 11, 2020
The region, in the southeast corner of British Columbia, includes natural, clean, uncrowded activities and experiences that reflect the Kootenay mountain lifestyle and culture in... Read More
May 4, 2020
# 1 -- Easy: Vicky's View (Nakusp) Seated placidly on the banks of Upper Arrow Lake, the town of Nakusp has straddled the watery divide between... Read More
April 13, 2020
Domes, rail cars, treehouses, yomes and yurts are just some of the unique accommodations in the Kootenay Rockies, perfect for an off-the-beaten-path stay on a Kootenay... Read More
April 6, 2020
To aspire to hike to the top of Fisher Peak (2,845 m/9,335 ft.) near Cranbrook/Kimberley, Mt. Begbie (2,733 m/8,967 ft.) in Revelstoke, Mt. Burgess (2,599... Read More
September 25, 2019
Most people are familiar with the annual show put on by the maples of Eastern Canada, but the Kootenays have their own, equally stunning autumn... Read More
September 4, 2019
Glamping: if you haven't heard of the trend that took off several years ago, let's get you clued in. Glamorous camping = glamping. The term doesn't... Read More
July 23, 2019
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
July 11, 2019
The Kootenays hold colossal secrets -- the kind that end in a discovery you'll want to share. And while some of the secrets listed below... Read More
July 8, 2019
Are you up for a challenge? Good - the Kootenays are ready for you, too. From mountain biking to white-water kayaking, all throughout this mountainous... Read More
May 23, 2019
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
May 21, 2019
Here are our tips from a few Kootenay local explorers: "Always take a headlamp into the backcountry. There are a hundred reasons you might get caught... Read More
May 14, 2019
Open to cyclists, runners and trekkers; the 25-km paved trail from Invermere to Fairmont Hot Springs parallels the local Westside Road. The 'new' Westside Legacy... Read More
May 3, 2019
Revelstoke Mountain Resort is promising a hand-waving -- and hair-raising -- wild ride with North America's first Brandauer Mountain Coaster... known by the locals as... Read More
March 26, 2019
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
March 11, 2019
Looking for a new experience this spring? From secluded glamping to high-end hotels, here are 10+ new accommodation options in the Kootenays (as of 2019). BED... Read More