Kootenay Parks and Trails

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

Juniper Trail is a short trail exploring canyon walls and forest groves high above Sinclair Creek in the Kootenay National Park of British Columbia, Canada near the town of Radium Hot Springs, BC.

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Radium Hot Springs

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.

Trail

Lake Revelstoke is a man-made lake situated north of the community of Revelstoke,BC in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. It is a very popular lake for fishing, boating, kayaking and canoeing. The reservoir lake stretches out over 130 kilometres and is capped on the south end by the Re

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Revelstoke

Suspension bridge built by the Doukhobors in 1913.

Brilliant Road

Castlegar

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The hot spring pools rest at the headwaters of the Columbia River. Looming high above the hot springs are the cliffs and peaks of the Rocky and Purcell Mountains - home to glaciers, waterfalls, hoodoos, snowcapped peaks, crashing rivers and endless wilderness adventures.

Invermere

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Covering over 2000 hectares, the Cranbrook Community Forest trail system is a popular place for hikers, mountain bikers, joggers and walkers in the summer. During the winter the trails become cross country ski trails.

Cranbrook

The open space, amenities, parking and location make this park a popular destination for families and for holding special events like weddings and holiday celebrations. Rotary Park is easily accessible and within walking distance to many downtown services.

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

The SS Moyie is recognized as a National Historic Site and a BC Landmark. The well maintained and restored paddle wheeler is a historic museum. Inside are displays of pictures, artifacts and models depicting the history of the early 1900s living life on Kootenay Lake.

Front Street

Kaslo

Hartley Lake is a recreation lake in the backcountry forests located north of the community of Fernie, BC in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The small lake is a popular destination for fishing and camping.

Hartley Lake FSR

Fernie

Swansea Mountain is a hang gliding hot spot with 3 launch sites. For those who do not like to jump off mountains, Swansea is also the place to access to enjoy some far reaching views over looking the Columbia Valley.

Swansea Mountain Road

Invermere

Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park was established in 1922 and is one of the oldest wilderness parks in the British Columbia park system. The 32,035 hectare park is located in the Selkirk Mountains, between Slocan and Kootenay Lakes, near the community of Nelson and Kaslo, BC in the Kootenay region.

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Kaslo

The alpine ski resort and surrounding back country are popular destinations for skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, heli skiing and snowmobiling in the winter months.

Gerry Sorensen Way

Kimberley

The Sir George Simpson historical landmark is located at a scenic roadside stop in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada.

Sir George Simpson Historic Landmark Hwy 93 East Kootenay B.C.

East Kootenay Historical Landmark Sir George Simpson

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Kootenay Parks and Trails

Dove Hill Trail

Juniper Trail - Kootenay National Park

Columbia River Trail

Lake Revelstoke

Brilliant Suspension Bridge

Fairmont Hot Springs

Community Forest, Cranbrook

Rotary Park - Fernie

Seven Summits Ridge Trail, Rossland

SS Moyie National Historic Site, Kaslo

Hartley Lake

Swansea Mountain Lookout

Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park, Kootenays

Northstar Mountain - Kimberley Alpine Resort

Sir George Simpson Historic Landmark - East Kootenay B.C.