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…
Win Summer Sendoff Concert Tickets
Even though Castlegar enjoys the longest summer in the Kootenays, with residents and visitors often mountain biking and rock climbing into November, the city will be celebrating a Summer Sendoff concert on September 7 at Tailout Brewing. Music will start around 6pm and finish at 10pm with three…
Meet Metal Artist Willow Enewold
Willow Enewold made a mid-life career change few others would be brave enough to do: she left the day-to-day office work of her successful accounting practice for "the hammering, the noise, the filth, the machines and the tools" of metal artistry. She still owns the accounting firm but these days…
Castlegar Hosts TransRockies Singletrack 6 Mountain Bike Race
The TransRockies Singletrack 6 Mountain Bike Race returns to the West Kootenays July 11-16 and Castlegar will host one of the stages. TransRockies organizes various endurance events in North America throughout the year, offering participants incredible experiences in some of the continent’s most…
Going Trail Running in Castlegar? Here Are The Best Loops
There's no denying trail running is making huge strides in North America. A recent study by the US Sports and Fitness Industry Association reported that participation in the sport jumped from 13.2 million in 2022 to 14.8 million in 2023, a one-year increase of over 12 percent. When questioned about…
Meet Musician and Photographer Yanive Feiner
Yanive Feiner is a renaissance man of sorts: he's been a music teacher for over 20 years; his photography is being used by various businesses and associations around the West Kootenay region; he's written one of the anthems being used by the Trail Smoke Eaters hockey team; he facilitates…
Meet Castlegar Photographer Josh Fogal
Although he's only been doing photography professionally for three years, Josh Fogal already has his work being showcased in the Kootenay Gallery. Born and raised in Castlegar, Josh says he was always inspired by the local animals and scenery to pick up a camera and he finally did so when he got…
Castlegar Mountain Bike Trail Voted Best In The World
One of the most popular mountain bike websites in the world has rated a Castlegar trail as the best on the planet. In a story that ran on the last day of December 2023, PinkBike listed the top 10 rated mountain bike trails around the globe, as reviewed by users of Trailforks, the de facto map and…