Tourism

Tourism in the Kootenays is a beautiful thing. — Bob Dupee photo

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Recent Tourism articles

Danika and a family member standing together wearing company hoodies

West Kootenay, Slocan, Retail, Small Business, Tourism

Reviving history: The story behind the Silverton General Store

How one family’s passion is creating economic opportunities and preserving a local landmark

by Danielle Brost

East Kootenay, Fernie, Small Business, Tourism

From adversity to opportunity: Inside River City Repair

Gord Bunston overcame the unimaginable to become a thriving Fernie business owner

by Danielle Brost

Expansive view of Mountain Soul Vineyard showing vines and distant mountains.

East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Small Business, Tourism

Pay a visit to these wineries and vineyards in the Kootenay region of B.C.

The Kootenays are an emerging wine region in B.C. Here’s a list of Kootenay wineries to visit.

by Virginia Rasch

Green Scene, East Kootenay, West Kootenay, Agriculture, Entertainment and Hospitality, Environment, Tourism

A love for local: Farmers market season across the Kootenays brings communities together

Local farmers markets help to increase food security and create sustainable communities—check out our list of markets across the Kootenays.

by Julie Matchett

Gord McArthur in front of a climbing wall

East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Small Business, Tourism

Gordon McArthur is scaling new heights via Arq Mountain Centre

The owner of Arq Mountain Centre in Cranbrook, B.C., discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the thriving climbing community he has fostered.

by Kerry Shellborn

Janice Alpine standing in front of a building

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East Kootenay, West Kootenay, First Nations , Tourism, Featured Stories Building connections: The Ktunaxa Regional Branding Initiative’s impact on Kootenay engagement

Janice Alpine shares some of the KRBI’s most notable achievements and goals, from tourism support to business development.

Aleitha Harvey and partner holding Business Excellence awards.

East Kootenay, Cranbrook, Cuisine, Entertainment and Hospitality, Health & Wellness, Retail, Small Business, Tourism

Cranbrook’s ‘Evening of Excellence’ Business awards sees 14 winners

The annual Business Excellence awards were held on October 27th at Key City Theatre.

by Julie Matchett

Sarah Dinsdale has long blonde hair. She smiles while wearing a blue shirt.

West Kootenay, Small Business, Tourism

One-on-one with Sarah Dinsdale of the Boundary Chamber of Commerce

Sarah Dinsdale, executive director of the Boundary Chamber in Grand Forks, is thrilled with the region’s new reliable pumps and dike infrastructure

by Kyle Born

The green Terex Titan dump truck is parked with John, Kyle, Annabelle, and Gus Born standing in front of it.

East Kootenay, Sparwood, Mining, Tourism

Taking a tour beyond Teck’s Terex Titan in Sparwood

The world’s largest dump truck is a humongous hit with kids, as is the Museum’s dino diorama and Teck’s coal mine tour in Sparwood, B.C.

by Kyle Born

Treanne and Shaun See stand in front of a black and transparent sign that reads Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market. There is greenery in the background as well as a red barn with white doors.

East Kootenay, Cuisine, Small Business, Tourism

The Kootenay’s original farmers’ market is stronger than ever

Treanne See, market manager for the Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmers’ Market, explains how this historic market is still the standard bearer across the Kootenays

by Kyle Born