
Kootenay Road Trip
WELCOME to the Kootenay Road Trip! We are located in the south-eastern corner of BC and offer incredible mountain activities, stunning views along rivers and lakes, boutique places to stay, curious attractions, dining, shopping, arts, culture, and heart-racing adventures.
With ten rural communities to explore you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the diversity and strong sense of place that characterizes each location.
Explore the area for a weekend, or even a week. Let’s Go! #kootenayroadtrip

Art is Everywhere on your Kootenay Road Trip
It doesn't take much to experience something that is part of…
June 6, 2020/by NKLT
Sip Your Way Across the Kootenay Road Trip – Breweries
They say it’s the journey, not the destination. We like to…
July 5, 2021/by kootenayroadtrip
Riding and breweries Kootenay Lake to Rossland
Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine goes road-tripping in our…
October 10, 2020/by NKLT
Cross-Country Skiing on the Kootenay Road Trip
Fold the seat down or open up the roof rack for your cross-country…
November 24, 2020/by NKLT
Best Winter Ski Resorts in Canada
What’s red and white with powder all over? The two top ski…
November 24, 2020/by NKLT
A Kootenay Skatepark and Bike Park Trip
Here in the Kootenays, we are known for our skateboard and mountain…
June 30, 2021/by kootenayroadtripexperience


Greens and Courses
We’ve got our share of great greens and courses in the West Kootenays. And we’re not just talking about golfing - the dining at our golf clubs is also par excellence.
The scenic (and free) Kootenay Lake ferry bookends two spectacular…

Golf Like A Kootenay Road Trip Pro
Planning a round of golf or two on your next road trip to the West Kootenays? With our lush inland temperate rainforests, expansive lakes and rivers and towering mountains, it’s tempting to be distracted by our dramatic landscapes. But our…

Sip Your Way Across the Kootenay Road Trip – Breweries
They say it’s the journey, not the destination. We like to think it’s a bit of both in the West Kootenays. It’s worth taking the time to slow down and explore our charming mountain and waterfront towns and their independent craft breweries.…

Kootenay Road Trip: Public and Provincial Parks
Here in the Kootenay mountains, we have your pick of river and lake parks and rare inland rainforests with old growth trees. Our playgrounds have views and beaches and stretch out from the communities to the wild places up mountains to valley…

Walk-About in our Artsy Heritage Towns
SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Take a trip back in time on a walking tour through some of the most colourful heritage towns in British Columbia. The main streets of Nelson, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Kaslo, Crawford Bay, and Rossland feature striking…

Cross-Country Skiing on the Kootenay Road Trip
Fold the seat down or open up the roof rack for your cross-country ski gear; mild winter temperatures and over 100km of beautifully tracked Nordic trails await on a road trip to the Kootenays.
Start your journey in Rossland, home to the acclaimed…

Wildlife on a Kootenay Road Trip
If you’re dreaming of visiting a mountain paradise with lush forests, fresh water, and all kinds of wilderness, you’re not alone. Sure, there are all kinds of mountain folk that dwell throughout the West Kootenays, but they’re not the…

A little winter downtime around town
Sometimes we just a need little time to chill, relax and get away from it all. Mountain towns like Nelson, Kaslo

Winter Adventure on and off the Slopes
Red, white and whoo! Home to the best ski towns and backcountry terrain in North America, adventure is calling in Rossland, Nelson and the many cat & heli-ski operators.
Grab your skis, board and outdoor gear for some of the finest powder…

Family Friendly Winter Kootenay Road Trip
With all kinds of family friendly activities between Nelson and Rossland, you’ll be able to pack in more things to do than gear into your car. From indoors to outdoors, you’ll find plenty to keep the whole family happy on a Kootenay Road…

Riding and breweries Kootenay Lake to Rossland
Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine goes road-tripping in our backyard to discover the best trails and ales. Giddy up.
By Vince Hempsall. Photos by Peter Moynes.
Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine photo editor Peter Moynes and I are on a…

Where to Stay on your Kootenay Road Trip
Every great road trip has a few key criteria; great scenery, awesome activities, tasty meals, and a memorable

Adventure on the water, ground or in the air
Behold, adventure seekers. The Kootenays are calling. From high above to the lakes and rivers below, get ready to find your outdoor thrills.
It’s no secret that we love getting high in the Kootenays – high above the trees that is. Experience…

Art is Everywhere on your Kootenay Road Trip
It doesn't take much to experience something that is part of the arts world on the Kootenay Road Trip. Public Art decorates the streets and alleyways. Museums and galleries are the cornerstone to our past, present, and future. Theatres, bars…

Golfing On Your Kootenay Road Trip
For all the attention the Kootenays get as a mountain bike and ski destination, the region also has another ace up its sleeve. Eleven of them in fact. Seven of them offering a challenging 18 holes, and four of them with playful 9 holes. Affordable…

Hiking on your Kootenay Road Trip
It doesn't matter if it's early spring or late fall, hiking is accessible all
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