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    Kootenay Rockies

    Ktunaxa | Secwepemcstin | Nsyilxcən

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Explore The Area

The Ktunaxa have inhabited the rugged area around the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers on the west side of Canada’s Rockies for more than 10 000 years. Visitors to the snowy mountains of Creston and Cranbrook continue to seek the adventure this dramatic landscape offers. Experience traditional rejuvenation: soak in hot mineral waters, view Bighorn Sheep, and traverse five mountain ranges.

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Experiences In Regions

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  • Authentic Indigenous
  • Authentic Indigenous: Dine
  • Authentic Indigenous: Outdoor Adventure
  • Authentic Indigenous: Shop
  • Authentic Indigenous: Stay
  • Authentic Indigenous: Wildlife
  • Bear Viewing
  • Campgrounds, Cabins & RVs
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Heritage Sites
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Hot Springs
  • Hotels & Motels
  • Lodges & Resorts
  • Museums & Cultural Centres
  • Paddling
  • Restaurants & Eateries
  • Retail
  • Spas
  • Whale Watching
  • Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries
    View of the Kootenays from afar

    Featured Itinerary

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