The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Kootenay Rockies, Kootenay Rockies

APEX RAFTING COMPANY: Consistent Ownership since Day 1 and a commitment to superior customer service keeps Apex Rafting top rated on Google, Facebook and Trip Advisor. With over 2 decades more experience on this river than any other company and an enviable safety record that is likely second to none our focus has always been your safety and enjoyment on this most beautiful and exhilarating river trip. Packages are also available combining rafting with either PIPE Mtn. Coaster, Golfing, ATVing, SkyTrek Adventure Park or Revelstoke Paragliding. Total trip time: 4 hours. Actual rafting time: 2-2.5 hours. River Info: 21-26 km of rafting with up to Class 3+ Rapids(Class 4 at high river flows) Price includes Rafting Trip Photos and fresh fruit & pastries. Hot Tub/Sauna available after rafting. Lots of large vehicle parking, shopping and dining nearby. Visit website for full details, book early to ensure the trip date & time that works best for your plans.

Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch & Guest Cottage ~ Buffalo Tours. A working Buffalo & Guest Ranch. We offer educational buffalo tours daily May thru September. The owner, Leo Downey, does one tour every morning May 15th thru September, starting at 10:15 a.m. (Alberta Time )This includes the native fire making demonstration. We also offer year round accommodations in our fully furnished guest cottage and our peaceful cabin by the creek,, Wagon in the Woods and Buffalero's Bunkhouse in the Barn. Make yourself at home, see buffalo in their natural social order, learn about them first hand, wander the ranch and our pristine river frontage on the beautiful Blaeberry River.

Join us for a NATURAL ESCAPE in our unique, wooden handcrafted kayaks to view our beautiful, majestic mountains and waterways. We provide the equipment and guide for a tour of our beautiful mountain waterways. Instruction in essential kayaking safety and paddling techniques will start off all our tours. Don't just look at our nature, join us to really feel it! We have just been inducted into the TripAdvisor "Hall of Fame" for getting a Certificate of Excellence five years in a row.

Lardeau River Adventures offers an unparalleled whitewater rafting experience in the heart of the Kootenay Rockies, British Columbia. Only 90 minutes north of Nelson and 35 minutes from Kaslo, enjoy dozens of exciting Class 2+ rapids (suitable for all abilities), deep pools and crystal waters winding through the breathtaking scenery of Goat Range Provincial Park. This spectacular setting including plunging waterfalls is home to an abundance of Rocky Mountain wildlife. We provide a genuine backcountry wilderness river experience in an accessible and affordable day trip. All trips include a riverside picnic lunch crafted with care from fresh local ingredients. Our office in Meadow Creek is an easy and scenic drive to the north end of Kootenay Lake. Located halfway between Vancouver and Calgary, Meadow Creek is a comfortable day-trip from Nelson, Kaslo, Revelstoke and Nakusp. Join us and discover why we are the Kootenay Rockies Premier Adventure!

The coolest new activity in the Kootenays! Kokanee Mountain Zipline will provide customers with the incredible freedom of flight high above Kokanee Creek and a view of the variety of natural flora and fauna, while at the same time encouraging preservation of the area's significant natural resources and history. This 1.5-2 hour tour with two professional guides on six ziplines will take you up to 300ft off the ground, along 2400ft of the tree canopies. Enjoy a beautiful forest setting with the whole family... 50lbs minimum weight limit so the little folks can fly too! Our season runs from the beginning of May to the end of October. Open all holidays during the open season!

Prepare to take flight on the joyride of a lifetime as you glide effortlessly through forest canopies and across Fairmont Creek on the picturesque Mineral Mountain Ziplines. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in the East Kootenays, our six zipline course provides a thrilling combination of speed, height, and distance—all while capturing the sights of the Hoodoos, Columbia Lake, and the valley below. Open from May to October, We're only a short trip away!