Welcome to Destination Castlegar - The heart of the Kootenays!

5 Quirky and Cool BnBs in Castlegar

June 1, 2025

Castlegar’s B&Bs ARE more than a place to crash. They’re part of the adventure when discovering the West Kootenay region of British Columbia.

Castlegar Sculpturewalk 2025 – Here’s How To Vote For Your Favourites

May 20, 2025

There are 30 entries in the 2025 Castlegar Sculpture Walk that range from quirky creatures to a Nordic god.

Get To Know The Wildlife Of Castlegar

April 3, 2025

In this article we go on safari through the lush valleys and over the snow-capped mountaintops near Castlegar to discover where the wild things are.

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Trip Planning

Know Before You Go - Planning Your Summer Adventure in Castlegar

Castlegar is a magical place to visit any time of year and it’s especially easy to get to in the summer. Air Canada Jazz offers almost daily flights into West Kootenay Regional Airport, which is a 10-minute drive from downtown. There’s a shuttle service from the airport via West Kootenay Adventure Tours. It’s also easy to drive here from such major centres as Spokane (3 hours) and Kelowna (4 hours). Find more travel tips on our “How To Get Here” page.