Kootenay Parks and Trails

Mount Fernie Provincial Park is a wilderness park with an interpretive trail exploring forests filled with Douglas fir, spruce, black cottonwood, western red cedar. western larch and trembling aspen trees. The three kilometre interpretive trail follows Lizard Creek leading to a viewpoint.

Fernie

In the summer months the popular activities include swimming, hiking, canoeing, dirt biking, atving and picnicking. The lake is a very popular destination for family picnics with children. It is a self maintained recreation site so it is important that all garbage is packed out.

Revelstoke

Pend d'Oreille Recreation Area is a sightseeing and recreation destination park situated on the shores on the Pend d'Oreille River Reservoir located east of the community of Trail, BC in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The recreation area includes viewpoints overlooking 7 Mile

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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

Some of the activities enjoyed on the lake include fishing, camping and canoeing. No power boats are permitted on this lake. There is a roof top boat launch located on the lake. Fishing is best enjoyed by trolling. Trout is the fish to catch here.

Wapiti Lake FSR

Cranbrook

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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Koocanusa Lake is a 144 kilometre long man made reservoir lake located west of Fernie. The lake is created by the Libby Dam on the Kootenay River located in Montana, U.S.A. The lake is popular for fishing, houseboating, fishing, swimming, boating and kayaking.

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

During the simmer months people enjoy hiking, backpacking, wilderness camping, mountain biking, mountaineering, rock climbing, fishing, river kayaking, horseback riding, river rafting and sightseeing. During the winter months people visit the park to experience snowshoeing, cross country skiing and

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Radium Hot Springs

Kimberley Nature Park is one of the largest multi-use municipal parks in Canada that falls within the city limits of a community. The large 800 hectare (1800 acres) nature park is located in the community Kimberley, BC in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada.

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Kimberley

A visit to the Dutch Creek Hoodoos Conservation Area takes visitors on the Hoodoos Trail near Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada. The Hoodoos Trail offers a delightful 3km hiking experience with interesting geological formations and panoramic views.

Fairmont Hot Springs

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Olive Lake is a popular destination for many who seek adventure, wildlife and sightseeing when visiting the village of Radium Hot Springs.

Radium Hot Springs

The trail highlights include the three viewpoints and some amazing scenery. The lower elevation viewpoint is situated at 772 metres. The higher elevation viewpoint is at 915 metres. While the third viewing area is located south of the cellular tower closer to the McPhee Creek Trailheads.

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Castlegar

Columbia River Trail is a hiking and sightseeing trail exploring along the eastern banks of the Columbia River near the community of Trail, BC in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The 7 kilometre one-way trail explores a high ridge with rock bluffs.

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Canyon Park includes 30 picnic sites (some shaded from the sun) with fire pits. There is a baseball diamond, a horse arena, a horse racing track, horseshoe pits, a playground, a bandstand shelter, a fitness circuit and some washrooms.

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Creston

Kootenay Parks and Trails

Mount Fernie Provincial Park

Echo Lake

Pend d'Oreille

Three Sisters Hiking Trail

Wapiti Lake Recreation Site

Columbia and Western Rail Trail, British Columbia, Canada

Koocanusa Lake

Railgrade Trail, Rossland

Kootenay National Park

Kimberley Nature Park

Dutch Creek Hoodoos Conservation Area Fairmont Hot Springs British Columbia Canada

Olive Lake

Brilliant Overlook Trail

Columbia River Trail

Canyon Park