Kootenay Rockies Science, Nature or Animals

Fri May 25, 2012 - Sun May 27, 2012

This weekend festival will offer a full & varied mix of events for nature lovers of all ages. Events include guided plant, bird & geology walks, evening talks with local biologists & lots of fun, hands-on, activities for children. Join in at the 7th annual festival.

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Sun June 24, 2012 - Sun June 24, 2012

Celebrate the 9th year. Games, door prizes, guest speakers, BBQ and fun, fun, fun! If you've ever wondered why wolves howl or if you've ever been accused of 'wolfing down' your food, then come see and learn about wolves. This year, they will be hosting a screening of the documentary Lords of Nature, and as always, it is free. Also open daily, year-round.

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Fri August 17, 2012 - Sun August 19, 2012

The West Kootenay Kennel Club hosts its 35th Kennel Club Dog Show at the Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds in Castlegar. This is a world-class all-breed championship show featuring obedience trials, rally obedience trials and junior handling.

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Sat September 22, 2012 - Sat September 22, 2012

This one-of-a-kind 10.8 km run will take you from the Village of Radium Hot Springs in the beautiful Windermere Valley into one of Canada's scenic mountain parks, Kootenay National Park. This trail running event is a fundraising effort by the Friends of Kootenay National Park in support of their Bighorn Sheep projects & various related programs. Come enjoy the beautiful & challenging trails of Sinclair Canyon in Kootenay National Park & experience the welcoming hospitality of the Village of Radium Hot Springs for the 3rd Annual Headbanger Trail Challenge.

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Sun September 30, 2012 - Sun September 30, 2012

Join in for a day paddle to celebrate local waterways. You must bring your own canoe or kayak and have some experience. No registration necessary. Meet at 10:00 am at the Tim Horton's parking lot and then drive to launch point. Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm (flexible end time) Cost: By Donation

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