10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Kootenay Rockies That You Shouldn't Miss

July 25, 2021 Matilde Konrad

Discover the best top things to do in Kootenay Rockies, British Columbia including Castlegar Sculpturewalk, Nels Nelsen Historic Ski Jump, Baker Street, Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge, Terex 33-19 Titan, Spirit Square, Last Spike, Paint Pots, World's Largest Paddle, Thompson Falls.
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1. Castlegar Sculpturewalk

270 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 1G4 Canada 1 250-354-9169 [email protected] http://www.sculpturewalkcastlegar.com/
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5.0 based on 131 reviews

Castlegar Sculpturewalk

Castlegar Sculpturewalk is an annual exhibition of outdoor sculptures, located on a pleasant walking tour in downtown Castlegar. Viewers are encouraged to vote for their favourite sculpture via ballot - the winner of the People's Choice award is purchased by the City for the permanent collections. All of the artworks are available for sale or lease. Ballots/maps are located in red ballot boxes along the route (the start of the route is at the Kootenay Market (635 Columbia Avenue), though you can begin the walk from anywhere. Ballots/maps are also available at the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce, City Hall, or the Kootenay Gallery.

Reviewed By erikblaney - Powell River, Canada

I stumbled across this walk over the weekend and was blown away by some of the sculpture pieces. This is an easy walk with plenty of interpretive signs along the way. I really liked the Indigenous Camas preservation area the most

2. Nels Nelsen Historic Ski Jump

Meadows in the Sky Pkwy, Revelstoke, British Columbia V0E 2S0 Canada +1 250-837-7500
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Nels Nelsen Historic Ski Jump

Reviewed By CanuckAlberta

Super cool step back in time, crazy to think not only how they built this jump over a hundred years ago but what type of person would actually jump off it. Great piece of Revy history and you get a bit of a work out climbing up the mountain as the trail is quite steep.

3. Baker Street

Nelson, British Columbia V1L 4G8 Canada
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4.5 based on 434 reviews

Baker Street

Reviewed By WhiteTee - Chilliwack, Canada

One of the great streets in all of British Columbia for restaurants, bars, shopping and views. There is a really good vibe on this street.

4. Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge

8th Ave North, Golden, British Columbia Canada +1 250-344-2271 http://www.tourismgolden.com/activities/other/142
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4.5 based on 322 reviews

Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge

Reviewed By 574tracyb - Ladner, Canada

Beautiful construction. You can tell it’s not an old bridge. But still a beautiful wooden covered bridge.

5. Terex 33-19 Titan

141 Aspen Drive Titan Park, Sparwood, British Columbia Canada +1 250-425-2423 http://www.sparwood.ca/visitors/terex-titan
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4.5 based on 69 reviews

Terex 33-19 Titan

Reviewed By ronu368 - Fernie, Canada

This is a great place to pull over to learn more about the staple of Sparwood’s economy, mining. Well worth the stop.

6. Spirit Square

8th Ave North, Golden, British Columbia V0A 1H0 Canada +1 250-344-2271 http://www.golden.ca
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Spirit Square

The plaza in the centre of town. A beautiful place where people gather next to the timber frame pedestrian bridge. There flowers, a fountain, farmers market, concerts and a little outdoor pub steps away.

Reviewed By 5cottie - British Columbia, Canada

A fine River side walk will take you to Spirit Square and the amazing Covered woodern Bridge and the adjoining walks make Spirit Square a must see in Golden. Listen to the samll water feature and smell the garden flowers or take a break in one of the adjoining patios and truly smell the coffee (or in my case taste a cold beer!).

7. Last Spike

Trans-Canadian Highway 1, Craigellachie, British Columbia V0E 2J0 Canada +1 250-836-3554 [email protected] http://www.railwaymuseum.com/the-last-spike
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4.0 based on 111 reviews

Last Spike

Craigellachie is the site of the Canadian Pacific Railway's Last Spike on November 7, 1885. The site includes a BC Highways Rest Stop, a picnic area, a memorial cairn and exhibit, and the Last Spike Gift Shoppe.

Reviewed By DonL120 - Chilliwack, Canada

Every Canadian should stop here and appreciate the location's significance. Here, in 1885, east met west and Canada's railway was complete. Read the display info and visit the store. Enjoy the picnic area. Use the restrooms...they are among the best on Canada's #1 highway (which isn't saying much). A nice stop when pounding the highway.

8. Paint Pots

85 km from Radium Hot Springs, Kootenay National Park, British Columbia Canada http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/bc/kootenay/natcul/paintpots.aspx
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4.0 based on 110 reviews

Paint Pots

Reviewed By TJTerryJo

This is an interesting stop on your way through the Kootenay’s. This place shows another way that nature is so diverse and fantastic. Worth your time to stop!

9. World's Largest Paddle

2629 95 Hwy, Golden, British Columbia V0A 1H4 Canada +1 888-244-7117 [email protected] http://www.worldslargestpaddle.com
Excellent
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

World's Largest Paddle

Certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title as the 'Largest Hand Paddle / Oar' and based on an actual paddle, this proportionally correct monolith is scaled up 13 times to over 60 feet - perfect for a 78-foot giant! Nestled below the towering Canadian Rocky Mountains, the World’s Largest Paddle provides breathtaking views of the surrounding Columbia River Valley near Golden BC.

10. Thompson Falls

Blaeberry Rd., Golden, British Columbia Canada
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

Thompson Falls

Reviewed By michaelbkolsky - Surprise, United States

Very difficult hike. If your a senior or have any disability hiking sticks a must. Round trip from the trailhead is close to 12 miles, on Syd’s trail. My GPS said we climbed 50 stories. Also parts of the trail was muddy and difficult to get thru while keeping your feet dry. The falls should really be called a gorge. The end of the hike leads you to a beautiful overlook of both the Rockies and the gorge. Took us close to 6 hours round trip, make sure you have mosquito repellent if you return late in the day

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