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…
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…
8 Indoor Ideas In Castlegar When It's Raining Or Smoky
Castlegar is a wondrous place that boasts some of the most beautiful views in the province: the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers, the mountains, the valley. Sometimes, though, it can be hard to see all these things. When the clouds are low and the rain is falling, for example, it's a good time to do…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
Don't Miss The Snowplace Like Home Festival 2019
Winter is a special time in Castlegar and not just because it's an idyllic scene of white mountain peaks, snow-draped evergreens and slow-moving, ice-rimmed rivers and lakes. This is also the season when residents and visitors alike meet up for outdoor activities, indoor warmth and to enjoy a sense…