Top 8 Places to Visit in
Elkford | British Columbia
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Wildcat Days Festival
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The last weekend of June The discovery and extraction of the numerous resources in the lower Elk Valley continued in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but few inhabitants risked the untamed frontier in the Elkford region. ‘Wildcat’ Charlie Weigert, a trapper renowned for his hospitality in the region and for whom the annual Elkford […]
Elk Lakes Provincial Park
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Elk Lakes Provincial Area is an accessible wilderness park distinguished by exceptional sub-alpine landscapes, remaining glaciers, towering peaks, and bountiful lakes. It is located within the western ranges of the southern Rocky Mountains. Elk Lakes provides various hiking opportunities, including several well-maintained paths suitable for all family members with some back-country hiking experience. From Elkford, travel […]
Josephine Falls
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Josephine Falls, a 25-metre waterfall located in an isolated canyon scenery, is your reward at the finish of a 2.3 km walking trail. Professor Henry F. Osborn and his family found this beautiful waterfall in 1905, and it was named after Miss Josephine Osborn, their maid who caught the biggest fish ever recorded from that site. […]
- Josephine Falls, Elkford BC
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- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/josephine-falls-trail
Height of the Rockies Provincial Park
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The height of the Rockies Provincial Park is a vital link in a protected area network that stretches north and south along the Great Divide. This park has high biodiversity values and provides ideal habitat for various animals and plants, including grizzly bears and mountain goats. Both rich forests and everlasting icefields are protected in […]
Mountain Meadows Golf
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In 1976, the nine-hole course was developed on a natural elk grazing meadow. It has evolved into one of the most golfer-friendly courses in the Kootenays. Because each hole has two sets of tees, the back nine is very different from the front. Water comes into play on six of the nine holes, which wind […]
- Box 190, Elkford, British Columbia.
- 250 865-7413
- https://www.mountainmeadowsgolf.com/index.html
Elkford Municipal Campground
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Escape to the Kootenay Rockies’ wilderness, which is only a short walk away from stores, gas stations, restaurants, and other necessities. Make a reservation for a campsite at the Elkford Municipal Campground. This riverfront camping offers breathtaking mountain views as well as easy river access. There are 77 campsites and amenities like a shower house with […]
- 350 Elk Valley Hwy, Elkford, British Columbia.
- 250 865-4010
- https://www.elkford.ca/elkford_municipal_campground
Wapiti Ski Hill
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With a lighted slope suited for nighttime skiing and snowboarding, you can enjoy some fresh powder at any time of day. Wapiti Ski Club, based in Elkford, is a volunteer-run institution. Wapiti Ski Hill has a selection of full slopes with a total elevation rise of 1000 feet and enough variation to keep the whole […]
Sulphur Springs
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Secluded, undeveloped natural sulphur springs are located 5 kilometres south of Elkford. The spring was once known across the region for its reputed medicinal abilities. The location has a raw diving board, picnic area, and a seven-foot trough cut out of spruce wood that serves as a makeshift tub for those daring enough to have […]
- East Kootenay A, British Columbia
- 250 865-4015
- https://www.elkford.ca/tourism/parks-and-trails