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
7 Historic Sites in Kootenay Rockies That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Kootenay Rockies, British Columbia including Burgess Shale, Slocan District Visitor Centre, Nels Nelsen Historic Ski Jump, Fort Steele Heritage Town, The SS Moyie National Historic Site, Last Spike, Kaslo City Hall.
Restaurants in Kootenay Rockies
1. Burgess Shale
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5.0 based on 46 reviews
The famous Burgess Shale is located in the magnificent Canadian Rockies of southeastern British Columbia. The site is on a ridge between two mountaintops, near the town of Field. Ninety kilometres east, across the Continental Divide, lies the resort town of Banff. To get to the Walcott quarry, you hike a scenic trail a distance of about 10km, taking about 3 hours. All around you is the spectacular scenery of Yoho National Park, including Takakkaw Falls, Emerald Lake, numerous glaciers, and high mountains.
2. Slocan District Visitor Centre
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Slocan Lake Visitor Center in New Denver is the hub of local information for travellers, adventure seekers, and those wanting to experience the local Kootenay lifestyle. Housed in the historic Bank of Montreal building, built in 1867, the Visitors Center is shared with the Silvery Slocan Museum. Take a stroll though our 100 year old history, or stay in the now with Free Wifi access. We are excited to be a part of your New Denver experience.
3. Nels Nelsen Historic Ski Jump
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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.
4. Fort Steele Heritage Town
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4.5 based on 297 reviews
This restored 19th-century "Wild West" town features live performances as well as horse-drawn carriage rides.
Reviewed By avidtravellerscanada - Vancouver, Canada
My fiancé and I spent 4 hours walking around the town. The admission is so reasonable and there was a lot to see. The people working there dress in period clothing and there are actors reenacting things in the town. It gives you a great idea of what it was like to live in the 1890s with everything from livestock, soldiers barracks and officers quarters, bakery, dentist, sweet shop etc. some of the stores sell goods and prices are super reasonable. We paid $4 for a double scoop ice cream in a waffle cone and bought a wool hat for $65. Oh and you get to ride a steam train with the price of admission. Seriously go! You won't be disappointed.????????
5. The SS Moyie National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By msc_travel2013
This wonderfully restored steamship is amazing, please make this a stop and support their efforts to preserve history. There is an admission but it’s well worth it. I started with the informational video that I found helped put it all in context, then explore the ship at your leisure. Lots of information both in the brochure and on the signs that tell a wonderful story of the role this shipped played but also about the lives of people that would be passengers. Don’t miss this stop.
6. Last Spike
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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.
7. Kaslo City Hall
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3.0 based on 3 reviews
