Places OPEN this Winter in Castlegar

British Colombians have been asked to stay close to home this winter season. When travel restrictions are lifted, please remember these important factors for being a smart traveler: Stay home if you aren't feeling well. Wear a Mask in all indoor spaces or when distancing isn't possible. Practice…


The 10 Best Coffee Shops in Castlegar

Every Sunday morning during the summer months, a group of road cyclists ride from Nelson to Castlegar. One would assume they're doing the 100-kilometre round trip because they're interested in the exercise and the beautiful views of the Kootenay River, but that is only partly true. Really they're…


5 Ways To Enjoy A Fun Halloween in Castlegar This Year

Halloween is one of the most fun annual events for both children and parents. There are costumes, candy, house decorations and, unlike Christmas or Easter, there's "tricking" to go along with the treats. Halloween 2020 will be a bit different this year given public health measures. The British…


The Best Ways To Get Out And About in Castlegar

To truly get out and about, you have to immerse yourself in your surroundings. You have to step within to experience the about. Feel the spray from the waterfall on your skin. Walk into the forest and listen to leaves rustling in the breeze. Submerge yourself in a crystal clear pond. By stepping…


The 3 Best Family-Friendly Rock Climbing Areas in Castlegar

Castlegar has quickly become the best city in the Kootenay region of British Columbia for rock climbing. People have been climbing here since the 1950s but in the past two decades popularity in the sport has skyrocketed thanks in part to indoor gyms such as the one at Selkirk College, as well as…


BC Ale Trail Features Castlegar Beer and Mountain Biking

One of the definitive websites dedicated to beer in British Columbia has featured Castlegar. In a story that ran September 2, BC Ale Trail details the Tailout Brewery, the Lion's Head Pub and the mountain biking on the Merry Creek trail system, located just outside of city limits. Called "Castlegar…


How To Get The Family Fishing In Castlegar

"I caught a fish!" Those four words, when uttered by a child, are usually done so at a decibel level reserved for such announcements as "I'm riding my bike!" and "I used the potty!" For parents, it's four-word statements like these that make it all worthwhile. Fishing is an incredibly popular…


Get Lost and Found On Castlegar's Golf Courses

There’s a certain freedom in being lost. It leads to new discoveries. A cherished place that you never knew existed, or something powerful within yourself that you didn’t know was there. But to find yourself… well, first you have to be lost. And to get lost we need room to move. Room to breathe.…


FishingBC Features Castlegar Angling

One of the most definitive websites about fishing in British Columbia has featured the angling opportunities in Castlegar. In a story that ran earlier this year, FishingBC detailed the incredible rainbow trout fishing opportunities in and near the small West Kootenay city. Called “The Heart of the…


The Best Birdwatching Spots In Castlegar

There’s a special poetry in the names of birds: Barrow’s Goldeneye, Cinnamon Teal, Savannah Sparrow, Snow Bunting, Loggerhead Shrike. It’s no wonder people become captivated by bird watching: describing the names of those you’ve spotted is a joy onto itself. It’s as if the words themselves are…


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…


The Best Kayaking Spots in Castlegar

Lakes. Rivers. Creeks. Ponds. Standing Waves. Waterfalls. You name it — Castlegar has it. The city and surrounding area is a hot spot for kayakers because whatever your preference, there's something for you here. Located at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers and near the shores of…