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Kootenay Rockies

 
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> top left: Snow-cat skiing, Selkirk Mountains, Steve Ogle photo
> top right: Mule deer in Valhalla Provincial Park, Steve Ogle photo

Kootenay Rockies

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The Kootenay Rockies is a vast wilderness of rivers, lakes, waterfalls, beaches, mineral hot springs, alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains.

Outdoor water pursuits include canoeing, boating, cycling, windsurfing, water-skiing and whitewater rafting. The area is also internationally renowned for its abundant fishing locales.

On land, the region is one of Canada's pre-eminent destinations for golfing and mountain biking, while the many dude and guest ranches offer authentic cattle rides. Camping opportunities abound. This is also your chance to visit wonderfully restored heritage towns, thriving arts communities and gold rush boomtowns.

During the winter, the Kootenay Rockies offers some of the continent's finest powder skiing and snowboarding, from head-rushing descents to great expanses of groomed cross-country trails.

Wildlife flourish here - be on the lookout for eagles, elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, coyotes, moose, cougar as well as black and grizzly bears.

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Things To Do

Some popular things to see and do:

Golf

Hiking

Hot Springs

Parks

Professional & Spectator Sports

Skiing (Downhill)

Theatre & Performing Arts