Region: East Kootenay North
East Kootenay region offers a treat for the nature lover. Parks such as Premier Lake and Mount Assiniboine, with the abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities, never fail to captivate visitors’ imaginations. Perhaps, stop over at sunny, family-friendly Kikomun Creek Provincial Park, the vacation haven of Moyie Lake or one of several smaller, easily accessible parks. Or, for the history buffs, the area also offers a step back into the 1890’s to the pioneer boomtown of Fort Steele Heritage Town.
Whiteswan Lake
The Lussier hot springs are located near the west boundary of the park at kilometre 17.5. Wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping is allowed at Cave Creek on the north shore […]
Read more »
Wasa Lake
This park protects a grassland ecosystem, which includes a portion of North America’s most northern Ponderosa Pine forest. The park offers swimming, hiking, cycling, boating and nature viewing opportunities.
Read more »
Premier Lake
The park encompasses 4 smaller lakes popular for fishing: Canuck, Yankee, Cats Eye, and Quartz.
Read more »
Mount Fernie
This park is a popular destination for mountain biking and fishing in nearby Elk River.
Read more »
Mount Assiniboine
The most popular hiking trails start from Kootenay National Park to the west and from Spray Lakes, south of Canmore, Alberta. Popular activities include camping, hiking, mountain climbing, as well […]
Read more »
James Chabot
Popular activities include windsurfing, canoeing, and kayaking.
Read more »
Dry Gulch
This cozy campground offers a shady retreat under the peaks of the Standford Range amid the Rocky Mountains.
Read more »