British Colombians have been asked to stay close to home this winter season. When travel restrictions are lifted, please remember these important factors for being a smart traveler:
- Stay home if you aren’t feeling well.
- Wear a Mask in all indoor spaces or when distancing isn’t possible.
- Practice physical distancing.
- Wash hands frequently and sneeze or cough in your sleeve.
- Respect the protocols local businesses have put in place and the culture of our area.
- Together we can stop the spread and stay safe and healthy.
Here is a list of places in Castlegar that are open this winter season.
Activity Providers
- Kootenay Gallery
- Enjoy the talents of local artists showcased in the Kootenay Gallery
- And don’t forget to check out their online gift shop, which is full of amazing local handcrafted goods
- Kootenay Fly Fishing
- Offering guided Fly fishing tours on the Columbia River
- Year round experiences
- Castlegar Nordic Ski Club
- With 45 km of packed and tracked ski trails ranging from beginner to advanced levels
- Purchase your membership or day pass
Parks, Trails, and facilities
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- Syringa Provincial Park
- Sprawling day-use beach with dog friendly areas, public washrooms, picnic tables (some with fire pits?)
- Five Best Places to Toboggan in Castlegar.
- Play and Picnic Area with Lighted Wintertime Toboggan Run.
- Millennium Park
- A popular spot for locals and tourists alike, Millennium Park walking trails, picnic areas and off leash dog walking.
- Bird Watching at Waldie Island
- This trail goes through a protected Blue Heron bird sanctuary known as the Waldie Island Heron reserve. Dog-owners are requested to prevent dogs from disturbing birds by keeping them on leash or close by.
- Syringa Provincial Park
Food and Drink
Pub-Style eating
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- LionsHead smoke and brew pub
- Featuring delicious in house smoked meats, and a variety of bc beers, you can’t go wrong with their delectable pub food
- Cartwrights Pub
- Stop by for mouthwatering wing night, and their variety of cold beers on tap!
- Tailout brewing
- Indulge in tasty local beers You can bring your own food/takeout in for a unique dining experience
- LionsHead smoke and brew pub
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Flavours from around the world
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- The Chameleon Restaurant
- A German/Russian fusion restaurant, with amazing homestyle meals
- Chopsticks
- Traditional chinese cuisine and delicious homemade sushi
- Cuisine of India
- Enjoy a variety of flavourful meat and vegetarian dishes or try one of their phenomenal mango lassis
- Jacky’s Chinese restaurant
- Castlegars newest chinese restaurant, boasts a large buffet of superb chinese food, as well as a full menu
- J&V Chinese restaurant
- Tasty chinese cuisine that really hits the spot when you’re craving chinese! Check out their drive thru window
- The Wandering Greek Oven
- This restaurant offers a fresh and delicious taste of traditional greek food that everyone will love
- The Grand Buddha Bistro
- The Grand Buddha Bistro hosts a variety of delicious Thai-Vietnamese fusion menu items as well as their very own bubble tea bar
- Waf-Pho
- At first glance, Thai-Waffle fusion may seem like an odd choice, but you can’t go wrong with Waf-Pho, their menu boasts items all the way from stunning burgers, and delicious pho to mouth watering waffle plates
- The Chameleon Restaurant
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Coffee Shops and Cafés
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- Bagels and Brew
- Enjoy a perfectly prepared bagel paired with one of their delicious hot or cold beverages
- Common Grounds
- Enjoy one of their tasty lunch items, decadent treats or one of their many beverage choices
- Crumbs Bakery
- Treat yourself to a fresh baked pastry or fresh hot out of the oven bread at this Traditional bakery
- Maggies Mug
- Dig into some home cooked comfort food, and delicious coffees and teas
- The Humble Bean
- Take a break and relax with a tasty lunch item and specialty coffee at this cute cafe
- Starbucks
- Grab a coffee and pastry at this iconic coffee shop
- Bagels and Brew
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Fast Food
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- A&W
- Dairy Queen
- McDonald’s
- Subway (uptown)
- Subway (downtown)
- Tim Hortons (midtown)
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Something for everyone
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- Black Rooster bar & grill
- A wide variety of tasty meals, as well as a large gluten free menu
- Boston Pizza
- Enjoy anything from pizza to hearty pastas at this family friendly restaurant
- Little Bear clubhouse
- Stop by for a delicious AND beautifully presented meal, they almost look too good to eat…almost
- Monte Carlo Grill
- Known for their delicious breakfast this is a hidden gem of Castlegar
- The Bombi Restaurant
- Serving all day breakfast, the Bombi is a great place to feed your craving for breakfast foods, no matter what time of the day
- The Nineteenth
- Enjoy fantastic food, with a nice view over the golf course
- Roots Modern Health Food
- Grab a tasty, (and healthy!) option here where everything is made in house, and they can cater to all diets
- Black Rooster bar & grill
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Accommodations & Winter Ski & Stay Packages
- Sandman Hotel
- This hotel offers a wide variety of amenities, from a large indoor pool, to their very own fitness center, good for families and business trips alike!
- Winter Deals Packages 20/21
- Canadas Best Value Inn and Suites
- Cozy, clean and comfortable you can’t go wrong with this inn, conveniently located near the uptown plaza and hosts their own restaurant the Monte Carlo Grill
- Winter Deals Packages 20/21
- The Super 8
- Conveniently located to Castlegar’s dining, shopping and recreation this hotel is a great place to stay while you explore what Castlegar has to offer
- Winter Deals Packages 20/21
- The Chameleon Hotel
- This hotel is perfectly situated in Downtown Castlegar, and is a fusion of German quality, European hospitality, and Canadian touch and influence. Close to shopping and Sculpture Walk
- Winter Deals Packages 20/21
- Sure Stay by Best Western
- Enjoy your stay with new updated rooms, free breakfast with dining, and a local brewery on site!
- Winter Deals Packages 20/21
- Genelle B&B
- With cozy decor, and picturesque grounds, Genelle House B&B is the perfect place for a quiet romantic getaway
- Twin Rivers Motel
- Enjoy the comfort, and convenience of this motel located right on the main road of Castlegar, and close to some of our unique attractions
- Windborne B&B
- Windborne has all the fixings of luxury, paired with a casual and comfortable atmosphere which makes it an ideal place to spend your vacation, and it doesn’t hurt it’s only a short drive from Castlegar’s beaches.
- Cozy pines motel
- Located just on the outskirts of Castlegar is the largest motel, and offers amenities such full kitchens and is pet friendly.