Welcome to Destination Castlegar - The heart of the Kootenays!

Meet Castlegar’s Pygmy Goat Fishing Guide

October 20, 2023

Kootenay Mountain Culture magazine has featured Castlegar's Green Eggs and Ham, the only pygmy goat fishing guide in Canada.

The Best Paddling Spots in Castlegar

May 15, 2023

Castlegar is an amazing paddling destination. Whether you prefer mellow floats on lakes with mountain views or exciting whitewater, this area of the West Kootenay in British Columbia has it all.

Experts Agree: Rock Climbing in Castlegar is Tops

May 1, 2023

Why is Castlegar the perfect place for rock climbing in British Columbia? These experts explain.

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Trip Planning

Know Before You Go - Planning Your Summer Adventure in Castlegar

Castlegar is a magical place to visit any time of year and it’s especially easy to get to in the summer. 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.