Whether you’re learning about the unique history of the area, participating in the Sculpture Walk, or chatting with locals at Millennium Park, Castlegar is an excellent destination for the authentic traveller.

We are a cultural hotspot that boasts unique Doukhobor heritage, and a deep connection to the land around us. During the summer months, Castlegar is also home to an Art Walk, where artists are matched with local businesses scattered throughout town. At the Kootenay Gallery of Art, a year-round venue, you can view contemporary art exhibitions. The works of over 100 local artisans are sold in the gift shop.

Brilliant Suspension Bridge
  • Old Brilliant Bridge, Castlegar, Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia, V1N 4K2, Canada
CPR Station Museum
Doukhobor Discovery Centre
Kootenay Gallery of Art
Art studio
Sculpture Walk
Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park
  • Zuckerberg Island, Castlegar, Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia, V1N 1R5, Canada

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