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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

Unique Stays on a Kootenay Hot Springs Road Trip

May 9, 2023

Domes, rail cars, tipis, mansions, canvas tents and yurts are just some of the unique accommodations in the Kootenay Rockies, perfect for an off-the-beaten-path stay... Read More

Planning Your Kootenay Summer-Fall Road Trip

April 13, 2023

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

A Road Trip of a Lifetime: Kootenay Rockies Hot Springs

March 9, 2023

With long, winding highways running along deep river valleys, over long mountain passes and through picturesque communities, a road trip through the Kootenay Rockies fulfills... Read More

Waters of Wellness: Kootenay Hot Springs

October 18, 2022

It all starts deep underground. Unfathomable pressures and temperatures work their magic on underground rivulets, filling their waters with concentrations of dissolved minerals not found... Read More

The Indigenous Connection to Our Natural Hot Springs

September 27, 2022

Q̓api Ktunaxa Sukiⱡq̓ukni kin wamiⱡkiⱡ ʔamakʔis / All Ktunaxa are happy you are here - Welcome There is nothing quite like the feeling of 'discovering' something... 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

Forest Therapy: Replenish your Spirit and Reawaken your Soul

April 21, 2022

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

Legendary Summer Attractions: Must Dos in 2022

April 19, 2022

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

We Are All Connected

March 15, 2022

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

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

The Power of Horses: Trail Riding in the Kootenays

May 13, 2021

There is something magical about spending time outside, connecting with nature, trekking on horseback down dusty sun scorched trails. As the horse picks its way... Read More

Cool Ways to Travel in the Kootenays

April 1, 2021

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

Tips: How to be a Safe & Responsible Traveller

March 23, 2021

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

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