Kootenay Parks and Trails

Fletcher Falls Hiking Trail is both a, walk-in and marine campground and day use destination, as well as, a very popular waterfall hiking trail located on the shores of Kootenay Lake near the community of Kaslo, BC

Fletcher Frontage Rd

Kaslo

Fort Steele Heritage Town is a step back in time. The site is one of the larger heritage town attractions in British Columbia. And there are many. The big appeal of the Fort Steele Town attraction is the abundance of activity, the historic buildings and the friendly pioneer actors.

Cranbrook

Waldie Island Trail explores the north shore of the Columbia River, located in the community of Castlegar, BC, Canada. Established in 1996, the hiking and walking trail is part of a protected Blue Heron bird sanctuary known as the Waldie Island Heron Reserve.

Old Mill Road

Castlegar

Verigins Tomb is a monumental Doukhobor burial place located in Brilliant, which is a short distance north of downtown Castlegar, BC in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. In total there are 5 people buried. All, of which, are descendants of Peter V. Verigin - leader of the Doukhobor.

Terrace Road

Castlegar

Mount Revelstoke National Park is an adventure destination exploring Revelstoke Mountain in the community of Revelstoke, BC in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The trails in the park provide amazing mountain scenery well connecting to lakes, summits and alpine meadows.

Revelstoke

Seven Summits Ridge Trail is one of the more scenic, long-haul recreation trails situated in the mountains behind the community of Rossland, BC. The 31 kilometre trail is a sightseeing adventure in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada exploring mountain peaks and ridges.

Cascade Highway

Rossland

On the lake are two popular recreation parks. The Tie Lake Regional Day Use Park and the Tie Lake Recreation Site, both, provide an opportunity to enjoy activities on the lake. Activities like swimming, canoeing, boating, fishing and water skiing.

Tie Lake Road

Cranbrook

Dove Hill Trail is a short, moderate hiking trail in the community of Castlegar, BC located in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The hiking route explores the hillsides and forests behind the community providing great views of the Kootenay River and the valley.

Golf Course Road

Castlegar

Fairy Creek Falls Trail is a hiking route exploring along a small creek leading to a viewpoint overlooking a 5 metre waterfall. The wilderness trail is located in the community of Fernie, BC in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada.

Commerce Road

Fernie

Glacier National Park is one of the more rugged, remote alpine mountain parks in the Kootenay region located in British Columbia, Canada. The monster of a park is situated in between the communities of Golden and Revelstoke, BC.

Highway 1

Revelstoke

There are viewing benches constructed around Maiden Lake. Ideal front row seats for birdwatching, people watching and having lunch. At one end of the lake is a small sandy beach and a swimming pier.

Fernie

Popular non-motorized multi-use trail offering sweeping views over the Columbia River wetlands. Trail connects the communities of Radium & Dry Gulch and can be easily accessed from either end

Radium Hot Springs

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The collection of trails are both gravel and paved. Some are both. In the summer months the trails are used for hiking, walking, biking and jogging. In the winter months, after the snow has fallen, the trails become cross country ski and snowshoe routes.

Fernie

The Millennium Park attracts the young and old to the area. The walkways in the park provides a good route to explore the park. Follow the path, which is lined with wooden benches, to a beautiful Japanese Garden and to an outdoor bandstand theatre.

16 Avenue

Creston

A forest walk leading to a beautiful, clear lake near Radium Hot Springs - relatively short, little elevation gain - a good hike for anyone rain or shine.

Hwy 93

Radium Hot Springs

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Kootenay Parks and Trails

Fletcher Falls Hiking Trail & Campground, Kaslo

Fort Steele Heritage Town - Cranbrook

Waldie Island Trail

Verigins Memorial Park

Mt. Revelstoke Park

Seven Summits Ridge Trail, Rossland

Tie Lake, Cranbrook

Dove Hill Trail

Fairy Creek Falls Trail, Fernie

Glacier National Park

Maiden Lake

Old Coach Trail

Fernie Community Trails

Millennium Park

Cobb Lake - Kootenay National park