Hi! Thanks for visiting the Destination Castlegar blog. Here you can find a collection of great articles on events, ideas for adventure, and local happenings in and around the city.

6 Of The Most Beautiful Waterfalls Near Castlegar


Whether you're keen to go for a hike to discover a beautiful waterfall tucked among the evergreens, or prefer to just pull over in the car and photograph one, there are a number all within easy driving distance of downtown. Here are our six favourites.

17 Best Dinner Restaurants in Castlegar


There are many excellent dining establishments in Castlegar, many of them family-owned and some that have been around for decades. These are our 17 favourites.

Why Everyone Should Attend Castlegar’s Annual Night Of Fire


Everything you need to know about Castlegar's annual Night of Fire event, famous for its massive wooden sculpture burn.

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


There are 10 entries in the 2025 Castlegar Burger Month competition. Get out there and find your favourite.

15 Quirky and Delightfully Unexpected Things to Do in Castlegar


A list of 15 novel and quirky things to do in the city of Castlegar, British Columbia.

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Castlegar to Host Invasive Species Fishout Derby Aug 15-24th, 2025


This fall Castlegar will host the Invasive Species Fishout Derby on the Columbia River to catch as many walleye & northern pike as possible.

5 Quirky and Cool BnBs in Castlegar


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.

Borscht Cook-Off Returns September 27


We're excited to announce the Doukhobor Discovery Centre will once again be hosting its Borscht Cook-off on September 27, 2025.

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


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

Castlegar Crossword Fun


How well do you know Castlegar? Here's a fun crossword that will test how much you remember about our little city in the heart of the Kootenays.

Get To Know The Wildlife Of Castlegar


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.

Castlegar to Revelstoke: Road Trip Highlights


Travel writer Leigh McAdam has featured Castlegar in her article about road tripping from the "Sculpture Capital of Canada" to Revelstoke.

The of the Kootenays

Where mountains and rivers meet in a fertile valley that boasts rich cultural heritage, a thriving artistic scene and more than enough outdoor recreation for every kind of enthusiast.  Come and visit the centre of it all.

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