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The view in every direction is of mountain arrow lakes/silVery sloCan — This
hoT sPrings — A soak in the soothing,
range after mountain range. Glaciers cling to paradise of splendid scenery and charming
restorative hot springs that this region is famous

massive rock formations, releasing crystal-clear villages is especially well known for large trolling
for will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. Public


freshwater that flows down through forested lakes, such as the Upper and Lower Arrow Lakes
hot springs are located at Radium Hot Springs,

slopes to the valley floor, creating rivers and which together measure 150 kilometres (90 miles)
Fairmont, Ainsworth, Nakusp, Halcyon, and
lakes. And, with abundant trout, kokanee, char, in length and about three kilometres (two miles)
near Revelstoke. Or, venture out to a wilderness

whitefish, and bass, the fishing is as thrilling in width. Slocan Lake and Trout Lake are also
setting: Lussier Hot Springs is located in


as the scenery in British Columbia’s mountain great options, with both lakes offering over 30
Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park, located south


playground! kilometres (19 miles) of trolling.
of Fairmont. The many spas in the region offer

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The elk Valley — The Elk River has a CenTral kooTenay — The Kootenay River
everything from massage to wellness retreats.
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well-established reputation for fly fishing for meets the Columbia River near the community
golfing — Here, more than twenty
westslope cutthroat trout, whitefish, and bull of Castlegar, which offers some of the best river
championship golf courses are resting in the
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trout. The Flathead River is another angling fishing in the province.
shadows of some of Canada’s most impressive
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favourite, along with several lakes stocked with
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kooTenay lake — Kootenay Lake is 100
peaks. This is mountain golf at its best.
rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.
kilometres (62 miles) in length and has marinas More highlighTs — The Kootenay Rockies
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Valley of a Thousand Peaks — and boat launches for trollers and a multitude
region is legendary for skiing and snowboarding,
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This spectacular mountainous area features of creek mouths and shore areas popular with
as well as heritage attractions and a wide range
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numerous lakes and rivers for all types of fly fishers and spin casters. Kootenay Lake is
of lively festivals and events for the whole family.

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freshwater fishing. Top rivers in the area include where Gerrard rainbow trout, the world’s largest
Popular summer activities include camping and
the St. Mary River, Bull River, Skookumchuck rainbow trout, originated.
RV touring, hiking, mountain biking, whitewater
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River, and Kootenay River.
naTional and ProVinCial Parks —
rafting, horseback riding, ATV riding, and more.
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naTional Parks Corridor — Features Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, Yoho, and Kootenay
Winter activities include snowmobiling, heli-
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four national parks (Kootenay, Yoho, Glacier, National Parks are all located within the
skiing, snowcat-skiing, cross-country skiing,
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and Mount Revelstoke) and some of Canada’s Kootenay Rockies and present outstanding
snowshoeing, and backcountry ski touring.
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most majestic scenery. Kinbasket Lake, north sightseeing and adventure opportunities. There
of Golden, and Lake Revelstoke, north of are more than 75 provincial parks in the region,
Kootenay Rockies Tourism
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Revelstoke, are large reservoirs of the Columbia ranging from family parks with swimming and
PO Box 10, 1905 Warren Ave Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y5
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River and offer good bull trout and rainbow trout playgrounds to wilderness areas favoured by
Tel: (250) 427-4838 • Fax: (250) 427-3344
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fishing. hikers, nature lovers, and anglers.
Toll Free (Brochure Hot-Line): 1-800-661-6603
Email: Info@KootenayRockies.com
Web: KootenayRockies.com • kootenayrockies.mobi
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