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Borscht Cook-Off Returns September 28

September 13, 2024

We're excited to announce the Doukhobor Discovery Centre will once again be hosting its Borscht Cook-off on September 28, 2024.

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Stage Dive into Castlegar’s Punk Scene With The Adits

September 8, 2024

The Adits are helping keep the punk rock music scene alive and kicking in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia.

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Castlegar to Host Invasive Species Fishout Derby Sept 7-15, 2024

August 19, 2024

This fall Castlegar will host the Invasive Species Fishout Derby on the Columbia River to catch as many walleye & northern pike as possible.

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Know Before You Go - Planning Your Fall Adventure in Castlegar

Castlegar is a magical place to visit any time of year and it’s easy to get to in the fall. Air Canada Jazz offers almost daily flights into West Kootenay Regional Airport, which is a 10-minute drive from downtown. There’s a shuttle service from the airport via West Kootenay Adventure Tours. It’s also easy to drive here from such major centres as Spokane (3 hours) and Kelowna (4 hours). Find more travel tips on our “How To Get Here” page.