tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285550452011-12-14T18:32:52.563-08:00A Guide to the City of Castlegar, British Columbia.Trevornoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28555045.post-1148664113486743382006-05-26T10:20:00.000-07:002006-05-26T10:31:11.723-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6018/1946/1600/CastlegarWelcomeSign.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6018/1946/320/CastlegarWelcomeSign.jpg" border="0" /></a> 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<br />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.<br /><br />Population: 7,000<br />Elevation: 433 m. (1,421 ft.)<br /><br />Nearby Communities: Blueberry Creek, Robson, Brilliant, Genelle, Ootischenia, Pass Creek, Shoreacres, Tarry's and Thrums.<br /><br />Recreation:<br />Castelgar Golf Course, Castlegar's Little Bear Golf Course.<br />Attractions: Station Museum, Suspension bridge at Zuckersberg Island Heritage Park, Doukhobor Village Museum<br /><br />Summer: Slocan River ( Canoe/Kayak/Tube ), Fishing, Castlegar Recreation Centre, Skatepark, Hiking ( Merry Creek, Mel Deana, Waldie Island ), Mountain Biking,<br /><br />Winter: Red Mountain Ski Area, Whitewater Ski Area, Cross Country ( Nancy Greene ),<br /><br />Access: Castlegar is serviced by commercial air and bus lines. Highways 3, 3A & 22 all meet at Castlegar.<br />April: West Kootenay Trade Fair<br />June: Sunfest<br /><br /><a href="http://www.castlegar.com/">Castlegar &amp; District Chamber of Commerce </a><br />Telephone: (250) 365-6313<br />Castlegar Visitor Info Centre<br />1995 - 6th Avenue, Castlegar, BC V1N 4B7<br />Telephone: (250) 365-6313<br /><a href="http://www.kootenayrockies.com/">BC Rockies Tourism</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/28555045-114866411348674338?l=castlegarbritishcolumbia.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Trevornoreply@blogger.com1