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Discover Boundary Creek, BC

Discover Boundary Creek, BC

Explore this land of unlimited adventure

  • Apr 29, 2020
The Rock Creek Fall Fair features all kinds of agricultural fun, Sept. 16 and 17. Photo courtesy Rock Creek Fall Fair / Boundary Tourism

Experience the Rock Creek Fall Fair in B.C.’s Boundary Country

  • Aug 7, 2023
Old growth cedars. Wildsight file

Guided June hikes explore old-growth forests in seven Kootenay communities

The 2022 Amateur Photographer of the Year winners, from top left: Grand prize winner: James Major/Emerald Lake, Yukon; First place: Ken McAllister/Seattle, Wash.; People’s Choice: Julian Koerrenz/Brandywine Falls, near Whistler; APOTY Second place: Harold Feiertag/Atlantic Puffins, Elliston, Nfld. Who will be crowned the 2023 Amateur Photographer of the Year?

5th annual Amateur Photographer of the Year contest returns with $9,000+ in prizes!

The Boundary is home to many museums, but people have come to realize the entire Boundary region is one big museum. Photo courtesy Boundary Tourism

The impact of food and history in The Boundary Country

Boundary museums and food culture

  • Apr 24, 2023
The Boundary is home to many museums, but people have come to realize the entire Boundary region is one big museum. Photo courtesy Boundary Tourism
A basic adult anglers license in B.C. will increase to $39.56 per year in 2023, then go up to $41.15 in 2024. AdobeStock

B.C. raises freshwater fishing fees, with funds supporting angling and conservation

It will cost a little more to go freshwater fishing in British…

A basic adult anglers license in B.C. will increase to $39.56 per year in 2023, then go up to $41.15 in 2024. AdobeStock
(Ryan Doty)

How to fly: A peek behind the curtain at heli-ski piloting, one of Revelstoke’s biggest industries

Mountain Mavericks was featured in the latest edition of the Revelstoke TIMES magazine

(Ryan Doty)
A detailed close-up of one portion of the Davis Building mural by Archer. Chris Hammett photo

Man behind the murals: Renowned artist covers Grand Forks with art

Archer’s goal is to paint an entire town while spreading joy

A detailed close-up of one portion of the Davis Building mural by Archer. Chris Hammett photo
From pumpkin spice latte to Halloween decorations galore, Boundary Country’s golden season brings many activities yet to be enjoyed. Peter Kalasz photo / courtesy Boundary Country Tourism

Top 5 things to do in the Boundary this fall

Summer has come to its inevitable end, and while we say goodbye…

  • Oct 10, 2022
From pumpkin spice latte to Halloween decorations galore, Boundary Country’s golden season brings many activities yet to be enjoyed. Peter Kalasz photo / courtesy Boundary Country Tourism
Join in on the fun of the Grand Forks Fall Fair on Sept. 3 and 4, and Rock Creek’s Fall Fair and Rodeo on Sept. 17 and 18! Charnley v. Wyk photo/courtesy Boundary Tourism

Fall Fairs in Boundary Country

Boundary Country is a landscape of rolling hills, refreshing bodies of water…

  • Aug 22, 2022
Join in on the fun of the Grand Forks Fall Fair on Sept. 3 and 4, and Rock Creek’s Fall Fair and Rodeo on Sept. 17 and 18! Charnley v. Wyk photo/courtesy Boundary Tourism
At Boundary Country’s Kettle River, pull up a lawn chair and dip your feet in the cool river, or simply float in the sunshine. Peter Kalasz photo

Splish, splash, and spend the rest of summer in Boundary!

Summer in Boundary Country is in the final countdown but have no…

  • Jul 29, 2022
At Boundary Country’s Kettle River, pull up a lawn chair and dip your feet in the cool river, or simply float in the sunshine. Peter Kalasz photo
In Grand Forks, you’ll have endless possibilities for fun in the sun this summer!

Sunny summer days were made for a big adventures in Grand Forks

There’s no shortage of fun to be had this summer in Grand…

  • Jul 11, 2022
In Grand Forks, you’ll have endless possibilities for fun in the sun this summer!
It’s no surprise locals and visitors to Boundary Country’s Christina Lake love the water and nature. Tina Bryan photo

Explore like a local in Boundary Country this summer

When planning the perfect getaway to Boundary Country, there are many factors…

  • Jul 5, 2022
It’s no surprise locals and visitors to Boundary Country’s Christina Lake love the water and nature. Tina Bryan photo
A community of 1,396, Galiano Island saw an estimated 80,200 visitors in 2007 (John McKinley file)

Galiano Island’s ecological footprint swells from tourism: study

Community’s footprint ‘much larger’ than other B.C. locales

A community of 1,396, Galiano Island saw an estimated 80,200 visitors in 2007 (John McKinley file)
Mark Pavesic reels in a small mouth bass from Elk Lake, near Victoria, BC. Kelsey Pavesic photo

Let Outdoors West be your guide to the great outdoors this summer!

Magazine shares the how-to and where-to of exploring Western Canada’s natural spaces

Mark Pavesic reels in a small mouth bass from Elk Lake, near Victoria, BC. Kelsey Pavesic photo
Grand Forks celebrates its 125th year in 2022, and the City will celebrate with a community birthday party in the Market District Sept. 2.

As Grand Forks turns 125 this summer, it’s time to celebrate!

Grand Forks is excited to be celebrating its 125th year in 2022!…

  • Jun 13, 2022
Grand Forks celebrates its 125th year in 2022, and the City will celebrate with a community birthday party in the Market District Sept. 2.
Wilgress Lake is a mid-elevation mountain lake with easy access, wheelchair-accessible washrooms and boat launch, making it great for a variety of anglers. Darren Robinson photo

Casting a line in Boundary Country

Glistening sunlight on the water’s surface, a packed picnic, and nothing but…

  • Jun 9, 2022
Wilgress Lake is a mid-elevation mountain lake with easy access, wheelchair-accessible washrooms and boat launch, making it great for a variety of anglers. Darren Robinson photo
L-R: Louise Popoff, Grand Forks Community Trails Society director; Cheryl Ahrens, Grand Forks Recreation Commission member and Grand Forks Community Trail Society member; and John Grandy, president of the Grand Forks Community Trail Society. Photo: Submitted

‘Hike Our Story’ in epic Kootenay Boundary challenge

A new hiking challenge launched in the Kootenay Boundary is motivating residents…

L-R: Louise Popoff, Grand Forks Community Trails Society director; Cheryl Ahrens, Grand Forks Recreation Commission member and Grand Forks Community Trail Society member; and John Grandy, president of the Grand Forks Community Trail Society. Photo: Submitted
At the Kettle River Museum, attractions include the restored Canadian Pacific Railway caboose and original Station House, housing exhibits commemorating the steam railway era of southern B.C. Darren Robinson photo / Boundary Country

Discover the treasures of Boundary Country’s museums

Pioneer tales, rail road stations and echoes of storied pasts; you might…

  • May 3, 2022
At the Kettle River Museum, attractions include the restored Canadian Pacific Railway caboose and original Station House, housing exhibits commemorating the steam railway era of southern B.C. Darren Robinson photo / Boundary Country
Canada Rock Fest returns to Grand Forks Aug. 4 to 6 with bands like Our Lady Peace, Big Wreck, 54-40, April Wine, Theory of a Deadman and Bachman/Cummings set to perform.

Grand Forks is ready to rock this summer!

Canada Rock Fest returns to Grand Forks this year. Thousands of festival-goers…

  • Apr 19, 2022
Canada Rock Fest returns to Grand Forks Aug. 4 to 6 with bands like Our Lady Peace, Big Wreck, 54-40, April Wine, Theory of a Deadman and Bachman/Cummings set to perform.