Mountains meet, rivers converge and citizens come together in Castlegar, BC. This small city with big heart overflows with natural beauty and abundant community spirit, making for a warm welcome when visitors arrive.

The city’s down-to-earth feeling mingles with cultural flare, giving focus to its natural history and heritage. In addition, the diverse range of adventure recreation in Castlegar’s surrounding area provides year-round activities for outdoor experts and beginners alike.

Complementing the city’s urban core are several outlying districts which bring the total population of the Castlegar vicinity to approximately 17,000 people. The city itself is located in a valley basin, at the gorgeous confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay rivers.

In addition, Castlegar is host to nine area dams that provide hydroelectricity for parts of Canada and the United States. Several of these dams can be viewed along highway 3A, and further down Broadwater Road in Castlegar’s Robson area.

Being the central hub of the major highway routes from Calgary to Vancouver, makes Castlegar an ideal place for travellers to stop overnight, but more often than not, plans will change to allow for an extended stay when the unique charms of this West Kootenay city are experienced firsthand.

Local accommodations include rustic and full-service campgrounds, peaceful bed & breakfasts, as well as an ample selection of hotels and motels, all offering down-home charm and warm hospitality.

Castlegar has a wide variety of different attractions to suit every taste—from family fun and outdoor adventures, to fine dining and entertaining nightlife—each visitor is sure to find something they love about this great city. Guests can enjoy local shops, galleries, museums, and artisanal craft stores, where local artists can be seen creating works of beauty.

Winter offers a rich diversity of outdoor activities, such as Nordic and Alpine skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling, and summer months are perfect for fishing, boating on the Arrow Lakes, snorkeling, or simply relaxing on one of our many pristine, sandy beaches.

With so much to offer, Castlegar is the perfect place to enjoy a luxurious vacation that will leave lasting memories and good feelings for years to come.

Castlegar—it all starts here, and always ends happily ever after!