Two mountain ranges, six communities, and one awesome experience of culture, outdoors and relaxation. Come discover the East Shore from Wynndel to Riondel, cross the glacial-fed Kootenay Lake over to Balfour, on a free ferry, and journey along the shoreline to Ainsworth Hot Springs, Kaslo, North Kootenay Lake and Nelson BC. These communities offer arts, culture, …

The Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Centre offers wetland education and awareness programs at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area  – a 17,000 acre internationally recognized wetland habitat. The Centre is open seasonally from May to October offering guided canoe and walking tours and special events and programs. The Kootenay- Columbia Discovery Centre Society works to promote environmental …

Kokanee Springs Golf Resort is a Golf lovers paradise. Situated on the shores of Kootenay Lake at Crawford Bay carved from the Purcell Mountains this Championship course lays out over 6 1/2 miles with elevated tees and undulating oversized greens.  This graceful track, considered by many to be the flagship of Kootenay golf courses, resides …

Built in 1896, the Ymir Hotel is one of the oldest remaining buildings in the region, and has the distinction of being the oldest continuous operating hotel / inn establishment in the Kootenays. The pub hosts a Sunday Jam every Sunday at 4 p.m. We offer ski & stay packages, golf packages and we also …

Rossland is located in the beautiful Kootenay Rockies Region of British Columbia, and is home of Red Mountain Resort and Big Red Cats, the world’s largest cat skiing operation. With the addition of Grey Mountain at RED Mountain we now have one of the biggest ski resorts in western Canada. Located on the Powder Highway, …

The freedom of flight No wings required. From high up in the forest canopy, experience a bird’s eye view of the stunning natural environment as you soar above the canyon at Kokanee Creek Provincial Park on six awe-inspiring ziplines. It’s the only outdoor adventure that’ll leave you breathless without breaking a sweat. Zip lining at …

Situated along the lakefront, in beautiful, Nelson, BC lies a historical marvel.  Streetcar #23 is a fully functional streetcar that was used here in Nelson in the first half of the 20th century. Once the backup streetcar for the defunct Nelson Street Railway, it has had a colourful history. The Nelson Electric Tramway Society, along …

For the first time visitor to Nelson, there are so many things to see and do that it’s no wonder people come back-you can’t do it all in one visit. With some 350 heritage buildings, stunning geography, and a thriving arts community, Nelson has storybook charm combined with cosmopolitan sophistication. Skiing the powder at Whitewater …

Stop in to visit our little piece of paradise in Yahk, BC. Our beautiful little shop offers a diverse selection of soap, candles, skin, body care and a gift shop full of original work from local artisans in the Kootenays! Two Scoop Steve – best ice cream shop in the Kootenays! Yahk Mountain Cafe – Homemade …

The Kootenay Lake Historical Society is the custodian of the SS Moyie, the oldest passenger sternwheeler in the world that plied Kootenay Lake for 59 years. The Society operates the Archives which is a collection of information and original photographs of the history of Kaslo, BC and Kootenay Lake sternwheelers. Now permanently berthed in Kaslo, …