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…
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…
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…
Where To Toboggan With Your Family in Castlegar
Where To Toboggan With Your Family In Castlegar There's nothing more Canadian than bundling up the kids, piling them onto a wooden toboggan and whooshing down a snowy slope. These days there are plenty of other devices with which to hoon down hills, from steerable GT Snoracers and Crazy Carpets to…
Meet Castlegar Photographer Dan Salekin
If you've attended the Castlegar Craft and Farmers markets, you've probably seen Dan Salekin. He's usually wearing a fun T-shirt and standing in front of a booth showcasing his photographs, most of which have been taken in and around the city. Dan was born and raised in Castlegar and says he's been…
Win the Ultimate Winter Getaway Package
Destination Castlegar has joined forces with the Arrow Slocan Tourism to offer the chance to win one of two luxurious winter getaways to #ExploreArrowLakes. Here are the details: Prize One: Hot Springs Immersion One lucky winner will be able to take a person of their choice on a two-night…
Castlegar's New Confluence Building
Mountain Culture Group, the digital property of Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine, has featured The Confluence building that is being constructed in Castlegar for completion next year. The article, called "Meet the Newest and Most Exciting Building in Castlegar", discusses the role of Cover…
Meet Acrylic Painter Mirja Vahala
If you've visited the Kootenay Gallery of Art in Castlegar before, chances are you've seen the work of painter Mirja Vahala. Her beautiful acrylic landscapes are a regular sight at the gallery as well as at many other locations around the Kootenays. Her art studio is based in Robson, just across…
Castlegar Featured on Paddle BC
A new website called Paddle BC launched this month and featured Castlegar as a perfect paddling destination. A collaboration between paddling associations and cross-sector organizations, Paddle BC promotes the province of British Columbia as a world-class place for paddlers that offers some of the…
Meet Artist, Seamstress, and Designer Sue Reed
Sue Reed is the talented artist and seamstress behind the brand Dreamscape Studio, which specializes in custom, unique, and individualized handbags, wallets, purses, and more. Based in Ootischenia, the community on the eastern side of the Columbia River across from Castlegar, Sue designs…
Out There Outdoors Magazine Showcases Castlegar in the Autumn
Out There Outdoors magazine has featured Castlegar in its article "Visit Canada's Arrow Lakes Region This Fall." The magazine, based in Spokane, Washington and distributed across the Pacific Northwest Region, played up the world-class mountain biking and fishing around Castlegar, as well as the…
Meet Metal Artist Lisa Huth
Lisa Huth is an artist and blacksmith based in Pass Creek, just north of Castlegar. Her preferred medium is metal and she's done commissions for clients that include everything from patio railings to range hoods and she's also created pieces that have been showcased in such festivals as Castlegar's…