Castlegar's Sculpture Walk 2023 – Here's How To Vote For Your Favourites

There are many reasons why Castlegar is the official "Sculpture Capital of Canada" and one of the main ones is the fact that for the past decade the city has hosted an annual Sculpture Walk event. Artists from the Kootenay region and beyond have their work displayed in and around the downtown core…


Castlegar's Latest Mural Helps Purify The City's Air

The latest mural in Castlegar is not only special because of the collaboration involved in its creation, it's also unique in that the paint used actually helps purify the air. Located on the side of the ARC Youth Programs building at 625 Columbia Ave., the mural was painted by Pass Creek artist…


Where To Enjoy Fine Art Paintings In Castlegar

Every beautiful painting ever created, from the Mona Lisa to Starry Night, needed three things to help bring it to fruition: a medium (like acrylics), a tool such as a brush, and lots of inspiration. And according to local fine artists and painters, Castlegar provides three similar things in order…


Visit Castlegar – The Little City In The Valley

Castlegar is a special place. Located in the valley where the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers meet, this is fertile ground for all things fun. There is a thriving artistic scene here, which makes sense given that this is the “Sculpture Capital of Canada.” There is a unique cultural heritage thanks to…


Why is Castlegar the Sculpture Capital of Canada?

Joy Barrett has had a long career in arts administration. She’s worked at the world-famous Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, at the Calgary Centre of Performing Arts, and as the cultural ambassador for Nelson, British Columbia. Today, she has one of the most important jobs in Castlegar:…