Destination Castlegar BC

03/01/2025

The temps are going into the double digits this weekend. Spring has come early! 🌷

People will definitely be 🚵‍♀️ the lower sections of the trails off Rialto Road, 🧗 and bouldering near Lower Arrow Lake, and 🚶🏽‍♀in our many parks including Millennium and Zuckerberg Island. Some may even go for a 🚣 or lounge on the beaches at Syringa.

🔗 For 9 ways to enjoy an early Spring with your family in Castlegar visit: https://www.destinationcastlegar.com/spring/spring-comes-early-to-castlegar-here-are-nine-ways-to-celebrate-it/

💥 Bonus: while visiting the link, sign up to win a free stay in Castlegar that includes meals, movies and bowling!

Castle Bowl Tacos el Gringos Kootenay Centre Cinemas

Hiking & Climbing: Ashley Voykin Photography
Paddling: Mitch Winton Photography
Biking: Aaron Theisen

02/28/2025

It's going up to double digits this weekend! Who's headed to the beach? 😜

02/25/2025

Every year Castlegar enjoys the onset of an early Spring while many places in the Kootenays are still blanketed in snow. That’s because our city is in a sheltered valley at a lower elevation and we get more sun than most. People are mountain biking, paddling, rock climbing and watching flowers bloom by March!

Want to experience early Spring for yourself? Enter our giveaway and you could win:

🛌 2 nights accommodation at Super 8 by Wyndham
🎳 free indoor bowling at Castle Bowl
🎥 movie tickets for Kootenay Centre Cinemas
🌮 restaurant vouchers for Tacos el Gringos

Contest ends March 24, 2025. Enter here: https://www.destinationcastlegar.com/spring/spring-comes-early-to-castlegar-here-are-nine-ways-to-celebrate-it/



The Confluence HWY 3 BC

02/23/2025

Even on a chilly winter evening, Castlegar is beautiful.

Drone photography taken last week by Dave Heath.

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02/20/2025

Soup for the Cultured Soul is one of our favourite local events and it returns next month to the Kootenay Gallery of Art.

On March 8, join the Gallery for an evening of delicious soups created by local chefs, as well as artisan bread, wine, decadent DoodleBug Chocolates, and one-of-a-kind pottery bowls to take home.

To reserve a ticket, email the gallery at [email protected] or call 250 365 3337.

02/14/2025

Looking for a co-working space that’s both beautiful and inspiring?

The new Confluence building in Castlegar is an architectural marvel and co-working spaces are now available for business people, students, and anyone looking to get out of their basements, garages, kitchens or home offices.

Here are just a few of the perks:

🔥 Hot Desks – Flexible seating arrangements that allow you to choose the best spot for your workday.

☎️ Private Phone Booths – Take important calls in a quiet, professional setting.

💻 High-Speed Internet – Stay connected with reliable, fast internet service.

🍳 Kitchen & Lounge Area – Enjoy a comfortable space to take breaks and network with others.

⏰24/7 Access – Work on your own schedule with round-the-clock access to the space.

Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available as well as discounted student rates. Plus, members receive 10% off meeting room bookings for team collaborations or client meetings.

➡️ For pricing and all the details, visit: https://www.destinationcastlegar.com/arts-culture/co-working-at-castlegar-confluence-building/

02/12/2025

Left your Valentine's plans til the last minute? No problem! There's still plenty of time to book a dinner out at a variety of Castlegar establishments. The Kootenay Current has done a good job of listing the specials being offered at 7 places including The Grand Buddha Bistro and The Grateful Table.

https://thekootenaycurrent.com/valentines-day-specials-in-nelson-castlegar-trail-beyond/

There are others that are not listed tho, including the Lion's Head Smoke & Brew Pub which is offering a dinner special and live music, and the Black Rooster Classic Bar and Grill that has steak and lobster on the menu as well as a karaoke event.

02/07/2025

Silence is rare in the modern world. But not here.

Photo taken by Ryan Flett Media on the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club trails at Paulson Pass.

02/05/2025

🌎 Bonnington Mountain Range, just East of Castlegar

⛷️ Stefan Himmer

📷 Vince Hempsall

02/01/2025

These beautiful photos of a Northern Pygmy Owl were taken by on Waldie Island recently.

True to their name, these are some of the smallest owls out there. Here are a few more cool facts about them:

🦉they have bright eyes in front of their head and the backs of their heads are feathered with a pair of quite convincing “eye spots”.

🦉Northern Pygmy Owls raise a pair of tufts on the sides of their head when threatened by a predator, such as a hawk or cat.

🦉because they’re so small, they’ve been know to be harassed by angry mobs of song birds and even hummingbirds.

For more about birdwatching in Castlegar, visit the link in our bio.

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01/29/2025

The annual REEL ROCK film event returns to the Castle Theatre this Spring!

Brought to you by Kootenay Climbing – TAWKROC, the screening will be held March 8 and will include a variety of films including “Riders on the Storm,” about a new big wall route in Patagonia, and “The Cobra and the Heart,” which features Squamish climber Thomasina Pidgeon.

For more details and to get tickets visit: https://www.theoldtheatre.com

01/25/2025

Who caught Steve Marc and the launch of the new “Be The World” album last Friday at the Castle Theatre?

We caught up with Steve to learn more about life on the road as a musician and some of the funny things that has happened to him over the years.

➡ Read the interview and hear his music: https://www.destinationcastlegar.com/arts-culture/meet-musician-steve-marc/

01/25/2025

Did you know there’s a trumpeter swan wintering site located near Lemon Creek, about a 45-minute drive from Castlegar in the Slocan Valley?

Located just off Mon Amie Road, the 151-acre Walter Clough Wildlife Area is a popular resting spot during the migratory months but in the winter it’s home to hundreds of trumpeter and tundra swans, geese and ducks because of the easily accessible food the river marsh offers. It’s a great location to visit via skis or snowshoes along the Slocan Valley Trail.

Other popular spots to go birding closer to Castlegar include the Selkirk College Hiking Trails, Waldie Island and Syringa Provincial Park.

For more about winter birdwatching, check out the link in our bio.

Photo by Basil Daniluk.

01/21/2025

The Troll Loppet at the Paulson trails on Sunday was a huge success.

Castlegar Nordic Ski Club reports there was a record turnout of over 250 participants for the event that featured for the 6 different race lengths for the first time: 2, 8, 16, 20, 30 and 40 km. The winner of the 40km did it in just over 2 hours!

Despite the chilly temps, the volunteers did an excellent job grooming and preparing the course in the early hours before the races began at 10am.

01/17/2025

The Fun Troll Loppet returns to the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club's Paulson Trails this Sunday, January 19.

The club has just published the new routes for each of the six distance categories. They include 2, 8, 16, 20, 30 and 40-kilometre loops, many of which feature the area’s brand new trails. The 16-kilometre distance is new for this year and the 30-kilometre distance, called “The Viking’s Challenge” circumnavigates the entire trail system.

Maps have been posted at the Viking Centre for skiers to try out before the event.

➡ Find more info and register at castlegarnordic.ca.

01/15/2025

Who else got out for a full moon ski last night?

These captures were taken yesterday at the Paulson Nordic trails. No doubt it will be just as beautiful up there all week long.

Castlegar Nordic Ski Club

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01/14/2025

This month's featured local artist is Steve Marc, the man and the band, who will be officially launching the new "Be The World" album this Friday night at Castle Theatre.

We caught up with Steve to learn more about his musical style and why he loves living in Castlegar. To read the interview and to see more of his music videos, visit: https://www.destinationcastlegar.com/arts-culture/meet-musician-steve-marc/

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01/10/2025

Come and join us in The Confluence building. We can attest to the fact your office mates will be awesome. 😉

Exciting News! 🚀
The Confluence Coworking Space is officially opening its doors on January 13th, 2025! Whether you’re looking for a productive workspace, a place to collaborate, or just a fresh start to your workday, we’re ready to welcome you.
www.castlegarconfluence.com