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kootenay rockies TouRinG & table of contents REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 1 PARKS 4 EXPlOriNg HOT SPRINGS 6 COMMUNITIES  Castlegar 12 Columbia Valley 30 GuiDE Cranbrook 16 Creston Valley 19 22 Fernie 24 Golden 26 / Panorama 30 39 Kimberley 32 34 Nelson 36 Printed in for free distribution. 40 Revelstoke 42 Rossland 45 Slocan Valley 48 (, Sandon, Silverton, Winlaw) 49

Trail 50 Photo: / Rockwall Trail; by Kari Medig / Destination BC

ACCOMMODATIONS 52 CAMPING 55

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©2016 - Kootenay Rockies Tourism (the”Region”). All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. This Guide does not constitute, and should not be construed as, an endorsement or recommendation of any carrier, hotel, restaurant or any other facility, attraction or activity in , for which neither Destination BC Corp. nor the Region assumes any responsibility. Super, Natural British Columbia®, Hello BC®, Visitor Centre and all associated logos/trade-marks are trade-marks or Official Marks of Destination BC Corp. Admission fees and other terms and conditions may apply to attractions and facilities referenced in this Guide. Errors and omissions excepted. 11

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BRITISH COLUMBIA KOOTENAY Vancouver ROCKIES Kinbasket L. Portland Seattle Kalispell 93 Spokane CANADA To Jasper Montreal Minneapolis 233 km / 145 mi U S A Toronto Pacific To San Francisco Salt Lake City Chicago New York Yoho Lake Ocean Denver AtlanticEdmonton Field Louise 22 294Ocean km / 183 mi C Ban Rogers Los Angeles 2 O Pass Golden R Cochrane L Houston 9 23 O Banff L. Minnewanka U 1A Martha C Miami M 93 Adams L. Creek Park 95 Glacier K MEXICO B Canyon Canmore Mexico1A City Calgary Mt. Revelstoke I Hot Springs Parson Y To Vancouver A 565 km / 350 mi Revelstoke Kootenay To Medicine M 22 Hat 294 km Kootenay Mount Wildland 1A Shushwap L. O Spillimacheen Assiniboine Craigellachie Spray 40 Kananaskis Three U M Valley Country Sicamous M Valley N 2 Rockies O 22 S Blanket Creek Park P Brisco T Peter Okotoks O 95 U H A REGION Lougheed Black Mara L. 23 I U U N Galena Bugaboo 93 N Diamond Bay N Elbow-Sheep 31 T High River Salmon Arm S A S Wildland R Radium Hot Springs Shelter BRITISH A W S Bay Dry Gulch Park

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33 Edgewood Lower Sparwood Macleod Glacier N Riondel Slocan Ainsworth 95 95A T LEGEND Hot Springs T 93 To Lethbridge Kimberley Fort Steele Heritage Town Blairmore 100 km / 62 mi Multi-Lane Highways BalfourA Crawford Bay 3 Coleman 3 2 Major Highways Kokanee Creek Park Gray Creek

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3A National Parks Kianuko 6 3A S 6 Provincial Parks Castlegar Lake 33 Daily Air Service 3 Ymir Kikomun Cardston International Border Sirdar Creek Park Nancy Champion Salmo 95 Waterton 2 Oliver Greene Lakes Gladstone 3B Park 6 3 3 93 Lakes 3 Christina L. Park 3B Akamina-Kishinena Waterton Carway Trail Fruitvale 3 Creston Gilnockie Greenwood 3 3 L. Koocanusa Roosville Chief Port of Grand Forks Warfield Montrose 21 Yahk Park 3 Rossland Stagleap Kingsgate Mountain 17 Piegan Park Rykerts To Kalispell Christina Lake Paterson Waneta Waterton L. Nelway 120 km / 75 mi 22 22A 1 95 Glacier 89 To Spokane MONTANA 37 Eureka Northport 200 km / 124 mi 97 WASHINGTON Saint Mary 395 25 31 93 © RMV Publications Ltd.

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Getting Here by Air ro ad conditions Major international gateway cities 1-800-550-4997 provide easy air access. Visit DriveBC.ca for real time info. Air Canada offers flights to/from Vancouver & Calgary to border Crossings Cranbrook and Castlegar. 1-888-247-2262 At the Canadian/US border, be sure integra air to carry your passport or equivalent. offers scheduled flights between Calgary and Cranbrook. 1-877-213-8359 For information & updates, visit: Pacific Coastal Travel.state.gov, Cbsa.gc.ca or call: offers scheduled flights to/from Vancouver into 1-800-461-9999. Cranbrook & Trail. To/from Victoria and into Cranbrook. And between Kelowna and Trail. Roosville & Kingsgate 1-800-663-2872 (Cranbrook) - open 24 hrs Rykerts (Creston) - 7am - 11pm Nelway (Nelson) - 8am to midnight Getting Here Waneta (Trail) - 9am - 5pm by Road Paterson (Rossland) - open 24 hrs In the north, the TransCanada Hwy #1 Cascade (Christina Lake) follows the route of the Canadian Pacific 8am - midnight Railway through four of Canada’s National Parks, connecting Calgary with Vancouver and the coast. Ferry Crossings Year-round & a free service. A less travelled southern route, DriveBC.ca Hwy #3, serves travellers from southern Alberta, the southern Okanagan Valley Kootenay Lake: Highway 3A and Vancouver. Ports of entry on the From Balfour, 6:30am to 9:40pm From Kootenay Bay, 7:10am to 10:20pm Canada/US border allow access from Crossing time: 35 minutes Spokane, Washington; Coeur d’Alene, Ph: 250-229-4215 Idaho; Kalispell, Montana & points south. Harrop: Highway 3A Across to communities of Harrop & Procter Drive Times Crossing time: 5 minutes (drive times are approximate)  On demand 24 hours Ph: 250-229-5650 Rossland/Trail to Castlegar 30 min Castlegar to Nelson 40 min Upper Arrow Lake: Highway 23 Nelson to Crawford Bay 30 min + ferry From Shelter Bay, 5am to midnight Crawford Bay to Creston 1 hr + 15 min From Galena Bay, 5:30am to 12:30am Crossing time: 20 minutes Creston to Cranbrook 1 hr + 15 min Ph: 250-265-2105 Cranbrook to Fernie 1 hr + 10 min Cranbrook to Kimberley 20 min Arrow Park: Highway 6 Kimberley to Fairmont 1 hr + 10 min Junction of Upper & Lower Arrow Lakes Fairmont to Radium 30 min From west side, Radium to Golden 1 hr + 10 min 5:10am to 12:05pm; 2:30pm to 9:20pm Golden to Revelstoke 2 hrs From east side, Revelstoke to Nakusp 1.5 hr + ferry 5am to noon; 2:15pm to 9:10pm Nakusp to Castlegar 2 hrs Crossing time: 5 minutes Vernon to Nakusp 3 hrs Ph: 250-265-2105 Calgary to Golden 3 hrs Calgary to Fernie 3 hr + 30 min lower Arrow Lake: Highway 6 From Fauquier: 5am to 10pm Lethbridge to Fernie 2 hr + 30 min From Needles: 5:15am to 9:45pm Kamloops to Revelstoke 2 hr + 40 min Crossing time: 5 minutes Kelowna to Revelstoke 2 hr + 50 min Shuttle Service: 10pm – 5am Kelowna to Rossland 4 hrs Ph: 250-265-2105 Spokane to Nelson 4 hrs Spokane to Rossland 3 hrs Spokane to Cranbrook 4 hrs stay connected Social, App or web - the choice is yours kootenayrockies.com 1 In the southeastern corner of British Columbia, the jagged peaks of the Rockies rise in parallel with those of the Purcell, Selkirk and Monashee ranges. In between bRITIsH are valleys, rivers and lakes that have enabled human existence for thousands of years. Incomparable scenic beauty is waiting to be explored around every turn.

In the midst of this monumental landscape, geography, geology and history have cOLUmBIA’S conspired to create charming Victorian small towns.

This is the birthplace of adventure tourism. Picture Victorian men and women, MOUNTAIN devoid of high-tech gear, roped to Swiss mountain guides as they traversed the icefields of Glacier National Park. Today, visitors come to the Kootenay Rockies for a rich palette of recreational activities that includes world-class hiking, biking, pLaYgRouND climbing, river rafting, paragliding, canoeing, golfing, wildlife viewing...

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Yoho and Kootenay National Parks, and Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park are included in the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK MOUNT REVELSTOKE Set in the NATIONAL PARK 1,349 sq km (521 sq mi) of land. Set in the Columbia Mountains Park Attractions: 260 sq km (100 sq mi) of land. Rogers Pass Discovery Centre - a National Park Attractions: Historic site. Hike the many trails and experience Travel the Meadows in the Sky Parkway to the alpine tundra and wildflower meadows. peak of Mount Revelstoke. The Giant Cedars & Skunk Cabbage Trails offer lush rainforests and KOOTENAY NATIONAL PARK beautiful wetlands. Set in the 1,406 sq km (543 sq mi) of land. Stanley Glacier Hike Set in the Rocky Mountains Three weekly guided hikes, led by by 1,313 sq km (507 sq mi) of land. Interpreters, to this recently discovered fossil site. Walcott Quarry & 1-877-737-3783 Stephen Fossil beds Hike ParksCanada.gc.ca/Kootenay Seven weekly guided hikes, led by Parks Canada Reservations.ParksCanada.gc.ca Interpreters; challenging and educational. More Park Attractions: 1-877-737-3783 PaRKs ParksCanada.gc.ca/Yoho Radium Hot Springs - an historic thermal springs facility. Marble Canyon - a lovely nature trail that Reservations.ParksCanada.gc.ca crosses Tokum Creek. Paint Pots - a red ochre More Park Attractions: mineral spring. Spiral Tunnels carved through solid rock, , Natural Bridge and Emerald Lake – famed for its jade-coloured water.

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over 75 provincial parks Canada’s natural treasures are protected forever in provincial and national parks. From a pristine freshwater environment on Kootenay Lake to the highest peaks of the Kootenay Rockies. Parks are distributed throughout the region. You’ll find find divine seclusion private cabins and roadside picnic spots, vast areas of unspoiled wilderness and everything in between. and blessed luxury in inspired dining. Experience family-friendly camping, childrens playgrounds, beaches, hiking trails, our rocky mountain 1.866.619.6442 rock climbing, boating, fishing and so much more. hide-away. cathedralmountain.com. 4 5 BC PARKS British Columbia has an impressive inventory of provincial parks – everything from family oriented hOt campgrounds to large tracts of remote wilderness. BUGABOO PARK Between Golden & Radium sprinGs This park contains the largest icefields of the ancient . Towering granite summits attract climbers from all over the world. CHAMPION LAKES PARK Near Fruitvale (Trail) An ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts with its chain of small lakes and mature forest. Camping, fishing, trails.

provincial parks KootenaySWParks.com ELK LAKES PARK North of Elkford A subalpine area of landscapes, natural lakes and remnant glaciers. This park offers hiking trails, wildlife viewing & backcountry camping. MCDONALD CREEK PARK Near Nakusp On the eastern shoreline of Arrow Lake offering swimming, boating and fishing opportunities. 1.250.825.4212

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Most hot springs in Canada occur in British Columbia. And, the Kootenay Rockies is blessed with numerous hot springs ranging from wonderful resorts to wilderness backcountry pools. Soothe your spirit in the legendary natural mineral pools – take the family, take a friend or simply take care of yourself. For additional pampering and therapeutic experience, visit a day spa or wellness retreat. 6 7 2 38 45

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Pinehurst HALCYON HOT SPRINGS Kellogg HALFWAY RIVER HOT SPRINGS Set alongside the Arrow Lakes, the resort offers Wallace Nakusp. The main pool is a wooden structure accommodation, numerous pools, restaurant, spa about 2 m (6 ft) wide and 1 m deep. Travel is on and lounge. rough roads; located off the Halfway River Road. Halcyon-HotSprings.com See ad pg 8 LUSSIER HOT SPRINGS Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park. These popular Relax and enjoy our world renowned mineral pools, day lodge, NAKUSP HOT SPRINGS wilderness hot springs are easily accessed down a accommodations and full service spa. Experience gourmet food and spectacular A short drive from downtown, in a beautiful wooden stairway. There are several pools among views in the Kingfisher Restaurant and Lounge. Open year-round. mountain setting offering campground and boulders next to the Lussier River. 68KM SOUTH OF REVELSTOKE ON ARROW LAKE chalet lodging. NakuspHotSprings.com 1.888.689.4699 ~ HALcyON- HOTSPR i N g S .cOM *Check in with local Visitor Centres See ad pg 35 8 for more info before venturing out. 9

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table of contents The brochure rack TouRinG & REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS 1 PARKS 4 EXPlOriNg HOT SPRINGS 6 COMMUNITIES Castlegar 12 Columbia Valley 30 GuiDE Cranbrook 16 Creston Valley 19 Elkford 22 Fernie 24 Golden 26 Invermere / Panorama 30 Kaslo 39 Kimberley 32 Nakusp 34

Printed in Canada for free distribution. goes on and on, Nelson Kootenay Lake 36 Radium Hot Springs 40 Revelstoke 42 Rossland 45 Slocan Valley 48 (New Denver, Sandon, Silverton, Winlaw) Sparwood 49

Trail 50 Photo: Kootenay National Park / Rockwall Trail; by Kari Medig / Destination BC

ACCOMMODATIONS 52 CAMPING 55

PRODUCTION: PUBLISHED BY: Brenda MacGillivray Design Kootenay Rockies Tourism Mitchell Press 1905 Warren Ave, Kimberley, BC V1A 1S2 ph 250-427-4838 [email protected] we couldn’t possibly FOR TRAVEL INFORMATION , CONTACT KOOTENAY ROCKIES TOURISM KootenayRockies.com, ph 250-427-4838 or BROCHURE HOTLINE 1-800-661-6603 FOR ACCOMMODATIONS, RESERVATIONS AND TRAVEL IDEAS VISIT HelloBC.com/kr

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ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE FESTIVALS

BRILLIANT SUSPENSION BRIDGE CONCERTS IN THE PARK A National Historic Site. Explore the trails that Wednesday evenings. Bring your lawn chair link the restored bridge with nature reserves. to Kinnaird Park for some great musical entertainment. DOUKHOBOR DISCOVERY CENTRE 112 Heritage Way FARMERS MARKET A reconstructed communal village and Audio At the Station Museum Saturday mornings. Visual Gallery featuring exhibits. A dynamic blend of vendors offering produce, arts & crafts and entertainment. KOOTENAY GALLERY OF ART & HISTORY SUNFEST 120 Heritage Way First weekend in June. A variety of community A public art gallery featuring established artists events and entertainment for the whole family. and gift shop displaying local artisans’ work. More Events on KootenayRockies.com STATION MUSEUM 400 – 13 Avenue RECREATION This museum occupies a preserved 100 year old Station. COLUMBIA & WESTERN RAIL TRAIL The former railway from Castlegar to Midway has ZUCKERBERG ISLAND been converted into a popular hiking & biking trail. HERITAGE PARK 9th St & 7th Ave. The park will take you back to fishing castlegar when the Lakes Salish people first fished and built The mighty produces world-class DID YOU their winter pit-houses thousands of years ago. Rainbow Trout and Walleye during peak season. GOLF KNOW? ATTRACTIONS Castlegar Golf Club offers 18-holes, licensed clubhouse & 20 site RV park. Little Bear Golf Population: 13,428 (city & district) NATURAL SWIMMING PONDS Course offers 9-holes. Elevation: 450 m (1,480 ft) Millennium Park - An amazing outdoor attraction ; 3 pools at different elevations – fun for all ages. AWARDED THIS CASTLEGAR VISITOR CENTRE TRADEMARK IN 2014: SCULPTURE WALK  Sculpture Capital of Canada Thirty incredible sculptures from artists across 1995 6th Avenue 1-888-365-6313 North America are installed and displayed [email protected] Castlegar.com throughout downtown.

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Castlegar | Cranbrook | Revelstoke CONFLUENCE OF RIVERS AND CULTURES Situated at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers, Castlegar is home to an impressive network of trails, where hikers and cyclists enjoy the natural setting of the town and surrounding area. With a strong historical connection to the Doukhobors, a pacifist religious sect that fled Russia in the early 20th century, you may learn more about their culture at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park and Station Museum.

Tee Times & RV Golf PackaGes 1-800-666-0324 Golfcastlegar.com One of the best courses in Beautiful RV Park in a Natural Setting ASK FOR THE ‘KOOTENAY ROCKIES’ RATE So Many Reasons to Stay: Centrally located | Suites & kitchen units available | Complimentary high speed Internet | On-site dining with room service | Indoor pool & whirlpool | Fitness facilities | Complimentary parking *Offer valid until December 31, 2016. Amenities vary by location. Book online using promo code ‘KOOTENAY’ or call and quote ‘KOOTENAY’. sandmanhotels.ca | 1 800 SANDMAN (726 3626) 12 13 Learn about life as a miner at the Underground Interpretive Centre as our guide describes hardrock mining and demonstrates some of the equipment used in the Sullivan Mine.

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A visit to Cranbrook starts with a journey back in time. Climb aboard the vintage railcars of the Trans-Canada Limited. Railway heritage at its finest! The history of Western Canada is forever tied to the railway and the East Kootenay’s are proud to have 3 heritage locations helping to preserve that history – all within a one-hour drive.

The city of Kimberley is home of the historic Sullivan Mine and the Kimberley Underground Mining Railway. Join the Mining Tour and ride the rails through the beautiful Mark Creek valley as you listen to the history of Kimberley and the Sullivan Mine. Explore the Theatre, the North Star Schoolhouse, 250-489-3918 • www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com the Miner’s Cabin and the Caboose as part of your adventure into history.

The Cranbrook History Centre, located right in the heart of Cranbrook, houses the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel. Highlights of the collection include the 7 cars of the 1929 “Trans-Canada Limited” (a classic “Jazz Era Art Deco” design), Fort Steele’s steam train ride is an astonishing experience, putting you in the seats of earlier 2 cars of the 1907 “Soo-Spokane Train” (a deluxe example of “Edwardian Art adventurers who saw this spectactular country- Nouveau Elegance”), and the 1887 “Pacific Express,” a Victorian-era train side for the first time more than 100 years ago. representing the first transcontinental service in Canada.

The Fort Steele Steam Railway is an operating museum, which interprets the experience of branch-line rail travel to the logging, mining and ranching communities of the East Kootenay. In addition to riding on the steam train, visitors are invited to look at the historic railway equipment and stationary 250-417-6000 www.fortsteele.ca steam engines displayed outside the engine house. Our vintage locomotive “1077” is a source of fascination for our visitors and for Hollywood: it has been used in several movies shot north of the border. The Heritage Tourism Marketing group gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Regional District of East Kootenay and Columbia Basin Trust which supports efforts to deliver 14social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. 15 cranbrook ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE FESTIVALS

CITY HERITAGE TOUR biking events See historic residences in the Baker Hill Six in the Sticks, Sept 17-18 – Mountain biking area dating from 1888. Map available at event in the Community Forest. Gran Fondo – Visitor Centre. a huge cycling event every September. CRANBROOK HISTORY CENTRE FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday July to early-Oct downtown cranbrook 57 Van Horne St S 250-489-3918 The History Centre houses the Canadian during the summer. Every 2nd Sat in the spring. DID YOU Museum of Rail Travel – Trains Deluxe, SAM STEELE DAYS Cranbrook Archives, Royal Alexandra Hall Third weekend in June. KNOW? and the Cranbrook Museum. Superintendent Sam Steele was a legendary figure See ad pg 14 in the history of the Canadian West. A family Population: 19,319 TrainsDeluxe.com event at various locations. More Events on KootenayRockies.com Elevation: 921 m (3,021 ft) FORT STEELE HERITAGE TOWN A FACT: Hwy 93/95, 15 km NE of Cranbrook Cranbrook receives more sunshine than 250-417-6000 RECREATION anywhere else in British Columbia. Take a leap back to the 1890s and experience the restored pioneer boomtown. A family COMMUNITY FOREST favourite for decades. FortSteele.ca Ad pg 15 Two thousand hectares of crown forest on the east KEY CITY THEATRE and north boundary of the city offers interpretive 20 14th Avenue N nature trails and biking opportunities. Art Gallery and performing arts venue. ELIZABETH LAKE KTUNAXA INTERPRETIVE CENTRE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 7777 Mission Road, St. Eugene Resort Highway 93 Have a firsthand look in the life of the A 6 acre wetland, home to different animal Ktunaxa people. species. Walking trails, viewpoints, picnic tables, benches. STUDIO STAGE DOOR 11 11th Avenue S golf Home of the Community Theatre Many to pick from: Wildstone, Shadow Mountain, and part of the Heritage Tour. Cranbrook, St Eugene and the executive Mission Hills Course. ATTRACTIONS TRANSCANADA TRAIL Isadore Canyon, Rotary Way and the Northstar Rails to Trails – the former railway between CASINO OF THE ROCKIES Games and events at the St. Eugene Resort. Cranbrook & Kimberley all offer biking and walking opportunities. KOOTENAY TROUT HATCHERY 4522 Fenwick Rd, 32 km SE of Cranbrook WESTERN FINANCIAL PLACE 250-429-3214 1777 2nd Street N An extensive interpretive area with aquaria, Recreational complex, aquatic and fitness centre; educational displays and fishing pond is next to Skate Park. open every day for self-guided tours. GoFishBC.com CRANBROOK bistros VISITOR CENTRE Baker Street Café 2279 Cranbrook St N, Hwy 3/95 1115 Baker Street 1-778-517-5565 250-426-5914 Additional location at airport. [email protected] Quaint café serving breakfast and lunch from CranbrookTourism.ca scratch cooking & natural ingredients. See ad below.

EL MOD “A” INN MOUNTAINS OF OPPORTUNITY Cranbrook is the largest community in the region, the commercial centre for the INN CRANBROOK, B.C. Downtown & at the YXC Airport valley and has one of the sunniest climates in Canada. The arrival of the railway put 778-517-5565 Cranbrook on the map, generated wealth that built the elegant homes of the Baker Spacious rooms & suites; [email protected] 1908 Cranbrook Street N (Hwy 3/95) Hill district and created the context for a superb museum – Trains Deluxe, that Breakfast & Lunch 1-888-489-4600 Fresh | Homemade | Local 16 celebrates the glory days of passenger travel. 17 creston valley Wildlife Centre 11 km west of Creston off Hwy 3 YOU SAY “INCREDIBLE”

Centre Open May - October Programs & Tours May - August • Guided Canoe & Walking Tours • Hiking & Biking Trails • Wildlife Viewing • Educational Displays • Science Lab • Gift Shop

Contact us @ 250.402.6908 [email protected] www.crestonwildlife.ca

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ARTISANS OF CRAWFORD BAY CRESTON BIRD FEST Home to a diverse group of craftspeople, most of May 13-16 A celebration of the art, agriculture whom are a few minutes walk of each other. and the birds of the Creston Valley. CRESTON MUSEUM CRESTON FARMERS MARKET 219 Devon Street Saturdays, May to December Explore local history through exhibits, events A dynamic blend of vendors offering produce, creston and guided tours. arts & crafts and entertainment. RIONDEL MUSEUM KOOTENAY GUT BUSTER Photos and mining displays; historic walkway July 24-25 A comedy concert with professional valley through the mine site. stand-up comics; live music to start. More Events on KootenayRockies.com DID YOU YAQAN NUKIY HERITAGE CENTRE 3560 Highway 21, Creston KNOW? Developed by the local First Nations to RECREATION Population: 12,726 showcase their unique culture and traditions. golf Elevation: 597 m (1,959 ft) Kokanee Springs Golf Resort, Crawford Bay AN INTERESTING FACT: ATTRACTIONS Legendary golf, adventure & accommodation.  The town of Creston is always on Mountain Standard Time See ad below. More golf in Creston & Riondel. CRESTON WILDLIFE CENTRE – they do not observe Daylight Saving Time. Highway 3, 250-402-6908 HIKING & BIKING Guided tours, wildlife viewing, boardwalk, The area offers a variety of trails and backcountry hiking and biking trails, Interpretive Centre. roads. Balancing Rock Trail is a favourite hiking CrestonWildlife.ca See ad pg 18 route which leads to valley views. GLASS HOUSE WATERSPORTS 40 km S of Crawford Bay (Sanca) Duck Lake is famous for bass fishing; Kootenay Constructed in 1952 of over 500,000 Lake for Rainbow Trout & Kokanee. Guided square embalming fluid bottles. kayaking trips are offered on the Kootenay River. TOURS: Farm, Winery, Artisan, Brewery CRESTON VISITOR CENTRE Enjoy a tour, pick your own fruit, taste cheese & meet the cows, browse the art studios, view the 121 Northwest Blvd, Hwy 3 murals, sample at the wineries (3) and brewery. 1-866-528-4342 CrestonValleyBC.com [email protected]

growing together The beautiful Creston Valley stretches from the town of Creston, north along the Kootenay Lake East Shore to the village of Crawford Bay. Tucked into the sunny bench between the Purcell and Selkirk mountain ranges, the Creston Valley is a retreat for outdoor adventurers, foodies, creative souls, lovers of the land and anyone in need of a wholesome home-away-from-home experience. Highway 3A is a popular touring route alongside Kootenay Lake and includes a number of quaint communities: 20 Wynndel, Sanca, Boswell, Gray Creek, Riondel and Kootenay Bay Ferry Landing. 21 elkford

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ELK LAKES PROVINCIAL PARK MOUNTAIN MEADOWS A true wilderness area offering hiking and GOLF COURSE fishing opportunities. Involves travel on a A 9-hole layout which is challenging and fun. gravel road north from Elkford. Clubhouse lounge, restaurant and deck. FORDING MOUNTAIN RECREATION FACILITIES SULPHUR WARM SPRINGS Elkford offers an Ice Arena and A naturally warm spring hidden in the forest Curling Rink, a four-lane swimming and known for its sulphur smell as much as the pool with hot tub and sauna, and various healing properties. multi-purpose use areas. JOSEPHINE FALLS TRAILS – HIKING / BIKING A 2 km hike from the trailhead parking area on Pick up a Trail Map at the Visitor Centre. Highway 43. See the Fording River cascading Mountain Walk Trail – an 8 km (2 hr) one-way 25 m / 82 ft into a canyon. moderate hike from the Ski Hill through subalpine forest; mountain biking is a popular alternative. OPEN PIT MINE TOURS Boivin Creek Trail – A moderate hike of 7.5 km 1-855-877-9453 – Board the bus at the Visitor (4.5 mi) with a gradual climb. In the winter, a Centre and be transported into one of Canada’s track is set for cross-country skiing. most productive steelmaking coal operations. Tours are free; book at Visitor Centre. WAPITI SKI HILL A great family ski resort offering 14 runs, 1,000 ft vertical drop with beginner & expert runs and night skiing. FESTIVALS WINTER RECREATION WILDCAT DAYS Elkford offers a multitude of winter activities: July 1 & 2 – A family festival of games and snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling activities that celebrates one of the first pioneers and the Wapiti Ski Hill is located right in town. in the area: Wildcat Charlie Weigert. elkford WINTER IN THE WILD Mid-February – Celebrate winter with this DID YOU fun-filled family weekend. Fireworks, sleigh rides, ELKFORD VISITOR CENTRE bonfires and more activities & events for all ages. 750 Fording Drive 1-855-877-9453 KNOW? More Events on KootenayRockies.com [email protected] Elkford.ca Population: 2,523 Elevation: 1,300 m (4,300 ft) A WILDLIFE STATISTIC:  Elkford has one of the largest populations in North America.

Get intimate with nature. www.elkford.ca 1-855-877-WILD WILD AT HEART The most remote town in the region, Elkford is a scenic 30 minute drive north of Sparwood and the gateway to two majestic wilderness parks: Elk Lakes and Height of the Rockies. This area is a popular destination for a range of outdoor recreational Walk out your back door into a world untamed. activities, including ATV touring, hiking and mountain biking. On Saturdays, From Xtreme sportsman to simple nature lover… adventures are living life to its fullest in our mountain playground. Why aren’t you? throughout the summer, free guided tours are offered of the open pit coal Explore the wildlife; visit Elkford, British Columbia. 22 mining operations. 23 fernie ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE RIVER ADVENTURES The pristine Elk River is famous for fly-fishing, The Arts Station whitewater rafting, kayaking, SUP boarding and 601 First Avenue scenic floats. The views and wildlife are just as A turn-of-the-century railroad station converted rewarding. into a cultural centre, theatre and gallery. TRAILS – HIKING / BIKING FERNIE MUSEUM & WALKING TOUR Pick up a Trail Map at the Visitor Centre. 491 Second Avenue Fernie’s extensive trail system features beginner Explore Fernie’s heritage and culture in the to advanced terrain. Also, just south of Fernie, galleries and interactive displays. Scheduled the Ancient Cottonwood Trail winds through heritage tours are offered of Fernie’s treasure a grove of the world’s oldest-known black trove of brick and stone architecture. cottonwood trees. OIL DERRICK FERNIE VISITOR CENTRE fernie Hwy 3, at Visitor Centre. 102 Highway 3 & 491 2nd Avenue The last standing wooden oil derrick in BC. 250-423-6868 Interpretive signage and picnic area. [email protected] TourismFernie.com DID YOU KNOW? FESTIVALS Population: 4,811 MOUNTAIN BIKING RACES Elevation: 1,010 m (3,314 ft) Fernie hosts many mountain biking events A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY: during the summer and fall; Roll & Sole, Fernie 3  The largest and oldest BikeRace, BC Cup, Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam, community in the Elk Valley. Project 9, Singletrack 6, Tears & Gears … MOUNTAIN MARKET Every Sunday during the summer at Rotary Park; fruit, vegetables, hand-crafted creations, entertainment. WAPITI MUSIC FESTIVAL August 5&6 An annual music event bringing quality Canadian Indie artists. WEDNESDAY CONCERT SERIES July and August at the Arts Station. Live music, kids activities & refreshments. More Events on KootenayRockies.com

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FERNIE alpine resort Bike Park, Chairlift rides, Rippin Zipline, Interpretive Centre and scenic hiking. FERNIE BIKE GUIDES 671 Second Avenue 250-423-3650 For mountain bike coaching, instruction and guiding on the Elk Valley Trails. FernieBikeGuides.ca GOLF Fernie offers 18-holes and a wonderful wrap around deck for meals & drinks. ISLAND LAKE LODGE A mountain paradise offering accommodation and activities. See ad this pg.

Small Town Charm. Big Mountain Adventure. SMALL TOWN CHARM, BIG MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE Set in the Rocky Mountains, the charming golden & rose, brick and stone facades of historic downtown Fernie are nestled below the jagged peaks of the . Meet traditional artisans at work, learn local legends or relax on a street side patio. Sought out by adventure seekers and cultural explorers alike, Fernie is a pleasure to explore where pastimes become passions. The sparkling Elk River is renowned for Fernie’s Official Online Visitor Guide explorefernie.com fly-fishing and whitewater canyon rafting. The biking & hiking options make this a 24 mecca for trail hunters. 25 Golden ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE FESTIVALS

ART GALLERY OF GOLDEN FARMERS MARKET 516 – 9th Avenue N During the summer, Sat downtown; Gift shop, studio and local artist exhibits. Wed in CP parking lot, Hwy 95. Locally grown goods, live music & artisan wares. GOLDEN MUSEUM 1302 – 11 Avenue S. Artifacts date back FESTIVAL to 1865; log schoolhouse, CPR Station. May 20-22 Explore and celebrate the rivers and wetlands with a schedule of events & activities. RECREATION GOLDEN ULTRA September 23-25 ALPINE RAFTING A running stage race and ultra marathon. 101 Golden Donald Upper Rd. 1-888-599-5299 FLYING COMPETITION Whitewater rafting adventure, raft & camp, A week long paragliding and hanggliding event cat-rafting, SUP board tours. in July. Spot the pilots soaring in the sky. golden AlpineRafting.com MOUNTAIN BIKING EVENTs June 18-19, Golden 24, endurance bike race. DID YOU CANADIAN OFF-ROAD ADVENTURES 250-290-0002 July 1-3, Western Open Mtn Bike Race. KNOW? Two, 3, 5 hour ATV Tours, Raft and Ride Pkgs. July 17, BC Enduro, XC & downhill riding. July 27-28, TransRockies Singletrack 6 Population: 3,701 Day trips include lakeside lunch. CanadianOffRoadAdventures.com Elevation: 800 m (2,600 ft) SUMMER KICKS MUSIC CONCERTS Where the world comes to play in Golden. CLAIM TO FAME: CLIMBING Kicking Horse Resort presents the new and On selected evenings. Free family event at the  The Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge is Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge. Canada’s longest authentic freestanding exhilarating Via Ferrata. Dogtooth Climbing Gym covered timber frame bridge. offers indoor climbing for all ability levels & ages. COLUMBIA WETLANDS ADVENTURES BC VISITOR CENTRE Located just south of Golden in Parson (Hwy 95) Watch for the World’s Largest Paddle. @ GOLDEN Float Tours, paddleboards, canoeing, kayaking, 111 Golden Donald Upper Road geo caching. Tours & rentals. See ad pg 27 250-344-7711 WetlandsAdventures.com 1-888-244-7117 [email protected] GOLDEN GOLF CLUB TourismGolden.com 576 Golf Course Drive 1-866-727-7222 The 6,825 yard course also boasts licensed dining, driving range and a RV Park. See ad below GolfGolden.com TRAILS – HIKING / BIKING Golden offers some of the best biking terrain in North America from friendly trails to challenging overnight trips. Pumptrack, Skatepark and Summer Bike Park at Kicking Horse Resort. Pick up a map at the Visitor Centre. or view/order atTourismGolden.com/plan. WILDLIFE VIEWING Columbia Valley Wetlands, Reflection Lake, Edelweiss & Moberly Slough are favourite birding spots. The Refuge at Kicking Horse Resort offers interpretive tours and guaranteed sightings. Educational buffalo tours are offered at the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch – learn about their history and behaviour.

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KAYAKING | FLOAT TOURS CANOEING | PADDLE BOARDING kicking horse country Voted BC’s #1 Surrounded by national parks, three mountain ranges and at the confluence of two Hidden Gem historic rivers, it is no wonder the town of Golden is renowned for outdoor recreation. Challenging, fair and excellent value Just about everything is offered – mountain biking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, sky 18-Holes, par 72 course, rV sites 250.348.2235 diving, paragliding … There’s also an abundance of wildlife, scenery, history and real-life GolfGolden.com 1-866-727-7222 wetlandsadventures.com 26 characters in this mountain town to captivate you and keep you coming back. 27 Seek and you will find. Golden

Your Prestige Your Golden Mountain adventure awaits! Adventure Starts Here With six locations in the Kootenay-Rockies region, Prestige In the heart of the Rockies you will find Golden. Surrounded by six of Hotels & Resorts provides you with the opportunity for a Canada’s most stunning National Parks and sitting at the confluence of unique and memorable experience. two historic rivers. Golden has activities for all to enjoy; rafting, hiking, biking, climbing or just simply enjoy our fabulous mountain scenery and wildlife. To find everything you need to know before or during your trip about places to stay, things to do, dining and services use our online interactive maps and trip planner tool to help you plan your Golden adventure. Rossland Nelson Resort Nelson Inn We have a whole range of travel guides and maps to help you choose your activities. To view or order guides and maps for Golden visit www.tourismgolden.com/adventure Cranbrook Radium Golden

PrestigeHotelsandResorts.com tourismgolden.com Information & Reservations 1.877.737.8443 28 29 D02764 tSG Golden KRT Guide Ad.indd 1 2015-10-28 10:04 AM invermere | panorama ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE RECREATION

PYNELOGS ART GALLERY GOLF 1720 – 4th Avenue The Columbia Valley offers nine world-class golf Art gallery, cultural centre, café and gift shop resorts and 5 fun 9-hole golf courses. featuring the works of local artists and artisans. TRAILS – HIKING & BIKING WINDERMERE VALLEY MUSEUM Panorama Bike Park offers chairlift accessed 222 – 6th Avenue hiking and biking terrain for all abilities. Bike INVERMERE The museum consists of 6 buildings furnished with rentals are also available. Mount Swansea features pioneer artifacts and a fine old log CPR Station. 7 downhill trails and the Swansea Loop hiking trail will get you to some great view points. ATTRACTIONS WATERSPORTS PANORAMA Kayak, canoe, paddle-board, sail, windsurf. Lake ARROWHEAD BREWING CO. Windermere is a beach and boating haven offering 481 Arrow Road rentals, excursions, guides & self-guided tours. DID YOU Watch the beer making process from the KNOW? viewing corridor; tastings in tap room. BOTANICAL GARDENS Population: 2,955 Three acres of botanical gardens with plantings of Elevation: 859 m (2,818 ft) heritage perennials and food plants. A self-guided A GOOD PIECE OF INFO: trail networks around Pynelogs & Dorothy Lake.  Lake Windermere is one of the FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS Experience warmest lakes in the region. A 15 minute drive south of Invermere. See page 8 POTHOLE PARK Learn the history of Explorer David Thompson Lakeside - he first visited this area in 1807. A beautiful monument is displayed on Main Street.

FESTIVALS Living Golf, Boat, Relax, Dine, EAST KOOTENAY WINE FESTIVAL Live - Resort Style First Fri & Sat in November. At Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, enjoy gourmet wine-paired dinner & wine tasting - over 200 wines are featured. FARMERS MARKET Saturday mornings during the summer. Freshly grown produce, local product lines, artisan wares and entertainment. LAKESIDE EVENTS August 6 - Lakeside Splashdown Hangglider & paraglider pilots soar through the air and attempt a targeted water landing. And, Loop the Lake – walk, bike or run in this relay race around Lake Windermere.

COLUMBIA VALLEY VISITOR CENTRE 651 Highway 93/95 250-342-2844 [email protected] CVChamber.ca LakeWindermerePointe.com [email protected] InvermereResort.com InvermerePanorama.com

COLUMBIA VALLEY Invermere on the Lake is a small, friendly town situated on the shores of one of the warmest lakes in the region. Spend the day at the beach but be sure to explore the Great Mountain - Quaint Town impressive shops and artisan galleries downtown.

Minutes west of Invermere, is Panorama Mountain Resort. This village is all about play. Kids will love the waterpark, waterslide and adventure camps. Grown-ups will enjoy the hot pools, shops, restaurants, golf course and the perfect setting. Neighbouring communities in the Columbia Valley include Windermere, Canal Flats InvermerePanorama.com 30 and Fairmont Hot Springs. 31 kimberley

kimberley DID YOU KNOW? Population: 7,600 Elevation: 1,120 m (3,670 ft) CLAIM TO FAME: The Kimberley Nature Park is one of ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE FESTIVALS Canada’s largest municipal parks. HERITAGE MUSEUM & LIBRARY FARMERS MARKET 150 Spokane St. Artifacts, photographs, Howard Street - Thursday evenings during the changing displays depict various aspects of early summer. Fresh food and crafts from local farmers life including mining and skiing. and artisans, live music, delicious food. KIMBERLEY ARTS AT CENTRE 64 FIRST SATURDAYS 64 Deer Park Ave. Kimberley’s arts and culture July to October - All day Arts & Culture events centre; art exhibitions and live performances. take place on the first Saturday of each month. More Events on KootenayRockies.com ATTRACTIONS RECREATION AQUATIC CENTRE 520 Archibald St. Five-lane pool, kids area, GOLF COURSES lazy river, hot tub, steam room. 18-Holes: Bootleg Gap (& Rec 9), Kimberley Golf Course and Trickle Creek. Putting Course at COMINCO GARDENS Kimberley Riverside Campground - ad pg 56. Townsite, 4th Ave. Stroll through 2.5 acres filled with different varieties of flowers. FISHING The St. Mary, and other nearby rivers are full of MARYSVILLE FALLS & ECO PARK Cutthroat, Rainbow & Bull Trout. Many area lakes Lovely boardwalk along Mark Creek to the falls. also offer great experiences. Book a guided fishing The park displays a Westslope Trout sculpture or rafting trip. celebrating their return to this creek. TRAILS – HIKING / BIKING PLATZL The Kimberley Nature Park offers an extensive Downtown Kimberley - Outdoor pedestrian mall network of trails. The Northstar Rail Trail – A GOOD PLACE TO BE with many restaurants and shops. former railway between Kimberley and Cranbrook The alpine city of Kimberley is set on the western slope of the valley with the Purcell SPIRIT ROCK CLIMBING CENTRE is part of the TransCanada Trail. Maps available at the Visitor Centre. and Rocky Mountains on either side. The former mining town has recreated itself In the Platzl - Climbing gym for all ability levels. as a wonderful destination complete with championship golf courses, ski resort and UNDERGROUND MINING RAILWAY KIMBERLEY VISITOR CENTRE an underground railway that highlights the history of the Sullivan Mine. Exploring 115 Gerry Sorenson Way 250-427-0022 Ride the train and enjoy the attractions: theatre, 270 Kimberley Avenue 1-778-481-1891 Kimberley’s amazing mining history and backcountry terrain – from whitewater mining school house & residence, Powerhouse. [email protected] See ad pg 14 KUMR.ca TourismKimberley.com 32 rafting to endless hiking - are just a few reasons why Kimberley is a good place to be. 33 nakusp ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE KOOTENAY SUFFERFEST Sept 3-5 in Kaslo, New Denver, Nakusp. ARROW LAKES FINE ARTS Trail runs, mountain biking, cyclocross & duathlon. 311 Broadway Street Exhibition space for the MEDIEVAL DAYS visual arts and summer gallery events. July 23-24 80-acre site on Hot Springs Rd. LELAND HOTEL Fun, feasting, entertainment and workshops Downtown – The oldest continuously operating for the whole family. hotel in British Columbia. MUSIC IN THE PARK NAKUSP MUSEUM Free concerts at the Community Park gazebo. 92 – 6th Avenue NW This museum is rich Wednesday evenings, July & August. in history of early life on the Arrow Lakes – NAKUSP FALL FAIR nakusp sternwheelers, agriculture and mining. Early Sept at the Sports Complex. A celebration of agriculture heritage of the Arrow Lake. ATTRACTIONS More Events on KootenayRockies.com DID YOU KNOW? HOT SPRINGS RECREATION Halcyon, Halfway River and Nakusp. Population: 1,569 See Hot Springs, pg 6-9 and below. GOLF COURSES Elevation: 457 m (1,500 ft) KUSKANAX CREEK FOOTBRIDGE Fauquier and Nakusp are both challenging and A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY: A covered bridge with seating and glass viewing beautiful 9-hole golf courses.  Nakusp got its start during the silver panels spans the Kuskanax. A short walk from the HIKING & BIKING TRAILS mining boom in the 1890s. Nakusp Hot Springs. Trails range from easy to extreme; Box Lake Loop, WATERFRONT PROMENADE Cedar Grove Trail, Kimbol Lake, Saddle Mountain, Stroll along Nakusp’s Waterfront Park; featuring and more. Pick up a map at the Visitor Centre. a Japanese Garden and the Spicer Garden. WATERSPORTS Arrow Lakes offer a holiday destination for FESTIVALS swimming, boating, waterskiing & fishing.

FARMERS MARKETs Saturday mornings, downtown Nakusp. nakusp VISITOR CENTRE Neighbouring Burton on Sundays, and 92 6th Avenue NW 1-800-909-8819 Edgewood every 2nd Saturday. [email protected] NakuspArrowLakes.com

HISTORIC HUB OF THE ARROW LAKES · Open Year-Round During the Silvery Slocan mining boom, this tranquil village was a major · Campground open May 1 to mid-October transportation hub. The town’s museum is packed with artifacts and displays that · Affordable accommodation at the Cedar Chalets NAKUSP HOT SPRINGS · Visit the new footbridge crossing the Kuskanax Creek illustrate this rich history. Today, the village of Nakusp, alongside the Monashee to explore the natural surroundings Chalets & Campground Mountain range, offers hiking and biking opportunities, and services such as playgrounds and parks, sandy beach, marina and boat launch, and of course the 1-866-999-4528 8500 Hot Springs Road, nakuSp [email protected] nakuspHotSprings.com 34 wonderful hot springs. 35 nelson kootenay lake | ainsworth balfour ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE

CHAMBER OF MINES MUSEUM 215 Hall Street Mining built towns throughout BC; check out one of the best rock collections in the world. CITY HERITAGE TOUR Woodbury Take a self-guided walking tour and discover why the city is known as the Heritage Capital of BC. resort & Marina Maps available at Visitor Centre. SALMO MUSEUM nelson Railway Street & 4 Street Hardrock mining display, underground tunnel, DID YOU archives and photographs. Salmo also offers a Heritage Tour and six unique stone murals. KNOW? STREETCAR #23 Population: 10,230 The last survivor of Nelson’s original transit system. Catch the tramway at Lakeside Park Elevation: 535 m (1,755 ft) and Prestige Resort. eat fish play sleep repeat CLAIM TO FAME: TOUCHSTONES MUSEUM motel, rv, tenting  Nelson is described as the of Art & History jb’s pub and restaurant best Art Town in Canada. 502 Vernon Street Experience the art gallery, community museum full service marina and archives. Located in a 1902 heritage building. country store and laundromat cold beer and wine ATTRACTIONS heated pool 4112 Hwy 31 Ainsworth Hot Springs BC Highway 31 Famous hot springs pool including Phone: 250-353-7717 a horseshoe-shaped cave. See ad pg 6 Toll free: 1-877-353-7717 JB FLETCHER MUSEUM [email protected] Ainsworth Hot Springs woodburyresort.com A turn-of-the-century restored general store presents a show of mining artifacts.

FAR OUT. FOR REAL. The Nelson Kootenay Lake area is brimming with a diversity of mountain culture. The mountains were once alive with Sinixt and Ktunaxa First Nations, then the sounds of miners working their claims and today you are likely to encounter backcountry hikers, mountain bikers and skiers. The rich mountain cultures of Ainsworth Hot Springs, Balfour, , Kaslo, Meadow Creek and Nelson boast a vivid past of Victorian architecture, vibrant art scenes and colourful cultural histories. Those unique qualities are matched with world-class outdoor adventure, great dining, 36 shopping and accommodation options. 37 nelson kootenay lake | kaslo meadow creek

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KOOTENAY LAKE FERRY GREAT NORTHERN RAIL TRAIL JAPANESE CDN MUSEUM World’s longest free ferry ride. This converted railway between the cities of At the Langham Cultural Centre. 447 Ave. A scenic 35 minute journey between Nelson and Salmo is wonderful for biking. An archival display on Japanese Canadian Balfour and Kootenay Bay. internment years. KOKANEE MOUNTAIN ZIPLINE At Kokanee Creek Provincial Park KASLO RIVER TRAILS FESTIVALS 1-866-358-8688 Six ziplines, six unique A scenic riverside ramble (6 km easy) looping experiences. Outrageous fun for the whole family. the north and south sides of the Kaslo River. FARMERS MARKETS See ad pg 37 ZipKokanee.com The beautiful covered bridge is the half way point. Community Market, Saturdays at the Cottonwood Falls Park. Downtown Market, LARDEAU RIVER ADVENTURES KOOTENAY LAKE ARCHIVES Wednesdays. Both are outstanding. Meadow Creek 1-855-400-7238 312 – 4th Ave Unparalleled whitewater rafting adventure In the Old Jail, showcasing over 5,000 SEPTEMBER EVENTS on the crystal waters of the Lardeau. photographs. Kootenay Storytelling Festival, Queen City Suitable for all ages. See ad pg 39 Cruise Car Show and Kootenay Spirit Festival. LardeauRiverAdventures.com KOOTENAY STAR MUSEUM Nelson provides the ideal location. 402 Front Street More Events on KootenayRockies.com WATERSPORTS This museum displays a rich treasure Kootenay Lake offers great fishing and a of machinery, photos, documents, beautiful Lakeside Park. Nearby, Lardeau, Salmo mining samples and more. RECREATION & Slocan Rivers are popular for kayaking and rafting. Charters and tours available. LARDEAU VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM BIKING & TREKKING Meadow Creek, Hwy 31 A small museum with The area offers a network of trails for mountain a variety of local artifacts relevant to the area. biking and hiking. Shuttle service, bike shops, rentals and a dirt jump zone is also offered. Guided SS MOYIE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE rock climbing, trekking and hiking trips available. nelson VISITOR CENTRE 324 Front Street 91 Baker Street The SS Moyie launched in 1898 and operated for GOLF almost 60 years. Beautifully restored museum and Granite Pointe, Balfour, Eagleview, Kaslo; each 1-877-636-5706 a must for visitors. offer great golf and gorgeous views; enjoy a round. [email protected] NelsonKootenayLake.com/golfing DiscoverNelson.com NelsonKootenayLake.com FESTIVALS

KASLO JAZZ FESTIVAL July 29-31 Musical genres, craft refreshment vending, childrens entertainment tent, workshops, beach setting, fun for the whole family. KASLO SATURDAY MARKET Front Street Park Local artists, crafters and food producers. KOOTENAY SUFFERFEST Sept 3-5 in Kaslo, New Denver, Nakusp. Trail runs, mountain biking, cyclocross & duathlon. More Events on KootenayRockies.com

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NELSONKOOTENAYLAKE.COM www.LardeauRiverAdventures.com 1-855-400-RAFT (7238) 250-366-4338 kaslohotel.com 38 Nelson ∙ Balfour ∙ Ainsworth Hot Springs ∙ Kaslo ∙ Lardeau ∙ Meadow Creek 39 radium hot springs ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE order your free CULTURES IN CONTACT map guides today At the Visitor Centre – History and culture of the Ktunaxa Nation & Anatomy of Land exhibit. 1-800-661-6603 RADIUM WOODCARVER [email protected] Highway 93/95 The art shop is filled with carvings, from gigantic radium chainsaw sculptures to the smallest abstract souvenir. hot ATTRACTIONS COLUMBIA VALLEY WETLANDS One of the largest contiguous wetlands in North springs America. Adjacent to the Columbia River between Invermere and Golden. Excellent wildlife viewing. DID YOU Guided floats are offered. RADIUM HOT SPRINGS POOLS KNOW? Highway 93 – Kootenay National Park Kootenay Rockies kootenay rockies Ski & Snowboard Map GoLF Map Spacious, family-friendly facility with naturally Population: 777 British Columbia’s Mountain Playground • KootenayRockies.com heated mineral water, spa and shop. Elevation: 808 m (2,651 ft) See pg 9 and back cover. HotSprings.ca A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY: The first recorded visit to the hot springs was FESTIVALS by Sir George Simpson, Governor of the CLASSIC CAR SHOW Hudson’s Bay Company in 1841. Always the 3rd weekend in September. The Show & Shine takes place at the Springs Golf Course.

Francois Marseille photo; Red Mountain Resort Mountain Red photo; Marseille Francois MUSIC & MARKET ON MAIN During the summer, Fridays 4-9pm, next to Visitor Centre. Live music and market vendors. WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES First week in May. Amazing birding opportunities, field trips, presentations and entertainment.

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golf Nipika Mountain Resort borders Kootenay National Park Radium Hot Springs offers The Springs and Radium and offers guests a recreational playground right out 18-hole golf courses. And, a number of 9-hole the front door of the luxurious lodge and cabins. layouts: Spur Valley, Edgewater and Se-tetkwa. Nipika is a remarkable eco lodge inviting guests to retreat, relax and recreate. Easy access to mountain TRAILS – HIKING & BIKING biking, hiking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking or rafting. This area is home to hundreds of kilometres of Or just sit on the porch and watch the wildlife graze. world-class trails: Old Coach, Lake Lillian and Nipika Cross River Canyon Trails. The Nipika trail system offers a 100 km scenic trail network for hiking, trail running, biking and cross-country skiing. WHITEWATER RAFTING Enjoy an exciting rafting adventure on the Kicking Horse, Kootenay or Columbia Rivers. WILDLIFE VIEWING The village is home to a resident herd of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. You can’t miss them. The Headbanger Festival takes place first weekend 1-877-647-4525 in November, during the sheep’s annual rut. FIND YOUR PEACE [email protected] www.Nipika.com The village of Radium Hot Springs lies at the southern entrance to Kootenay National Park. The hot pool facilities are located in Sinclair Canyon, just a couple minutes radium hot springs VISITOR CENTRE inside the park boundary. People come here not only for the hot springs but also Highway 95, 7556 Main Street East for the excellent golf courses in the area. Radium Hot Springs also offers hiking 1-888-347-9331 opportunities, whitewater rafting adventures and scenic floats. The village offers an [email protected] RadiumHotSprings.com extensive range of visitor services including a selection of restaurants, shops and 40 accommodations ranging from campgrounds to full-service resorts. 41 revelstoke

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BC HYDRO REVELSTOKE DAM TOUR APEX RAFT COMPANY Highway 23 N – Exhibits show how the project 112 First St (at Regent Inn) was built and how the system works. 1-888-232-6666 Rafting adventure on the Illecillewaet River near CRAZY CREEK WATERFALLS Mount Revelstoke National Park. SUSPENSION BRIDGE, HOT POOLS ApexRafting.com See ad below. 6162 Highway #1, at Malakwa – Magnificent viewing platform, gift shop, patio, boardwalk. REVELSTOKE MOUNTAIN RESORT revelstoke Scenic gondola rides, NEW! Mountain Coaster ENCHANTED FOREST and heli-activities. & SKYTREK ADVENTURE PARK DID YOU Highway #1 W – 1-866-944-9744 TRAILS – HIKING / BIKING A wonderful family attraction – something for Revelstoke is home to hundreds of kilometres KNOW? the young, young at heart and adventurous. of world-class trail networks. Free Trail Maps Population: 7,139 See ad pg 44. EnchantedForestBC.com at the Visitor Centre. Bike rentals & guided SkyTrekAdventurePark.com rides also offered. Elevation: 480 m (1,570 ft) HERITAGE DOWNTOWN WATERSPORTS

A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY: Pick up a Walking Tour Map at the Visitor Centre The Illecillewaet River is great for kayaking and  Revelstoke was founded in 1880 as a transportation and explore. Near Centennial Park, a heritage trail rafting. Stand up paddle boarding is popular on and supply centre for the mining rush. This was bolstered by features interpretive signage and views. Lake Revelstoke. And, the Aquatic Centre offers the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885. a 25m pool, kids zone, lazy river, waterslide and MT. BEGBIE BREWERY TOUR hot tub. 521 1st St W – Revelstoke’s microbrewery offers tours and tastings during the summer. MORE ADVENTURE This outdoor paradise also offers dirt bike THREE VALLEY GAP GHOST TOWN and SxS tours, mountaineering, rock climbing, Hwy #1 W – A unique attraction – tour more than alpine hiking … and an 18-hole golf course. 25 restored historic buildings. Check out Beardale Miniatureland further along on Highway #1. revelstoke VISITOR CENTRE FESTIVALS 301 Victoria Road W 1-800-487-1493 MOUNTAIN PARADISE [email protected] SHOW N SHINE SeeRevelstoke.com June 4, Downtown Annual car show, entertainment, food and family fun. SPORTING EVENTS Ride the River in Hot spot for many major mountain biking events and trail running races, including the BC Enduro Series (Sept 3-4) and the ! Dirty Feet Trail Running Series (Aug 14). SUMMERS IN GRIZZLY PLAZA Saturday mornings, Farmers Market; Locally grown produce & artisan wares. Live entertainment every evening. Visit SeeRevelstoke.com/events for a full schedule.

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FIREHALL MUSEUM 227 – 4th Street Revelstoke’s first motorized firetruck is the centre piece of the museum. FORESTRY MUSEUM 4 kilometres N of Revelstoke Dam Check out the vintage forest fire lookout CLOSE TO HEAVEN, cabin, swing the firefinder, climb into the DOWN TO EARtH crow’s nest, browse the gift shop. RAILWAY MUSEUM Revelstoke is all about the mountains – big, beautiful, wilderness loaded mountains. 719 Track Street W Drop below the peaks of the Selkirks and , the city is a hot spot This museum houses the beautiful CPR locomotive #5468. for backcountry adventure, the gateway to Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National REVELSTOKE MUSEUM Book Online Parks, and owes its existence to the railway. The picturesque downtown has retained 315 First Street W This museum is devoted to lumbering, apexrafting.com many of its original early 20th century business buildings and hundreds of its mining, farming, railroading and the early heritage homes. settlement of Revelstoke. 1-888-232-6666 42 43 rossland ROSSLAND, B.C. Unspoiled, revelstoke Uncrowded

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GOLD FEVER FOLLIES Live musical theatre shows, highlighting the infamous cancan and the rich mining history of Rossland. Entertaining for the whole family. Held downtown, corner of Washington Street and Columbia Avenue. See ad this page. GoldFeverFollies.com HERITAGE WALKING TOUR Discover 30 heritage stone, brick or granite downtown buildings built before 1929. Pick up a Tour Map at the Visitor Centre. ROSSLAND MUSEUM & DISCOVERY CENTRE Highway Junction 22 & 3B Site of the LeRoi Gold Mine; display of artifacts, a Geology Centre and gold panning attraction.

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BROKEN GOAT July 15-16 This unique point to point race takes rossland New 30th season New runners up 5 peaks along the Seven Summits Trail. FALL FAIR & GOLDEN CITY DAYS DID YOU Music September 10-11 Show A community weekend family festival celebrating KNOW? June 28-Aug 27 2 shows daily the community’s rich gold mining history. Population: 3,556 Tues. thru Sat. 3pm & 7:30pm MOUNTAIN MARKET Every Thursday evening downtown, during the Elevation: 1,023m (3,356 ft) downtown rossland summer. Browse the locally grown and made goods. CLAIM TO FAME:  Seven Summits Trail is one of the ROSSLAND BIKE FESTIVALS most sought after cross-country / all-mountain rides www.goldfeverfollies.com Summer presents the Rubberhead Enduro downhill in North America and was awarded an International mtn biking race & the Huck’en Berries Bike Jam. Mountain Biking Association Epic Ride Status. The Seven Summits Poker Ride happens in Sept. More Events on KootenayRockies.com

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golf Redstone Golf Resort offers 18-holes of true mountain golf, licensed dining & lounge. The Thin Air Disc Golf Club is the top 18-hole disc golf course in the . KOOTENAY MOUNTAIN – imagine – BIKE COACHING 250-231-4305 WORKING Guided mountain biking rides, shuttles, lessons, clinics, programs, tours and packages. KootenayMountainBiking.com See ad pg 45 TRAILS - HIKING / BIKING Rossland offers over 200 kms (125 mi) of maintained trails for mountain biking, walking – imagine – and horse riding. A number of bike shops and bike rentals are offered. Pick up a Trail Map at the INVESTING Visitor Centre. WATERSPORTS Nearby Nancy Greene Provincial Park is the perfect place to enjoy fishing, swimming and boating – the subalpine lake is beautiful. MOUNTAIN BIKing – imagine – Rossland also offers a seasonal outdoor pool. CAPITAL OF CANADA LIVING The pool, 80 years old is also a heritage site. Perched high in the Monashee Mountains, Rossland was the site of one of Canada’s richest 19th century gold strikes. Today, the easy-going locals and mountain-lovers rossland VISITOR CENTRE who flock here, strike gold on the stunning hiking and biking trails. World-renowned Highway Junction 22 & 3B 1-888-448-7444 Learn more at imaginekootenay.com 30 km / 18 mi long Seven Summits Trail is an incredible ride well deserving of its [email protected] 46 IMBA Epic Ride status. TourismRossland.com 47 slocan valley ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE FESTIVALS

HISTORICAL INTERPRETIVE CENTRE FRIDAY MARKET Silverton offers an outdoor mining museum, New Denver, downtown, June to Sept. Fingland cabin and a Blacksmith Shop. Produce, antiques, artisan wares. NIKKEI INTERNMENT GARLIC FESTIVAL MEMORIAL CENTRE New Denver, Centennial Park, Sept 11 slocan 306 Josephine Street, New Denver Everything garlic! The only interpretive centre in Canada dedicated to the history and internment of over 22,000 KOOTENAY SUFFERFEST Canadians of Japanese heritage. Sept 3-5 in Kaslo, New Denver, Nakusp. valley Trail runs, mountain biking, cyclocross & duathlon. SANDON DID YOU Town attractions include the original city hall, KNOW? historic homes, museum, steam train and more. RECREATION SILVERY SLOCAN MUSEUM GOLF Population: 5,600 New Denver – a heritage building displaying New Denver and Winlaw both offer 9-hole Elevation: 450 m (1,480 ft) exhibits, records, artifacts and photographs. golf courses with food & beverage options. A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY: IDAHO PEAK Sandon, today a heritage ghost town, was once ATTRACTIONS Access road starts in Sandon. A wonderful easy the capital of the Silvery Slocan in the 1890s when hike showcasing wildflowers, old fire lookout and Canada’s richest silver mining community grew KOHAN REFLECTION GARDEN views of Valhalla Mountains and Slocan Lake. New Denver – A beautiful Japanese-style garden to a population of 5,000. honouring Japanese Cdns relocated in 1942. TRAILS – HIKING / BIKING This area has some outstanding trails: Kaslo & KOOTENAY CRAFT DISTILLERY Slocan Railway Loop, Slocan Valley Rail Trail and Winlaw – 7263 Gustafson Road the Galena Trail which includes a cable car ride Call for Tours & Tastings: 250-355-2702 over Carpenter Creek. Unique spirits, such as Valhalla Vodka, are created from 100-mile-sourced spring water. WATERSPORTS See ad pg 48 The Slocan River is popular for rafting & kayaking.

NEW DENVER VISITOR CENTRE 202 6th Avenue 250-358-2719 [email protected] SlocanLake.com sparwood YOURS, OURS AND MINE KCCD 2.25 x 2.25 Ad Flattened.pdf 1 10/25/15 1:10 PM The town of Sparwood, is the gateway town to the region from Alberta on Hwy #3. The ultimate monster truck, the Terex Titan, stands silently at the entrance – a monument to Sparwood’s major industry. Just beyond this alpine community exists

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MY COAL MINER DAYS FISHING June 10-12 The Elk River is a pinnacle of the East Kootenay CY An annual festival celebrating Sparwood’s heritage as it flows from high up in the Rocky Mountains. with a parade, sporting events and a street market. Over its course, the river offers world-class dry CMY fly-fishing for Westslope Cutthroat. leisure centre K 367 Pine Avenue GOLF All-season indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, The Sparwood Golf Course offers 9-holes, rolling sports courts and children’s programs. fairways and beautiful mountain vistas. OPEN PIT MINE TOURS TRAILS During July & August, tours of Teck’s Elkview The area offers a number of trails maintained for Operations depart three times per week from the different activities such as ATVing, horseback SANDON, SILVERTON, Sparwood Visitor Centre. Educational and fun. riding, hiking and mountain biking. The Mountain Shadows Trail is an easy trail for walking, beginning NEW DENVER, winlaw TEREX TITAN at the campground and circling the golf course. World’s largest tandem axle dump truck. The Slocan Valley is one of the most interesting places to explore in the region. With You have to see it to believe it – 2 Greyhound amazing ghost towns, pristine lakes and waterfalls, spectacular mountain vistas and buses and 2 pickup trucks can fit into the box. sparwood VISITOR CENTRE a poignant history with WWII Japanese internment camps, there is a wide range of 141A Aspen Drive 1-877-485-8185 paths to travel. The many towns and villages such as New Denver, Sandon, Silverton, Population: 4,200 [email protected] Elevation: 1,140 m (3,740 ft) Sparwood.ca 48 Winlaw and more - offer a glimpse into the mining past of this valley. 49 trail ARTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE FESTIVALS

TECK COMINCO FESTA ITALIANA INTERPRETIVE CENTRE Celebrate Trail’s Italian heritage with great food 200 – 1199 Bay Avenue and entertainment. Takes place late-June. Enjoy a tour of one of the world’s largest zinc and lead complexes. Prebook with Visitor Centre. SILVER CITY DAYS A family event the 2nd week in May. TRAIL MUSEUM & SPORTS HALL Carnival, parade, live entertainment and more. 1051 Victoria Street at Memorial Centre The Museum & Sports Hall of Memories preserves MARKET ON THE ESPLANADE and exhibits historic sports memorabilia. Every 2nd Friday during the summer. trail A wonderful downtown market. VISAC Art Gallery DID YOU 1501 Cedar Avenue KNOW? Check out local art exhibits and performances. RECREATION golf Population: 7,681 ATTRACTIONS Trail’s Birchbank Course offers 18-holes. And nearby Fruitvale, offers 9-holes at Elevation: 440 m (1,440 ft) COLUMBIA GARDENS WINERY Champion Lakes. CLAIM TO FAME: 9340 Station Road  Trail is home to one of the world’s largest A small winery producing VQA quality wines. fishing Enjoy the tasting room and gift shop. The Columbia River offers one of the hottest non-ferrous zinc and lead complexes. Rainbow Trout fisheries in the world. There are FAMOUS ROCK WALLS many opportunities to fly-fish or cast from shore. Taste life in Little Italy by taking a walking tour of You may also fish for Ling Cod, Burbot, Whitefish Trail’s historic rock walls. Maps at Visitor Centre. and Walleye. GYRO PARK TRAIL AQUATIC CENTRE 1090 Charles Lakes Drive – Situated alongside 1875 Columbia Avenue the Columbia River offering sandy beach & picnic Aquatic & Leisure Centre with a fitness centre, tables. Home to events such as Music in the Park. 8 lane pool and a play pool with water features. TRAILS – HIKING / BIKING trail VISITOR CENTRE Maps available at the Visitor Centre. 200 1199 Bay Avenue 1-877-636-9569 An extensive network of trails wind through the forested slopes of the Rossland Range and the [email protected] Beaver Valley. For every ability level. Trail.ca ExploreYourTrail.com

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explore trail your way Established in the 1890s, Trail is flanked by the Monashee Mountains to the west and the to the east. A visit to Trail should include a tour of the Trail Museum, the Sports Hall of Memories and the Teck Trail Operations Interpretive Centre – the huge complex at the heart of this small city has been in operation for more than a century. The Home of Champions monument in downtown Trail commemorates locals who have proven themselves champions in their field, including the Trail Smoke Eaters Hockey Club which is remembered for two world 200-1199 Bay Ave. • 250-368-3144 • exploreyourtrail.com • [email protected] 50 championship wins in 1939 and 1962. 51 accommodations

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AINSWORTH HOT SPRINGS FERNIE – Continued Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort Island Lake Lodge 1-800-668-1171 See ad pg 6 • 1-888-422-8754 See ad pg 25 • Highway 31 – A full-service resort. Mt. Fernie Provincial Park Road [email protected] HotNaturally.com Secluded beautiful lodge, gourmet dining & outdoor recreation. [email protected] IslandLakeResorts.com Mermaid Lodge & Motel 1-888-229-4963 • • Raging Elk Adventure Lodge 3622 North Street 250-423-6811 Located next to Ainsworth pools & cave. Newly renovated motel kitchenettes. 892 6th Avenue [email protected] TheMermaidLodge-Motel.com Fernie’s base camp to adventure. [email protected] RagingElk.com Woodbury Resort & Marina 250-353-7717 See ad pg 37 • Red Tree Lodge Highway 31 – 5 km N of Ainsworth Hot Springs 1-800-977-2977 • • Motel, camping, cabins, marina, boat rental, fishing. Highway 3

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accommodations [email protected] RedTreeLodge.com BALFOUR Snow Valley Motel & RV Park DocknDuck Pub, Family Grill & Lodge • • 1-877-696-7669 250-229-4244 Highway 3 Highway 3A One & two bedroom suites and standard rooms, at the best value. Waterfront timberframe lodge apartment-style suites near golf & hot springs. [email protected] SnowValleyMotel.com [email protected] DocknDuck.ca FIELD CASTLEGAR Cathedral Mountain Lodge • Sandman Hotel Castlegar • 1-866-619-6442 See ad pg 5 1-800-726-3626 See ad pg 13 Yoho Valley Road 1944 Columbia Avenue A deluxe mountain lodge & cabins. Meeting facilities, pool and hot tub. [email protected] CathedralMountain.com [email protected] SandmanHotels.com GOLDEN CRANBROOK BW Mountainview Inn • • BW Cranbrook Hotel • • 250-344-2333 250-417-4002 1024-11 Street N 1019 Cranbrook Street North Deluxe accommodation & family-size rooms. Deluxe furnishings & amenities including waterslide. [email protected] BestWestern.com [email protected] BestWestern.com Prestige Inn Golden • • Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre • • 250-344-7990 1-888-888-4374 1049 TransCanada Hwy #1 North Highway 3 Deluxe rooms, suites, lounge, liquor boutique. Full-service hotel and convention centre. [email protected] PrestigeHotelsandResorts.com [email protected] HeritageInn.net INVERMERE Model A Inn • 1-888-489-4600 See ad pg 17 Lake Windermere Pointe Resort 1908 Cranbrook Street North – Located near dining & shopping. 1-866-822-2666 See ad pg 31 • [email protected] Model-A-Inn.com On Lake Windermere; James Chabot Park. LakeWindermerePointe.com InvermereResort.com Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort • • 250-417-0444 Panorama Mountain Resort 209 Van Horne Street South 1-800-663-2929 • Full-service resort & convention centre. Hostel, luxury townhomes, condos, hotel units. [email protected] PrestigeHotelsandResorts.com [email protected] PanoramaResort.com Sandman Inn Cranbrook • 1-800-726-3626 See ad pg 13 KASLO Highway 3 South Comfortable rooms and suites. Kaslo Hotel & Pub See ad pg 39 [email protected] SandmanHotels.com 250-353-7714 • Luxury heritage accommodation downtown. St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino [email protected] • • 1-866-292-2020 See ad pg 18 KasloHotel.com Mission Road, 8 minutes from airport. Historic resort, golf, interpretive centre. KIMBERLEY [email protected] StEugene.ca Mountain Spirit Resort • • CRAWFORD BAY 1-877-432-6006 See ad pg 33 Stemwinder Drive Kokanee Springs Resort • • Condo suites & hotel rooms on-mountain. 1-800-979-7999 See ad pg 21 [email protected] MountainSpiritResort.ca 16082 Woolgar Road Lodge, Villas and luxury Big Bend Cottages. Northstar Mountain Village Resort • • [email protected] KokaneeSprings.com 1-877-233-3307 See ad pg 33 Gerry Sorensen Way – Deluxe condo suites on-mountain. FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS [email protected] NorthstarMountainVillage.com Fairmont Hot Springs Resort NAKUSP 1-800-663-4979 See ad pg 8 • • Highway 95 Halcyon Hot Springs Village & Spa Four season resort, hot springs, golf, lodge, cabin & RV accommodation. 1-888-689-4699 See ad pg 8 • [email protected] FairmontHotSprings.com Highway 23 Cottages, cabins, RV park, camping, alongside Arrow Lake. FERNIE [email protected] Halcyon-HotSprings.com BW PLUS Fernie Mountain Lodge • Nakusp Hot Springs, Chalets & Campground 1-866-423-5566 250-265-4528 1-866-999-4528 See Campground Grid Hwy 3, next to golf course – Beautiful property with meeting facilities. 8500 Hot Springs Road NW – Eight clean & cozy units. [email protected] BestWesternFernie.com NakuspHotSprings.com 52 53 camping

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NELSON CASTLEGAR The Adventure Hotel Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park 250-352-7211 • • 1-800-666-0324 See ad pg 12 616 Vernon Street 1602 Aaron Rd Completely renovated hotel located downtown. Camp next to the golf course and enjoy the restaurant deck. [email protected] AdventureHotel.ca [email protected] GolfCastlegar.com Prestige Inn Nelson ELKFORD 250-352-3595 • • 1301 Front Street Elkford Municipal Campground A French country-style boutique hotel. 250-865-4019 [email protected] PrestigeHotelsandResorts.com A river-front campground minutes from downtown. [email protected] Prestige Lakeside Resort Elkford.ca 250-352-7222 • • 701 Lakeside Drive FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS Full-service resort, marina, convention centre. Fairmont Hot Springs RV Resort

accommodations [email protected] PrestigeHotelsandResorts.com 1-800-663-4979 See ad pg 8 RADIUM HOT SPRINGS Highway 93/95 Full-service resort, hot springs & golf. Bighorn Meadows Resort [email protected] FairmontHotSprings.com 1-877-344-2323 • • Luxury suites nestled in the centre of the Springs Golf Course. Spruce Grove RV Park & Campground [email protected] BighornMeadows.com 1-888-629-4004 Highway 93/95 BW PLUS Prestige Inn • • Riverside camping along Columbia River. 250-347-2300 [email protected] FairmontHotSprings.com 7493 Main Street West Fireplaces, balconies with BBQs. FERNIE [email protected] BestWestern.com Fernie RV Resort Nipika Mountain Resort 1-844-343-2233 See ad pg 54 1-877-647-4525 See ad pg 41 2001 6th Avenue, between Elk River & Fernie Golf Course Settlers Road Brand new property with full-service hookups and many amenities. Hand-built log cabins bordering Kootenay National Park. [email protected] FernieRVResort.com [email protected] Nipika.com GOLDEN REVELSTOKE Golden Golf Club RV Park BW PLUS Revelstoke 1-866-727-7222 See ad pg 27 • • 1-855-837-2043 576 Golf Course Drive 1925 Laforme Blvd – Minutes to downtown. Hookups and easy access to activities. Modern amenities, FREE hot breakfast. [email protected] GolfGolden.com [email protected] RevelstokeBestWestern.com KASLO Sandman Inn Revelstoke • • 1-800-726-3626 See ad pg 13 Kaslo Municipal Campground 1901 Laforme Blvd 250-353-2662 Conveniently located, 2 indoor pools and 24 h restaurant. A Avenue & 2nd Street [email protected] SandmanHotels.ca Beside Vimy Park & a stroll to downtown. ROSSLAND [email protected] Kaslo.ca Prestige Mountain Resort Mirror Lake Campground 250-362-7375 • • 250-353-7102 5777 Arcola Road 1919 Columbia Avenue (Downtown) Full-service resort; lounge, bistro & designer suites. A lakeside campground between Kaslo & Ainsworth - Hwy 31. [email protected] PrestigeHotelsandResorts.com MirrorLakeCampground.com SILVERTON KIMBERLEY Blue Sky Resort Kimberley Riverside Campground 250-358-2362 1-877-999-2929 See ad below.

8021 Lower Galena Farm Rd. 5 km up St. Mary Lake Road Beautiful log cottages in secluded park-like mountainous setting above Slocan Lake. Spacious private sites near St. Mary River. [email protected] BlueSkyResort.ca [email protected] KimberleyCampground.com

A brand new luxury RV Resort Try our 18 hole with 116 spacious sites Putting Course! nestled beside the Elk River. WASA COUNTRY • spectacular scenery PUB & GRILL • Full Service RV • Tenting Next to Wasa Lake Provincial Park 30 km (20 mi) N of Cranbrook • showers, laundry • Resort Pool GREAT FOOD, • store GREAT SERVICE • internet access & COLD BEER FREE WIFI Kimberley Riverside KimberleyCampground.com WasaCountryPub.com CAMPGROUND 1-877-999-2929 54 1-844-343-2233 FernieRVResort.com 6616 Larch Road 250-422-3381 55 30/50 Convenience amp service Store

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KOOTENAY Kootenay SW Provincial Parks 250-825-4212 See ad pg 6 camping Reservations offered at Champion Lakes (Fruitvale), Kokanee Creek (Nelson), Kootenay Lake (Davis Creek & Lost Ledge – Kaslo), Syringa (Castlegar). Pit toilets at Kootenay Lake; Electrical at Kokanee Creek. KootenaySWParks.com NAKUSP Coachman Campground & Cabin 250-265-4212 Two kilometres from downtown; natural setting, outdoor pool, store. [email protected] CoachmanCampground.com Nakusp Hot Springs, Chalets & Campground 1-866-999-4528 See ad pg 35

8500 Hot Springs Road NW Shaded sites, steps from the hot pools. NakuspHotSprings.com Nakusp Municipal Campground 250-265-1061 314 8th Ave NW – Treed campsites, near shopping, restaurants & beach. [email protected] NakuspCampground.com # NELSON Nelson City Campground # 250-352-7618 exploreBC 90 High Street – Close to Nelson’s downtown core. [email protected] Nelson.ca exploreBC RADIUM HOT SPRINGS Canyon RV Resort 250-347-9564 5012 Sinclair Creek Rd/Hwy 95 Hot springs pools and golf next door. CanyonRV.com Kootenay National Park Redstreak Campground & oTENTiks 1-877-737-3783 – 7500 Redstreak Campground Road oTENTiks available to rent; a cross between a tent and cabin. Reservations.pc.gc.ca ParksCanada.gc.ca/Kootenay Radium Valley Vacation Resort 250-347-9715 7274 Radium Valley Road A full-service resort 1 km north of Radium. [email protected] RadiumValleyVacationResort.com REVELSTOKE Lamplighter Campground 250-837-3385 1760 Nixon Rd. Walking distance to downtown Revelstoke. [email protected] LamplighterCampground.com Williamson Lake Campground 1-888-676-2267 1817 Williamson Lake Road – Full-service campground with sandy beach and mini-golf. Reservations recommended. [email protected] WilliamsonLakeCampground.com TRAIL City of Trail RV Park 1-877-636-9569 Highway 3B – Steps away from shopping mall. [email protected] Trail.ca

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