'''Castlegar''' is in British Columbia Canada. Located on the southern tip of the Arrow Lakes chain, at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers, Castlegar is a perfect base for a whole range of outdoor activities The surrounding lakes and mountains offer unlimited outdoor possibilities. Tremendous fishing on both big rivers as well as the Arrow Lakes, combined with the convenience of Syringa Creek Provincial Park adds up to everything you need to fully enjoy Castlegar

Get in

Castlegar is located approximately 600 km from both Calgary and Vancouver on hwy 3.

  • '''Air Canada''', [http://www.aircanada.ca/]. Offering daily flights from Vancouver and Calgary to Castlegar Regional Airport.
  • '''Greyhound''', [http://greyhound.ca/]. Offering twice daily bus service east and west to major towns and cities through out their network..
  • Get around

    Car Rentals

    Budget and National have offices at Castlegar Airport and Downtown locations.

    Public Transit

    There is a limited bus service throught the Castlegar area. Contact BC Transit for schedule.

    See

    Do

    Summer

    Golfing

  • 18 hole championship course at Castlegar Golf Club (non-members welcome)
  • 9 hole par three at Little Bear Golf Course
  • Syringa Creek Provincial Park

    Located on the Arrow Lake, about 20 km west of Castlegar via Robson. large sandy beach, good swimming, large campsite, hiking trails, boatlaunch, sani-dump. Campsite often full during peak season so book ahead if possible.

    Boating

    Great boating and fishing on the Arrow Lake, west of Castlegar.

    Marinas

  • Scotties Marina - moorage, fuel, food, burger bar, bait, free boat launch
  • Syringa Park Marina -- moorage, fuel, food, boat launch
  • Floating the Slocan

    Popular summer activity is a 2-3 hour float down the Slocan River from Slocan Park to Cresent Valley. Tubes available for purchase at Canadian Tire or for rent at Wildways in Cresent Valley.

    Hiking

    Numerous day and multi-day hikes in area.

    Summer Festivals

    Castlegar Sunfest -- first weekend in June

    Shamabhala Music Festival -- western Canada's largest party. 5 days and 4 nights in mid-August

    Kaslo Jazz Festival -- floating stage, August long weekend

    Winter

    Ski Resorts

  • '''Red Resort''', [http://www.redresort.com/]. Located approximately 30 mintues drive in Rossland, one of Canada's best and most famous ski resorts. 5 lifts, 2900 vertical feet, 83 marked runs and deep Kootenay power snow, large adjacent cross-country area.
  • '''Whitewater Winter Resort'''. Located approximately 50 minutes from Castlegar, cross-country and downhill ski area, famous for deep powder snow. 3 lifts, 1300 vertical feet.
  • Cat and Heli Skiing

  • '''Valhalla Powder Cats'''. Based in Cresent Valley, cat-skiing in deep untracked powder, single day and packages available.
  • '''Baldface Lodge'''. Cat-skiing from helicopter accessed alpine chalet.
  • '''Wildhorse Catskiing'''. Based in Ymir, deep powder cat skiing, with day trips and packages.
  • '''Snowwater Lodge'''. Alpine lodge with cat-skiing and heli skiing in the Selkirk Mountains close to Castlegar.
  • Snowmobiling

    Hundreds of kilometers of groomed and ungroomed trails located around Castlegar.

    Cross Country Skiing

    Buy

    Eat

  • '''Cuisine of India'''. Inexpensive, authentic indian food served as spicy as you like. Lunch buffet and dinner. 908 Columbia Ave Castlegar BC Canada V1N 1H2 1 250 365-0999
  • '''Greek Oven'''. Popular Greek and Italian spot downtown, summer patio, closed Mondays. 400 Columbia Avenue Castlegar BC 1 250 365-2311
  • '''Weezies Borscht Hut'''. Open for breakfast and lunch, local Doukhobour cuisine. 2816 Columbia Avenue Castlegar BC Canada V1N 2X9 1 250 304-2633
  • '''Chopsticks Chinese and Japanese'''. Sushi bar and table service, good sushi and relatively authentic Chinese cuisine.
  • '''Gabriels Restaurant''' Upscale spot famous for its prime rib and other classics. 1432 Columbia Ave. Castlegar BC Canada V1N 2L1 1 250 365-6028
  • Drink

    Pubs and Bars

  • '''Black Rooster Bar, Grill and Restaurant'''. Located in the Super 8 hotel. Outdoor patio, lounge atmosphere, numerous plasma TV's, good food and drink, moderately priced.
  • '''Nealy O'briens Pub'''. Small Irish themed pub.
  • '''Molly's'''. Located downtown in the Marlane hotel. The region's only show-lounge. Shows till 11 pm daily.
  • '''Thirsty Duck Pub'''. Located in south Castlegar toward Trail. Open daily for Lunch, Dinner and drinks.
  • '''Lions Head Pub'''. Located in Robson, smoking room, food Wed-Sun.
  • '''The Element''' upstairs bar & grill, karaoke wednesdays, and main floor dance club open on weekends
  • Nightspots

  • '''Element Night Club, Bar and Grill'''. Large newly opened night club located in downtown Castlegar boasts being one of the biggest in the province (over 600 person capacity). Top 40/Dance DJ's with the occasional international live act. Two floors, large dance floor, two bars, three pool tables, leather couches, and a well ventilated smoking room. Excellent food. Bar and Grill is open Monday to Saturday from 11 am. Club is open till 2AM Wednesday to Saturday. Check out the website for news and upcoming events at "'www.clubelement.ca'", [http://www.clubelement.ca]
  • Coffee Shops and Cafes

  • '''Bagels and Brew''', #9 - 1502 Columbia Avenue, 1 250 304-2030 -- Bagels & Brew offers specialty coffee drinks, as well as fresh roasted coffee beans, and loose teas. Bagels are boiled and baked, and a variety of cream cheeses are available. Sandwiches, melts, soups and salads are also featured on the menu.
  • '''Common Grounds'''.
  • Sleep

    Get out

    Check out cities of Nelson and Rossland nearby.