Where To See Wildlife In The Fall in Castlegar
Autumn is a special time in Castlegar: the deciduous trees and the Larch turn every shade of yellow, red and orange, the air is pleasantly cool but the sun still shines bright, and it’s the best season to spot all manner of wildlife in and around the city. “The Fall is such a great time for…
The 8 Best Disc Golf Courses In And Around Castlegar
Once the leisure activity of hippies and frat boys, disc golf has become a bona fide sport across the globe and Castlegar is one of the best places in British Columbia to enjoy it. There are no less than 8 areas to play in the city as well as within a 30-minute drive and they range from manicured…
Old Growth Forest Hikes Near Castlegar
There's something awe-inspiring about walking through an old growth forest. To be amongst trees that were around before settlers arrived in Canada is a humbling thing. And to be surrounded by living beings that are so large, yet so silent, is enchanting. Today, there are multiple pockets of old…
The 7 Best Beaches In Castlegar
Summer is a magical time in Castlegar when the air temperature is warm but the water is cool. It's the perfect season to bury your toes in the sand while watching the kids frolic on the shore and luckily the city has many areas to do just that. In fact, Castlegar has some of the highest numbers of…
Tips on paddling safely in the Castlegar area
There's no shortage of water to play on in Castlegar. Located at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay rivers, and at the base of the 232-kilometre-long Arrow Lakes system, the city offers unlimited water recreation from fishing and swimming to skating and paddling. If you're partaking in the…
18 Reasons Why Millennium Park Is The Best Urban Park In The Kootenays
Central Park in New York City is the most renowned urban park in the world. It came about as part of a public landscape design competition in 1857 and today the 341-hectare green space in the middle of the world’s ninth largest city, boasts a zoo, carousel, running paths, and even a castle. But it…
Here's Why You Should Join The West Kootenay Ladies Shooting Group in Castlegar
There are only four registered not-for-profit women’s shooting clubs in the entire country and one of them is located in Castlegar. The West Kootenay Ladies Shooting Group (WKLSG) was formed in 2020 by local businesswoman Amber Berukoff to provide safe handling and shooting instruction in a…
Family Fun: Spot These Birds in Castlegar This Winter
Last Spring we wrote an article about the “Best Birdwatching Spots in Castlegar” and it was so popular, we’re revisiting the topic. This time, we’re listing the most interesting species to look for in Castlegar during the winter months. As we mentioned in our previous article, birdwatching has seen…
Castlegar is at the Center of the West Kootenay Ski Scene
It’s not every city that can boast that it's located equidistant from three ski hills, two of which are ranked as the best downhill resorts in North America. But Castlegar can proudly exclaim it is truly at the centre of it all when it comes to world-class alpine skiing. Situated in 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…
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…