Kootenay Parks and Trails

The area, in and around, Cedar Lake is rugged, forested and home to much wildlife. The lake is popular for swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking, camping and mountain biking in the summer months. The gravel forestry roads and bush trails in the region of the lake draw the mountain bikers and hikers.

Golden

The moderate 7.2 km mountain bike & hiking trail connecting to high ridge views overlooking trail and the Columbia River.

Goepel Street

Trail

Along the shores of the pond is a short dirt walking and biking trail providing views of the lake. The gravel hiking route is part of the TCT (Trans Canada Trail). Along the dirt path are a series of viewing benches overlooking the pond.

9th Street S

Cranbrook

Railgrade Trail is a biking and hiking trail connecting the community of Rossland, BC with the village of Warfield, BC. The historic trail was once the railway line servicing the Rossland mines and the steamships stopping in at Trail Creek Landing.

Rossland

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

The 2,758 hectare Columbia Lake is said to be the warmest fresh water lake in the East Kootenay region. There is a 3 kilometre, largely undeveloped, beach area, a wetland marsh area and grasslands. All attract visitors who enjoy birding, wildlife viewing & photography

Columbia River Road

Fairmont Hot Springs

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The 3 Sisters Trail is also referred to as the Mountain Lakes Trail. The backcountry trail route is considered one of the premium wilderness hikes in the region for scenery and wildlife. Backpackers, hikers, naturalists and photographers will enjoy this backcountry adventure route.

Fernie

Gyro Park is a community park stretching along the rocky shores of the Columbia River in the community of Trail, BC which is located in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The park is a popular destination in the community for many recreational activities, festivals and events.

Trail

Elizabeth Lake Sanctuary in Confederation Park is where many visitors start their exploring hiking, birding, picnicking and sightseeing when visiting Cranbrook, BC

Cranbrook

Kokanee Creek Provincial Park is one of the more popular campground and day use parks near the community of Nelson, BC in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The 260 hectare park is located on the shores of the west arm of Kootenay Lake where the Kokanee Creek empties into the lake.

Kokanee Glacier Rd

Nelson

The Columbia and Western Rail Trail spans British Columbia’s Kootenay Boundary Region, offering scenic views, wildlife sightings, and historic landmarks. Ideal for hiking, cycling, and outdoor enthusiasts, it is one of Canada's best rail trails.

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Hikers, bikers, dog walkers and roller bladders enjoy the 8 kilometre paved loop trail and side roads called the "Wasa Lions Way" path. For a slower pace, there is a short 2.7 kilometre interpretive path named the "Forest of the Rainshadow" which begins at the amphitheatre near the campground.

Kimberley

Annex Park is a picnic and wildlife viewing park in the community of Fernie, BC which is in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The destination park is situated on the shores of the Elk River, joined by hiking trails, surrounded by trees and fields of grass lawns.

11th Street

Fernie

Nakusp, British Columbia Canada in the Kootenays enjoys 2 hot springs - Nakusp Hot Springs and the Halcyon Hot Springs.

Nakusp

Kootenay Parks and Trails

James White Park, Fernie

Cedar Lake

Bluffs Loop Trail

Idlewild Park

Railgrade Trail, Rossland

Fairy Creek Falls Trail, Fernie

Columbia Lake Provincial Park

Three Sisters Hiking Trail

Gyro Park - Trail

Elizabeth Lake Sanctuary

Kokanee Creek Provincial Park

Columbia and Western Rail Trail, British Columbia, Canada

Wasa Lake Provincial Park

Annex Park

Nakusp BC Hot Springs