Castlegar Mountain Bike Trail Voted Best In The World

One of the most popular mountain bike websites in the world has rated a Castlegar trail as the best on the planet. In a story that ran on the last day of December 2023, PinkBike listed the top 10 rated mountain bike trails around the globe, as reviewed by users of Trailforks, the de facto map and…


Out There Outdoors Magazine Features Winter in Castlegar

Out There Outdoors magazine has featured Castlegar in its article "West Koot Winter Wonderland." The magazine, based in Spokane, Washington and distributed across the Pacific Northwest Region, showcased the fact Castlegar is an excellent hub from which to access every form of outdoor winter…


Two Experts Share The Best ATV Trails In Castlegar

Dirt biking is a popular past-time in Castlegar, not only because of the plethora of backcountry logging roads around but also because there are excellent maintained areas including the KMX Motocross Track and Trail system near the Bombi summit just south-east of Castlegar and the extensive…


Win a Car During Kootenay Beer Week: September 9-16

This September Castlegar will be an integral part of the Kootenay Beer Week festivities in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. From September 9-16 there will be a number of different activities happening in such communities as Rossland, Nelson, Salmo, and Kaslo but the Tailout Brewery in…


Castlegar to host Invasive Species Fishout Derby Aug 26 to Sept 4

This summer Castlegar will host the Invasive Species Fishout Derby on the Columbia River. The intent is to catch as many walleye (Regional Guidelines) and northern pike as possible because both species were introduced to the waters here and are detrimental to the native species of trout, Kokanee,…


Enjoy a Fish and Sip Adventure with an Expert Guide on the Columbia River

The caddisfly is not an attractive insect. Butterflies, ladybugs, jewel beetles – they definitely won the good looks lottery but not caddisflies, which are usually dirt coloured with long black antennae protruding from above their bulbous eyes; they're kind of like a cross between a leaf and an…


The Best Fishing Holes In Castlegar

Castlegar is a world-class destination when it comes to freshwater angling. Whether your preference is fly fishing for trout in mountain streams, jigging for walleye in rivers or casting for lake lunkers, there's something for every angler who lives in or visits Castlegar. Take Graham Cloutier…


Explore Castlegar In a Day With These 3 Different Itineraries

The reason Castlegar is the heart of the Kootenays is because there's something for everyone to do here. Whether you love outdoor activities, dining, or exploring the art scene, our little city in the valley offers everything to make your heart sing. In this article we look at a number of possible…


An Expert On Why Castlegar Mountain Biking Is So Good

Dave Sutton started mountain biking in Castlegar before most of the country even knew what the sport was. It was the early 1990s and although Californians had been riding hiking trails on their rigid-frame bicycles with knobby tires for about seven years, most bikers in Canada were still using them…


An Expert On Why Castlegar Snowmobiling Is So Good

Snowmobiling has come a long way since the first “motor toboggan” was patented in 1927. These days the machines’ light frames, powerful engines, and extended tracks can take you off the flat, groomed trails and into the deep powder of the mountainous backcountry. The Kootenays are renowned for…


Take a Kootenay Road Trip To Local Breweries and Win!

Castlegar and the rest of the West Kootenay region has joined forces to offer up a road trip that's sure to quench your thirst and your sense of adventure. With the help of BC Ale Trail as well as Tourism Rossland and Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism, we are showcasing the best craft breweries and tap…


Explore Winter In Castlegar With These 3 Daily Itineraries

Winter definitely doesn't suck in Castlegar. With its mild temperatures, pristine mountain views and plethora of activities, our little city in the valley is the perfect snowy destination. Here you'll find all kinds of outdoor fun from skiing and skating to tobogganing and snowmobiling as well as…