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Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce

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Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce
1995 6th Ave
Castlegar BC
V1N 4B7
250.365.6313 :Tel
250.365.5778 :Fax
eMail: info@castlegar.com

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Our regular hours are Mon - Fri, 9-5 (closed stat holidays and Christmas week).
Victoria Day to Labor Day open 9-5 seven days per week.
Extended hours Thursdays and Fridays in July and August 9-6.

Executive Director - Pam McLeod: The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce welcomes Pam McLeod as she assumes her role as Executive Director. She welcomes each of you to visit her at the Chamber office or contact her anytime at 250.365.6313.

Office Manager - Matthew King: The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce has a new addition to the office staff. Matthew King. Matthew recently moved back to Castlegar after spending two years in Victoria B.C. His varied background in management/office and interest in graphic art, provide the perfect foundation to join the team at The Castlegar Chamber of Commerce. He looks forward to working on new projects and assisting with membership. Please stop by the office and welcome Matthew.

Visitor Centre Supervisor & Events Coordinator - Anna Kaytor: Anna Kaytor, is originally from the UK and has resided in Canada for some time. Anna attended the Red Deer College for, Recreation/Tourism/Non – Profit Administration and Event planning. While in Red Deer, Anna worked with various non - profit organizations, one being the Youth & Volunteer Centre/ Big Brothers & Sisters. Anna is also a certified Tourism/Visitor Information Counsellor and is currently the supervisor of the Castlegar Visitor Centre. Castlegar has been home for Anna for over 3 years. “The Kootenay Region is one of the most magnificent places I have ever seen, the surrounding beauty of the mountains, rivers and wildlife is truly incredible. I am also proud to be part of the Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce’s team”.

We're Happening: Optimism is in the air for the continued growth and prosperity of Castlegar. Travellers are greeted by the awesome beauty that awaits as they fly or drive into Castlegar. The growing tourism industry has played an important role in the upsurge of our economy. Visitors looking for serene beauty, rugged adventure holidays, great golfing, fishing, and skiing find it all. Small business provide shops and services for a comfortable lifestyle. Once you visit Castlegar you'll want to make it your home.

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POPULATION:	7,863 (within city limits) 16,000 (city and adjoining communities)

AREA CODE:	250 Area Code Local Prefixes 365, 304, 399

CLIMATE:	Temperature (average) Winter -2C, occasional lows reaching -20C Summer 20C, occasional highs reaching 36C Precipitation - average annual rainfall 71.9cm average snowfall 235 cm Hours of sunshine - 1875 hours annual average Frost free days - 159 days annual average

ELEVATION:	433M. (1443 FEET)

HIGHWAYS:	Crowsnest Hwy 3 - East and West Hwys 3A and 6 North Hwy 22 - south (See Map) Hwy #3 Web Cam

MAINTENANCE:	Emcon Road Services - 1-866-353-3136

COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA:	Shaw Cable TV 365-3122 KBS Radio 365-5513 Mountain FM 365-7600 Castlegar News: 250-365-6397

FIRE :	Call: 911 2 Fire Halls 365-3355 1 Full Time Fire Chief 44 Volunteer Fire Fighters

POLICE - RCMP:	Call: 911 Non_emergency: 365-7721 15 Member Staff Ambulance 365-2266

AMBULANCE:	Call: 911

HEALTH SERVICES:	Community Health Centre (8:00AM - 8:00PM) 3 Medical Clinics 4 Dental Clinics 3 Chiropractors 2 Massage Therapists 2 Optometrists 5 Physiotherapists 2 Extended Care Facilities

TRANSPORTATION:	Air Canada Jazz - 365-5545 Greyhound Bus Lines 365-7744 Castlegar Transit 365-3100 Castlegar Taxi 365-7222 Highland Helicopters 365-2661

RESTAURANTS:	See: Dining in Castlegar

SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES:	12 churches 115 clubs and cultural organizations 1 public library 2 museums See: Recreation in Castlegar The Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science

ACCOMMODATION:	415 Hotel/Motel Units Convention Capacity range to 450 2 RV and Camping Parks See: Accommodations in Castlegar

Provincial Courts:	Criminal Division (250) 354-6167 Small Claims (250) 354-6170

RECREATION:	Castlegar & Dist. Recreation & Aquatic Centre: 250 365-3386 Syringa Creek Provincial Park: 250-365-6945 Castlegar RV Park & Campground: (866) 687-7275 Kootenay River Kampground: 250-365-5604 Little Bear Golf Course: 250 365-2353 Castlegar Golf Club: 250-365-5006 Scotties Marina Ltd : 250-365-3267 Castlegar Curling Club: 250-365-6666 Pioneer Arena Ice Skating Rink: 250-367-9319 Kootenay Center Cinemas: 250-304-2224 Castle Bowl: 250-365-5799 Curves: 250-304-1818

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