“Kootenay” Is paddler slang for “Awesome”.
Everyone is familiar with the Rocky Mountains in Canada, but did you know they are only one of four major mountain ranges in the Kootenay Rockies region? Between the Purcell, Monashee, Selkirk, and western Rocky Mountains, are a variety of valleys boasting innumerable lakes and rivers offering every type of paddling experience. Its headwaters of the mighty Columbia River are located in the area of BC, near Fairmont Hot Springs, and flow north past Golden before veering south and running all the way to the Pacific Ocean in Oregon. Whether your preference is paddling big rivers or kayak fishing on lakes for Kokanee salmon, the Kootenay Rockies region is guaranteed to float your boat.
Arrow Lakes & Slocan Valley
Arrow Slocan – explore beyond the boundaries. Dig deeper, get to know us. A place…
Canal Flats
Where Historic Waters Meet Tucked into the southern end of the Columbia Valley, Canal Flats…
Castlegar
Discover the little city at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia rivers. And try…
Columbia Valley
The Columbia Valley in British Columbia, Canada is a paradise for water lovers offering a…
Cranbrook
Calm lakes or thrilling rapids. Paddle serenity or adventure in the Kootenays! The rivers and…
Crawford Bay
Explore The East Shore Of Kootenay Lake Crawford Bay and the surrounding communities of Grey…
Crescent Valley
Your Southern Gateway To The Slocan River Located along the Slocan River where the valley…
Fairmont Hot Springs
Paddle The Headwaters Of The Columbia Fairmont Hot Springs lies at the southern end of…
Fernie
The Elk River snakes its way past this community and the Bull River flows nearby.…
Golden
Golden is perfectly named because the paddling experiences here are worth their weight in, well,…
Invermere
Paddle Lakes, Wetlands, And Wild Rivers Invermere sits along the shores of Lake Windermere in…
Kaslo
Kootenay Lake is one of the best kept secrets in British Columbia. It offers stunning…
Nakusp
Visit The Gateway To The Arrow Lakes Nakusp sits along the eastern shore of Upper…
Nelson
Paddle The Waters Of The Queen City Located on the the shores of Kootenay Lake’s…
New Denver
Paddle The Serene Waters Of Slocan Lake New Denver rests along the eathern edge of…
Panorama
Paddle Beneath The Peaks Of The Purcells High in the Purcell Mountains above the Columbia…
Radium Hot Springs
Paddle The Columbia Wetlands Radium Hot Springs sits at the gateway to Kootenay National Park,…
Revelstoke
Tucked between the Selkirk and Monashee mountains, Revelstoke is a haven for paddlers seeking both…
Silverton
Paddle The Shores Of Slocan Lake Silverton is a tiny village perched on the eastern…
Slocan
Where Scenic Lake Meets Serene River Located at the southern tip of Slocan Lake, where…
Trail
Trail, BC offers paddlers a scenic stretch of the Columbia River with easy access, gentle…
Windermere
Paddle The Shores Of Lake Windermere Perched along the eastern shore of its namesake lake,…