Get To Know The Wildlife Of Castlegar
Story by Jenny Wallace, Castlegar's Wildsafe Community Coordinator Castlegar and the West Kootenay region of British Columbia is like the African savanna when it comes to wildlife. Some of the largest creatures on the continent live here and many are unique to this area of the world. In this…
Spring Comes Early To Castlegar. Here Are 9 Ways To Celebrate It With Your Family
Every year Castlegar enjoys the onset of an early Spring while many places in the Kootenay region of British Columbia are still blanketed in snow. That's because our city is at a lower elevation, it's in a sheltered valley beside two rivers that help moderate temperatures, and we get more sun than…
An Expert On Why Castlegar Snowmobiling Is So Good
Snowmobiling has come a long way since the first “motor toboggan” was patented in 1927. These days the machines’ light frames, powerful engines, and extended tracks can take you off the flat, groomed trails and into the deep powder of the mountainous backcountry. The Kootenays are renowned for…
Top 5 Things to do With Your Family in Castlegar in the Winter
Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, the city of Castlegar is a fairytale destination in the winter months because it offers dreamy snow for skiing and snowmobiling as well as mild temperatures and lots of sunshine. Here are five fun activities to do with your family in and around…
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 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…
Why Castlegar is a RV Dream Destination
In a recent article for the Explorer RV Club, writer Josephine Matyas describes the West Kootenay region as having "a superabundance of unspoiled beauty, scenic driving routes, excellent campgrounds, and more places to soak, fish, swim, hike and just relax than you could ever manage in one visit.…
Bike Mag Features Riding in Castlegar
Bike magazine has featured the local riding in its article "The Long Weekend: Castlegar, British Columbia." The magazine, based in New York city and distributed around the world, showcased the fact Castlegar is making a name for itself in mountain bike circles. Written by Spokane, Washington local…
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…
Two Experts Share The Best ATV Trails In Castlegar
Dirt biking is a popular past-time in Castlegar, not only because of the plethora of backcountry logging roads around but also because there are excellent maintained areas including the KMX Motocross Track and Trail system near the Bombi summit just south-east of Castlegar and the extensive…