Kootenay Rockies Cultural, Community or Seasonal

Mon March 19, 2012 - Tue March 19, 2013

"Explore Historic Cranbrook" is is a free self-guided tour of Cranbrook's heritage archictehcure from the late 1800s as well as local monuments, parks & other attractions.

"Baker Hill" is a heritage residential area dating from 1898, while the downtown core and the railway heritage infrastructure area provide additional experiences in local history. Tours, with a pre-planned route, can be started from the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel, or you can plan your own itinerary

The tour is free & you can download the map from the website.

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Sat May 26, 2012 - Sat October 27, 2012

The Cottonwood Falls Market is located next to the Japanese garden, and you'll be sure to see and hear the rush of Cottonwood Falls. Passers-by relax on the lush grass beside the creek. The market itself features an array of different vendors and products, and the performances of local musicians. The market is only a short walk from Baker Street and Nelson's downtown. The atmosphere is always relaxed and the air always fresh at Cottonwood Falls Market.

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Fri June 01, 2012 - Fri September 28, 2012

Each Friday, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm, this market on Main street displays fresh produce, artisan wares and vibrant valley culture. Always takes place from the first Friday in June to the last Friday in September.

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Fri June 01, 2012 - Sun June 03, 2012

This event includes the Miss Castlegar Queen Pageant, slow-pitch tournament & entertainment garden, parade, talent show, family BBQ, vintage car club show & shine & much more. Festivities take place at various locations throughout the city.

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Sat June 02, 2012 - Sun June 03, 2012

This fun-packed weekend includes many events such as a talent contest, bingo, parade, family dance, pancake breakfast, adult ball, duck race, refreshment garden, food concession, road rally & much more.

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Sat June 02, 2012 - Sun June 03, 2012

Join the fun at the 52st annual Marysville Daze. It all begins early in the morning with a pancake breakfast at the Marysville Arena. The event continues with a Show & Shine, a ball tournament all weekend & the Main Street Parade. Downtown activities include a kids festival, food booths, bingo, a flea market & more.

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Sat June 09, 2012 - Sat September 22, 2012

This annual event takes place in many venues located in & around Kaslo. It's a plethora of local talent; both performers & visual arts. Opening night performances takes place Saturday evening.

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Thu June 14, 2012 - Sun June 17, 2012

Fun for the whole family in Cranbrook, BC. Parade, Sweetheart pageant, logger sports, pancake breakfast, BBQs & fastball, soccer & tennis tournaments.

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Sat June 16, 2012 - Mon September 03, 2012

Brochures with maps detail locations to view original art from the area & a listing of art events; these are available at Visitor Info Centres, on the ferry & at participating venues along Hwy 3 & 3A from Yahk to Kootenay Landing.

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Sat June 16, 2012 - Sat June 16, 2012

Panning & other melon-seed-spittin'-log-hammerin' fun 'n games all day. Panning competitions for beginners, experts & everyone in between. Fort Steele offers fun for the whole family - take a journey back through the pioneering history of the area. Fort Steele is a living museum. The completely reconstructed frontier town is populated by townspeople in period costume & features a blacksmith's shop, school, the Northwest Mounted Police barracks & live drama at the Wild Horse Theatre. You will love the horse drawn wagon rides & panning for gold.

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