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City in British Columbia, Canada
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Castlegar is a city of 8,000 people (2016) in British Columbia on the southern tip of the Arrow Lakes chain. It sits at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers, and is a perfect base for a wide range of outdoor activities. The surrounding lakes and mountains offer unlimited outdoor possibilities. There is tremendous fishing on both big rivers and on the Arrow Lakes, and Syringa Creek Provincial Park is nearby.
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The sculpturewalk is an annual, rotating exhibition of sculptures and artwork by international artists. In 2017, works of 330 artists were brought to the town to compete for a $25,000 prize. The art is located in the downtown area of the city, generally within about 0.5 km of city hall. Many of those sculptures along Columbia Street.
Suspension bridge to wooded island where you can see the confluence of two of the greatest rivers in British Columbia: the Columbia and the Kootenay. Picnic areas and nature walks.
Outdoor displays, interactive educational exhibits and historical artifacts illustrating Doukhobor life in the Southern Interior of British Columbia (1908-1938). The Doukhobors came to Canada from Russia in the late 1890s because the Russian government persecuted them for their pacifist beliefs and their refusal to participate in the military.
1906 Canadian Pacific Railway station with perfectly preserved caboose. Gift shop offers a variety of handmade gifts crafted by local area artisans, including paintings and pottery.
A principal gallery for the visual arts within the West Kootenay region. Has a gift shop.
18-hole championship course. Non-members welcome.
A 9-hole golf course.
Large sandy beach, good swimming, large campsite, hiking trails, boat launch, sani-dump. Campsite often full during peak season so book ahead if possible. This all-season 4500-ha park protects provincially significant interior Douglas Fir forests and preserves one of the few remaining examples of grassland ecosystems in the Kootenays. A variety of wildlife are at home in the park including, elk, deer and a herd of rocky mountain bighorn sheep that can often be observed grazing on the many rock bluffs.
Located on Arrow Lake. Has moorage, fuel, food, burger bar, bait, and free boat launch.
A popular summer activity is a 2- to 3-hour float down the Slocan River from Slocan Park to Crescent Valley. Tubes available for purchase at Canadian Tire. The drive from downtown Castlegar to Slocan Park is nearly 40 km, taking about 35 minutes.
Includes a parade, fireworks, and a festival with food and live music. The festival portion of the even is held at Kinsmen Park in the downtown area. Held the first weekend in June.
Based in Crescent Valley, cat-skiing in deep untracked powder, single day and packages available.
Alpine lodge with cat-skiing and heli skiing in the Selkirk Mountains close to Castlegar.
Inexpensive, authentic Indian food served as spicy as you like. Lunch buffet and dinner.
Popular Greek spot downtown, summer patio, closed Mondays.
Sushi bar and table service, good sushi and relatively authentic Chinese cuisine.
Neighbourhood pub with 12 beer taps of BC microbrews, summer patio and fire pit, lunch and dinner. See listing under Drink.
In the Super 8 hotel. Outdoor patio, lounge atmosphere, numerous plasma TVs, good food and drink, moderately priced.
In Robson, North Castlegar: turn left on Broadwater Road after the Brilliant Bridge at the north end of town. Smoked BBQ meats, house made menu. Specializing in BC craft brewed beer -- 12 taps. Between the Historic Lions Head Rock and the Mighty Columbia River, this 2-floor, Tudor-style building is one of a kind in the Kootenays. Expect some live bands, daily free pool and foosball everyday.
Specialty coffee drinks, fresh roasted coffee beans, and loose teas. Bagels are boiled and baked, and a variety of cream cheeses are available. Sandwiches, melts, soups and salads are also featured on the menu.
Coffee shop.
Pets are allowed.
Free continental breakfast and WiFi. Pet-friendly, non-smoking hotel with themed rooms, accessible rooms, and executive and Jacuzzi suites. Each comes with a microwave, refrigerator, 42-inch flat-screen TV, and access to guest laundry facilities. Heated indoor pool and hot tub.
Free shuttle service from Castlegar Airport and Bus Terminal. Non-smoking rooms, TV, fridges, stoves and microwaves and High Speed Internet access.
Large indoor atrium pool, whirlpool and fitness centre, nearby forest trails, high-speed internet, business centre, exercise gym, free parking, on-site restaurant, pets allowed in some rooms, pool, wheelchair accessible, whirlpool.
Art by local artists.
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