Kootenay Rockies-BC's Mountain Playground
1905 Warren Avenue V1A 1S2 Kimberley, BC, Canada

Did you see the Northern Lights over the past week? They were spotted throughout the Kootenays! Let us know in the comments. We this incredible capture over Golden, BC Aine Falter Photography... While adventures in the Kootenay Rockies beckon, it’s not the time to travel outside of your community. Stay close to home and follow the latest health recommendations.

OPENING in May 2021 - Golden Skybridge The Golden Skybridge, consisting of two bridges set at 130 meters (about 427 feet) and 80 meters (about 263 feet) high, will be considered the highest suspension bridge in Canada! Will you be adding this new experience to your bucket-list? ... The new bridge will also be part of a three-kilometer (about 1.9 mile) nature walk and include viewing platforms so guests can have a 360-degree view of the picturesque landscape. The ends of the trail will be marked by an outdoor courtyard and café to refresh yourself before and after your journey. ~ More info: GoldenSkybridge.com (Prices: $34 Adult, $17 Kids - https://www.banffjaspercollection.com//golden/hours-rates/) : Golden Skybridge by Pursuit (Golden Skybridge) Golden, BC (Tourism Golden) While adventures in the Kootenay Rockies beckon, it’s not the time to travel outside of your community. Stay close to home and follow the latest health recommendations.

Happy Easter Long Weekend! With the new temporary suspension of indoor dine-in services, we must continue to show our support! With such amazing places in the Kootenays to get-outside - tell us what are your fave places to enjoy your take-out? on a Chairlift at the River's edge on the Trails... Eric Gonzalez @ericagon Rossland, BC Restaurants, pubs, bars and food courts are closed for indoor dining until April 19 at 11:59 pm. In order to limit the spread of COVID-19, people should only be dining at restaurants, pubs, breweries with their household - groups of six maximum.

Our Kootenay businesses are adapting, check to see what options are available to you at your fave restaurant, pub, brewery! Patio dining Delivery Take Out... Thanks so much for continuing to support our Kootenay businesses. Andrew Chad | Tourism Golden Golden, BC #goldenrules #kootrocks #supportlocal Restaurants, pubs, bars and food courts are closed for indoor dining until April 19 at 11:59 pm. In order to limit the spread of COVID-19, people should only be dining at restaurants with their household.

Excited to get out and explore? When the time is right we hope you'll visit the Kootenays! To inspire you, here are a few ideas - https://www.kootenayrockies.com/packages Field & Forest Kootenay Pass... "Respect and honour Indigenous People as stewards of the land and water you are travelling through." While adventures in the Kootenay Rockies beckon, it’s not the time to travel outside of your community. Stay close to home and follow the latest health recommendations. Let’s each do our part now, so we can explore BC again, soon. #kootrocks #buybc #buybclocal

Spirit Rock Climbing Center is a community-oriented climbing gym located on the Platzl in Kimberley, BC. Get fit, meet new friends and learn great skills in a positive and supportive atmosphere. Spirit Rock has 557 sq. m (6,000 sq. ft.) of roped climbing reaching heights of 11.5 m (38 ft.) and a 5 m (16 ft.) high ‘top out’ bouldering area to keep you and yours entertained for hours. Built with all ages and abilities in mind, Spirit Rock is the place to bring family, friends ...and groups for a great time. "Offering Spring Break Day Camps - call them to register". ~ https://www.spiritrockclimbing.com While adventures in the Kootenay Rockies beckon, it’s not the time to travel outside of your community. Stay close to home and follow the latest health recommendations. #staylocal #supportlocal #buybc #buybclocal #agoodplacetobe #kootrocks Tourism Kimberley

It's official - it's spring! And we encourage you to start planning for a BC vacation. And, if love visiting and experiences our amazing tourism businesses in the Kootenays as much as we do, you could win $500 in gift cards and vouchers from Destination British Columbia to spend at local businesses in your community, to help stay local & support local. Mitch Winton Creston, BC - Mt. Thompson Rim Trail ... Check out the contest rules by following the "Share Your Love For BC" link: https://www.hellobc.com/share-your-love-for-bc-contest #staylocal #supportlocal #buybc #buybclocal #kootrocks

Happy Spring Equinox! Meet one of our newest partners - Silver Sage Flora from Three Forks, BC (near New Denver). Plan to visit Silver Sage Flora this summer for a garden tour and to visit the Flower Cellar, the farms gift shop carved from the mountainside, the last standing structure of the mining town. Visits are by appointment only! Book now to avoid disappointment. Tour dates are limited. ~ https://www.silversageflora.com ... At the corner of Silver and Quartz street grows a mountain flower farm over the forgotten mining town of Three Forks, British Columbia. The miners may all be gone, but the entrepreneurial spirit lives on through the ghost towns two local businesses. Silver Sage Flora and Kootenay Kustoms. Richard and Melanie first purchased the property of Three Forks, just a few kilometres from New Denver BC, on the recognized lands of the Sinixt Nation, in 2017. Since then, Silver Sage Flora has grown from a few flowers and a dream to a fully operational cut flower farm and gift shop serving the local markets and villages. The farm runs seasonally from June-September and invites visitors, by appointment, to tour the gardens and shop the Flower Cellar. The Flower Cellar, carved from the mountainside, is the oldest, and last standing original 1890’s structure left in Three Forks. Melanie’s artisan wares, brooms, baskets and pottery fill the Flower Cellar’s shelves. While fresh floral notes of Lavender hang in the air, inviting you to explore this magical little gem, right in the heart of the Silvery Slocan Valley. See more

Photo courtesy of Revelstoke, BC ~ https://seerevelstoke.com/winter-expectations Like you, we’re passionate about exploring Revelstoke and other communities in the Kootenay Rockies. But now is the time for us to stay local and support local businesses with just your immediate household or bubble. Let us each do our part now, so we can explore BC again, soon. ... We’re all in this together. #therealstoke #kootrocks #powderhighway

Idea let the local restaurants in your community do the cooking! Help support local, dine-in or take-out! #TakeoutTuesday : Angela P. Casa (@picasa_mia via Instagram) : Rossland, BC... Now is the time for us to stay local, in our community and help to support local businesses. Please ensure to follow all of the health and safety protocols in place. We are all in this together. #therealstoke #kootrocks #powderhighway #explorebclocal

Let's support local this winter! Show some love to your favourite Kootenay business and let us know your faves in the comments . Rossland BC Don Conway... Your support of local tourism businesses makes a difference; we’re all in this together. #RosslandBC #KootRocks #ExploreBC

Bringing you a little inspiration - enjoy this virtual escape while we stay in our communities until it's safe to travel again. : James Desmarais & Fairmont Hot Springs Resort : Fairmont Hot Springs, BC... Like you, we’re passionate about exploring the Kootenay Rockies. But now is the time for us to stay local and support local businesses with just your immediate household or bubble. Let each of us do our part - we are all in this together. #kootrocks #powderhighway #explorebclocal Plan Ahead: https://www.kootenayrockies.com/know-before-you-go

What is your favourite winter activity to do? Please enjoy your favourite Kootenay adventures, close to home. If you’re a BC resident, please explore locally and avoid inter-community travel, including road trips. : Kari Medig... : Hoodoos at Fairmont Hot Springs, BC #kootrocks #explorebclocal #supportbclocal See more

This winter and holiday season is the time to stay close to home and support local businesses. Re-discover the unique character of your community the works of artisans creating hand-made quality pieces, enjoy a culinary experience made with locally grown food and feel good about nurturing local shops who use sustainable resources, employ community members and offer personalized service. "Stay Local, Support Local"... https://www.kootenayrockies.com/support-local-in-the-kooten #kootrocks #powderhighway #explorebclocal Photo features Angry Hen Brewing (Kaslo) | Big Eddy Glass Works (Revelstoke) | Pedal & Tap (Kimberley) | Pridham Studio (Creston)

While adventures in the Kootenay Rockies beckon, it’s not the time to travel outside of your BC community. Stay close to home and follow the latest health recommendations. Get information and future travel inspiration at: KootenayRockies.com & PowderHighway.com #supportbclocal #powderhighway #kootrocks #explorebclocal https://www.kootenayrockies.com/know-before-you-go/... :: Laura (@inaweofmountains via Instagram) : Fernie Alpine Resort (**throwback from Nov 2019)

Our #PowderHighway ski resort's have set their tentative opening dates... and more snow forecasted for the next 7 days! Woohoo, where will you be skiing/riding this winter? Nov 27 - Revelstoke Mountain Resort... Dec 5 - Fernie Alpine Resort Dec 11 - Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Dec 11 - Panorama Mountain Resort Dec 11 - Whitewater Ski Resort Dec 12 - Kimberley Alpine Resort Dec 12 - RED Mountain Resort Dec 18 - Fairmont Hot Springs Resort : Lindsay Bishop (@lindsaydawnb via Instagram) : Panorama Mountain Resort #powderhighway #kootrocks #explorebc

The peaks that envelope the Golden Triangle (road trip) are breathtaking to behold. Have you ventured on this circle loop? Road Trip: https://www.kootenayrockies.com/roadtrips/golden-triangle : Chris | Landscape photographer (@chrisdevaraj via Instagram)... : Yoho National Park - Emerald Lake Kootenay National Park | Tourism Radium Hot Springs | Tourism Golden #goldenrules #radiumbc #kootrocks #explorebc

Now is not the time to travel, it’s time to dream and plan ahead. Go to www.tourismgolden.com/COVID-19 link for the latest provincial restrictions and local guidelines. #GoldenBC #GoldenRules #ExploreBC #KootRocks #DreamGolden

The bighorn sheep will or are in rut right now in Radium Hot Springs and Kootenay National Park! What is rut? It's the breeding season - watch rams fight for the right to breed with jaw-dropping force, as they clash heads to fight for dominance. Have you season this? In Radium Hot Springs or parts of the Kootenays?... : @vik.explores via Instagram : Radium Hot Springs, BC #kootrocks #explorebc

Winter belongs to Revelstoke, and the premonition of La Niña has our hearts filling with anticipation. This season, experience the charm of an old railway town with access to some of the world's best big mountain adventure. Get deep in our legendary powder, and discover what #TheRealStoke is all about. Head to the link to find out what to expect in Revelstoke this winter - https://seerevelstoke.com/winter-expectations/... #PowderHighway #KootRocks #ExploreBC See more

Who is stoked for the winter season to... - begin now - wait for it (need a little more fall time)... : Marin Trask (@marin__trask via Instagram) : Golden, BC #goldenrules #kootrocks #powderhighway #explorebc

With fall in the Kootenay Rockies rapidly changing to early winter, snow is prominently visible on all of the mountains in the Kootenays. As we switch gears and seasons, we are featuring Jonny Woods from Revelstoke - who's a skydiver, skier and photographer living the dream. Find out more about where he likes to explore in Revelstoke! "Secrets of the Wild with Jonny" https://www.kootenayrockies.com/secrets-of-the-wild-with-j/... : Jonny Woods : Revelstoke, BC #therealstoke #kootrocks #powderhighway #explorebc

"Winter waiting patiently for Autumn to finish." - Don Conway (photographer) What is your prediction when the major snow dump will be in the Koots! ~ https://www.redresort.com/news ... We this fall photo from Rossland, BC : Don Conway (@don.p.conway via Instagram) #rosslandbc #kootrocks #powderhighway #explorebc

Have you noticed that our trees in the Kootenays - some turn a golden hue and the needles fall off. It's because these are larch trees and not regular pine trees that stay green year-round! Learn more: https://www.kootenayrockies.com/kootenay-larch-trees : Sara Megan (@saras_surroundings via Instagram)... : Columbia Valley, Purcell Mountains - near Invermere, BC #kootrocks #powderhighway #explorebc See more

It's starting to look a lot like fall! Tell us what is your favourite fall activity to do in the Kootenay! a) Fat or Mountain Biking b) Fishing c) Hiking... d) Nordic skiing f) Soaking in Hot Springs g) Other: _______________________ : Nick Fitzhardinge Photography : Revelstoke, BC & the Arrow Lake #therealstoke #kootrocks #explorebc

Fall & winter are one of the best times to visit our Kootenay hot springs! Access to our hot springs have been changed to keep you safe Social distancing & set public hours (or guest access) More details: https://www.kootenayrockies.com/kootenay-hot-springs ... : Charlotte Banks (@charcharbanks via Instagram) : Radium Hot Springs, BC #kootrocks #powderhighway #explorebc

We love this fall reflection photo from the Arrow Lake! Please share you reflection shots from around the Kootenays, too ! : Jesse Schpakowski (@jesseschpakowskistudios via Instagram) : Near Nakusp, BC #kootrocks #explorebc

Every fall colour imaginable is captured here! Wondering how long the fall will linger and when will the first BIG snowfall be. Let us know in the comments. : Luke Donovan (@luk3dphotography via Instagram) : Near Nelson, BC ... #findingawesome #kootrocks #explorebc

Can anyone guess where this photo was taken? Hint: It's located in the East Kootenays Stellar golden fall colours : Scott Wilson (@scottsjourney_ via Instagram)... #kootrocks #explorebc See more

Our locals capture the best Kootenay photos, like this one of Rossland! : Don Conway (@don.p.conway via Instagram) : Rossland, BC Follow our other local adventures/photographers!... : https://www.kootenayrockies.com/fan-feed #rosslandbc #kootrocks #explorebc See more

Many thanks from The Raven's Nest Resort, near Fairmont Hot Springs, for this epic shot of the Columbia Valley from their "NEW" off-grid log cabins. https://www.ravensnestresort.com Plan ahead for your 2021 glamping experience! https://bit.ly/37dbBWy... #kootrocks #explorebc See more