Where To See Wildlife In The Fall in Castlegar

Autumn is a special time in Castlegar: the deciduous trees and the Larch turn every shade of yellow, red and orange, the air is pleasantly cool but the sun still shines bright, and it’s the best season to spot all manner of wildlife in and around the city. “The Fall is such a great time for…


The 8 Best Disc Golf Courses In And Around Castlegar

Once the leisure activity of hippies and frat boys, disc golf has become a bona fide sport across the globe and Castlegar is one of the best places in British Columbia to enjoy it. There are no less than 8 areas to play in the city as well as within a 30-minute drive and they range from manicured…


Kootenay Mountain Culture Features Castlegar & Arrow Lakes

Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine's website has showcased the Castlegar area and Arrow Lakes in an article titled "Why Castlegar Should Be On Your Must-Visit List This Fall." Created in partnership with ZenSeekers and Arrow Slocan Tourism, the story features words by KMC editor Vince Hempsall,…


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…


BBC Features Castlegar's Doukhobor Community

The British Broadcasting Corporation has featured Castlegar and its Doukhobor Community in its summer article entitled "Canada's little-known Russian sect: The fascinating but little-documented story of the Doukhobors, a pacifist religious sect who fled persecution in Russia to undertake one of the…


Old Growth Forest Hikes Near Castlegar

There's something awe-inspiring about walking through an old growth forest. To be amongst trees that were around before settlers arrived in Canada is a humbling thing. And to be surrounded by living beings that are so large, yet so silent, is enchanting. Today, there are multiple pockets of old…


KMC Magazine Showcases Castlegar Taxidermy School

Kootenay Mountain Culture magazine has featured Lino Grifone and his Western Canada School of Taxidermy, which he's operated in Castlegar since 1991. Called "Institute of Higher Preserving," the article appeared in the publication's Summer 2021 issue and describes how the school was Canada's first…


Spark Program Offers $3,000 To Help Launch Or Improve Your Tourism Business

The city of Castlegar has been invited to be a part of the West Kootenay division of the BC Tourism Innovation Lab, which is offering grants and mentorships to help entrepreneurs in the tourism industry either get their endeavours off the ground or level up their current ones. The Innovation Lab is…


33 Places To Take Your Dog in Castlegar

According to a recent survey by Toronto-based Logit Group, over one-half of Canadians currently have a pet in their household and of those 55% have a dog. Looking at the stats provincially, residents of British Columbia and the Prairies are more likely to own a dog compared to any other region. So,…


The 7 Best Beaches In Castlegar

Summer is a magical time in Castlegar when the air temperature is warm but the water is cool. It's the perfect season to bury your toes in the sand while watching the kids frolic on the shore and luckily the city has many areas to do just that. In fact, Castlegar has some of the highest numbers of…


18 Reasons Why Millennium Park Is The Best Urban Park In The Kootenays

Central Park in New York City is the most renowned urban park in the world. It came about as part of a public landscape design competition in 1857 and today the 341-hectare green space in the middle of the world’s ninth largest city, boasts a zoo, carousel, running paths, and even a castle. But it…


Here's Why You Should Join The West Kootenay Ladies Shooting Group in Castlegar

There are only four registered not-for-profit women’s shooting clubs in the entire country and one of them is located in Castlegar. The West Kootenay Ladies Shooting Group (WKLSG) was formed in 2020 by local businesswoman Amber Berukoff to provide safe handling and shooting instruction in a…


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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