On the western edge of the Kootenay Rockies region, Red Mountain Resort is easy to access from the highway, and conveniently close to airports in Castlegar and Trail.
Car Travel
Travelling from the west on Highway 3, turn south onto Highway 3B at Nancy Greene Lake and continue 25km/15mi to the main entrance to Red Mountain Resort. From Vancouver, Red Mountain Resort is 616km/383mi with a few challenging mountain passes along the way.
From southern Alberta, follow Highway 3 to its intersection with Highway 3B, about 10 minutes west of Salmo. Drive straight at the intersection, and follow Highway 3B through Fruitvale, Montrose, and Trail. The highway climbs steeply out of the Columbia River Valley to Rossland. Continue on 3B through the town and north towards Red Mountain Resort. The main entrance is on the left just a few minutes north of town. The drive from Calgary, Alberta is 628km/390mi, a journey that includes the easy Crowsnest Pass and the Salmo/Creston Pass – British Columbia's highest.
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Snow tires are essential for winter travel. Avalanches can cause road closures in any of the mountain passes. Carry food and extra warm clothing when travelling in winter. The closest car rental agency to Red Mountain Resort is Rent-a-Wreck, located at 8137 Old Waneta Road in nearby Trail.
Public Transportation
Greyhound Canada currently operates two buses per day from both Vancouver and Calgary, Alberta into the nearby community of Trail, 16km/10mi from the resort.
The Red Express Shuttle, operated by Adrenaline Adventures, provides services from Castlegar, Trail, Kelowna and Spokane airports.
Air Travel
Scheduled Pacific Coastal Airlines air service from Vancouver is available to the Trail Regional Airport, off Highway 22A, 27km/17mi from the resort. It is possible to arrange for a Rent-a-Wreck car to be delivered to the airport.
Service from Vancouver and Calgary, Alberta, operated by Air Canada Jazz, flies into nearby West Kootenay Regional Airport in Castlegar, approximately 46km/30mi from Red Mountain. Poor visibility can result in flight cancellations – especially in the winter. Car rentals are available.
Visitors from the United States may prefer to fly into Spokane International Airport, 209km/131mi to the south, and rent a car to complete their journey.
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