A Guide to the West Kootenay's

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A Guide to the West Kootenay's

City/town information

Cute small town on the river with variety of shops and food
Castlegar
Cute small town on the river with variety of shops and food
Small Ski town with Red mountain , a beautiful resort with many different Ski runs. Also does mountain biking in the summer. Many other summer events such as beer fest, and wine fest occur here as well.
14 locals recommend
Rossland
14 locals recommend
Small Ski town with Red mountain , a beautiful resort with many different Ski runs. Also does mountain biking in the summer. Many other summer events such as beer fest, and wine fest occur here as well.
Beautiful town on the river. Has nice hot springs, a small community ski hill as well.
7 locals recommend
Nakusp
7 locals recommend
Beautiful town on the river. Has nice hot springs, a small community ski hill as well.
Ghost historical town that burned down and washed away
19 locals recommend
Sandon
19 locals recommend
Ghost historical town that burned down and washed away
Nelson is surrounded by the lake, has beautiful hikes. some beautiful local artist shops and amazing food. White water ski mountain is close as well and beautiful place to ski and ski tour. Hot springs are about half hour drive as well. same with Kokanee Glacier provincial park
61 locals recommend
Nelson
61 locals recommend
Nelson is surrounded by the lake, has beautiful hikes. some beautiful local artist shops and amazing food. White water ski mountain is close as well and beautiful place to ski and ski tour. Hot springs are about half hour drive as well. same with Kokanee Glacier provincial park

Sightseeing

So many beautiful hikes
11 locals recommend
Valhalla Provincial Park
11 locals recommend
So many beautiful hikes
Beautiful hot spring resort
88 locals recommend
Ainsworth
88 locals recommend
Beautiful hot spring resort
one of the oldest provincial parks in BC
17 locals recommend
Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park
17 locals recommend
one of the oldest provincial parks in BC
Beautiful hikes
West Arm Provincial Park
Beautiful hikes
Ski Heaven
42 locals recommend
Red Mountain Resort
4300 Red Mountain Road
42 locals recommend
Ski Heaven
Ski Heaven
49 locals recommend
Whitewater Ski Resort
6010 Whitewater Ski Hill Rd
49 locals recommend
Ski Heaven
beautiful hot springs with mountain view
11 locals recommend
Nakusp Hot Springs, Chalets, and Campground
Hot Springs Road
11 locals recommend
beautiful hot springs with mountain view
Many beautiful hikes
Nancy Greene Provincial Park Campground
3 Crowsnest Highway
Many beautiful hikes
Rail trail that you can bike for long distances between nelson and salmo
The Great Northern Rail Trail
The Great Northern Rail Trail
Rail trail that you can bike for long distances between nelson and salmo
Very unique salt caves
Himalaya Salt Cave
527 Josephine Street
Very unique salt caves
Street car around the park in nelson
Streetcar #23
Hall Street
Street car around the park in nelson
Golf
10 locals recommend
Granite Pointe Golf Club and RV Park
1123 Richards St W
10 locals recommend
Golf
Paddleboard and kayak rentals
Nelson Paddleboard and Kayak Rentals
701 Lakeside Drive
Paddleboard and kayak rentals
Beautiful trail that has sculptures
8 locals recommend
Kaslo River Trail
314 D Ave
8 locals recommend
Beautiful trail that has sculptures
Historical little walk
7 locals recommend
Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park
901 7 Ave
7 locals recommend
Historical little walk
Swimming and camping area
8 locals recommend
Syringa Creek Provincial Park
5570 Broadwater Rd
8 locals recommend
Swimming and camping area
Downtown park by the river
9 locals recommend
Millennium Park & Ponds
110 5 St
9 locals recommend
Downtown park by the river
Golf and RV sites
7 locals recommend
Castlegar Golf Club & RV Park
1602 Aaron Rd
7 locals recommend
Golf and RV sites
Golf
7 locals recommend
Little Bear Golf Course
872 Waterloo Rd
7 locals recommend
Golf
Suspension walking bridge by the dam
Brilliant Bridge Regional Park
1849 Brilliant Road
Suspension walking bridge by the dam
Waterfalls
Glade Creek Falls
1978 Glade Road
Waterfalls
Waterfalls
Sproule Creek Road
Sproule Creek Road
Waterfalls
Waterfalls
15 locals recommend
Fletcher Falls
Fletcher Creek Frontage
15 locals recommend
Waterfalls
waterfalls
Wilson Creek Falls
waterfalls
waterfalls
Little McPhee Creek
waterfalls
Beautiful moderate hike to see all of castlegar
Dove Hill Trail
Dove Hill Trail
Beautiful moderate hike to see all of castlegar
Trails on the river by Selkirk
Selkirk College Trails (Heritage Way)
Heritage Way
Trails on the river by Selkirk
Easy trails with a great lookout view
Mel De Anna Hiking Area
Easy trails with a great lookout view
moderate hike with beautiful Castlegar town view
Brilliant Overlook Trail
Brilliant Overlook Trail
moderate hike with beautiful Castlegar town view
easy walking trail
Skattebo Reach Trail
Skattebo Reach Trail
easy walking trail
Hard hike , great view to all of nelson
55 locals recommend
Pulpit Rock
55 locals recommend
Hard hike , great view to all of nelson
Beautiful hike to see all of nelson BC
9 locals recommend
Lyons Bluff Trail
1207 British Columbia 3A
9 locals recommend
Beautiful hike to see all of nelson BC
beautiful hike
Copper Mountain Lookout
beautiful hike
Beautiful big cedars
7 locals recommend
Old Growth Trail
7 locals recommend
Beautiful big cedars
Hard day hike , you see goats at the top
Gimli Peak
Hard day hike , you see goats at the top
Gwillim Lakes
Gibson Lake
Sapphire Lakes
Sunset Lake

Food scene

Many exciting local artist shops and food.
31 locals recommend
Baker Street
31 locals recommend
Many exciting local artist shops and food.
Brewery in Nelson
17 locals recommend
Torchlight Brewing Co.
125 Hall St
17 locals recommend
Brewery in Nelson
Cool hip brewery in nelson
30 locals recommend
Backroads Brewing Company
460 Baker St
30 locals recommend
Cool hip brewery in nelson
brewery
19 locals recommend
Nelson Brewing Company
512 Latimer St
19 locals recommend
brewery
Brewery
Tailout Brewing
1810 8 Avenue
Brewery
Monte Carlo Grill & Pizza
1935 Columbia Avenue
The Bombi Restaurant
1983 Columbia Avenue
Black Rooster Classic Bar & Grill
651 18 St
The Grand Buddha Bistro
1810 8th Ave
Roots Modern Health Food
1502 Columbia Ave
Cuisine of India Castlegar
908 Columbia Ave
13 locals recommend
The Lions Head Smoke & Brew Pub
2629 Broadwater Rd
13 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Outer Clove Restaurant
536 Stanley St
16 locals recommend
61 locals recommend
Cantina Del Centro
565 Baker St
61 locals recommend
42 locals recommend
Marzano
153 Baker St
42 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Sprout Plant Based Eatery
569 Ward St
6 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Jackson's Hole & Grill
524 Vernon St
20 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Thor's Pizza
303 Victoria St
18 locals recommend
21 locals recommend
Broken Hill
479 Baker St
21 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
The Black Cauldron
620 Herridge Lane
8 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Rich Rabnett and Friends
198 Baker St
18 locals recommend
44 locals recommend
Oso Negro Café
604 Ward St
44 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Sage Tapas & Wine Bar
705 Vernon St
15 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
Frog Peak Cafe
1418 BC-6
29 locals recommend
Nuru Coffee Bar
513 6 Ave
Kootenay Kabab
945 Eldorado Street
9 locals recommend
The Colander Restaurant
1475 Cedar Ave
9 locals recommend
Zee Crêpes Café & Thé
760 Schofield Highway
7 locals recommend
Hooper's Bakery
7 locals recommend
Crumbs Bakery Café
635 Columbia Ave
Humble Bean Coffee Co.
132 4 St