Top Things to do in Kootenay Rockies
Top Hotels in Kootenay Rockies
- 1. Coast Hillcrest Hotel
- 2. Hume Hotel & Spa
- 3. Gateway Motel
- 4. Prestige Lakeside Resort, BW Premier Collection
- 5. Days Inn & Conference Centre by Wyndham Cranbrook
- 6. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
- 7. Ramada by Wyndham Revelstoke
- 8. Rocky Mountain Springs Lodge and Restaurant
- 9. Swiss Chalet Motel
- 10. Bighorn Meadows Resort
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Kootenay Rockies That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Kootenay Rockies, British Columbia including Castlegar Sculpturewalk, Nels Nelsen Historic Ski Jump, Baker Street, Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge, Terex 33-19 Titan, Spirit Square, Last Spike, Paint Pots, World's Largest Paddle, Thompson Falls.
Restaurants in Kootenay Rockies
1. Castlegar Sculpturewalk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 131 reviews
Castlegar Sculpturewalk is an annual exhibition of outdoor sculptures, located on a pleasant walking tour in downtown Castlegar. Viewers are encouraged to vote for their favourite sculpture via ballot - the winner of the People's Choice award is purchased by the City for the permanent collections. All of the artworks are available for sale or lease. Ballots/maps are located in red ballot boxes along the route (the start of the route is at the Kootenay Market (635 Columbia Avenue), though you can begin the walk from anywhere. Ballots/maps are also available at the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce, City Hall, or the Kootenay Gallery.
Reviewed By erikblaney - Powell River, Canada
I stumbled across this walk over the weekend and was blown away by some of the sculpture pieces. This is an easy walk with plenty of interpretive signs along the way. I really liked the Indigenous Camas preservation area the most
2. Nels Nelsen Historic Ski Jump
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By CanuckAlberta
Super cool step back in time, crazy to think not only how they built this jump over a hundred years ago but what type of person would actually jump off it. Great piece of Revy history and you get a bit of a work out climbing up the mountain as the trail is quite steep.
3. Baker Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 434 reviews
Reviewed By WhiteTee - Chilliwack, Canada
One of the great streets in all of British Columbia for restaurants, bars, shopping and views. There is a really good vibe on this street.
4. Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 322 reviews
Reviewed By 574tracyb - Ladner, Canada
Beautiful construction. You can tell it’s not an old bridge. But still a beautiful wooden covered bridge.
5. Terex 33-19 Titan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By ronu368 - Fernie, Canada
This is a great place to pull over to learn more about the staple of Sparwood’s economy, mining. Well worth the stop.
6. Spirit Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
The plaza in the centre of town. A beautiful place where people gather next to the timber frame pedestrian bridge. There flowers, a fountain, farmers market, concerts and a little outdoor pub steps away.
Reviewed By 5cottie - British Columbia, Canada
A fine River side walk will take you to Spirit Square and the amazing Covered woodern Bridge and the adjoining walks make Spirit Square a must see in Golden. Listen to the samll water feature and smell the garden flowers or take a break in one of the adjoining patios and truly smell the coffee (or in my case taste a cold beer!).
7. Last Spike
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 111 reviews
Craigellachie is the site of the Canadian Pacific Railway's Last Spike on November 7, 1885. The site includes a BC Highways Rest Stop, a picnic area, a memorial cairn and exhibit, and the Last Spike Gift Shoppe.
Reviewed By DonL120 - Chilliwack, Canada
Every Canadian should stop here and appreciate the location's significance. Here, in 1885, east met west and Canada's railway was complete. Read the display info and visit the store. Enjoy the picnic area. Use the restrooms...they are among the best on Canada's #1 highway (which isn't saying much). A nice stop when pounding the highway.
8. Paint Pots
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By TJTerryJo
This is an interesting stop on your way through the Kootenay’s. This place shows another way that nature is so diverse and fantastic. Worth your time to stop!
9. World's Largest Paddle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title as the 'Largest Hand Paddle / Oar' and based on an actual paddle, this proportionally correct monolith is scaled up 13 times to over 60 feet - perfect for a 78-foot giant! Nestled below the towering Canadian Rocky Mountains, the World’s Largest Paddle provides breathtaking views of the surrounding Columbia River Valley near Golden BC.
10. Thompson Falls
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By michaelbkolsky - Surprise, United States
Very difficult hike. If your a senior or have any disability hiking sticks a must. Round trip from the trailhead is close to 12 miles, on Syd’s trail. My GPS said we climbed 50 stories. Also parts of the trail was muddy and difficult to get thru while keeping your feet dry. The falls should really be called a gorge. The end of the hike leads you to a beautiful overlook of both the Rockies and the gorge. Took us close to 6 hours round trip, make sure you have mosquito repellent if you return late in the day
