EXPLORE THE KOOTENAY ROCKIES
The history of Western Canada is forever tied to the railway and the East Kootenays are proud to have 3 heritage locations helping to preserve that history all within a one-hour drive of each other.
The city of Kimberley is home of the historic Sullivan Mine and the Underground Mining Railway. Join the Mining Tour and ride the rails through the beautiful Mark Creek Valley as you listen to the history of Kimberley and the Sullivan Mine.
The Cranbrook History Centre, located right in the heart of Cranbrook, houses the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel, a collection of 28 railway cars of which 17 are currently available for tours to the public.
Fort Steele Heritage Town’s steam train ride is an astonishing experience, putting you in the seats of earlier adventurers who saw this spectacular countryside for the first time more than 100 years ago.
Learn about life as a miner at the Underground Interpretive Centre as our guide describes
hardrock mining and demonstrates some of the equipment used in the Sullivan Mine.
• Mining Tours: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
• Open Weekends from May 21
• Open Daily July 1 to September 5
250-427-0022
www.kumr.ca
250-489-3918
cranbrookhistorycentre.com
A visit to Cranbrook starts with a journey back in time. Climb aboard the vintage railcars of the Trans-Canada Limited. Railway heritage at its fi nest!
Fort Steele’s steam train ride is an astonishing experience, putting you in the seats of earlier adventurers who saw this spectactular country side for the fi rst time more than 100 years ago.
250-417-6000
www.fortsteele.ca
The Heritage Tourism Marketing group gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Regional District of East Kootenay and Columbia Basin Trust which supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin.
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Super Camping - Kootenay Rockies
Photo – Andrew Penner
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