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Tour suggested Circle Routes and Stay Connected Touring Attractions 10 throughout BC’s Mountain Playground with Near Me East Kootenay 12 function, maps and road info, and details on dining, Radium Hot Springs, Invermere, Panorama, where to stay and what to do. Fairmont Hot Springs, Canal Flats, Kimberley, Cranbrook

Elk Valley 18 Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford Kootenay Lake 20 Creston, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Kaslo, Nelson

Central Kootenay 22 Castlegar, Trail, Rossland, Christina Lake Arrow Lakes/Slocan Valley 24

Kootenay National Park / AndrewPenner.com Silverton, New Denver, Sandon, Nakusp National Parks Corridor 26 Revelstoke, Golden, Field

Hot Springs & Wellness 30

Aboriginal Heritage 34

Parks – National & Provincial 36 KootenayBrochures.ca Adventure – Hiking, Biking & more 40

Front Cover A family outing on spectacular Kootenay River, Kootenay National Park / AllCanadaPhotos.com Lodging, Campgrounds & Dining 47 credits printer: Mitchell Press copywriting: A. Dodsworth FOR TRAVEL INFORMATION CONTACT KOOTENAY ROCKIES TOURISM design: Brenda MacGillivray Design KootenayRockies.com, PH 250-427-4838 OR published by: BROCHURE HOTLINE 1-800-661-6603 Kootenay Rockies Tourism FOR ACCOMMODATIONS, RESERVATIONS AND TRAVEL IDEAS VISIT 1905 Warren Avenue Kimberley, BC V1A 1S2 HelloBC.com/kr ph 250-427-4838 fx 250-427-3344 [email protected]

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Kinbasket L. 93 To Red Deer To Jasper & Edmonton BRITISH Golden Yoho BRITISH Golf ClubYoho Lake Banff Field Louise COLUMBIA Louise 22 Stay Connected with the COLUMBIARogers 2 Pass Golden app Banff L. Minnewanka Banff 1A To KOOTENAY Martha Creek Park Medicine Hat 5 Glacier 95 93 Canyon Canmore Mt.Mt. RevelstokeRevelstoke Hot Springs 1A Calgary Kootenay Regional Revelstoke 22 Revelstoke Golf Club Mount 22 Craigellachie Spillimacheen Assiniboine 40 Three With Near Me function, maps Valley 22 Sicamous Blanket Creek Park Brisco 2 and road info, and details on dining, Bugaboo Peter 23 KOOTENAY ROCKIES 95 Lougheed where to stay and what to do Bugaboo Mountain Time Zone ALBERTA Highlights Galena Pacific Time Zone 93 To Bay 2 Mountain Lethbridge SalmonSalmon Arm Arm 31 Time The Springs Radium Hot Springs To Vancouver Radium Hot Springs Shelter Pacific 1 Radium Resort Bay Course Dry Gulch Park Getting Here by Air Road Conditions Time C Upper Arrow L C Enderby Trout L. Course llo Enderby Panorama os se 1-800-550-4997 Visit DriveBC.ca for real time info Eagle Ranch Resort Elk ed Major international gateway cities Mountain Village Invermere on the Lake d Halcyon Height Elk W Trout Lake Park Lakes iin 97A Hot Springs Invermere The Ridge at Copper Point nt 97A Monashee Greywolf Windermere Lakes tee provide easy air access. of the rr Armstrong at Panorama Rockies 40 Border Crossings 97 L. Windermere Windermere Valley Golf Course Copper Point 93 Air Canada At the Canadian/US border, be sure to carry your Height offers flights to/from Vancouver & Calgary passport or equivalent. For information & updates, Nakusp Golf Club of the 23 Fairmont to Cranbrook, Kelowna, Penticton and to/from 23 Hot Springs Goat Range 95 Mountainside at Rockies visit: Travel.state.gov, Cbsa.gc.ca or call: VernonVernon Riverside at Hot Springs Vancouver to Castlegar. 1-888-247-2262 Nakusp Goat RangeMeadow 1-800-461-9999. 6 Fairmont FairmontColumbia L. Hot Springs Creek Purcell 43 McDonald Canal Flats Pacific Coastal Creek Park Davis Creek Hot Springs Whiteswan Park Elkford offer scheduled flight service to/from Vancouver Roosville & Kingsgate Arrow 6 Wilderness Lake Park Park Hills Lost Ledge 93 into Cranbrook & Trail. And, to/from Victoria and (Cranbrook) - open 24 hrs Park 97 6 Rosebery Park 95 Kelowna into Cranbrook. 1-800-663-2872 Rykerts (Creston) - open 7am - 11pm 6 31A Conservancy New Denver 31 Burton New DenverSandon 22 Westjet offers scheduled flights to/from Nelway (Nelson) - open 8am to midnight Silverton Skookumchuck Premier 97C To Kelowna 6 Kaslo Top of the Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, into Kelowna. Waneta (Trail) - open 9am - 5pm Kelowna Kokanee Lake Park World 43 Fauquier Valhalla St Mary’sTrickle Creek 43 1-888-937-8538 Needles Fauquier Glacier 31 Paterson (Rossland) - open 24 hrs 6 Kokanee Kokanee Springs AlpineGolf Resort Wasa Park Sparwood 33 Ainsworth 33 EdgewoodLower Glacier RiondelGolf Resort 95 Sparwood Cascade Slocan HotAinsworth Springs 95 Getting Here by Road Granby 95A 93 Hot Springs Kootenay Bay Kimberley 93 3 (Christina Lake) open 8am to midnight Balfour Kimberley Fort Steele Heritage Town 3 In the north, the TransCanada Hwy #1 follows Balfour Crawford Bay Golf Club St Eugene 3 KokaneeGolf Creek Course Park Gray Creek the route of the Canadian Pacific Railway through Osoyoos - open 24 hrs Winlaw Gray Creek Golf Resort Arrow Norbury Lake Winlaw 3A Procter Pass Bootleg four of Canada’s National Parks, connecting LockhartLockhart Park Fernie To Lethbridge West Arm Creek Gap Golf Cranbrook Fernie Calgary with Vancouver & the coast. Nelson Kootenay Creek Cranbrook 93WildstoneMount Fernie Fernie Golf Penticton Granite Pointe Park West Arm Boswell Shadow Jimsmith Golf Course & Country Club A less travelled southern route, Hwy #3, Ferry Crossings at Nelson Lake Park Wardner Jaffray serves travellers from southern Alberta, the Year-round & a free service DriveBC.ca Drewry Point Park Kianuko Mountain Cranbrook 93 Lake Syringa Park 3A Moyie Lake Park 3 3A Kianuko Golf Club southern Okanagan Valley and Vancouver. 6 Kootenay Lake: Highway 3A 3 Castlegar Lake CastlegarCastlegar Ports of entry on the Canada/US border From Balfour, 6:30am to 9:40pm 33 3Golf ClubYmir Kikomun 3 Sirdar Creek Park allow access from Spokane, Washington; From Kootenay Bay, 7:10am to 10:20pm Gladstone 3 To Vancouver Nancy Birchbank GolfChampion Salmo 95 Waterton Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Kalispell, Montana & Crossing time: 35 minutes Oliver Greene Lakes 3 Lakes points south. Redstone Golf Resort3B Park 6 3 3 93 Ph: 250-229-4215 To Vancouver Park 3B Akamina-Kishinena Kettle River 3B Trail Gilnockie Recreation area Fruitvale 3 CrestonCreston Creston Greenwood ChristinaChristina LakeL. 3 3 L. Koocanusa Roosville WarfieldTrail Montrose Stagleap 2121 Golf Club Yahk Park Roosville Harrop: Highway 3A 3 GrandGolf Forks Club Rossland Waneta Rykerts Kingsgate Kingsgate Christina Lake Paterson Waneta Park Drive Times* Across Kootenay River to communities Grand Paterson Forks 22 22A NelwayNelway 95 Glacier of Harrop & Procter 22 1 Rossland/Trail to Castlegar 30 min 37 Eureka Crossing time: 5 minutes Northport Castlegar to Nelson 40 min On demand 24 hours 97 395 Ph: 250-229-5650 395 25 31 Nelson to Crawford Bay 30 min + ferry Bonners Ferry Bonners Ferry Crawford Bay to Creston 1 hr + 15 min Upper Arrow Lake: Highway 23 Tiger 2 37 20 Tiger 93 From Shelter Bay, 5am to midnight WASHINGTON IDAHO MONTANA Creston to Cranbrook 1 hr + 15 min From Galena Bay, 5:30am to 12:30am Republic Cranbrook to Fernie 1 hr + 10 min Crossing time: 20 minutes 2 Republic Colville 2 Whitefish L. Ph: 250-265-2105 Cranbrook to Kimberley 20 min 20 95 ColumbiaColumbia Legend Priest Lake FallsFalls Arrow Park: Highway 6 Whitefish Kimberley to Fairmont 1 hr + 10 min Multi-Lane Highways 20 Libby Whitefish Junction of Upper & Lower Arrow Lakes 20 Major ToHighways Bellingham Libby 21 IDAHO MONTANA Fairmont to Radium 30 min From west side, Seasonal Roads BRITISH 25 395 97 COLUMBIA Evergreen 5:10am to 12:05pm; 2:30pm to 9:20pm Gravel Roads & Highways Radium to Golden 1 hr + 10 min KOOTENAY SandpointSandpoint Kalispell From east side, Ferries Vancouver ROCKIES Golden to Revelstoke 2 hrs 5am to noon; 2:15pm to 9:10pm Cities Newport Crossing time: 5 minutes Calgary Towns Portland Seattle 2 56 Sommers Revelstoke to Nakusp 1 hr + ferry WASHINGTONCANADA Ph: 250-265-2105 Villages Spokane Pend Oreille L. 2 Montreal Nakusp to Castlegar 2 hrs Camping within Parks BRITISH Minneapolis lower Arrow Lake: Highway 6 National Parks U S A Toronto COLUMBIA 2 Mountain *drive times are approximate From Fauquier: 5am to 10pm Pacific 395 41 95 KOOTENAY 173 Provincial Parks San Francisco Salt Lake City New 231York 2Atlantic Time From Needles: 5:15am to 9:45pm 97 Ocean Chicago Vancouver Daily Air Service Ocean ROCKIES Crossing time: 5 minutes 174174 1 200 International Border Pacific Calgary Shuttle Service: 10pm – 5am Los Angeles Time Portland Seattle More info: Spokane CANADA Ph: 250-265-2105 © RMV Publications Ltd. Montreal MapQuest.com Maps.Google.com Wilbur Hayden U S A Minneapolis 28 Wilbur Houston 231 Toronto Pacific Coeur d’d'Alene Alene San Francisco Salt Lake City New York Atlantic To Seattle To Seattle 2 SpokaneSpokane Ocean 200 Chicago regional highlights 4 – Davenport Miami 90 Ocean – 5 90 93 90 Kellogg MEXICO Los Angeles Mexico City Kellogg Cheney Houston

Miami MEXICO Mexico City Major rivers include the Kootenay and the Columbia, North America’s fourth largest, which, from its source in the Rockies, circumnavigates the region in a wide arc. Tributaries such as the Kicking Horse River, Elk River and Salmo River generate some of the best whitewater conditions on the continent. In the midst of this monumental landscape, geography, geology and history have conspired to create ut- terly charming Victorian small towns. This is the birthplace of adventure tourism. Picture Victorian men and women, devoid of high-tech clothing, roped to Swiss mountain guides as they traverse 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, climbing, river rafting, paragliding, canoeing, wildlife viewing and golfing. Typically, July and August are the best months for most outdoor activities, and for lazy days at the beach. Count on a fabulous display of fall colours, and any time of year is great for a soak in the hot springs. And, if you just want to enjoy the view, there is no shortage of tranquility in these mountains and valleys. As The Kootenay playgrounds go, this one is big.... Rockies With incomparable scenic beauty around every turn, this, is British Columbia’s Mountain Playground. 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 are valleys, rivers and lakes that have enabled human existence for thousands of years.

Canyon Creek Trail on the Moonraker Trail System, Golden / Best Impressions photo 6 – regional highlights regional highlights – 7 ART events More Festivals on music festivals KootenayRockies.mobi Special Events markets community events MAY There are so many things to do and discover as live theatre May 5-11 Wings Over the Rockies Radium Hot Springs you explore the Kootenay Rockies communities. heritage experiences May 9-11 creston valley Bird Fest Creston Valley May 16-18 May Days Kaslo Visit www.KootenayRockies.mobi for more event information. May 16-18 Vintage Car Club Tour Revelstoke May 16-19 Blossom Festival Creston May 30-June 1 Sunfest Castlegar Castlegar kaslo May 31 Crazy Soles Trail Run Radium Hot Springs Sculpture WALK – Self-guided Saturday Market – June Thru Sept Outstanding outdoor sculptures downtown Front Street Park from 10-2pm JUNE ART WALK – July & August ART WALK – Late June To Late Sept Check out the mini-galleries downtown A plethora of local talent in and around Kaslo June 1 Elkford Triathlon Elkford CONCERTS IN THE PARK – July & August June 6-8 Coal Miner Days Sparwood Wednesday evenings at Kinnaird Park June 7 Marysville Daze Kimberley kimberley FARMERS MARKET – Mid-July To Mid-Sept June 7-8 Canal Flats Days Canal Flats Saturday mornings – CPR Station Museum VILLAGE MARKET – Mid-June Thru August Sundays (10am - 2pm) in Marysville June 13-14 Beer Festival Fairmont Hot Springs June 14 Kootenay Krusher Bike Race Radium Hot Springs

Christina Lake nakusp June 14-15 Big Bear Soccer Tournament Revelstoke FARMERS MARKET – May Thru Sept June 14-15 Wasa Lake Triathlon Wasa Lake Park Sundays, 10am-1pm Farmers Market – Late May To Mid-Oct Saturday mornings downtown June 19-22 Sam Steele Days Cranbrook Art walk – May To Mid-Oct June 21 Round the Mountain Kimberley Cranbrook Downtown and rural Nakusp; see brochure FARMERS MARKET – Late June To Oct June 22 Stoked Mtn Bike Race Revelstoke Saturdays 9am-1pm 10th St. S ,by Rotary Park Music in the Park – July & Aug June 22 Christina Lake Triathlon Christina Lake Wednesday evenings Community park gazebo June 27 MarketFest Nelson Crawford Bay Nelson sunday MARKET – July & Aug Art walk – July & August JULY 10-2pm in Crawford Bay Park Pick up a brochure at the Visitor Centre July 1 Canada Day Celebrations Most communities community Market – Late May Thru Oct Creston Saturdays, Cottonwood Falls Park July 1 Dominion Day Fort Steele Festival of the Arts Saturday Market – May Thru Dec downtown Market – June Thru Sept July 1 Invermere By Millennium Park – Summer Wednesdays on Baker Street July 5 Timber Day Revelstoke Morris Flowers Garden Centre – Fall July 5-6 Steamboat Mtn Music Fest Edgewater Art Walk/Art Drive – June Thru Aug new Denver July 11-13 Fat Tire Festival Nelson Along Hwy 3 and 3A from Yahk to Riondel Pick up a map at the Visitor Centre friday main st Market – June To Sept July 13 Heart of the Rockies Triathlon Invermere July 18-19 Summer Festival Christina Lake elkford radium Hot Springs July 18-20 Julyfest Kimberley STAINED GLASS ART SHOW & Sale & Sparwood – Late June To Mid-Oct July 18-20 Starbelly Jam Music Festival Crawford Bay Open Pit Coal Mine Tours – July & Aug In the Radium Hot Pools complex lobby July 19 Canada Parks Day Revelstoke Check with Visitor Centre for days & times- EDGEWATER OPEN MARKET – July & Aug July 19-20 BC Enduro Bike Race Golden Saturday mornings at the Legion July 25-26 Kootenay Gut Buster Crawford Bay Fernie market & music on main Mountain Market & social – July & Aug – July & August Friday & Saturday evenings July 27 W Open Mountain Bike Race Golden Sundays in Rotary Park & downtown July 28-Aug 4 BikeFest Revelstoke summer art walk – Late June Thru Aug revelstoke Self-guided throughout downtown Farmers Market – May To Oct AUGUST concert series – July & August Saturday mornings, Grizzly Plaza Aug 1-3 Jazz Etc. Festival Kaslo Wednesday evenings downtown SUMMER STREET FESTIVAL – July & Aug Nightly entertainment in the Grizzly Plaza Aug 1-4 Glacier Challenge Slo-Pitch Tournie Revelstoke

Fort Steele HERITAGE EXPLORERS – July & August Aug 2-4 BC Day Celebrations Most communities WILD WEST WEDNESDAYS – July & Aug Tues/Thurs at the Revelstoke Museum Aug 3 Cyswog’n Fun Triathlon Nelson 2 Wednesdays each month, BBQ grub, Kid’s educational program Steam train ride & popular train heist Aug 8-11 Shambhala Music Festival Salmo Sat Night on the Town – July & Aug rossland Aug 9 Yahk SummerFest Yahk 2/month Dinner, theatre, sunset train ride- Gold Fever Follies – July & Aug Aug 15-17 Railway Days Revelstoke Tuesdays to Saturdays at the Miners Hall Aug 23-24 Sullivan Shakedown Kimberley Golden MOUNTAIN MARKET – June To Sept FARMERS & ARTISAN Market Thursdays 2-6pm, downtown SEPTEMBER – Late June To Sept Wed downtown; 1-7pm Sept 5-6 Fall Fair Creston Summer kicks concerts – July & Aug trail Spirit Square at Pedestrian Bridge Music in the Park – June Thru Aug Sept 6-7 Road Kings Car Show Nelson Thursday evenings at the Gyro Park Gazebo Sept 6-7 Little Bear Soccer Tournie Revelstoke Invermere downtown market – June Thru Sept Sept 7 Hills Garlic Festival New Denver FARMERS Market – July & August A beautiful outdoor setting every 2nd Friday. Sept 13 Fall Fair Nakusp Saturday mornings downtown Art walk – July Thru Sept Sept 20-21 Pass Creek Fall Fair Castlegar Jaffray-Baynes Lake Pick up a brochure at the Visitor Centre Sept 20-21 Six in the Stix Cranbrook Sept 27-28 Fall Fair Kimberley farmers market – Late June To Sept Saturday mornings at the Community Centre *Dates Subject to change 8 – 2014 special events 2014 special events – 9 ALWAYS THE SMART CHOICE

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Find YOUR Touring peace in Attractions For trip planning purposes, the region can be conveniently split into six geographic areas, Radium each of which has its own unique qualities. Hot Springs Idaho Peak / David Gluns photo Photo: Don Weixl Photo:

10 – touring attractions touring attractions – 11 Boutique Style Vacation east ESCAPE TO radium Invermere kootenay Rentals Hot Springs on the Lake Find Your Peace & Panorama visitor centres Major Attractions: Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Classic Car Show Cranbrook and Shine, Kootenay National Park, Village 2279 Cranbrook Street N 1.888.711.escape(3722) Music & Market on Main, Major Attractions: 1-800-222-6174 www.cobblestonecreek.ca [email protected] Radium Hot Springs Mineral Pools, Chairlift-accessed hiking & biking, Wings Over the Rockies Festival. Columbia River Kayak & Canoe Excur- Columbia Valley (Invermere) Lake Windermere / Scott Rowed photo The Village of Radium Hot Springs lies sions, Golfing, Greenway Walking Trails, 651 Highway 93/95 at the southern entrance to Kootenay Lake Windermere Watersports, 250-342-2844 Windermere Valley Pioneer Museum. [email protected] National Park. The pool facilities are located in Sinclair Canyon, just a couple Invermere on the Lake is a small, friendly Kimberley of minutes inside the park boundary. town situated on the shores of one of the 270 Kimberley Avenue People come here not only for the hot warmest lakes in the region. Spend the day 1-866-913-3666 at the beach or on the water, but take time [email protected] springs, but also for the excellent golf courses in the area and world-class to explore the quaint shops and galleries Radium Hot Springs climbing terrain in the nearby Bugaboo in town. 7556 Main Street East Provincial Park. Minutes west of Invermere, also connected- 1-888-347-9331 Radium’s Only [email protected] If you are interested in wildlife photography, by daily shuttle in July & August, Panorama Full Service Resort don’t leave town. It’s not unusual to see Mountain Village is all about play. Kids will Featuring: The Springs & The Resort Bighorn sheep grazing on people’s lawns. love the waterpark, waterslide and adven- Golf Courses, On site dining, Spa, ture camps. Grown-ups will appreciate the Pool & more! hot pools, Greywolf golf course, shops, RadiumResort.com • 1-800-667-6444 restaurants and perfect setting.

east kootenay Separating the Rocky Mountains from their nearest neighbours, the Purcells, this wide valley offers breathtaking vistas in every direction.

Invermere on the Lake… Quaint town, relaxed and authentic with lodging options, shops, great restaurants, cafés, galleries, beaches, watersports , golf and more... Panorama Mountain Village… Exceptional Value lodging and family packages Inscribed by the Kootenay and Columbia rivers, the valley floor is home to one of the world’s most including Kids Camp! Experience… Mile One scenic chair rides, downhill mountain biking, Greywolf Golf course, rafting, ATVing, treasured wetland areas. It’s a short drive from hot springs to heritage attractions, with numerous Springs Pools, waterslide, restaurants and more… award-winning golf courses and beautiful lakes in between. Book your vacation now! InvermerePanorama.com 12 – touring attractions touring attractions – 13

Fairmont kimberley Hot Springs A Good Place To Be Our Warmth A Quiet Major Attractions: Comes Naturally Arts on the Edge Festival, JulyFest, Marysville Falls, The Platzl Pedestrian Major Attractions: Mall, Underground Mining Railway. Oasis Hot Springs Pools, Hiking, Biking, Spa, Golf, Kids Playland, RV Parks. Visit Downtown Kimberley at any time of year, and take a picture of yourself standing On the eastern side of the valley, Fairmont next to Canada’s largest freestanding 250-349-5462 Hot Springs is a full-service, family-friendly cuckoo clock. A forest-trimmed path leads www.canalflats.ca resort that offers a wide range of activities from the Platzl to the aromatically captivat- [email protected] for the whole family. The experience begins ing Cominco Gardens. Or enjoyNEW the Nature with the resort’s complex of natural hot Park, which surrounds the city and the many Kimberley Riverside springs pools, and includes three golf biking and hiking trails it offers. courses, an inflatable playland for the kids CAMPGROUND Taking advantage of this exquisite location and, in winter, a family-oriented ski area. on the western slope of the valley, this former mining town has recreated itself as a tourism destination, complete with Try our new 18 hole CANAL FLATS championship golf courses, ski resort and Headwaters of an underground railway that takes visitors Putting Course! into the Sullivan Mine. the Columbia

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Just south of Fairmont Hot Springs is www.KimberleyCampground.com Brewer’s Market at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort / Andrew Penner photo the village of Canal Flats offering a variety of amenities: public beach, parks, golf 1-877-999-2929 course, boat launch & walking trails.

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www.mountainspiritresort.ca 1.877.432.6006 1.877.233.3307 northstarmountainvillage.com LakeWindermerePointe.com 14 – touring attractions touring attractions – 15 Costumed townspeople Steele at Fort Heritage Town / Andrew Penner photo

cranbrook Mountains of Opportunity

Major Attractions: Casino, Fort Steele Heritage Town, Key City Theatre, Kootenay Trout Hatchery, Rails to Trails Bike Path, Trains Deluxe: Canadian Museum of Rail Travel. The biggest small town in the Kootenay Rockies has railroad ties that reach back to the nineteenth century. The coming of the railway put Cranbrook on the map, generated the wealth that built the elegant homes of the Baker Hill district, and created the context for a superb museum that celebrates the glory days of passenger rail travel. Recently the recipient of a National Heritage Designation, Trains Deluxe captures the spirit of the age of steam in meticulously restored luxury railcars and in the recon- structed Royal Alexandra Hall – moved piece by piece from a Victorian CPR hotel in Winnipeg. The commercial centre of the valley boasts The one of the sunniest climates in Canada, and provides abundant opportunities to Finest in enjoy it. Check locally for special events at Canadian Spirit Square, Cranbrook’s downtown pedes- Railway trian precinct, and take time to explore the Heritage recreational trails in the area, including a 25km (16mi) paved route to Kimberley. It doesn’t take long to drive to nearby Fort ReceivedSuperb Steele Heritage Town, but it could feel like Nationalwork- Historic more than a hundred years. Once a thriving Designationmanship frontier town, Fort Steele is a living muse- infrom 2011 um that recreates the wild west days of the 1906 Palace Sleeper “Omenee” the past 1890s, complete with costumed townspeo- One of many cars on exhibit. ple, wagon and steam train rides, and live TRAINS DELUXE shows at the Wild Horse Theatre. - The Canadian Museum of Rail Travel - CRanbRook, British Columbia www.trainsdeluxe.com ODEL “A” On Hwy. 3/95 M Downtown 250-489-3918 INN

Come experience life in Cranbrook. We think you will love it so much you’ll want to stay forever—and we hope you do. With tremendous opportunities for INN richness of life, and success you have been striving for. CRANBROOK, B.C. Spacious rooms & suites; Cranbrook ... your life is here. conveniently located on OPEN Highway 3/95. 1906 Royal Alexandra Hall WWW.CRANBROOK.CA | 1-800-728-CRAN ALL YEAR Centrepiece of the new facilities 1-888-489-4600 16 – touring attractions touring attractions – 17 elk valley visitor centres fernie sparwood elkford Elkford Small Town Charm, Big Yours, Ours and Mine Wild at Heart 750 Fording Drive 1-877-355-9453 Mountain Adventure Major Attractions: Major Attractions: [email protected] Coal Miner Days, Larger-than-Life Mural Elk Lakes Provincial Park, Major Attractions: Tour, Open Pit Mine Tours, World’s Largest Height of the Rockies Provincial Park, Fernie Arts Station, Fernie Alpine Resort, Tandem Axle Dump Truck. Josephine Falls, Open Pit Mine Tours, 102 Hwy 3 and Fernie Brewing Co Tours, Heritage The ultimate monster truck, the Terex Titan, Wildcat Days. 491 Second Avenue Downtown, Fly-Fishing on the Elk River. 250-423-6868 stands silently at the entrance to town – The most remote town in the region is a [email protected] The largest community in the valley is a monument to Sparwood’s major industry. scenic 30 minute drive north of Sparwood. also its oldest. Explore Fernie’s downtown The history of coal mining in the area is Elkford is a popular destination for a range Sparwood core for its treasure of brick and stone celebrated in the large historical murals of outdoor recreational activities, including 141A Aspen Drive Victorian architecture, and for its wide- adorning the town’s commercial buildings, ATV touring, hiking and mountain biking. 1-877-485-8185 ranging culinary delights. and in a walking tour that showcases a On Saturdays throughout the summer, take Administrator@ Wilderness adventures begin right at the selection of antique mining machinery. a free guided tour of open pit coal mining SparwoodChamber.bc.ca edge of town. A huge network of mountain In summer, board a bus at the Sparwood operations in the area. Access to Elk Lakes bike trails has been developed in the area, Visitor Centre for an informative tour of and Height of the Rockies provincial parks including Fernie Alpine Resort‘s lift-accessed Sparwood’s still active open pit mine. involves travel on a gravel road cross-country, downhill, singletrack and dual further north. slalom rides. The town is also the perfect base for fly-fishing and river rafting.

Fly fishing Elk River / DavidLambroughton photo

Get intimate with nature.

ELK VALLEY This less travelled, southern route through the towering Rockies is a giant gateway to the great outdoors.

Walk out our back door into a world untamed. From Xtreme Follow the Elk for adrenaline-fueled mountain biking and river rafting, for the tranquil pleasure of fly-fishing sportsman to simple nature lover... adventurers are living life in a pristine wilderness river, or to access remote wilderness parks. Along the way, check out the valley’s trio to its fullest in our mountain playground. Why aren’t you...? Explore the wild life... visit Elkford, British Columbia. of small towns, built on more than a century of coal mining. www.elkford.ca

18 – touring attractions touring attractions – 19 nelson The Queen City

Major Attractions: kootenay Fine Victorian Architecture, Arts and Culture, Capitol Theatre, Touchstones lake Museum of Art and History, Kokanee Creek and Kokanee Glacier the east shore creston visitor centres Provincial Parks, Ainsworth Hot Springs. Growing Together It doesn’t take long to recognize Nelson’s Artistic by Nature unique qualities. Baker Street is end-to-end Creston Major Attractions: Major Attractions: 121 Northwest Blvd/Hwy 3 brick and stone Victorian architecture, filled Farm, Winery and Artisan Studio Tours, with funky boutiques, bike shops, outdoor Crawford Bay Artisans, The Glass House, 1-866-528-4342 Columbia Brewery, Creston Museum, [email protected] stores, terrific restaurants, coffee shops Gray Creek Sailing Regatta, Riondel and sidewalk cafes. Museum, Starbelly Jam Music Festival. Creston Valley Wildlife Centre. Kaslo Check with the Visitor Centre for all your From the eastern terminal of the Kootenay Situated at the eastern edge of a broad 324 Front Street 250-353-2525 information needs and for a taste of Lake Ferry, Highway 3A makes its way along valley, the town overlooks rich farmland and [email protected] contemporary culture, take a coffee break the forested lakeshore, passing through a the Kootenay River. On the far side of the number of small villages. Its scenic qualities valley, the Creston Valley Wildlife Centre, Nelson and mingle with the locals. and many curves have put this particular a vast area of wetlands, is a magnet for 225 Hall Street Nelsonites share a passion for the arts, stretch of road on the map for touring migratory birds and ornithologists, and a 1-877-663-5706 and for outdoor pursuits such as hiking, motorcyclists from all over the continent. great place for a family outing. [email protected] mountain biking, rock-climbing, boating and lazy days at the beach. It’s all here on the In Crawford Bay, not far from the ferry The soft, rolling hills south of town are home West Arm of Kootenay Lake. terminal, numerous artisans have set up to artist studios, farms, an artisanal cheese shop, engaging in a range of crafts that maker and vineyards. Alcoholic beverages Enjoy a relaxing soak at Ainsworth Hot Nelson fireworks / David Gluns photo includes glasswork, ironwork, pottery, are also produced at the Columbia Brewery, Springs, a popular family destination, just weaving and Harry Potter style brooms. which is open for tours every day during July 15 minutes north of Balfour. The steaming A little further south, and definitely on the and August. pools are situated on a hillside, offering a eccentric side, the Glass House is a folly panoramic view of the Purcell Mountains. made entirely of glass bottles that were The Kootenay Lake ferry travels between once filled with embalming fluid. Balfour and Kootenay Bay - it’s a spectacular 35-minute free ride. Allow yourself some extra time to browse the shops and eateries at the Balfour Ferry Landing.  BEYOND ORDINARY   kaslo Picture Perfect   Major Attractions: Jazz Etc. Festival, SS Moyie National Off the beaten path, on the picturesque shores of Kootenay Lake, Historic Site, Langham Cultural Centre, Nelson, Balfour, Ainsworth Hot Springs and Kaslo provide a place to Quaint Victorian Downtown. escape the daily routine. From the festivals to the artists galleries, The world’s oldest intact passenger and the spas to the restaurants, Nelson Kootenay Lake offers an sternwheeler dominates the waterfront, engaging cultural experience year round. View our reminding everyone of its glory days with breathtaking occasional blasts of its steam whistle. Come see it, experience it and stay! video! Launched on Kootenay Lake inVisit 1899, Touchstones this Nelson: Museum KOOTENAY LAKE vessel has been meticulously restoredof by Art & History the people of this charming village. CULTURAL EXPERIENCE A hundred years ago, Just up the street, shops and galleries the lake was the highway. feature the work of local craftspeople, and the new Victorian-style Kaslo Hotel Explore, Dine and Hike, Bike, Golf, serves food and beverages on a terrace Shop Historic Ski, Hot springs, overlooking the bay. August 1-3, 2014 Today, scenic backroads and a free ferry connect Kootenay Lake’s Baker Street. A true Arts, Markets…. adventure !!  Visit the restored Langham Cultural eclectic towns and villages, but there are still hundreds of kilometres Centre and learn about the internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II. of untouched lakeshore. Nelson & Area Visitor Centre Take an easy walk along the Kaslo River 225 Hall St. Nelson BC to a remarkable timberframe bridge. The lakeshore communities, rich in Victorian architecture, are populated Ph: (250) 352-3433 Looking for more of a challenge? Come in Toll Free: 1-877-663-5706 by an extraordinary blend of people who love hiking, mountain biking, September for Kaslo’s SufferFest, a 3 day [email protected] ‘Festival of Suffering’ for mountain biking climbing, boating, good food and mountain culture. www.discoverNelson.com & trail running enthusiasts. For more info: nelsonkootenaylake.com AND facebook.com/nelsonkootenaylake Pho- tos 20 – touring attractions touring attractions – 21 central kootenay castlegar trail Confluence of Rivers Home of Champions

and Cultures Major Attractions: Columbia Gardens Vineyard and Winery, Major Attractions: Teck Interpretive Centre and Guided Brilliant Suspension Bridge, Doukhobor Tours, Stone Masonry, Sports Hall of Discovery Centre, Kootenay Gallery of Art, visitor centres Memories, VISAC Art Gallery. Sculpture Walk, Station Museum, Castlegar Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park. On the banks of the Columbia River, the huge smelter complex at the heart of this 1995 6thNestled Avenue beneath the The newest town in the area is situated at 1-888-365-6313 small town has been in operation for more magnificent peaks of the the confluence of the Kootenay and Colum- Castlegar’s Zuckerberg Heritage Park Island / Dave Gluns photo [email protected] than a century. Learn more about its history Selkirk and Monashee bia rivers. Although primarily an industrial and current operations at the Visitor Centre town, Castlegar has a strong historical CHRISTINA LMountainAKE Ranges, at in downtown Trail. Across the street, the connection to the Doukhobors, a pacifist 1675 Highwaythe 3 confluence of the Trail Sports Hall of Memories is dedicated 250-447-6161 mighty Columbia and religious sect that fled Russia in the early to the town’s many sports heroes, including [email protected] Rivers, we 20th century to make a new life in Canada. the two-time World Champion Trail Smoke Learn more about their culture at the welcome you to our Eaters Hockey Club. Climb covered stair- Rossland Doukhobor Discovery Centre, across from small city with a big cases to residential streets perched on the Hwy Junction 22 & 3B the West Kootenay Regional Airport. Take mountainside, and check out the elaborate 1-888-448-7444 community heart. a walk or ride your bike to explore the net- [email protected] retaining walls that were built by Italian work of riverside trails that link the recently stonemasons. restored Brilliant Suspension Bridge with Trail nature reserves and wetlands on both sides 200 1199 Bay Avenue 1-877-636-9569 of the Columbia. [email protected] christina lake Photo by Wayne Linkletter Canada’s Warmest FOUR SEASON RECREATION & ADVENTURE rossland Tree-Lined Lake HERITAGE SITES & HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS Canada’s Alpine Town DINING, SHOPPING & FAMILY FUN Major Attractions: Castlegar Visitor Centre Major Attractions: Cascade Falls, Fishing Derby, 1995 6th Avenue Gold Fever Follies, Heritage Walking Gladstone Prov. Park, Golf Courses, Four Season RecreationCastlegar, BC& Adventure V1N 4B7 Tours, Mountain Biking, Rossland Histori- Living Arts Centre, Rail Trail, Heritage Sites [email protected] Historical Attractions cal Museum, Seven Summits Trail. www.castlegar.com Sandy Beaches & Watersports. Dining, Shopping1.888.365.6313 & Family Fun Canada’s richest gold strike happened here This shallow mountain lake just soaks up in 1890, its enormous wealth giving rise the heat from the sun. Even adults can play to the construction of this town 1,023 m in the water for hours! Beautiful beaches Nestled beneath the (3,356 ft) above sea level. It’s been sixty and forests line the lakeshore along with magnificent peaks of the years since the last gold was extracted, but plenty of resorts, vacation homes, B&Bs Selkirk and Monashee the Gold Fever Follies, a live musical show, and campgrounds. A few remote camping Nestled beneathMountain the magnificent Ranges, at peaks is still presented daily at the Miners Hall beaches are accessible only by water. of theNew Selkirk • Proof theand 3 con•Monashee Novemberfluence Mountain9, o 2009f the • 10745h throughout the summer. Take a walking tour Away from the lake, try paddling the Kettle ranges, at the confluencemighty Columbia of the mightyand of the town to discover Rossland’s wealth of River or biking on the railbed of the Columbia andKootenay Kootenay R Rivers,ivers, w e heritage buildings. Take your mountain bike Columbia and Western Railway, which we welcome you to our small city to discover the epic Seven Summits Trail with a big communitywelcome you heart. to our offers 80 km (50 mi) of easy riding small city with a big that traverses the ridges west of town. through the mountains to Castlegar. CENTRAL community heart.

“I came for a week & stayed for a month!” Banks Scott – Vancouver BC KOOTENAY Beautiful Vacation Homes Beautiful RV Park & Cozy Cottages In the southwestern corner of the Kootenay Rockies, in a Photo by Wayne Linkletter Natural Setting a rail trail connects the gold fever legacy of the Columbia River FOUR SEASON RECREATION & ADVENTURE HERITAGE SITES & HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS to the sun and sand of Christina Lake. DINING, SHOPPING & FAMILY FUN Castlegar Visitor Centre Castlegar1995 6th Avenue Mining built the boomtowns of Trail and Rossland, and remains the economic backbone of an VisitorCastlegar, BC Centre V1N 4B7 [email protected] area in which family outdoor recreation defines a way of life. www.castlegar.com 1.888.365.63131.888.365.6313 s tay a n d p l ay pa c k a g e s ChristinaLakeVacation.com 1995 6th Ave • Castlegar BC • V1N 4B7 GolfCastlegar.com 1-800-666-0324 1-866-447-9334 22 – touring attractions touring attractions – 23

New • Proof 3 • November 9, 2009 • 10745h Sandon Museum / Dave Gluns, Destination BC photo arrow lakes & slocan www.christinalake.com valley visitor centres Nakusp 92 6th Avenue NW 1-800-909-8819 [email protected]

New Denver (seasonal) 202 6th Avenue 250-358-2719 [email protected]

anytime... ARROW LAKES & sloCAN VALLEY Take a quiet road back to the land in these unspoiled valleys... Its aboriginal roots go back for millennia. The miners came in the 19th century, followed by farmers and then, 50 years ago, the hippies. There’s a certain magic that attracts people to this wonderful rural area.

sandon Silverton & new denver Nakusp Silver and Ghosts The Slocan Valley Historic Hub of the Arrow Lakes

Major Attractions: Major Attractions: Major Attractions: Historic Townsite, Idaho Peak, Valhalla Provincial Park, Slocan River and Slocan Lake, Backcountry recreation, Fauquier & Nakusp Golf Course, Prospector’s Pick General Store, Galena Trail, Kohan Gardens, Silvery Slocan Museum and Halcyon & Nakusp Hot Springs, Museum, Waterfront Promenade Silversmith Generating Station, Historical Centre, Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre, & Gardens, Watersports on Arrow Lake. Sandon Museum. River Rafting and Tubing. During the Silvery Slocan mining boom, this tranquil village was In 1891, news of the first big galena strike Silverton and New Denver are just a few minutes apart on the a major transportation hub. The town’s museum is packed with attracted prospectors and miners by the eastern shore of Slocan Lake. Learn more about local history at artifacts and displays that illustrate this rich history. Make it simple. thousand. The town of Sandon was hastily the museums in both communities and visit the Nikkei Internment Today, the village of Nakusp, alongside the Monashee Mountain constructed in an impossibly narrow, inhos- Memorial Centre in New Denver for a poignant story of the range offers an abundance of hiking & biking opportunities, and 5 theme tours at pitable valley high in the mountains. internment of Japanese Canadians during WWII. services including playgrounds, parks, campgrounds, sandy beach, The boom lasted a little more than twenty Across the water, the rocky peaks of the Valhalla Provincial Park marina, boat launch and of course the wonderful hot springs. exploreyourtrail.com years. Sandon fell into decline, with a flash tower over unspoiled beaches. Explore the spectacularly beautiful Halcyon Hot Springs is on the lakeshore 30 km (19 mi) to the north, flood taking out much of the town in 1955. Slocan Valley. Alongside Slocan Lake, boat launches are situated while Nakusp Hot Springs is situated in the mountains east of town. and at the village of Slocan, Hwy #6 gives access to Valhalla Park. Trail Visitor Centre Today, the buildings that remain, some of Also, if quaint Victorian-era hotels peak your interest, one of the which have been restored, capture the spirit In late summer, join locals in a leisurely tube ride down the lower finest examples for British Columbia is located here – the Leland 200-1199 Bay Avenue of Sandon’s glory days. Slocan River as it flows lazily past Winlaw, Vallican, Passmore and Hotel, is the oldest continuously operating hotel in BC. Located 1-877-636-9569 Take the rough mining road above Sandon other small communities. There is moderate whitewater south of downtown along with many shops and restaurants. or 250-368-3144 to the lofty heights of Idaho Peak, where Crescent Valley. the wildflowers peak in mid-August. 24 – touring attractions touring attractions – 25 visitor centres Your travel story Golden starts with us! British Columbia Visitor Centre @ Golden 111 Golden Donald Upper Road Drop by our Visitor Centre 250-344-7711 national parks [email protected] VISIT THE BC VISITOR CENTRE @ GOLDEN for corridor Revelstoke 204 Campbell Avenue in-depth travel planning, insider tips, free 1-800-487-1493 province-wide hotel reservations, great deals on [email protected] activities and attractions tickets, and much more. • Maps, brochures, books and travel guides • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort direct-to-lift tickets and clothing • Super, Natural British Columbia® souvenirs and gifts • Parks Canada passes • Food & Beverages • Free, public Wi-Fi 111 Golden Donald Upper Rd Ph: 250-344-7711 Eagle Knoll Trail, Mt Revelstoke National Park / Keri Knapp Photography

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Burgess Shale Fossil Beds / David Gluns photo field golden Fabulous Fossils, Kicking Horse Country

Famous Tunnels Major Attractions: Columbia Wetlands, Sky Diving, Major Attractions: Glacier & Yoho National Parks, Kicking Burgess Shale, Emerald Lake, Horse Timberframe Bridge, Mountain Natural Bridge, Spiral Tunnels, Biking, Wildlife Interpretive Centres. Yoho National Park. Surrounded by national parks, three In a dramatic location at the foot of Kicking mountain ranges and at the confluence Horse Pass, the small community of Field of two historic rivers, there’s no wonder has seen its share of runaway trains. In the Golden is renowned for outdoor recreation. early days of the transcontinental railway, Just about anything is on offer here, trains had to navigate 4% grades and including paragliding, sky diving, world- accidents were regular occurrences. It took class whitewater rafting and kayaking on 24 years to dig two spiral tunnels into the the Kicking Horse River, 100 km (60 mi) side of the valley and fix the problem. This of mountain biking trails plus lift-serviced Motel inspired solution can be witnessed from the national Mary’s biking and hiking at Kicking Horse a viewpoint beside the highway. Railway [email protected] Mountain Resort. www.MarysMotel.com construction workers were the first to report sighting ‘stone bugs’ around Field. These An abundance of wildlife and amazing parks corridor reports lead to Charles Walcott’s 1909 scenery will enthrall you, but it’s the discovery of the famous Burgess Shale history and real-life characters of this Fossil Beds. little mountain town that will captivate you and keep you coming back for more. The This is a corridor like no other, history of the Swiss Guides and the longest Cutting through the mountain ranges, crossing wilderness rivers and navigating around glaciers, timberframe bridge in Canada are unique to Golden. And, the excellent selection the corridor takes in some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet. The Canadian Pacific Railway • Barbeques • of restaurants and vibrant cultural scene pioneered this route in 1885, facilitating the first practical access to this mountain wilderness and the • pools and hot tub • makes Golden more than just another mountain town. advent of adventure tourism. 250-344-7111 Golden BC 26 – touring attractions touring attractions – 27 STAY & Enjoy

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Tourism Golden www.TourismGolden.com/stay | 1.800.622.GOLD Revelstoke Railway Museum / Bruno Long photo revelstoke Close to Heaven, Down to Earth

Major Attractions: Glacier & Mount Revelstoke Ntl Parks, Heritage Downtown, Four Museums, Summer Street Entertainment Explore at Grizzly Plaza, Revelstoke Dam Tours, Revelstoke Mountain Resort Scenic Gondola Rides, Canyon Hot Springs. Walk the streets of Revelstoke’s heritage and Play downtown on a summer evening, and you’ll be serenaded by the sounds of live music, For all kids big and small! punctuated by the occasional horn blast from a railway locomotive. Visit the Railway Museum for a glimpse into the history of the town and of Canada as a nation. At the edge of town, follow the road up Sky Mount Revelstoke and hike through rare stands of interior rainforest, or take your bike and enjoy a long downhill ride into adventure park the valley. Check out our website Check out our website Just upstream on the Columbia River, BC Hydro offers self-guided tours and an eleva- tor ride to the top of the Revelstoke Dam. Take the TransCanada Highway westbound Scan this QR code Scan this QR code to the Three Valley Chateau, complete with restored frontier buildings, antique cars and trains. Other family attractions in the same area include The Enchanted Forest, SkyTrek Adventure Park, Crazy Creek 1.866.944.9744 Waterfalls and Suspension Bridge and Beardale Miniatureland. 28 – KRT touring Guide 2014-RAA_Summer_2.indd attractions 1 12/12/2013 4:00:42 PM touring attractions – 29 2 38 45

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Halcyon Hot Springs Hwy 23 1-888-689-4699 halcyon-hotsprings.com [email protected] (see ad, pg: 31) www.nakusphotsprings.com Nakusp Hot Springs Hwy 23 1-866-999-4528 1-866-999-4528 8500 Hot springs Road, Nakusp nakusphotsprings.com (see ad, pg: 33)

Radium Hot Springs Hwy 93 1-800-767-1611 BEYOND ORDINARY parkscanada.gc.ca/hotsprings backcountry hot springs (suggested buy) Off the beaten path, on the picturesque shores of Kootenay Lake, Backroad Mapbook Nelson, Balfour, Ainsworth Hot Springs and Kaslo provide a place to escape the daily routine. From the slopes to the greens, galleries Buhl Creek Hot Springs Secluded Campsite / RV Park to the shops, and the spas to the restaurants, Nelson Kootenay Near Canal Flats, Hwy 93/95 Chalets & Log Cabins Lake offers a relaxing experience year round. View our breathtaking Halfway river Hot Springs video! Come breathe it, feel it and stay! Near Nakusp, Hwy 23 Lussier Hot Springs SPA EXPERIENCE Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park, Hwy 93/95

250-837-2420 1-877-668-1171 1-888-288-0813 www.CanyonHotSprings.com hotnaturally.com relaxationredefined.com Between Glacier & Mount Revelstoke National Parks TransCanada Hwy, 35 km (22 mi) East of Revelstoke For more info: nelsonkootenaylake.com AND facebook.com/nelsonkootenaylake 32 – hot springs & wellness hot springs & wellness – 33 Kootenay Lake Petroglyphs / RavenEye Photography

Aboriginal Heritage

Living off the land was the key to survival. While the region’s Victorian heritage manifests itself in the buildings, mines and railroad engineering of the Kootenay Rockies, there is aboriginal heritage here too.... It’s just that living in harmony with the land doesn’t make much of an impact!

Rivers and lakes yielded an unlimited Everything changed with European The Ktunaxa were slowly pushed into a supply of fish, and hunting provided immigration during the nineteenth century. process of assimilation that included the for both food and clothing needs. Two Diseases such as smallpox and measles removal of their children in church-run separate groups ranged the valleys of the took a massive toll on aboriginal commu- residential schools such as the St. Eugene Kootenay Rockies. nities. Concepts such as land ownership Mission near Cranbrook. The school, which In recent years, the remains of Sinixt and the exchange of money had a margin- remained in operation until 1970, has now settlements in the Slocan Valley have been alizing effect, and created conflict with the been converted to a First Nations owned determined to be thousands of years old. newcomers. resort and casino. Ktunaxa people continue Further east, the Ktunaxa flourished in the The Sinixt retreated to their southern territory to live in the area. Rocky Mountain Trench, making summer in what is now Washington State, effectively An exhibition of Ktunaxa artifacts is offered hunting expeditions into the Prairies. losing all territorial rights in Canada. at the Radium Hot Springs Visitor Centre and the St Eugene Interpretive Centre. 34 – aboriginal heritage – 35 Two historic rivers, Three mountain ranges, Parks Six mountain parks.

National Parks

Yoho National Park, Michael Wheatley photo From a pristine freshwater environment on Kootenay Lake to the highest peaks of the Kootenay Rockies, Canada’s national treasures are protected forever in provincial and national parks. Yoho and Kootenay national parks, together with Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, have been recognized by UNESCO for their ‘outstanding universal value’, and are included in the Canadian Rocky @TourismGolden Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. /VisitGoldenBC

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Mount Revelstoke Kootenay National Park glacier national park yoho national park National Park Kootenay National Park was the product The Rogers Pass Discovery Centre houses Towering peaks, spectacular rock Adjacent to the City of Revelstoke, this of an enterprising businessman’s idea for a exhibits that tell the amazing story of the formations, dramatic waterfalls and park preserves rare old-growth Interior road that would connect the orchards of the Canadian Pacific Railway’s Glacier House, amazing geology distinguish this Rocky Rainforest on its slopes. Drive the 26km Rocky Mountain Trench with new markets and the Victorian adventurers who hiked Mountain park. Hike around the aptly (16mi) Meadows in the Sky Parkway to in Alberta. That road did get built and, in the surrounding glaciers in the company named Emerald Lake, visit Takakkaw Falls, Balsam Lake, and either hike or take the 1925, a swath of land 8km (5mi) on either of Swiss mountain guides. Picture women or hike to the 505 million year old Burgess shuttle bus to the top of the mountain; side of the highway was preserved for pos- wearing full skirts for traversing snowfields Shale fossil beds (by reservation only). the elevation gain is more than 1,500m terity. For the first time, people driving their by day, and then donning evening dresses In addition to park information, the Visitor (4,921 ft). Mount Revelstoke offers the only Model T Fords were able to access this for dinner at this elegant hotel. Centre in Field also contains a selection opportunity in the Canadian national parks beautiful and remote wilderness. This was indeed the birthplace of adventure of these ancient fossils. to summit a mountain just a short walk Today, the park features easily accessible tourism, but the glory days of Glacier House East of the village, Kicking Horse Pass from a vehicle. Panoramic views from the natural attractions adjacent to the highway, were to be short-lived. In 1916, CPR trains climbs steeply through terrain that was old fire-tower are spectacular, and there are and hiking trails that reach deep into the were rerouted under the pass, through one of the most daunting barriers to the numerous opportunities for both easy and surrounding mountains and valleys. The the newly-constructed Connaught Tunnel, builders of the transcontinental railway. In more demanding hikes. Down in the valley, pools at Radium Hot Springs, at the park’s making access to the summit much more 1909, after 24 years of train wrecks on this just off the TransCanada Highway, the Giant southern boundary, are a perfect place to difficult. Glacier House closed in 1925. treacherous slope, two spiral tunnels were Cedars Boardwalk Trail is an easy stroll relax after a hike or long drive. Today, the TransCanada Highway follows carved into the mountainside, reducing the through a shady stand of ancient forest. the original route of the railway over Rogers grade to a manageable 2.2%. Take time to find divine seclusion private cabins and Pass, and into the heart of the Selkirk watch a train navigate this triumph of and blessed luxury in inspired dining. Mountains. An extensive network of hiking ingenuity at the Spiral Tunnels viewpoints. our rocky mountain 1.866.619.6442 trails, for all skill levels, provides access hide-away. cathedralmountain.com. to the high alpine and remote wilderness campgrounds. 36 – p arks parks – 37 MOUNT FERNIE PROVINCIAL PARK Located on the edge of the city, Mount Fernie Park is a small park (43 sites) with a big provincial parks personality. With an incredible array of scenic hiking trails through ancient old-growth cedar forests, alpine meadows and high mountain peaks, Fernie is hiking heaven. This park is a From roadside picnic spots to vast camper and nature-lover’s delight. areas of unspoiled wilderness, and KOKANEE GLACIER PROVINCIAL PARK Located north of Nelson, ruggedly beautiful Kokanee Glacier Park offers excellent back- everything in between. country adventure for the whole family. Sitting mostly above 1,800 metres (6,000 feet) in elevation, the park has two glaciers – Kokanee and Woodbury – which feed over 30 lakes With over 75 provincial parks distributed throughout the and are the headwaters of many creeks. Kootenay Rockies, you’ll find family-friendly camping, valhalla provincial park children’s playgrounds, beaches, hiking trails, rock climbing, This pristine wilderness park is centred on the Valhalla Range of the Selkirk Mountains, and boating, fishing and so much more.... the view from Highway 6, which follows the eastern shore of Slocan Lake, is breathtaking. Getting into the park is a little more difficult. Vehicle access is through the Village of Slocan, and then follows old logging roads to the trailheads. The hikes to such destinations as Gwillim Lakes and Gimli Peak are worth the effort. Water access to numerous beaches, some with campsites and hiking trails, is via the Slocan Lake, which forms the 30km (19mi) long eastern boundary of the park. Look for petroglyphs on the rocky shore across from Silverton. Note that, even on a warm summer day, lake conditions can change from calm to perilous in minutes. If your vessel is a kayak or canoe, stay close to shore as much as possible, and wear your PFD! wasa lake provincial Park With one of Canada’s warmest lakes as the main attraction, this park is a perfect family destination. In addition to a camping area with over 100 sites, Wasa Lake Provincial Park offers swimming beaches, picnic sites, a playground, a boat launch and a self-guided nature trail. A wheelchair friendly 8km (5mi) bike trail wraps around the lakeshore. Wasa Lake is located 40km (25mi) north of Cranbrook, off Hwy 93/95. Family-friendly camping / Dave Gluns photo

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Nipika Resort are recent, some have been walked for hundreds of years. (Invermere/Radium) 1-877-647-4525 It is still possible to hike all day and not see another human being. High elevation hikes are usually snow- Nipika.com Adventure free by June, with amazing displays of alpine wildflowers peaking in early August. The trail inventory ranges (see ad page 41) from a short and easy stroll to multi-day excursions that are challenging for even the most experienced hiker. Parks Canada Burgess Shale Guided Hikes (Kootenay/Yoho National Parks) 1-877-737-3783 ParksCanada.gc.ca (see photo page 27)

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At most Visitor Centres Hiking Trail Map for Golden Hiking Trail Map for Nakusp Eagle Knoll Trail Burgess Shale Nipika Mountain Resort borders Kootenay National Park Hiking Trail Map for Revelstoke Mt Revelstoke National Park Guided Hikes and offers guests a recreational playground right out the front door of the luxurious lodge and cabins. This little trail takes you from the parking Yoho National Park Nipika is a remarkable eco lodge inviting guests to sport shops lot on a one kilometre loop up to a forested retreat, relax and recreate. Easy access to mountain knoll which overlooks the Columbia Valley. Since its discovery in 1909 by paleontolo- biking, hiking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking or rafting. The Guides Hut Follow the trail beside the picnic shelter gist Charles Walcott, the Burgess Shale has Or just sit on the porch and watch the wildlife graze. (Fernie) at the far end of the lake. Along the shore, been widely regarded as one of the world’s 671 Second Avenue trail signs point the way to Eagle Knoll. most important animal fossil sites. These 250-423-4619 For more exploring, continue on and follow so-called ‘stone bugs’ are the remains TheGuidesHut.ca signage to the upper end of Lindmark Trail. of half a billion year old sea creatures so This will take you to Eagle Lake. Return by exquisitely preserved that scientists can the same route to the parking lot. actually tell what they ate for breakfast! (photo pg 26) Accessible only to those registered as part of a guided group, knowledgeable Parks n BACKCOUNTRY Canada Heritage Interpreters lead six hikes LODGE Balancing Rock weekly to the Walcott Quarry and Mount Stephen Fossil beds. These challenging, yet n SKI TOURING 1-877-647-4525 On the western slope of the Creston Valley, educational hikes, take visitors high into n [email protected] www.Nipika.com ALPINE HIKING this short, but very steep 2 kilometre hike Yoho’s subalpine forest – breathtaking follows a path up Mt. Creston to the 40 views and (if you’re lucky) wildlife viewing Possibilities for adventure are everywhere. tonne piece of granite for which it is named. are all part of the experience. It begins with the nature of the place, the mountains and the On a ridge near the summit, sit on the Reservations necessary. bench and enjoy views of the valley. The elements that have shaped them. The range of possibilities is as elevation gain from the parking area is 200 metres (650 ft). The trailhead is off vast as the Kootenay Rockies landscape. Come for the hiking trails, Highway 3, 11 km (7mi) west of Creston. the whitewater rivers, the big lakes, the backroads, the single-track, On West Creston Road, there is a pullout valkyradventures.com with sign and picnic table. 1-888-482-5597 the rock walls and pinnacles and for the air above them all.... 40 – adventure adventure – 41

sport shops touring 100 km XC trails The Guides Hut (Fernie) For a quiet and relaxing ride, take the Highest downhill park 671 Second Avenue multi-day Silvery Slocan Tour starting in North America 250-423-4619 and ending in Nelson; it includes the west th th theguideshut.ca shore of Kootenay Lake, the pass between Singletrack 6 Race July 29 & 30 Kaslo and New Denver and the entire th th Slocan Valley. The traffic is light, or, on the BC Enduro races July 19 & 20 free trail maps 50km (30mi) abandoned rail line, non-ex- istent. Take two to four days to complete Online the 200 km (120mi) circuit. Regardless KootenayBrochures.ca of the direction of travel, there are a few climbs that will put you in your lowest gear. At most Visitor Centres Gorgeous scenery, great riding. Biking Trail Map for Golden Biking Trail Map for Nakusp Biking Trail Map for Revelstoke The Golden Triangle is a more challenging, but spectacular circle tour through two bike parks national parks. The points of the triangle are Golden, Radium Hot Springs and Castle Fernie Alpine Resort Mountain Junction, between Banff and Lake Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Louise. The 315km (195mi) ride involves Panorama Mountain Village long distances between services, two crossings of the Continental Divide and frequently heavy traffic on the TransCanada rail trails Highway. Columbia & Western Railway Trail @TourismGolden (Castlegar, Christina Lake) /VisitGoldenBC Galena Trail (Kaslo, New Denver) www.TourismGolden.com/ride | 1.800.622.GOLD Tourism Golden Great Northern Rail Trail (Nelson, Salmo)

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Biking Touring on two regular wheels is as good as it gets, and with off-road terrain that would put a roller-coaster to shame, two fat tires can be your ticket to some wild rides. Mountain bikers in the Kootenay Rockies are industrious people. Check with the bike shop in any small town and discover downhill and cross-country trails built and used by local riders.

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Fishing Fishing the Kootenay Rockies can be as easy as grabbing your gear and heading for Wildlife Viewing one of the region’s stocked mountain lakes. The Elk River is a popular destination for Lake Revelstoke / Bruno Long photo fly-fishing. But if you are looking for a trophy fish, book a fishing charter with a profes- Wildlife encounters are an everyday sional guide on Kootenay or Arrow Lakes. Familiarize yourself with BC’s freshwater occurrence in the Kootenay Rockies. fishing regulations. While touring the region there’s a good chance of seeing www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations mountain sheep, deer, elk, moose and bear. If you want to get Guest Ranch closer to nature, check out the following wildlife attractions: Vacations If you are already a rider, you’ll want to immerse yourself in activities such as cattle drives or packhorse trips. If you have never On the Water ridden a horse, a guest ranch is a great place to start. It’s really about experiencing a traditional rural way of life, but in addition For millennia, water has shaped the to customary western hospitality, ranch The Columbia landscape of the Kootenay Rockies. services can even include spa treatments. Valley Wetlands Today, water shapes the lifestyle of the people who live here. In spring, a thousand mountain Marshes adjacent to the Columbia River between Golden and Invermere form one streams swell with melt water from snowfields and glaciers. Tranquil waterways become world-class of the largest contiguous wetlands in North America. A float trip is a great way to see whitewater rivers that, in turn, fill the larger rivers and lakes for a long hot summer of recreation. the hundreds of species of birds, mammals and insects that make their home here. Guided float tours are available. Paddling High adrenaline whitewater raft rides are on the Kicking Horse, the Bull and the The Creston Wildlife Long before the first Europeans arrived, Elk rivers. Rafting operators also use the Management Area Wildlife aboriginal people paddled the region’s wa- Columbia, Illecillewaet, Slocan and Salmo Binoculars are a really good accessory terways. The paddling tradition continues, rivers, and Toby Creek. when you visit this huge area of preserved Centre but with a very different range of vessels. Be prepared to laugh a lot and get wet. wetland in the Creston Valley. Thousands of 11 km west of Creston off Hwy 3 Flatwater paddling, in a canoe or kayak, migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway make can be enjoyed on lakes large and small. houseboating beaches regular stops here and the place is teeming Centre Open May - October Be aware that weather and water conditions with permanent residents too. can change very quickly, especially on larger Spend your days cruising the lake, The best sun and sand Programs & Tours May - August During the summer, take a guided tour in a bodies of water such as Kootenay Lake and swimming, fishing or reading a good book. destinations are: voyageur canoe. Slocan Lake. Then, run the boat up on a remote beach Whitewater paddlers; you know what you and spend a leisurely evening watching Christina Lake the sun go down behind the mountains. The Kootenay are looking for. Choices range from the Lake koocanusa moderate conditions of the Slocan River Getting away from it all is easy with a Trout Hatchery and Panorama’s Toby Creek, to the wild houseboat vacation on Kootenay Lake Lake Windermere rides of the Bull, White and Kootenay rivers. or Lake Koocanusa. Ever wonder who puts the stock in the Nelson stocked fishing lakes? This hatchery, locat- Extreme paddlers will seek out the Class V Kootenay Lake is a large and very deep (Rotary Lakeside Park) ed in Wardner, produces three million baby whitewater of the Kicking Horse River body of water that can produce large swells. trout every year. Tour the facility and feed near Golden. Fortunately, Kaslo Shipyard’s houseboats Kokanee Creek the mature trout that swim in the moat. are built on steel hulls and designed to Provincial Park River Rafting handle anything that the lake can generate. Moyie Lake Provincial Park The experience begins with a short course Kokanee Creek This aquatic roller coaster experience in handling the vessel, the largest of which Nakusp Beach Provincial ParK is available in many locations across the sleeps 8 and is 16.5m (54ft) long. Ship- Syringa Creek Early September is when the Kokanee, a • Guided Canoe & Walking Tours region. With a professional guide at the to-shore radio communication with Kaslo Provincial Park • Hiking & Biking Trails helm, it can be a thrill-of-a-lifetime activity Shipyards is available 24/7. species of landlocked salmon, return to Wasa Lake Provincial Park spawn and ultimately die in this creek. The • Wildlife Viewing

in a beautiful mountain setting. David Gluns photo The shallower Lake Koocanusa lends itself manmade spawning channel turns red with • Educational Displays Rafting in the Kootenay Rockies comes Champion Lakes to the familiar pontoon style of house- the thousands of fish struggling to make • Science Lab • Gift Shop in various degrees of adrenaline pumping Provincial Park boat. Some are luxuriously appointed with their way upstream to deposit their eggs in excitement – from whitewater knuckle class features such as hot tubs, and can sleep mcdonald creek the gravel stream bed. Meanwhile, at the 1.250.402.6908 [email protected] IV rapids to a family float down a meander- up to 18. Beaches around the shoreline are provincial park mouth of the creek, osprey wait patiently for ing river. www.crestonwildlife.ca plentiful and the water is warm. the feast that will certainly follow. 44 – adventure adventure – 45 BEYOND ORDINARY

Off the beaten path, on the picturesque shores of Kootenay Lake, Nelson, Balfour, Ainsworth Hot Springs and Kaslo provide a place to escape the daily routine. From the slopes to the greens, galleries to the shops, and the spa to the restaurants, Nelson Kootenay Lake offers a fresh air, mountain experience year round. View our breathtaking video! GOLFCome see it, tee it EXPERIENCEand stay! Lodging, truckNelson BC food / David Gluns photo Campgrounds

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Spacious private rooms, commercial and off-season rates, sauna, whirlpool, restaurant, lounge, liquor boutique and athletic centre. Kootenay Rockies, call the Resorts of the Cdn Rockies Lodging Adventure & lifestyle packages available. sites, beautiful scenery, power/water/sewer, tenting, modern conference room, free high speed internet access. Some Co. to book everything from economy to 5 star luxury right washrooms, hot showers, laundry, store, heated pool, inter- smoking rooms, pets welcome, golf packages. on the mountain or in the nearby towns for any season. Our net access and playground. New 18 hole putting course! experienced reservation agents can also help book summer & See ad pg 15 winter activities for anywhere you choose to stay! Invermere on the Lake Mountain Spirit Resort Snow Valley Motel & RV Park Copper Point Resort 1-877-432-6006 KRISTINA CREEK BED & BREAKFAST 1-877-696-7669 SnowValleyMotel.com 1-855-926-7737 [email protected] 250-424-5403 [email protected] [email protected] www.CopperPointResort.com www.MountainSpiritResort.ca www.KristinaCreek.ca Centrally located within town, only a 10 minute drive to Treat yourself to the best stay in the Columbia Valley. Ca- Mountain Spirit Resort offers deluxe accommodation steps Located 38 km (24 mi) east of Creston, just off Hwy #3, in Fernie Alpine Resort. Golf, fish, bike, raft, relax. 20 rooms sual elegance defines this new luxury resort. Enjoy design- from the base of Kimberley Alpine Resort and down the the village of Yahk.This beautiful home provides full-size with wireless internet; standard motel rooms, family suites er suites, expansive indoor/outdoor pools, two on-site golf road from Trickle Creek Golf Course. Each suite has stylish family rooms each with a privatebathroom & balcony. The or rustic cedar kitchenettes. Hot tub & BBQ deck. Small courses, chic restaurant & lounge. Four-season fun for all kitchens, spa inspired bathrooms, in suite washer and house is set on 156 acres of tranquility and features RV park open year-round. All 10 lots have power, water and appetites. Book your getaway today! See ad pg 14 dryer, fireplace and patio. Enjoy the year round outdoor a brand new in-ground swimming pool. sewer hookups available. hot tub and pool. See ad pg 15 48 – lodging, campgrounds & dining lodging, campgrounds & dining – 49 Kimberley cont’d Nelson cont’d Radium Hot Springs cont’d Rossland Northstar Mountain Village Prestige Mountain 1-877-233-3307 Nelson City Campground Radium Resort Resort Rossland www.NorthstarMountainVillage.com 250-352-7618 (summer) 1-800-667-6444 RadiumResort.com 1-877-737-8443 [email protected] www.Nelson.ca [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Northstar Mountain Village and Alpine Club offers an out- Located close to Nelson’s downtown core, this 40-site Resort hotel and condominiums; two 18-hole golf courses www.PrestigeHotelsAndResorts.com door pool & hot tub, express market, fitness room, spa campground is open May 1 to September 30. Full hookups, – The Springs & the re-designed Resort Course. Licensed Situated in only minutes from some of BC’s best golf terrain, services and conference facility. Each luxurious townhouse sani-station, flush toilets, free showers, laundry facilities, dining, patio & lounge; wedding, banquet & meeting facili- this full-service hotel features exquisite deluxe rooms and and condohas spectacular views, private patio/balcony with picnic tables, covered dining shelter and free wireless ties; Rising Sun Spa and Massage; indoor pool, hot tub & designer suites. On-site features include restaurant, lounge, hot tub and bbq, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, media centre. internet. Pets welcome on leashes. sauna; fitness centre, squash and racquetball. Golf & spa cappuccino bistro, fitness centre, indoor hot tub, sauna, and See ad pg 15 packages. See ad pg 13 day spa. Lifestyle and getaway packages available. Trickle Creek Lodge Prestige Lakeside 1-800-258-7669 Resort Nelson Revelstoke Silverton [email protected] 1-877-737-8443 [email protected] www.TrickleCreekLodge.com www.PrestigeHotelsAndResorts.com Trickle Creek Lodge, Kimberley Alpine Resort’s favourite Located on the shores of stunning Kootenay Lake, this Blue Sky Resort hotel, walking distance to Trickle Creek golf resort, après full-service resort and convention centre offers exquisite Canyon 250-358-2362 [email protected] golf relax in the outdoor hot tubs and heated swimming pool. deluxe rooms and designer suites. On-site features include Hot Springs Resort www.BlueSkyResort.ca Features full kitchen units, fireplace and balcony. Home of restaurant, lounge, fitness centre, indoor pool/hot tub, day 250-837-2420 CanyonHotSprings.com Info@ Luxurious log cottages, secluded park-like mountain setting Montana’s cookhouse. spa, boutique shops and full-service marina. Lifestyle and CanyonHotSprings.com above Slocan Lake, just 2 km off highway. Spacious two bed- getaway pkgs. Located on Highway #1, 35 kms east of Revelstoke. Seclud- room units accommodating up to six and one duplex unit. ed sites, partial hookups, tenting, cabins & chalets, flush Full kitchen facilities, sundeck, lake view, perennial gardens, Nakusp toilets, hot showers, sani-station, laundry, limited groceries, no smoking and no pets. Prestige Inn Nelson gift shop, cafeteria and hot mineral pools. Group rates, pets 1-877-737-8443 allowed & reservations accepted. See ad pg 32 Halcyon Hot Springs [email protected] Village & Spa www.PrestigeHotelsAndResorts.com Skookumchuckck 1-888-689-4699 Halcyon-HotSprings.com The Prestige Inn-Lakeview is an elegantly appointed French Lamplighter Campground [email protected] boutique style hotel located near the cultural district of 250-837-3385 [email protected] All season lakeshore resort away from it all. Enjoy and relax Nelson. Superior service and elegant guest rooms make springbrook resort motel in Halcyon’s several natural hot springs mineral pools, cold this the ideal property to ensure your visit to Nelson a mem- www.LamplighterCampground.com plunger, chalets, cabins, cottages, fully serviced rv park. orable one. Lifestyle and getaway packages available. Peaceful, scenic campground within walking distance to campground cabins Amenities include gift shop, restaurant, full service spa, downtown. Located off Hwy #1W – take Hwy #23 S (Na- 1-877-422-3563 SpringbrookResort.com hiking, and kayak & canoe rentals. See ad pg 31 kusp) turn onto Nixon Road (1st left). Full service sites, tent [email protected] sites, camp kitchen, clean showers, laundry, firepits, Wi-Fi Nestled alongside the Kootenay River between Kimberley Radium Hot Springs internet access. Golfing, fishing, rafting nearby. and Fairmont Hot Springs, Springbrook offers cabins, motel & RV accommodation. Amenities include playground, beach Nakusp Hot Springs on cold pond, horseshoe pit. Gas station and convenience & Campground Bighorn Meadows Resort Mulvehill Creek store within walking distance. 1-866-999-4528 NakuspHotSprings.com Info@ 1-877-344-2323 BighornMeadows.com Wilderness Inn NakuspHotSprings.com [email protected] and Wedding Chapel Unwind in a shaded campsite near the Kuskanax Creek, Luxury suites nestled in the centre of the Springs Golf 1-877-837-8649 MulvehillCreek.com just a short walk from the Nakusp Hot Springs; 30 sites with Course with spectacular views of the Purcell Mountains. Trail power plus some overflow and tenting area. Washrooms, Balconies with a bbq, outdoor pool & hot tub. Choose from [email protected] showers and hiking. Open mid-May to mid-October. fully-equipped and appointed 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms with Frommer’s Guide:‘One of the most superlative inns in all of BC’.19 km S of junction Hwy 1&23, 30 km N of Galena/ City of Trail RV Park See ad pg 33 kitchens, internet access and fireplaces. Open year-round. 1-877-636-9569 250-368-3144 Shelter Bay Ferry, 1.5 km off hwy. Quiet peninsula on Arrow Lake; 6 rooms 2 suites, breakfast; sundeck, heated pool, hot [email protected] tub; free canoes, romantic wedding chapel, specials for all www.TrailChamber.bc.ca Nakusp Municipal quiet sports. A full-service rv park with gravel sites. Amenities include 30 Campground Best Western Plus Prestige Inn amp service, sani-station, showers, flush toilets, firepits and 250-265-1061 NakuspCampground.com Radium Hot Springs playground. Wheelchair accessible; contact Trail Chamber 1-877-737-8443 [email protected] Sandman hotel Revelstoke for reservations. The Waneta Mall, Wal-Mart and Canadian [email protected] 1-800-726-3626 [email protected] Located downtown, 3 blocks from public beach, adjacent to www.PrestigeHotelsAndResorts.com Tire are nearby. the Community Park which includes an arena, ball parks & Situated close to the famous hot springs, discover this www.SandmanHotels.com soccer field. There are 41 treed sites, 10 with power service elegant resort offering exquisite deluxe rooms, kitchenettes Conveniently located on Highway 1, close to downtown & 28 overflow campsites. Amenities include hot showers & stunning designer suites. Features include: wireless Revelstoke, you can find everything at this cozy location and sani-station. Open May to Oct; reservations accepted. internet, restaurant/lounge, fitness centre, indoor pool/hot including a Denny’s 24 Hour Restaurant, 2 indoor pools, 2 hot tubs, complimentary high-speed Internet, fitness centre, tub, day spa & meeting/banquet facilities. Golf & Lifestyle Nelson packages available. business centre, guest laundry, and more. See ad pg 10

Alpine INN & SUITES Canyon Camp RV Resort Three Valley Lake Chateau 1-888-356-2233 [email protected] 250-347-9564 www.CanyonRV.com 1-888-667-2109 www.Alpine-Motel.com An uncommonly fine park in a private little valley right in www.3Valley.com [email protected] Centrally located for all activities, this Swiss-Style motel is one the resort village of Radium Hot Springs. Hot pools and golf Surrounded by mountains, 200 rooms with patios or bal- min. from downtown Nelson, yet worlds apart. Popular with course next door, Banff and Lake Louise around the corner. conies overlook beautiful gardens and lake. Restaurants, families, adventurers and business people alike, the Alpine is Reservations welcome. indoor heated pool, whirlpool, gift shop. Heritage Ghost Town also dog friendly. Standard, kitchen family and jacuzzi suites; open daily. No pets. Located on Hwy #1, 19 km (12 mi) west guest laundry. Free wireless internet. Adventure packages. of Revelstoke. See ad pg 29

Best Western PLUS Baker St cobblestone creek TOP HAT TERRACE inn & Convention Centre Lodging Co. 1-888-711-3722 CobblestoneCreek.ca VACATION RENTAL Stay Connected with the 1-888-255-3525 BWBakerStreetInn.com 1-855-728-5288 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] app 70 recently renovated rooms featuring stylish decor, flatscreen Vacationing with Cobblestone Creek is a chance to escape KOOTENAY busy city living. Set amidst nature’s beauty, the affordable www.TopHatTerrace.com tvs, fridges, microwaves and a convenient downtown location. Top Hat Terrace is a full-equipped house in the Monashee boutique properties are fully-equipped to provide you an Pet-friendly, non-smoking and kids stay free. Offering banquet Mountain Range on Three Valley Gap Lake. A year-round prime experience of unparalleled comfort and enjoyment. A stay facilities, jacuzzi suites, free wireless, fitness room, hot tub location for multiple activities. Minutes from snowmobile trails here is a chance to relax, unwind and create memories that and the Baker Street Grill family restaurant. Highly ranked on & a short commute to all that the Revelstoke area has to offer. TripAdvisor and the perfect choice while in Nelson. will last forever. See ad pg 13 Hume Hotel Williamson Lake Campground 1-877-568-0888 [email protected] Nipika Mountain Resort 1-888-676-2267 www.HumeHotel.com 1-877-647-4525 [email protected] [email protected] With Near Me function, maps Nelson’s landmark heritage hotel since 1898 offering newly www.Nipika.com www.WilliamsonLakeCampground.com and road info, and details on dining, renovated third and fourth floor rooms as well as nostalgic Nipika borders Kootenay National Park on the mighty This 50 site campground offers tenting, rv sites and day where to stay and what to do heritage rooms. Highly ranked TripAdvisor accommodations Kootenay River, offering guests a recreational playground picnicking areas. Hot showers, flush toilets, firepits, firewood and food service. Also features on-site restaurant, pub, and luxurious accommodation in hand-built log cabins. The for sale. Swimming, beach, playground, concession, store, lounge, liquor store, banquet facilities, free wireless and outdoor activities are endless but you may choose to just sit small boat rentals and mini-golf. Located 5 km south of city great packages. Free full hot made-to-order breakfasts for all on the porch and watch the wildlife graze. See ad pg 41 centre; no railroad or highway traffic. overnight guests. 50 – lodging, campgrounds & dining lodging, campgrounds & dining – 51 52 –