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City in Canada
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Cranbrook is a city of approximately 20,000 (2016) (26,000 in the area) that is the primary administrative and commercial center for the Kootenay region in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, Canada. It serves the surrounding area of over 82,000 people.
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Canadian Museum of Rail Travel
Museum dedicated to the history of Cranbrook and the surrounding area. Includes a fossil exhibit, train car collection and model railway. No train buff's trip to Cranbrook would be complete without a trip here. Static exhibits of passenger rail cars built in the 1920s for the CPR and in the 1900s for the Spokane International Railway. The gift shop features products made by local artisans. Cranbrook historic walking tours offered in the summer.
A ten-minute drive north of the city, Fort Steele is a collection of heritage buildings set up as a North-West Mounted Police outpost. Staff in period costumes help illustrate how live was during that era.
From internationally renowned performers to community productions, this is the heart of the Kootenay's performing arts scene. A 600-seat centre for performing arts, conferences & cultural events, with an on-site gallery.
They call themselves the "Hidden Gem of the Kootenays". Good golf at a good price.
Has over 100 km of hiking trails. Is a common place for mountain biking.
Hike to the top of this mountain, which is tallest peak in the Kootenay Range at 2,846 m (9,336 ft). The top part is bit of a scramble: it's recommended only for experienced hikers only. To reach the trailhead, it involves travel along a rough 10 km road requiring a four wheel drive vehicle.
Trendy coffee shop. A good place for lunch with fresh sandwiches, salads and desserts.
Pita Wrapbit specializes in wraps, pitas, juices, soups and smoothies. There is also a location at the College of the Rockies.
East Side Mario's is everything you like about Italian. The warm welcome, the relaxed, fun and friendly atmosphere - this is the essence of Little Italy.
In business for 23 years, Perry makes homemade pizza, burgers, steaks and cold pints of draft. Fully licensed.
The closest thing to a night club in town.
Provides short term accommodations in student housing from mid-May to mid-August, when school is out for the summer.
Along Baker Street is an interesting mix of clothing stores and specialty shops, and also is in the area of Cranbook's downtown. As with many growing cities, the downtown seems to be suffering as more and more people shop at the malls and big box stores located at the north end of the city along Cranbrook St N.
Has a number of shops, fast food outlets, and a movie theatre.
By plane
There are daily flights to Cranbrook from Vancouver (1.25-1.75 hours) and Calgary (1 hour).
By bus
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