Experts Agree: Rock Climbing in Castlegar is Tops
Why is Castlegar the perfect place for rock climbing in British Columbia? These experts explain. Jayme Moye knows a thing or two about good rock climbing areas. The adventure journalist joined forces with American rock climbing legend Hans Florine in the big wall mecca of Yosemite National Park as…
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…
Celebrate Endless Summer With These Family-Friendly Castlegar Activities
Castlegar is the perfect place for families. What with all the festivals, parks, excellent schools and heaps of outdoor recreation opportunities from swimming in lakes and paddling to skiing and snowmobiling, the little city in the valley is great for kids and their adults. We’ve listed fun things…
It's a Patio Party! Here are 14 of the Best Patios in Castlegar
There is one song that is the preeminent anthem for patio culture in Canada: Kim Mitchell's "Patio Lanterns." The chorus speaks to those perfect moments when we Northerners can sit outside without worrying about snow, rain and mosquitos; when we can sip beverages, eat good food, and laugh with our…
Mountain Culture Group Spotlights Castlegar Bouldering
The Mountain Culture Group website has featured the Castlegar bouldering scene in an article titled "Why The West Kootenay Bouldering Scene Is Blowing Up." The Q&A-style story interviews Allen Rollin who recently released the West Kootenay Bouldering guidebook, which can be purchased at the…
Kootenay Mountain Culture Features Castlegar & Arrow Lakes
Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine's website has showcased the Castlegar area and Arrow Lakes in an article titled "Why Castlegar Should Be On Your Must-Visit List This Fall." Created in partnership with ZenSeekers and Arrow Slocan Tourism, the story features words by KMC editor Vince Hempsall,…
The 3 Best Family-Friendly Rock Climbing Areas in Castlegar
Castlegar has quickly become the best city in the Kootenay region of British Columbia for rock climbing. People have been climbing here since the 1950s but in the past two decades popularity in the sport has skyrocketed thanks in part to indoor gyms such as the one at Selkirk College, as well as…
Lion's Head Pub One of the Eight Best in BC
The Lion’s Head Smoke and Brew Pub has just been listed as one of the eight best pubs in the province of British Columbia. Located a five-minute drive from downtown Castlegar in the community of Robson, the Lion’s Head is no stranger to media attention, having been featured by various publications…
Canada's Best Rock Climber Calls Castlegar Festival The Best in the West
The Kootenay Rock Climbing Festival returned to Castlegar September 21-22, 2019, and featured Canada's best rock climber Sonnie Trotter. This is the eighth year the Festival has been held at the Lion's Head Pub in Robson, which is only a few minutes away from the Castlegar's downtown core and it's…
The Best Rock Climbing Routes at Kinnaird Bluffs
Kinnaird is a unique chunk of rock. Located on the southern perimeter of the city of Castlegar, the white and ruby-coloured cliff band is composed of 110 million year-old gneiss and granite formed during a mountain building episode associated with plate collision on the coast. According to…
Visit Castlegar – The Little City In The Valley
Castlegar is a special place. Located in the valley where the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers meet, this is fertile ground for all things fun. There is a thriving artistic scene here, which makes sense given that this is the “Sculpture Capital of Canada.” There is a unique cultural heritage thanks to…
Kootenay Climbing Festival Returns To Castlegar
The Kootenay Rock Climbing Festival returns to Castlegar September 22-23, 2018, and will feature Olympic climber Jen Olson and Canadian mountaineering legend Don Vockeroth. This is the seventh year the Festival has been held at the Lion's Head Pub, the only restaurant and bar in North America with…