Kootenay Parks and Trails

The collection of trails are both gravel and paved. Some are both. In the summer months the trails are used for hiking, walking, biking and jogging. In the winter months, after the snow has fallen, the trails become cross country ski and snowshoe routes.

Fernie

The open space, amenities, parking and location make this park a popular destination for families and for holding special events like weddings and holiday celebrations. Rotary Park is easily accessible and within walking distance to many downtown services.

Whitewater Ski Resort is a winter mountain recreation destination located southeast of the community of Nelson, BC in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The mountain is home to the Whitewater Winter Resort.

Kokanee Glacier Road

Nelson

Swansea Mountain is a hang gliding hot spot with 3 launch sites. For those who do not like to jump off mountains, Swansea is also the place to access to enjoy some far reaching views over looking the Columbia Valley.

Swansea Mountain Road

Invermere

Annex Park is a picnic and wildlife viewing park in the community of Fernie, BC which is in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. The destination park is situated on the shores of the Elk River, joined by hiking trails, surrounded by trees and fields of grass lawns.

11th Street

Fernie

Combined, the hiking trails provide 5 kilometres of adventure. During the summer months the trails are popular for hiking, walking, self guided nature tours, photography and birdwatching. In the winter the trails are used as cross country ski routes.

Merry Creek Forest Service Road

Castlegar

The Balancing Rock Trail is a short 2 kilometre hike follows a dirt, earthy single-track path up the slopes of Mt. Creston via switchbacks, eventually, leading to a viewpoint, Ralph's Bridge, balancing rock and a small waterfall.

West Creston Road

Creston

Isador Canyon Trail is a hiking and biking adventure trail located in the community of Cranbrook, B.C.The trail follows a once historic railway route operated by the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Stahl Road

Cranbrook

Radium Hot Springs is a year round attraction located next to the village and within the Kootenay National Park boundaries next to the cliffs of Sinclair Canyon.

Radium

Mount Revelstoke Resort is the ski, heli-ski, cat-ski and snowboarding destination for the community of Revelstoke, BC in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada.

Camozzi Road

Revelstoke

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The Sproule Creek Trail system includes three recreation trails - the Millsite, Westside Loop and East Fork Trails. The trails are enjoyed by hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers in the summer.

Sproule Creek Road

Nelson

The Sir George Simpson historical landmark is located at a scenic roadside stop in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada.

Sir George Simpson Historic Landmark Hwy 93 East Kootenay B.C.

East Kootenay Historical Landmark Sir George Simpson

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A forest walk leading to a beautiful, clear lake near Radium Hot Springs - relatively short, little elevation gain - a good hike for anyone rain or shine.

Hwy 93

Radium Hot Springs

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The Old Cascade Highway is a historic transportation route which is the ultimate day trip through the mountains via a narrow, gravel road traveling over two mountain summits.

Old Cascade Highway

Rossland

Frog Falls Recreation Site is a small campground and day-use area along Wap Creek with a small campground. The recreation site is located near Sicamous and Revelstoke BC Canada & features a hiking trail to an 80ft waterfall in the beautiful forests of British Columbia Canada.

Wap Lake Forest Service Road

Revelstoke

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Kootenay Parks and Trails

Fernie Community Trails

Rotary Park - Fernie

Whitewater Ski Mountain, Nelson

Swansea Mountain Lookout

Annex Park

Merry Creek Trails

Balancing Rock Trail

Isador Canyon Trail, Cranbrook

Radium Hot Springs

Mount Revelstoke Ski Mountain

Sproule Creek Trails, Nelson

Sir George Simpson Historic Landmark - East Kootenay B.C.

Cobb Lake - Kootenay National park

Old Cascade Highway

Frog Falls Recreation Site

Parks & Trails Map