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Visit the Kootenays

Discover the Endless Adventures

the Kootenay region of BC

map of the Kootenay region of BC

Southeast British Columbia has endless attractions to experience

Things to see

Things and places for your eyes.

Places to eat

Eat here. get full.

places to stay

for when you need to rest.

places to drink

Quench your thirst.

things to tour

No shortage of things to do.

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Travel Resources

Visitors’ Centres 

Yes, the venerable Visitor Centre is still around! And useful. I know these days you normally just grab your phone and start Googling away. And that can be pretty informative, specially if you’re using the online portal for that Visitors’ Centre. But you know what? The physical location is awfully handy. Parking, bathrooms, WiFi and an actual human you can ask questions to and stave a ton of time with online dead-ends. So here’s a map of where all the actual Centres are, and below are all the links to the various online resources. Happy planning!

Tourism Resources 

Nelson, Balfour, Crawford Bay

Cranbrook and Radium

Cranbrook Tourism

Discover Nelson

Tourism Revelstoke

Grand Forks Tourism

Nakusp BC

Kimberly BC

Fernie, BC

Creston, BC

Castlegar, BC

Rossland, BC

Kaslo, BC

Invermere, BC

Radium, BC

In the Heart of the West kootenays

The International Selkirk Loop – BC/WA/ID

Bonus Linkage

S2S Gold Rush – Nelson

the Sea to Sky is coming to Nelson!! Thursday ride from Sunshine Coast to Osoyoos (possibly through WA), stay at Osoyoos Hotel & Suites.Friday & Saturday stay at Baker Street Inn in Nelson.Sunday stay at Premier Best Western in Vernon.Monday

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Old Cascade Highway Map

Old Cascade Highway

Old Cascade Highway is a gravel road sightseeing highway exploring the switchbacks, trails and wilderness scenery in the Monashee Mountain Range. The scenic highway goes by many names such as the Old Cascade Highway, Santa Rosa Road and the Old

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S2S Gold Rush Trail 2024

Sea to Sky Adventure Motorcycle Group Presents: S2SADV proudly presents the briefing package for the 4th Annual Gold Dust Trail (GDT)Rally, which starts on Friday August 30 in Lillooet, BC.The ride is scheduled over the Labour Day Long Weekend and

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Map of boundary Lake bypass motorcycle route

Boundary Lake Bypass Route

Here’s a sneaky and scenic little bypass to get you from the Kootenay Summit to Creston. It takes you along just North of the border and gives the opportunity to stop or camp at Boundary Lake rec site.  Get the

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kootenay map of the works

The WORKS

You want the works? Well, here it is! All the tracks, routes, and waypoints in one place. No better way to see the big picture, everything in one view. Way easier to plan that next ride, so get at it!

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Grand Forks BC is a destination hub for cruiser ADV and dual sport motorcycle adventures to ride paved and gravel routes.

Grand Forks

Welcome to Grand Forks!  Located just North of the US Border and is the gateway to the Granby, there is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride,

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Get Lost, Find Yourself – 2024

“Get Lost…Find Yourself”  Adventure and Dualsport Motorcycle camping weekend. Welcome to the Second Annual “Get Lost…Find Yourself” Adventure & Dualsport Motorcycle campout, taking place September 5-8, 2024 on beautiful northern Vancouver Island. This event is a charity fundraiser for HeadsUpGuys.org.  https://headsupguys.org/

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Get Lost, Find Yourself – 2025

“Get Lost…Find Yourself”  Adventure and Dualsport Motorcycle camping weekend. Welcome to the Third Annual “Get Lost…Find Yourself” Adventure & Dualsport Motorcycle campout, taking place on beautiful northern Vancouver Island. This event is a charity fundraiser for HeadsUpGuys.org.  https://headsupguys.org/ Download .KML for

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a map Granby Whatshan Edgewood shelter bay

Granby / Whatshan / Shelter Bay Route

Want a way to get from Grand Forks to the Shelter Bay ferry avoiding all that pavement through Nakusp? Have we got the answer for you! Stellar gravel riding through the Granby, Edgewood, Whatshan Lake and along the West shore

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Fernie BC is a destination hub for cruiser ADV and dual sport motorcycle adventures to ride paved and gravel routes.

Fernie

Welcome to Fernie! You’ll find a thriving cultural scene, the enthusiasm of a vibrant youthful population and a scenic, tranquil location in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Located in south-eastern British Columbia, Canada (maps), Fernie is a 3-hour

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Kaslo BC is a destination hub for cruiser ADV and dual sport motorcycle adventures to ride paved and gravel routes.

Kaslo

Welcome to Kaslo! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places to eat/drink/shop. Everything is rideable in either direction, and with

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map of Farnham Glacier Motorcycle route

Farnham Glacier

Just West of Radium is the hidden gem that is the Farnham Glacier. Easily accessed most of the way by FSR, the last little bit gets a little spicy! There is a creek crossing that although isn’t extreme, it’s not

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Ainsworth Hot Springs

Long day in the saddle? Give those muscles a good, relaxing soak at Ainsworth Hot Springs! The hot springs were first visited by the Ktunaxa First Nations peoples who experienced the waters as a welcome respite after a long day

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Map of Invermere Motorcycle Routes

Invermere

Welcome to Invermere! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places to eat/drink/shop. Everything is rideable in either direction, and with

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map of kootenay lake tourism motorcycle routes

Kootenay Lake

Welcome to the Kootenay Lake Region! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places to eat/drink/shop. Everything is rideable in either

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Canadian Border Patrol

Welcome to the Canadian Border Patrol! Almost 800km stretching from the Nighthawk Border crossing to the Roosville Crossing, travelling on as much dirt and backroads as possible. Rideable in either direction, and many points to hop on or off depending

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map of kootenay pass motorcycle route

Kootenay Pass Loop Route

Ok folks, this one is a classic! A paved, smooth, flowy cruise, it takes the rider through some spectacular scenery. Along the North Shore of Kootenay lake, across the longest free ferry in the world, through the twisties on the

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Red Rock Garage

A Small Coffee Shop with a Motorcycle Addiction  Click here to learn more CONTACT info@redrockgarage.ca  Hwy 33 Beaverdell, BC – Canada V0H1A0

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Kootenay Rockies North

There sure is a heck of a lot to explore in the Kootenay Rockies North area!  Sooooo many jagged peaks and mountain streams…. Get the .gpx or .kml file via Gaia Gaia Tutorial on using files This area is the

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Get Lost – Find Yourself

“Get Lost…Find Yourself” Adventure and Dualsport Motorcycle camping weekend. Critter Moto is excited to announce the first annual “Get Lost…Find Yourself” Adventure & Dualsport Motorcycle campout, taking place September 15-17, 2023 on beautiful northern Vancouver Island. This event is a charity fundraiser

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Wait, what? We did that and didn't die? I guess that's a win!
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You're damn right we didn't die! Takes a lot more than that!
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