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…
Everything You Need To Know About Snowmobiling in Castlegar
There's a reason snowmobiling is a one of the most popular winter activities in Castlegar: terrain. There are so many places to explore via snowmobile around the city and in the surrounding mountains that it would take a lifetime to see it all. And the fact the region gets about 12 metres (40 feet)…
A Haunted Destination - Halloween in Castlegar
Although Castlegar is considered a newer community by Kootenay standards, having been incorporated in 1966, it still has enough history to scare you around the campfire at night! For Halloween this year there isn't just pumpkin patches and candy apples here in the city; with its rich history, the…
A Heritage Tour Of Castlegar
Castlegar’s history dates back thousands of years to when the region was inhabited by the Lakes Salish First Nations people. The junction where the Kootenay River meets the Columbia, just south of where downtown Castlegar is now located, was an important trading place as well as a fishing spot for…
Meet Sarah Meunier, Castlegar's Queen of the Trails
The first time I met Sarah Meunier was two years ago and she immediately impressed me with her…
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…