RVing in the Kootenay Rockies
Tucked away in the southeast corner of British Columbia, the Kootenay Rockies is an RVer's paradise. From majestic Rocky Mountain views, ghost towns and historic sites to hot springs and stunning golf courses, this area has it all. Check out RV resorts in the Kootenay Rockies and find information about Kootenay Rockies RV parks and attractions.
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Love the wild
The Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area draws nature lovers to Creston, B.C.
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Poised for the big time
Looking for an East Kootenay musical success story? Look no further than Elkford’s John Paul Smith. Smith is the vocalist for rock band Sleeping With Tuesday and the John Paul Smith Trio.
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Rocky Mountain high
It wasn’t the larger-than-life views that brought early European settlers to the Kootenay Rockies—it was the potential that lay beneath the surface.
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Immersed in grandeur
Revel in elegance at the Trains Deluxe Canadian Museum of Rail Travel
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The good life
With Wasa Lake Provincial Park’s proximity to Kimberley and Fort Steele Heritage Town, many locals frequent the lake to swim, hike, boat or play on the sandy beaches.
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Gorgeous gardens
The West Kootenay is home to some fabulous and fun parks and gardens.
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In the great outdoors
It was with the thought that books should be cherished and appreciated that Jayne Seagrave decided to write Camping British Columbia: A Complete Guide to Provincial and National Park Campgrounds.
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A taste of the past
In the late 1890s, the International Hotel Restaurant provided healthy, home-cooked meals in the once-thriving town of Fort Steele. Fast-forward more than 100 years to the present and cooks and bakers are preserving traditions from this era.
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Bring on the bighorns
When Rusty and I were invited to spend a weekend in Radium, courtesy of Bighorn Meadows Resort, we had the chance to slow our own pace a bit.
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Explore the Elk Valley
Cabin fever, itchy feet—whatever you want to call it we really needed to get away. Someone suggested that there was a nice little campground in the Elk Valley at Sparwood, B.C.
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An autumn afternoon of abundance
The verdant Creston Valley is known for its agricultural abundance. Orchard fruits, cheeses, breads, chocolates—and the famous Kokanee beer at the Columbia Brewery—are all produced here.
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Cranbrook, BCThe ultimate golf getaway
Located three minutes from the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook, B.C., Shadow Mountain is the region's newest golf community. When completed, Shadow Mountain will be home to a 19-hole championship golf course, practice academy, clubhouse, and approximately 550 residential lots and acreage properties. Owners will enjoy amazing views of the golf course, river and surrounding mountains.
With a course designed by Cooke Carleton International, one of the leading golf course architect firms in North America, Shadow Mountain will offer an exquisite golf experience for vacationers and avid players alike.
Shadow Mountain Golfwww.shadowmountain.ca
Kootenay RockiesImagine...
Prestige Hotels & Resorts are elegant, 4 star full-service hotels and resorts, located in the Okanagan and Kootenay Rockies — near some of the world's finest golf courses. Each property offers deluxe rooms and amenities, kitchenettes, executive and designer suites.
All guestrooms feature deluxe furnishings, refrigerator, coffee maker, hair dryer, makeup mirror, iron and board, voicemail, data port, high-speed internet access and pay-per-view movies. Facilities include pool, hot tub, athletic club, convention/banquet facilities, restaurant and lounge. Select properties offer a day spa, hair salon, boutique shops and cappuccino bistro. Proudly 100% smoke free. Inquire about our getaway and recreation packages.
Prestige Hotels & Resortswww.prestigehotelsandresorts.com
Invermere, BCSlow the pace, change the scenery and bask in the moment.
Own your piece of adventure with a resort condominium in Invermere, British Columbia. Nestled in the heart of the Kootenays, between the Purcell and Canadian Rocky Mountains overlooking the The Ridge at Copper Point, Copper Point Resort is more than your ordinary destination property. With easy access to premier golf courses, world renowned skiing and the picturesque Lake Windermere, Copper Point Resort offers year round attractions. With a condo at Copper Point Resort, you can enjoy all the amenities of a five-star hotel at home, including a full service spa, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facilities, restaurant, lounge and much more. Whole and fractional ownership is available.
Copper Point Resortwww.copperpoint.ca