More about the Kootenays
Click on the pictures to read more about our suggested activities! We have golf and canoe packages
Biking
For the serious mountain biker Nelson has become a sort of mecca, but
the area offers plenty of easier trails for the recreational bicyclist.
Check in to Nelson's bike shops, Gerick's or The Sacred Ride for details about trails!
Hit the Slopes
Whitewater Ski Resort promises to deliver pure, simple and real deep
snow. The resort receives more fresh snow than many of the more popular
BC resorts, and lift lines are next to non-existant!
Ski Whitewater
Experience Sailing
A constant breeze propels countless sailboats across the main lake on a
sunny day. Red Sky At Night Sailing Tours will take you on an
unforgettable adventure to explore the thrill and beauty of sailing.
Red Sky At Night Sailing Tours
Snowmobiling
Access the Kootenay mountains by sled and discover the gorgeous and
serene backcountry. Bring your own sled, or take a tour with Kootenay
Mountain Adventures.
Kootenay Mountain Adventures
Fishing
Kootenay Lake and the Columbia River house trout of monstrous
proportions. Visit Split-shot Charters site for some pictures, and to
find out about their fishing charters!
Split-shot Charters
Kokanee Glacier Park
Sitting mostly above 1,800 metres in elevation, Kokanee Glacier Park
has three glaciers, cliffs, rock slides and a plethora of trails.
Suitable for hiking and scrambling in the summertime, and ski touring
in the winter.
Kokanee Glacier Park
Ainsworth Hot Springs
Relax in the warmest natural water, take a dip in the cold pool or swim
through the caves. The Ainsworth Hot Springs with the Kootenay Lake as
a backdrop are the ideal place to go after a day of adventuring.
Ainsworth Hot Springs
Play a Round of Golf
You will find excellent golf at Eagle View in Balfour, Granite Pointe
in Nelson, and the PGA-rated 18-hole Kokanee Springs course in Crawford
Bay.
Golfing in the West Kootenays
Cody Caves
In the Cody Caves System, an underground stream flows for over a
kilometre through ancient limestone. Visitors are provided with a one
hour tour underground with a professional interpreter.
Cody Caves
The City of Nelson
A friendly atmosphere, a rich history, and great people make up the
city of Nelson. Walk down the waterfront or Baker Street and enjoy a
refreshing drink on its countless patios.
The City of Nelson
