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Fun in the Sun: Family Activities in Castlegar
Built on the confluence of two major rivers, Castlegar is filled with beautiful colours of nature and interesting places to explore, especially if you’re looking for something to do with kids. With one-of-a-kind parks, swimming…
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Iconic Hikes in the Slocan Valley
If you love the feeling of being tucked in by the mountains, you’ll love the Slocan Valley! Even more so than surrounding towns like Nelson and Kaslo, the valley runs in between towering green mountain…
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7 Hikes Around Kootenay Lake You Need to Experience
Kootenay Lake is an iconic waterway with breathtaking mountaintop views just waiting to be found. Discover a new oasis as you explore hidden alpine lakes, rocky peaks, and colourful meadows tucked into the mountains. Experience Kootenay…
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Places In & Around Nelson to Walk Your Dog
If you’ve had a dog for a while, you’ve figured out your favourite route by now. Dogs are creatures of habit, after all, and so are we! But when the sun is shining and your…
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7 Best Hidden Waterfalls in the West Kootenay
Cascading down mountainsides, plunging into crystal-clear pools, and surrounded by mossy green forests – waterfalls in the West Kootenay are a sight to behold. The area has an abundance of these natural wonders, each unique…
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Explore Rail Trails In The Kootenays
In the late 19th and early 20th Century, the Kootenays were once a hotspot for commerce and trade. Steam powered sternwheelers travelled up and down the Columbia River from Revelstoke down to Trail, connecting the…
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World Class Hot Springs – Relax in Nakusp
Nestled in the mountains of the West Kootenay lies the quaint town of Nakusp, most famous for its three very different hot springs. Nature’s gift to this small community, these hot springs make Nakusp one…
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What to Do in New Denver & Silverton: Activities & Food
SLOCAN VALLEY COVERAGE SPONSORED BY SILVERTON GENERAL STORE Your home away from home since 1897: specialty coffee shop, baked goods, local groceries, artisan crafts, and so much more. Fuel up for your visit to New…
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What To Do in Kaslo: A Day Trip Itinerary
Ask anyone who’s been there: Kaslo punches way above its weight class. For a town of 1,000 people, Kaslo has a lot to offer visitors and locals with its rich history as a mining hub…
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5 Things To Do in Castlegar this Spring
Now that Winter is behind us, we’re taking a minute to highlight one of the Kootenay’s most diverse communities: Castlegar. This community, originally a railway community, has since become a major hub for the Kootenays.…
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