Experts Agree: Rock Climbing in Castlegar is Tops
Why is Castlegar the perfect place for rock climbing in British Columbia? These experts explain. Jayme Moye knows a thing or two about good rock climbing areas. The adventure journalist joined forces with American rock climbing legend Hans Florine in the big wall mecca of Yosemite National Park as…
The Best Fishing Holes In Castlegar
Castlegar is a world-class destination when it comes to freshwater angling. Whether your preference is fly fishing for trout in mountain streams, jigging for walleye in rivers or casting for lake lunkers, there's something for every angler who lives in or visits Castlegar. Take Graham Cloutier…
An Expert On Why Castlegar Mountain Biking Is So Good
Dave Sutton started mountain biking in Castlegar before most of the country even knew what the sport was. It was the early 1990s and although Californians had been riding hiking trails on their rigid-frame bicycles with knobby tires for about seven years, most bikers in Canada were still using them…
6 Of The Most Beautiful Waterfalls Near Castlegar
No other liquid landmark captures the imagination quite like a waterfall. Perhaps it's the sound, or the power, or the cascading water droplets reflecting sun spots. Or maybe it's the reminder that earth's lifeblood, our own lifeblood, is forever flowing. Whatever the reason, waterfalls are…
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…
Where To Toboggan With Your Family in Castlegar
Where To Toboggan With Your Family In Castlegar There's nothing more Canadian than bundling up the kids, piling them onto a wooden toboggan and whooshing down a snowy slope. These days there are plenty of other devices with which to hoon down hills, from steerable GT Snoracers and Crazy Carpets to…
10 Reasons Why Winter Doesn't Suck in Castlegar
Castlegar offers lots of fun outdoor winter recreation, from snowmobiling to the best cross-country skiing in the Kootenays, and the weather is mild enough that you'll actually want to get outside to do them. Here is a list of everything there is to do and after reading it, we're sure you'll agree…
Out There Outdoors Magazine Showcases Castlegar in the Autumn
Out There Outdoors magazine has featured Castlegar in its article "Visit Canada's Arrow Lakes Region This Fall." The magazine, based in Spokane, Washington and distributed across the Pacific Northwest Region, played up the world-class mountain biking and fishing around Castlegar, as well as the…
Celebrate Endless Summer With These Family-Friendly Castlegar Activities
Castlegar is the perfect place for families. What with all the festivals, parks, excellent schools and heaps of outdoor recreation opportunities from swimming in lakes and paddling to skiing and snowmobiling, the little city in the valley is great for kids and their adults. We’ve listed fun things…
Everything You Need To Know About Water Levels and Paddling Safety in Castlegar
Castlegar, and the West Kootenay region in general, isn't your typical place when it comes to water levels and safety. In fact, the height of our local rivers can change hourly and so it's important to know some basic information before you get on the water. In a recent post by local paddling and…
Castlegar to host Invasive Species Fishout Derby July 22-31
This summer 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,…
This is Why Castlegar Has the Best Cross-Country Skiing in the Kootenays
Cross-country skiing, also known as nordic skiing or x-country skiing, is becoming one of the more popular sports in Canada because of its ease of entry and the low-cost of equipment. Not to mention we enjoy four months or more of snow here in the Great White North. Whether you're into a relaxed…