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Castlegar Sculpturewalk

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Castlegar Sculpturewalk is a dynamic exhibition which includes sculptures created by international artists. The collection is set in Canada’s West Kootenay region and displays an annual rotation of beautiful art. The exhibition is placed in downtown Castlegar as a walking tour which has showcased over 120 sculptures in the past years, usually displaying thirty sculptures […]

Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park

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Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park represents the gorgeous views of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers. This attraction is popular for the trails it holds, where visitors can enjoy the fantastic scenery across the island. The park preserves the human heritage and natural history of the rivers. During your walk through the past, you will see the […]

Syringa Provincial Park

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Syringa Provincial Park, located on the east shore of Lower Arrow Lake in the West Kootenay region, is surrounded by the Douglas-fir forests and an observable abundance of wildlife. It is known for its several recreational activities. People may stay at the destination and pursue activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. Families can also […]

Columbia and Western Rail Trail

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The Columbia Western Rail Train (also known as the C&W Rail Trail, The Great Trail, or The Trans Canada Trail) is a popular trail with a distance of 162km long from Castlegar, BC, to Midway, BC. The trail holds the history of the abandoned Canadian Pacific Boundary Subdivision, which last ran in 1991. Visitors can […]

Castlegar CPR Station Museum

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Castlegar’s Canadian Pacific Railway Museum is placed on a 100+-year-old station, yet it is well preserved, being built in 1902 and going through a fire. It is located near downtown Castlegar and has plenty of parking available. The museum was reconstructed after a fire in 1906. The CPR museum is a beautiful property open year-round […]

Columbia River Fishing

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The Columbia River is famous for fishing, with 30+ kilometres and up to 1,500 fish per kilometre. Fly fishing is available on the upper part of the river near Castlegar and Trail BC. Other types of fishing like spin-casting, tolling, jigging, and bottom bouncing are also common in this river. Trout is a famous catch […]

Millennium Park

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Millennium Park is located in the heart of Castlegar’s downtown, the largest park in the area. The park is also located on the Columbia River. Residents and visitors may participate in swimming, biking, sports, and leisure activities. Not only is there the expansive Columbia River, but there are swimming pools available for use. The attraction […]

Doukhobor Discovery Centre

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Doukhobor life in British Columbia can be experienced by its culture and heritage in the Doukhobor Discovery Centre in Castlegar. The centre contains many artifacts from the original Doukhobor villages that had disappeared into the market. It is the home of ten buildings with educational exhibits. Photo: facebook.com/DoukhoborDiscoveryCentre

Home Town of Travis Green

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Travis Vernon Green is the former head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, NHL and former hockey centre. Travis was born in Castlegar in 1970. Read more about Travis Green | People of Small Towns  

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