Spring Comes Early To Castlegar. Here Are 9 Ways To Celebrate It With Your Family
Every year Castlegar enjoys the onset of an early Spring while many places in the Kootenay region of British Columbia are still blanketed in snow. That's because our city is at a lower elevation, it's in a sheltered valley beside two rivers that help moderate temperatures, and we get more sun than…
Where to Nordic Ski in Castlegar
The Castlegar area enjoys snow from November until March and so nordic skiing is one of the most popular winter activities here. Whether you prefer fast skate skiing for fitness, or slower relaxed cross-country through untouched snow to see the sites, there is something for every nordic skier…
Meet Musician Steve Marc
Steve Marc is a man and a band. The Castlegar-based musician, whose full name is Steve Marc Gosselin, has been playing and touring for over three decades with such outfits as the Barefoot Caravan. Recently though, he branched out and his new band, named Steve Marc, is celebrating the release of a…
Work Smarter at the Confluence: Castlegar's Premier Co-Working Space
It's time to get out of that musty basement, the chilly garage, or that cramped attic and move into a beacon of architectural innovation in Castlegar. The new Confluence Building has opened its doors to entrepreneurs, business people, students and anyone looking to work in a modern, inspiring…
Everything You Need To Know About Nordic Skiing In Castlegar
Everything You Need To Know About Nordic Skiing In Castlegar Cross-country skiing, also known as nordic skiing or x-country skiing, is becoming one of the more popular sports in Canada. This is because it's relatively inexpensive to get into (gear is less than half the cost of downhill skiing),…
Meet Artistic Couple Kate and Jerry Enewold
Kate and Jerry Enewold are a royal couple when it comes to the Castlegar arts scene, having been deeply entrenched in it for over half a century. They have specialized in a multitude of media from painting and silversmithing to furniture design and woodworking and their work can be seen in a…
An Expert On Why Castlegar Snowmobiling Is So Good
Snowmobiling has come a long way since the first “motor toboggan” was patented in 1927. These days the machines’ light frames, powerful engines, and extended tracks can take you off the flat, groomed trails and into the deep powder of the mountainous backcountry. The Kootenays are renowned for…
Meet Furniture Designer and Artist Daniel Nelson
Fourteen years ago former professional skateboarder Daniel Nelson moved from White Rock, British Columbia to Pass Creek, near Castlegar, and now runs Driftwood Works where he creates unique, hand-crafted furniture and artistic creations such as skateboards and guitars. Inspired by the natural…
Stage Dive into Castlegar’s Punk Scene With The Adits
When I first reached out to Kirk about his band The Adits, his reply was the most punk thing ever: “Hey. What did we do now?” Actually, they’ve done quite a lot lately, thank you very much. The three-piece Castlegar-based outfit made up of Kirk on guitar, Dave on bass, and Andy on drums played the…
Castlegar to Host Invasive Species Fishout Derby Sept 7-15, 2024
This fall Castlegar will host the Invasive Species Fishout Derby on the Columbia River. The intent is to catch as many walleye (Regional Guidelines) and northern pike as possible because both species were introduced to the waters here and are detrimental to the native species of trout, Kokanee, and…
The Best Hiking Trails in Castlegar
Castlegar is a hiking mecca! Whether you prefer long strolls beside the river or high alpine treks, this area of the West Kootenays in British Columbia has it all. Part of the reason hiking is so good in Castlegar is because of the hard work done by such local non-profit organizations as the…
Castlegar's New Confluence Building Now Open
Finally, the Kootenays have a gateway building worthy of the region's splendour. Castlegar's newest landmark is The Confluence, a beacon of architectural innovation and community spirit located at 1995 6th Ave. Designed by Kootenay-based Cover Architecture, the $8.7 million, 8,300-square-foot…