Where is Kootenay located?

Where is Kootenay located?

The Kootenay Rockies region stretches from the Okanagan Valley in the west to the Alberta border in the east. The British Columbia provincial boundary is the continental divide where water to the west flows out to the Pacific, and water to the east flows all the way to the Atlantic.

What are the Kootenays known for?

Surrounded by the Selkirk, Monashee, and Purcell mountain ranges, the communities of the Kootenays are known for thier friendly, eclectic vibe and easy access to adventure.

What towns are in the West Kootenays?

Each town in the West Kootenay has its own character. Rossland, Castlegar, Trail, Salmo, Nakusp, and Kaslo are just a few that you will want to discover.

How many regions are in BC?

six

Where does the Kootenay River flow?

Idaho Panhandle

What mountain range is golden in?

Golden is situated in the Kootenay region of south-eastern British Columbia, and lies between two mountain ranges – the Columbia Mountains (sub ranges: Selkirk and Purcell) and the Rocky Mountains, and at the junction of two heritage rivers – the Columbia River and the Kicking Horse River.

Is Golden in BC or Alberta?

Golden is a town in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, located 262 kilometres (163 mi) west of Calgary, Alberta and 713 kilometres (443 mi) east of Vancouver.

What is Golden BC known for?

Long story short, it's surrounded by mind-blowing beauty everywhere you look. It's also not quite as busy as world-famous Banff and serves as a great base for exploring hiking trails, world-class skiing, waterfalls, lakes, and various heritage sites. Basically, Golden is a great place to get outdoors.

How far is golden from Vancouver?

1762 kilometers

How far is Calgary from Golden?

203 km

How do I get to Golden BC?

Golden is located on TransCanada Highway 1 and Highway 95 and is less than 3 hours drive from Calgary International airport, 2 hours and 30 minutes north of the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook and less than 4 hours north of the US border making it simple to get to Golden by car or with a rental ...

Do you need a park pass for Golden BC?

National Park Permits: A park pass is required for all visitors to national parks. This pass is available at the park gates or, for the credit-card endowed, by calling (800) 748-7275. ... To the west of Golden is Rogers Pass.

How far is Golden BC from Edmonton?

213.

How far is golden from Kelowna?

237 km

How long does it take to get from golden to Kelowna?

4 hours, 10 minutes.

How far is golden to Kamloops?

152.

How far is golden to Sicamous?

93.

How far is Salmon Arm from Golden?

109 miles

How far is Revelstoke to Golden?

Distance between Revelstoke (British Columbia) and Golden (British Columbia) (Canada) Flight or air distance: 92.

How long does it take to drive from Golden BC to Calgary?

2 hours, 55 minutes

Where should I stop between Banff and Vancouver?

Overview of this Vancouver to Banff Drive

• Stop 1: Vancouver.
• Stop 2: Squamish.
• Stop 3: Whistler.
• Stop 4: Kamloops.
• Stop 5: Glacier National Park of Canada.
• Stop 6: Golden.
• Stop 7: Emerald Lake.
• Stop 8: Lake Louise.

How far is Golden to Lake Louise?

56 km

How far is Canmore to Lake Louise?

69 km