We live and recreate in one of the most beautiful parts of the world and within a short drive to many fabulous sites and activities. Below is a list of just some of the things you can do in the East Kootenays, and around Koocanusa Village.
Have Fun!
Fernie Tourism
https://tourismfernie.com/weather
https://tourismfernie.com/events
https://cranbrooktourism.com/events
Downhill Skiing
Fernie Alpine Resort (40m)
Homepage – Winter
Kimberley Alpine Resort (1.5 hours)
HOME PAGE WINTER
Whitefish Mountain Resort (2 hours)
Welcome to Whitefish Mountain Resort
Cross country ski trails and events
https://www.kootenayxc.com/
Golfing
Fernie Golf & Country Club
Bootleg Gap Golf
Cranbrook Golf Club
Kimberley Golf Club
Shadow Mountain Golf Course
St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
Trickle Creek Golf Resort
Wildstone Golf Course
Hiking
Top 10 Fernie Hikes
https://tourismfernie.com/blog/must-do-fernie-hikes
Top Hikes in Cranbrook
https://cranbrooktourism.com/blog/top-hiking-trails-in-cranbrook
Fishing
The Freshwater Fisheries Society stocks approximately 110 lakes with rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, eastern brook char, and kokanee.
https://www.gofishbc.com/Blog/Where-to-Fish/Fly-Fishing-in-the-East-Kootenays.aspx
Fishing license
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence
Cycling
Mountain biking
Homepage – Winter
Trail riding
Wardner to Cranbrook
https://www.trailforks.com/route/chief-isadore-trail-the-great-trail-aka-trans-canada-trail–cranbrook-to-wardner/
Cranbrook to Kimberley
https://www.trailforks.com/route/chief-isadore-trail-the-great-trail-aka-trans-canada-trail–cranbrook-to-wardner/
Farmers Market
Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmer’s Market
Baynes Lake Community Centre
Mid June to the end of August
Saturday 9 – 12:30
Fort Steele
http://www.fortsteele.ca/
Kimberley Underground Mine Tour
Landing
Lake Koocanuas Waterpark
Lake Koocanusa Waterpark
Kikomun Creek Provincial Park
Western painted turtles
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/kikomun_crk/
Boat Rentals and Boat/RV Services
Lake Koocanusa Sport Boat Rentals
Kootenay Trout Hatchery & Visitor Centre
https://www.gofishbc.com/About-Us.aspx#hatchery-operations-visitor-centres
White water rafting
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