Top 5 Things to do With Your Family in Castlegar in the Winter

Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, the city of Castlegar is a fairytale destination in the winter months because it offers dreamy snow for skiing and snowmobiling as well as mild temperatures and lots of sunshine. Here are five fun activities to do with your family in and around…


Everything You Need To Know About Nordic Skiing In Castlegar

Everything You Need To Know About Nordic Skiing In Castlegar Cross-country skiing, also known as nordic skiing or x-country skiing, is becoming one of the more popular sports in Canada. This is because it's relatively inexpensive to get into (gear is less than half the cost of downhill skiing),…


Castlegar is at the Center of the West Kootenay Ski Scene

It’s not every city that can boast that it's located equidistant from three ski hills, two of which are ranked as the best downhill resorts in North America. But Castlegar can proudly exclaim it is truly at the centre of it all when it comes to world-class alpine skiing. Situated in British…


Where to Snowmobile in Castlegar

Snowmobiling (also known as sledding) is one of the most popular winter activities in Castlegar and there are two good reasons for it. Firstly, upwards of 12 metres (40 feet) of snow can fall in the mountains surrounding the city meaning at higher elevations the season is very long. People start…