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Cranbrook - Your Basecamp for the Kootenay Rockies

March 27, 2025

Cranbrook is your basecamp for adventure in the Kootenays. Renowned for a diverse offering of trails and premier golf courses all nestled within a convenient... Read More

Golden - At the Heart of 6 National Parks

March 6, 2025

Nestled in the impressive Columbia River Wetlands and flanked by the Canadian Rockies to the east and the Purcells to the west, Golden is a... Read More

Harmony with Nature - Wildlife Viewing Tips

February 4, 2025

Since time beyond the reach of memory, the homelands of the Ktunaxa People were ruled by spirit animals. Today the Ktunaxa nation protects their homelands and... Read More

Hold a 500 Million Year Old Fossil in Your Hand: Burgess Shale Guided Hikes

January 30, 2025

Discover the fossils of Burgess Shale, preserved for over 508 million years in Kootenay and Yoho National Parks. These extraordinary fossils from the pre-dinosaur era... Read More

Adventures Await Off the Beaten Path

December 12, 2024

Dare to tread the road less travelled? Discover the adventures that awaits off the beaten path from the Rainforest to Rockies TransCanada Highway 1 route.... Read More

Bask in the Glory of the Iconic Bugaboo Spires

December 10, 2024

Nestled in the magnificent Columbia Mountains, the Bugaboo Provincial Park commands global attention for its majestic, glacier-shaped granite spires. Standing over 3,000 metres (9,843 ft.),... Read More

Fernie's Backyard - The Canadian Rockies

September 10, 2024

Fernie is one of the crown jewels of the Elk Valley. As the most ancient settlement in the area, Fernie boasts over a century of... Read More

Castlegar, BC: Where Rivers and Adventures Meet

August 27, 2024

Experience the stunning fusion of the Columbia and Kootenay rivers in Castlegar. Poised strategically between two major international airports (Vancouver, BC and Calgary, AB), this... Read More

Autumn Vibes in the Kootenays – Top 10 Experiences

August 20, 2024

Witness the glory of the Kootenays. Explore the unparalleled vibrancy of our mountainous communities each flaunting an array of dazzling seasonal colours. Fall is in... Read More

3 Ways to Get to Radium Hot Springs

July 31, 2024

Discover the beauty of the Canadian Rockies in (and on route to) Radium Hot Springs, nestled on the eastern edge of the Kootenays. Captivating experiences... Read More

Experience Unique Thrills & Pure Family-Fun Attractions

June 19, 2024

Summer is here! Pack your bags, gather your family, and hit the road to experience the best that the Kootenays has to offer. Adventure awaits!... Read More

Follow the Historic Columbia River Along Highway 93/95

June 18, 2024

Easily accessible off Rainforest to Rockies routes; the Trans-Canada, Highway 1 or the southern route the Crownest, Highway 3. This journey through inspiring mountain peaks... Read More

Hidden Gems Along Highway 3 in the Kootenays

June 12, 2024

Buckle up and prepare for a captivating journey following the Crowsnest, Highway 3 from the Lower Mainland to the Elk Valley, on BC's Rainforest to... Read More

Adventure Meets Nature – Hiking in our National Parks

June 11, 2024

Embrace the thrill of nature by conquering the trails in our National Parks. Unleash your spirit of adventure and trek across our majestic parks –... Read More

Experience the Wonders along Highway 1

June 6, 2024

Embark on an extraordinary journey along BC's Rainforest to the Rockies route, where you conquer roadways from the Pacific Ocean or the Canadian Rockies –... Read More

Camping and Glamping in the Kootenay Rockies

May 23, 2024

From just packing your clothes to packing up the entire vehicle, we have some great options for sleeping under the stars after you’ve shared your... Read More

Glamping in the Kootenays Rockies

May 16, 2024

Glamorous camping = Glamping!  Experience the luxury of nature like never before. Trade in traditional camping for the mesmerizing charm of glamping. Dive into comfort that... Read More

Kootenay Farmers' Markets

April 26, 2024

Savour the sweetness of freshly harvested honey, immerse yourself in the jubilant chatter of an enthusiastic crowd, and let the zesty fragrance of fresh sourdough... Read More

Easy Pedal & Roll Adventures: Kootenay Rails to Trails

April 17, 2024

Flashback to over 135 years ago, when British Columbia's destiny intertwined with Canada's, all thanks to the promising allure of a transcontinental railway. The Canadian... Read More

Golf our Mountain Playground

April 16, 2024

Pack up the clubs, lace up the golf shoes and hit the links with your family and friends at one of the Kootenay's many fine... Read More

Forest Therapy: Replenish your Spirit and Reawaken your Soul

April 4, 2024

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

Farm to Fork in the Kootenays

March 25, 2024

Championing the farm-to-fork movement, we're backed by passionate consumers and innovative chefs who favour locally sourced ingredients, proving not just a trend, but a lifestyle... Read More

Kootenay Coffee Road Trip: Meet the Locals

August 14, 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

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