Boundary OFFICIAL VACATION GUIDE 2015
Settle Down to Original, Peaceful Living
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Our breath-taking rolling hills and pristine rivers provide fun-filled adventure and a great morning view. Nestled into this sun soaked valley are antique stores galore, cafes filled with local fare and a never ending playground. A place to proudly call home. Come and experience our original, peaceful living!
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CONTENTS // 2015 BOUNDARY
11 West Boundary Area 13 Event Calendar 23 Provincial Parks
Boundary OFFICIAL VACATION GUIDE 2015
29 Great Outdoors 30 Maps 41 Golf Courses 43 Skiing In The Area 55 Outdoor Recreation
Grace McGregor
RDKB Director, Area C
57 Doukhobor History 61 Accommodation Listings 62 Restaurant Listings Frank Konrad
Mayor, City of Grand Forks
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On behalf of the Village of Midway, City of Greenwood, City of Grand Forks and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, Areas C, D and E, we would like to welcome you to our beautiful Boundary region. Whether you are passing by or stopping in for a longer stay, the Boundary is a wonderful place to visit. The area features everything from great restaurants and accommodations to spectacular scenery to amazing hiking and biking opportunities. We know you won’t be disappointed no matter what brings you to this region. We are a region with an unhurried, relaxed lifestyle and plenty of wide-open spaces. We encourage you to take some time to look around and take in the many great things to see and do in the Boundary region.
07 History 09 Rock Creek Rebellion
MIDWAY
19 Interesting Stuff 21 History
GREENWOOD
Randy Kappes
Mayor, Village of Midway
27 History 37 Interesting Stuff
GRAND FORKS
47 History
Roly Russell,
RDKB Director, Area D
49 Interesting Stuff
CHRISTINA LAKE
53 History 53 Interesting Stuff Vicki Gee
RDKB Director, Area E
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ROCK CREEK Heritage
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Rock Creek was the earliest settlement In the Boundary. From the discovery of gold in 1858 when the numbers swelled to 10,000, to present day with its focus on agritourism, all who have lived here are passionate about this place they call home. In 1860, when American miners had forced the gold commissioner to leave the area, Governor James Douglas visited the camps. Improved road access was promised, but it came with a warning—obey British law or troops would be sent in. The miners gave in. The gold boom, initialed by gold-threaded gravel of the Kettle River and surrounding creeks, lasted 10 years, after which some of the resident Chinese remained to work the placer mines, run local businesses and develop market gardens. By 1890 permanent settlers began to arrive, lured by affordable properties, fertile land, favourable climate, spectacular scenery and employment opportunities. Rock Creek is better classified by hard work, hospitality, spirit and diversity than it is by statistics. We know, and embrace our past while looking forward to the future. We are protective of our clean air, our unique way of life, and our Kettle River. While we welcome change and growth, we accept the environmental challenges that come with increased population and property usage. Rock Creek is a visitor’s paradise. We offer family camping, tubing, fishing and canoeing on our river. There are a number of day trips within a pleasant day’s drive—visit Kelowna, the Okanagan, Washington State, Grand Forks and Christina Lake. Bike the Trans Canada Trail, bike, hike or ride the Kettle River non-motorized horse trails, hunt in our hills or relax and shop in our local businesses. In the summer enjoy our Saturday Rock Creek Market and experience homegrown food. In September, experience the two-day Rock Creek and Boundary Fall Fair with entertainment for all ages. If you find, like so many others before you, that you cannot leave the peace and magic of Rock Creek, we welcome you to stay.
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ROCK CREEK Rock Creek Rebellion When it came to the attention of Governor James Douglas that miners at Rock Creek were causing trouble, he travelled into the interior over the Dewdney Trail. Upon arrival, he spread word that a public meeting would be held the following day, at which he would be pleased to listen Ciel Sander to all complaints. When the time came, the place was jammed to the doors. According to Stevenson’s retelling, Sir James listened quietly to all complaints and then, speaking slowly and distinctly, he outlined his intentions to build a toll wagon road following the route of the Dewdney Trail that would enable the miners to procure supplies cheaper. He also promised to look into the complaints of the miners and build a racetrack and a bridge across the mouth of Rock Creek. But he also warned the miners that the law would be upheld. “There’s to be no more nonsense about paying government dues. This is British territory, the law must be upheld, and damn you it will be, if I have to bring in 500 marines to enforce it,” Douglas told the miners. When the meeting broke up, Douglas shook hands with all the miners as they left the hall.
Ready to Discover The once flourishing gold and silver mining boomtown of Rock Creek is located in the western part of the Boundary region. The town and nearby communities of Bridesville, Westbridge and Beaverdell are the gateways to hiking trails, wilderness recreation sites and some great fishing lakes. Rock Creek offers services that will meet the needs of anyone travelling through or camping in the area. The Kettle River provides endless recreation in summer including fishing, swimming and canoeing. The Kettle Valley Railroad runs through Rock Creek, providing a perfect biking, hiking and walking venue. The Kettle River Trails Association invites visitors to experience the backcountry on the miles of trails that are said to be among the best rides in the province. Golfers can tee off at the nine-hole Kettle Valley Golf Course; located 8 km east of Rock Creek on Hwy 3. You’ll find hospitality that is second to none at this visitor friendly course.
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Every Saturday Fine Arts Mixed Media Jewelry Engraved and Carved Silver Framed Stoneware Art Tiles and more Terry Jackson Designs in Porcelain
Petro Canada site Rock Creek B.C
Our family Bible Study begins at 10:00 am and the Worship Service begins at 11:30 am. This is followed by a vegetarian fellowship lunch. Everyones welcome! Phone: 250-446-2517 2935 Highway 33, Westbridge, BC V0H 2B0 2015 OFFICIAL VACATION GUIDE | BOUNDARY 09
Rock Creek Riverside Campground
Rock Creek Riverside Campground is a beautiful campground with over 50 sites for tenting or RVs situated along the Kettle River in Rock Creek, BC. Vacation destination for golfing, hiking, swimming, tubing, biking, bird watching, gold panning, hunting and much more. Check us out on Facebook @ Rock Creek Riverside Campground.
(250) 869-7515 | 1680 Hwy 33, Rock Creek, BC
Meeting the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bridesville Community Hall Pastors Ed and Judi Brouwer 250.495.4877 for more info
West Boundary Corner This year our communities are coming together to upgrade the Trans Canada Trail through the West Boundary. There is a lot of enthusiasm for improving the trail experience. Our volunteers are excited about connecting the trail to local history through the use of maps, signage and QR codes. Future plans include connecting the Trans Canada Trail to other trail networks throughout our area. Visit the Rock Creek Visitor Centre for information about our trails and services in communities along the way. Vicki Gee Director, West Boundary
(Rock Creek, Bridesville, Westbridge, Christian Valley, Jewel Lake, Beaverdell, Idabel Lake, Big White)
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WEST BOUNDARY History BRIDESVILLE Bridesville gets it name from David McBride who lived there in the 1850s. In the early 1900s the town boasted a general store, a hotel, the Great Northern Railway station, a custom’s office, a blacksmith’s shop, a post office, two rural mail routes and a sawmill. Farming has been the mainstay of Bridesville throughout the years, being blessed with rich, fertile soil. It was just a stop on the wagon road between Rock Creek and Osoyoos until the Great Northern Railway arrived in 1905. For the next two decades it was a lively railway town, until the rail service shut down and the hotel closed. BEAVERDELL Beaverdell is a farming community and former station on the Kettle Valley Railway in the Okanagan Highlands about an hour southeast of Kelowna. The Highland Bell silver mine operated nearby on Wallace Mountain from 1901 to 1991. Two neighboring settlements, Beaverton and Rendell, merged and adopted the current name of Beaverdell around 1905. Surrounded by lush evergreen forests with many clear lakes and streams, it serves as an ideal point from which to explore and enjoy the area’s natural splendor! Beaverdell is ideally situated to serve cyclists and other recreational users of the KVR. section of the Trans Canada Trail. Small town hospitality awaits! WESTBRIDGE Westbridge is a farming community at the convergence of the West and Main Kettle Rivers. A hotel was built in the old days when mining was important and the Kettle Valley Railway passed through. Westbridge sits at the south end of the Christian Valley. Early resident John Noren wrote an exciting story of the early days of the valley, which appeared in the 11th Report of the Boundary Historical Society: “My brother Clarence and I were also working a claim and the occasional eve would find us hooking up the mare to the sulky and heading down the road past the Berglund cabin to another prospector by the name of Sherdahl.” “One night we played cards quite late, and when we hooked up the mare to go home, something must have gone wrong with putting her bridle on. She was high strung and when she started to act up I knew something was wrong with the bridle and couldn’t hold her. When she got into high gear we both bailed out. When she passed the Berglund camp, he said to Al, ‘The Noren boys are sure going home in a hurry tonight.”
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Discover Rock Creek
”Discover Rock Creek” is a group of interested and enthusiastic citizens who work to illustrate to others the benefits of life in this community. We promote business and inform visitors of our history, recreational opportunities and amenities. We are the umbrella entity for the Rock Creek Market and we promote activities that benefit our community.
Some scheduled events for 2015 are:
✦ Rock Creek Market – downtown Rock Creek, beginning Saturday, May 2 from 9 am - 1 pm and held every Saturday until October. Special events and live entertainment throughout the season. ✦ Vintage Fair – July 4 & 5 at Rags, Relics and Rutabagas in downtown Rock Creek from 9 am - 4 pm each day. Contact Pat at 250-446-2171 or 250-528-0227. ✦ July 1 – Canada Day Parade, starts at 10 am downtown Rock Creek. ✦ August 1 –Riverfest ✦ September 19 & 20 – Rock Creek & Boundary Fall Fair. ✦ Sunday, Nov. 22 – Community Christmas Light-up at 3:30 p.m. NEW Visitor Centre located next to Rags, Relics and Rutabagas Meetings are held the third Monday of every month – all talents, ideas, members welcome Contact: President Pat Pownall at 250-446-2171 or 250-528-0227 or email rags-relics@hotmail.com
So much to see and do in Rock Creek, BC
Rock Creek Market
Rock Creek’s Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May to October
You can find us along the strip in downtown Rock Creek, in the vacant lot between Rags, Relics & Rutabagas and Kettle River Woodcraft. Local food, produce, work by local artisans, collectibles and much more. Breakfast and lunch is available and live music for your entertainment. Locavores welcome! 12 BOUNDARY | 2015 OFFICIAL VACATION GUIDE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015 February
Feb. 7 - 9 4th Annual Wilgress Lake Ice Fishing Derby Grand Forks/Greenwood Feb. 28 Downtown Abbey Tea Party Grand Forks Public Library
March
March 14 St. Patrick’s Day Tea Sacred Hearth Catholic Church Grand Forks
April
April through June Peacock Festival Old Cowboy Ranch, Westbridge April 21 - May 2 Boundary Showcase gallery 2 Grand Forks An unjuried exhibit of the best works of artists and craftsmen from the Boundary.
May
May to October Rock Creek Market every Saturday Rock Creek Greenwood Market Thursdays 9 a.m. Greenwood Grand Forks Farmers’ Market Gyro Park Tuesdays and Fridays Grand Forks Christina Lake Market Sundays 9 a.m. 1 p.m. Christina Lake May 2 and 3 Grand Forks Choral Society spring concert GFSS Grand Forks May 9 Art Battle 276 gallery 2 Grand Forks May 9 and 10 City-wide yard sale Greenwood May 18 Greenwood Public Library Sidewalk Book Sale Greenwood May 23 Rembrandt’s Attic gallery 2 Grand Forks May 29 - Sunday, May 31 Robb’s Ride cycling event Starting in Grand Forks
June
June 6 – Relay for Life Boundary City Park 10am- 10pm Grand Forks June 6 and 7 Nisei Jewel Lake Fishing Derby Jewel Lake June 25 Musical group Vazzy 6:30 p.m. Grand Forks and District Public Library Grand Forks June 28 11th Annual Pharmasave Christina Lake Triathlon and Kidsprint Christina Lake Public Beach June 30 – Sunday, July 5 34th Grand Forks International Baseball Tournament James Donaldson Park, Grand Forks
July
July 1 Canada Day festivities Grand Forks July 1 Canada Day festivities Rock Creek July 1 Canada Day evening celebration Greenwood July 4 & 5 Vintage Faire 9 am – 4 pm Rock Creek July 4 gallery 2 Garden Tour 9 – 4 p.m.gallery 2, Grand Forks July 10 & 11 The Christina Lake Homecoming Summer Festival Christina Lake July 11 Founder’s Day celebrations Greenwood July 18 Kettle River Day Midway July 19 Kettle River Memorial Cancer Run Midway July 31 - Aug. 3 Association of Injured Motorcyclists Boogie Bash Rock Creek
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August
Aug. 1 Riverfest Rock Creek Aug. 7 – 8 CannaFest 2015 music festival James Donaldson Park Grand Forks Aug. 8 - Monday, Aug. 10 Boundary Bash Rugby Tournament Greenwood Aug. 14 – Monday, Aug. 16 Old Country Western Bluegrass Festival Midway Aug. 14 – Aug. 16 Firebells and Fanfare Grand Forks Aug. 15 -16 Grand Forks Park in the Park car show Grand Forks/Greenwood Aug. 21 – Aug. 23 Ponderosa Festival Rock Creek Aug. 21 – Aug. 23 Greenwood Bluegrass Festival Greenwood Aug. 22 and Aug. 23 Airport Appreciation Day & Runway Theatre Grand Forks Aug. 28 – 30 Grand Forks Fall Fair Dick Bartlett Park Grand Forks Aug. 30 Grand Forks Airport Appreciation Day Fly-in and Show ‘n Shine (Runway Theatre – at dusk on Friday, Aug. 29 – showing Wings movies) Grand Forks
September
Sept. 7 Public Library Book Sale Greenwood Sept. 12 Rotary Lobsterfest Christina Lake Community Hall Sept. 19 – 20 Rock Creek Fall Fair Rock Creek Fairgrounds Sept. 26 Kettle Valley Food Coop’s 2nd Annual Harvest Festival Boundary Museum and Interpretive Centre Grand Forks
October
Oct. 31 Halloween Rotary bonfire Angus McDonald Park Grand Forks Oct. 31 Halloween bonfire and fireworks Greenwood
November
November gallery 2 Wine Tasting Event gallery 2 Grand Forks
December
Dec. 5 Santa Claus Parade/Christmas Tree light-up at Gyro Park Grand Forks Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Family Fun Skate Midway
2016
January Christina Lake Winterfest Christina Lake Jan. 30 Rotary Scotch Tasting gallery 2 Grand Forks Feb. 6 Kettle Valley Snowmobile Races Midway Feb. 6 - 8 Family Day festivities Grand Forks Feb. 6 - 8 5th Annual Wilgress Lake Ice Fishing DerbyGrand Forks/Greenwood
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General Building Contractor • From concrete forming to building completion • Bobcat and mini excavation service
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ANNUAL EVENTS 2015 Each year Christina Lake hosts several events including Winterfest, Homecoming Summerfest, and several golfing tournaments, musical and cultural events. See www.christinalake.ca/wp1 for the full events calendar.
January
Winterfest, where old fashion family fun comes alive. From the famous snow-pitch tournaments, to the polar bear dip and human dog sled races, kids games and cool contests. This winter festival is worth the trip; turn it into your winter get-a-way! Discover Christina Lake’s off season charm, picturesque moments, outdoor adventures and relaxed get away from it all feel.
April
“Spring Fling Spaghetti Dinner and Dance” Community Hall Fundraiser. Using traditional authentic Italian recipes, with old school flavour and care, get your tickets early as they go fast!
June
Check in with the Christina Lake Golf Course for tournaments starting in June and running until September. New this year is ArtsLink, bringing the arts and golf culture together! The Pharmasave Christina Lake Triathlon hosts swarms of adults and children in late June as they swim, bike and run their way to the finish line!
July
Homecoming Summerfest has fast become a tradition here in Christina Lake. The second weekend in July is packed with a market, demonstrations, art, displays, music, performances, a beach BBQ and party, the grand finale “Light Up The Lake” boat parade for cash prizes! Christina Lake Homecoming Summerfest is designed to captivate the community spirit of the people who love Christina Lake, full time and summertime residents, visitors, guests, family and friends. Everyone is welcome! Come celebrate summer at the “Lake!”
August
There is lots going on August long weekend at “the Lake”, there is something for everyone! Including Christina Lake’s annual Sand Castle Building Contest event at the south end beach. Bring your family and friends, and your beach building tools to spend the day building your creation! The Pasta Feed, a Community Hall Fundraiser and Pancake Breakfast are also on the August long weekend as well as The Crow and Bear’s annual “Tight and Bright” evening which is always a hit at the Crow and Bear on August long weekend.
September
September long weekend hosts Part Evil Customs, Crow and Bear’s annual Car Show, and new this year will also be Christina Lake’s first “Boler Derby”, where people with Boler trailers will come together, camp out and enjoy all the weekend festivities! The Rotary Club’s “East Meets West Lobster Fest” is a new event that took the area by storm. Fundraising for community projects, this dinner and dance features live music and fresh lobsters from PEI. Christina Lake Community Hall hosts the Fall Spaghetti Dinner & Dance, don’t miss the last opportunity of the year to have a plate of that famous spaghetti!
October
Halloween every year is a spectacular event with a community bonfire on the beach after trick or treating and an amazing show of fire works donated by The Christina Lake Fire Department.
November
The Christina Lake Arts and Artisans Society hosts art fundraisers throughout the year including the “Chocolate and …” evening in November. Try local chocolatiers, snack on appetizers, and browse the art auction for that perfect memory of Christina Lake. 2015 OFFICIAL VACATION GUIDE | BOUNDARY 15
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The peaceful Village of Midway is one of the great places to visit in Boundary Country with many historical sites, numerous recreational opportunities, and countless attractions. A natural unspoiled environment and friendly people await you in our sunny community. Come and visit or plan to stay and take advantage of rural living at its best. Discover our hidden network of hiking and biking trails, and float, canoe, or swim down the scenic Kettle River. Enjoy camping right beside the river in the heart of the Village. Our friendly host awaits your arrival at the Frank Carpenter Riverfront Park, which is the perfect location for RV and tent camping, events such as weddings, and family reunions. We invite you to Discover Midway for yourself!
John Hibberson
www.midwaybc.ca
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McMynn’s
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Stephanieharpur Discover the Boundary 250.449.8294 sharpur@remax.net SoldOnCountryLiving.com office 250.495.7441 fax 250.495.6723
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The Village of Midway is located in the heart of the Kettle Valley where the Kettle River meets the mountains and meanders through the Canada-U.S.A. border. For travelers coming and going to the U.S.A., the daytime hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. all year long. Midway offers a variety of recreational opportunities for all seasons. Walk, bike or cross-country ski along the Kettle Valley Railroad Trail; canoe, float or swim the Kettle River; explore the mountainside on our hiking trails or play a round of golf at the nearby Kettle Valley Golf Course. Green space is plentiful and the James G. McMynn Park is the perfect spot for a picnic. Or enjoy camping at the Frank Carpenter Memorial Park on the banks of the Kettle. Allow yourself a few extra hours to take a canoe ride on the Kettle River. A service operating from the Riverfront Park campground will drop you off 8 km up stream at the Ingram Bridge for a slow float or paddle back to the campground. Located at ‘Mile 0’ of the Kettle Valley Railway, one of the Kettle River Museum’s main attractions is the original station house. It was built in 1900 and houses exhibits commemorating the steam railway era of southern B.C. and the British Columbia Provincial Police Force. The museum is open May through September and shouldn’t be missed. If you are a cyclist, the Kettle Valley Railway right-of-way is part of the Trans Canada Trail and serves as a multi-use recreational trail in the Midway area. You can head west toward Rock Creek on the KVR Trail or east toward Greenwood on the now defunct Columbia and Western Railway. These trails are also used by hikers and horseback enthusiasts.
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MIDWAY History In the 1800s, fur traders, prospectors and settlers began to move through the valley. Until that time, First Nations had used the area as hunting and gathering grounds. The Entwined Trees, located in the park beside the Midway Medical Clinic, stand as a living monument to the people who once called this home. According to local legend, in 1865 when the boundary between Canada and the United States was finally established, the tribes who frequented this area were forced to choose between the two countries and after much debate finally chose to settle ancestral grounds south of the line. But before leaving Canada one of the natives entwined two sapling trees saying, “Though divided we are united still we are one.” A sign nearby honours both the trees and the Olympic Torch Relay that stopped at the site while on its way to the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games. When gold was discovered in Rock Creek in the late 1850s, the need for an east-west route through the Interior of B.C. was needed and Edgar Dewdney was dispatched for the job. In 1860, Dewdney had completed the four-foot wide road from Hope to Rock Creek. When gold was discovered in the Kootenays, Dewdney was again given the task of lengthening the road and the Dewdney Trail was extended through the Midway valley in 1865. The trail is still evident in some areas. By 1892 the townsite, originally known as Boundary City, was platted. The land was purchased by the Midway Townsite Company and divided into lots and sold for about $100 each. The name of the town was changed to Midway in 1894 because it was located mid-way between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. Midway is one of the oldest of the towns and villages of the Boundary District. The first annual report of the Boundary Historical Society notes “In 1899, when the ‘booms’ of Greenwood and Phoenix were just getting under way, Midway was a well-established little town of several years standing.” During mining booms in the 1890s, the population reached up to 6,000 at one point. The arrival of the CPR in 1899 made it the centre point for ore distribution. The early part of the next century saw numerous railways running through Midway; the CPR, the Vancouver, Victoria and Eastern (VV&E), the Great Northern, and finally the Kettle Valley line which continued to run a passenger train until 1964. Although the tracks have been removed, you can still catch a glimpse of the old train station, which has been converted into the Kettle River Museum. The lumber industry has always been an important part of the local economy, at its height employing close to a thousand people. A few years after Portland based Pope & Talbot declared bankruptcy, the community and surrounding area rallied to purchase the mill which has now been leased to Vaagen Fibre Canada—a small community forest company out of Colville, Washington. It has now been retooled into one of the best small-log mills in North America. Now in their third year of operation Vaagen is now operating two shifts with 85 full time employees. They also employ about the same number of contract loggers and truckers. Vaagen has proven a valuable addition to the local economy, making the Boundary vibrant place to live, work and play. Recognizing the important part that the forest industry plays in the local economy, the Village of Midway and City of Greenwood made a joint application to establish the West Boundary Community Forest. Their license was delivered to the the Boundary by Forest Minister Steve Thomson last March and logging will commence soon.
The Midway Railway War In 1905, the second battle of the Great B.C. Railroad War was fought in Midway. The first engagement had been fought up in the Slocan area a decade before. The Battle of Midway lasted only a couple of days—no one got killed or permanently maimed, and though pistols were fired into the air, it was for theatrical effect only. It was combat by proxy; the crews eager for any distraction from their labouring lives, they enthusiastically battled on behalf of their respective bosses. The VV&E Railway was built as far as Midway, when CPR—not wanting to lose the region for later expansion—set out to block the further advancement of VV&E. The CPR tried to tie up VV&E in court over the expropriation of Lot 2703. Knowing that the company would “build now, legalize later,” CPR encamped a crew on the lot and threw up a fence across the VV&E’s alignment. When, after a month of argument and evaluation, the court finally ordered the CPR to sell Lot 2703, CP began disputing the validity of the order. Eventually, the VV&E sent workers to secure the lot. On the evening of Tuesday, November 7, the men stormed their enemy’s camp. Initially overwhelmed and forced to retreat, CP quickly called up reinforcements and counterattacked a couple of days later. When a strong contingent of provincial policemen arrived, CP allowed the opposing mining crews to continue work on the series of tunnels which would take their right-of-way up Myers Creek and westward. The excess rock ended up on Lot 2703. After another month, the VV&E finally won the support of the B.C. Supreme Court and obtained title to the lot on December 8, 1905. 2015 OFFICIAL VACATION GUIDE | BOUNDARY 21
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PROVINCIAL PARKS JEWEL LAKE open May 15 to Sept. 15 Jewel Lake is located on a paved road just 12 km from Hwy 3—the park has easy access. This 49-hectare park offers all of the ingredients wanted for camping in a wilderness setting. There are 26 vehicle accessible campsites. The lake is approximately 3 km long and fly-fishing for rainbow trout is a very popular activity, as is swimming. There is a maximum 10 h.p. motor restriction on the lake and car-top boat launching facilities are available. Jewel Lake Resort is located on the south end of the lake and can provide you with basic essentials and boat rentals.
BOUNDARY CREEK open May 15 to Sept. 15 This two-hectare park can be found on the banks of Boundary Creek 4 km west of Greenwood on Hwy 3. In the creek are small rainbow or brook trout that may reward the patient angler. The park has 18 campsites, one of which is a double. All of the sites are first-come, firstserved. It has two-pit toilets/two flush toilets as well as drinking water. The park is not suitable for large RVs.
CONKLE LAKE open May 15 to Sept. 7 Conkle Lake Provincial Park is a large park featuring a secluded lake in the highlands west of Rock Creek. There are two access routes, both of which are narrow and winding forest service roads unsuitable for motorhomes, vehicles towing trailers or low-clearance vehicles. The turnoff to the shortest route (16 km) is found just north of Westbridge on Hwy 33. The second route (26 km) is located on Hwy 3, 6 km east of Bridesville. The park has a boat launch (maximum 10 h.p.), picnic area, 34 vehicle accessible campsites and several walk-in sites, pit toilets and drinking water. There is a beach for swimming, some hiking trails, fishing and windsurfing on the lake.
JOHNSTONE CREEK open May 15 to Sept. 15 Johnstone Creek is located 5 km west of Rock Creek and offers camping in a quiet, forested creekside setting. There are 16 vehicle accessible campsites in this 38-hectare park, including one double site, all of which are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. The gravel sites are small, have a picnic table and a fire ring. This campground has pit toilets and offers hiking and biking opportunities.
KETTLE RIVER open May 1 to Sept. 30 This park is nestled alongside the Kettle River. It is located 5 km north of Rock Creek on Hwy 33. In the summer, the river is popular for canoeing or tubing. In the winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are favourite pastimes. There is plenty to do in Kettle River Park—hiking, biking, swimming, a playground, and horseshoes. The park also has pit and flush toilets, group campsites and a large day use area. There are hot showers in the new toilet and shower. There is no extra charge for showers and they are for registered guests only. Site 38 is wheelchair accessible. The pad around the table is paved and there is paved access to the site and to the toilet as well.
Boothman’s Oxbow Provincial Park The Federation of B.C. Naturalists calls this park a good birding area. Approximately 1,300 metres of the park’s southern boundary is riparian frontage along the Kettle River. It is located 7.2 km east from the bridge spanning the Granby River in Grand Forks; look for a dirt road signed, “Access to Trans Canada Trail.” The area is a popular recreation destination for swimming, angling, kayaking, picnicking, hiking and wildlife appreciation. An existing 600 metre trail into the centre of the park provides hiking, bicycling and horse riding access, allowing nature enthusiasts an excellent vantage point to view the oxbow prior to accessing the Kettle River.
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PROVINCIAL PARKS Gilpin Grasslands Provincial Park
The Gilpin Grasslands Park provides easily accessible recreational, educational and interpretation activities. It is located 9 km east of Grand Forks. Activities available include canoeing, kayaking and rafting on the Kettle River, cycling, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, swimming and wildlife viewing. There are some restrictions on motorized vehicles use: snowmobiles are not permitted. ATVs, motorcycles and all motorized vehicles are prohibited except as authorized by Ministry of Environment. This does not include the Gilpin Forest Service Road main, which weaves in and out of the western boundary of the park and is open to motorized vehicles.
Christina Lake Provincial Park
This park has 350 metres of sandy beach and parking for over 200 vehicles. The lake has a reputation as the warmest tree-lined lake in all of Canada. Plenty of shade trees and picnic tables near the beach, combined with a warm shallow swimming area make this a super beach for the kids. More than 40 picnic tables line the beach. In addition, there are six freestanding BBQs and six benches amongst the tables. Between the parking area and the beach is a large concrete building with five change stalls, two taps, a wheelchair access and flush toilets. Activities in the park include paddling, canoeing, kayaking, cycling, fishing, swimming and waterskiing. Some facilities in the park are wheelchair accessible.
Gladstone Provincial Park
Gladstone Park is located approximately 20 km northeast of Grand Forks on Hwy 3 at the north end of Christina Lake. Gladstone is, perhaps, most well known for the vehicle accessible Texas Creek campground. There are several short trails that lead from the campground to the lake. The Monashee Mountains surround the lake and it is a perfect backdrop for a variety of water-oriented recreational activities. Texas Creek Campground is now 100 per cent reservable online at Discover Camping. Trail maintenance has been reduced on all trails in Gladstone Provincial Park. Although these trails remain open, users may encounter fallen trees and/or trail washouts. Extra caution is advised. This park offers walk-in/wilderness camping and unique water accessible only camping opportunities on the west side of Christina Lake that are accessible by boat. Many are former Forest Service Recreation sites. Be aware that facilities are limited. Please note: The road to Xenia Lake Campground (4 sites), within Gladstone Provincial Park, is washed out and is no longer accessible by vehicles—just hikers. The rough 1.7 km road into Xenia Lake is off the Miller Creek Forest Service road, east of North Fork road, all north of Grand Forks.
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GREENWOOD History In two short years, a wealth of mineral deposits transformed the wilderness surrounding present day Greenwood into a booming frontier area. In 1895, Robert Wood paid $5,000 for 81 hectares at the junction of Twin and Boundary Creeks, having recognized the potential of a townsite within easy travelling distance of the area’s many mining camps. Almost overnight, the building of houses, hotels and shops began. Greenwood prospered due to the lucrative copper deposits in the area. In 1897, the City of Greenwood was incorporated and two years later its population had grown to 3,000. In later years, the area soared to 7,000 in population. At the height of its development, the city boasted three banks, 16 hotels, 15 general stores, four doctors, six legal firms and many thriving businesses. By 1899 the Columbia and Western rail line reached the city. During this same time, the BC Copper Company built a smelter in Anaconda, just south of Greenwood. The city and the smelter prospered until the First World War. The end of the war brought a shortage of ore, along with price and demand uncertainty for the copper. The smelter ceased operations in 1918 and the city rapidly declined. The smelter’s brick smokestack still stands to the south of the city, surrounded by the black waste slag bells know as ‘hell’s bells’ which serve as a reminder of a bygone era. By 1940, the population of Greenwood had shrunk to only 200 people. In 1942, Greenwood became an internment camp for Japanese Canadians and saw the influx of close to 1,200 people in a few short months. They were interned in the many vacant buildings, which had been left in the community. Following the war, many of the families remained in Greenwood rather than returning to the coast. For a brief period, copper mining returned to the area following the Second World War and the city once again thrived. Those mines have since closed and Greenwood’s economy now relies primarily on tourism. Greenwood’s rich history is evident in many of the preserved buildings remaining from its heyday. On the other hand, the nearby community of Phoenix has all but disappeared. Copper was discovered in the Phoenix area in the late 1880s but it was not until the arrival of the railway to the Boundary that development occurred. The findings by 1898 were so impressive that a railway was built into Phoenix in 1899. Phoenix soon became a thriving community with hotels, livery stables, schools and a hospital. At its peak, close to 2,500 people lived there. Following the First World War, declining demand and prices for copper led to the closure of the Phoenix area mines and a mass exodus of the residents of Phoenix. In 1920, crews arrived to dismantle, move and re-erect many of the buildings in other communities. In 1956, the Granby Mining Company operated an open pit mine at Phoenix and it remained In operation until the late 1970s. Today all that remains of Phoenix is a large crater, the cemetery, the First World War cenotaph and the valued archives of the Greenwood Museum.
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BOUNDARY The Boundary is your gateway to the great outdoors Wilderness recreation beckons across the landscape and through all four seasons. We’re right in the middle of it all, whether you’re a cross-country skier, mountain biker, snowmobiler, ATVer, angler, birder, hunter or heritage explorer. Whatever you’re into, we’ve pretty much got it covered. The Boundary is home to three local ski hills—Phoenix Ski Hill, Mt. Baldy and Big White. Red Mountain is but two hours away. Cross-country skiers can spend the day at Marshall Lake, or blaze their own paths to glory. The trails run everywhere here—there’s more back roads than paved ones. The area’s rich mining and forestry heritage has left us with a network of pathways crisscrossing our region; our wilderness routes run the full gamut, from well-graded dirt roads right down to little-used historical roads and paths. This is an angling and hunting paradise. Looking for a place to cast a line and reel in a big one? Look no further—a 52.8 pound rainbow trout was pulled out of Jewel Lake in the 1930s, still reportedly the largest ever taken from B.C. waters. Now, we’re not saying that you’ll get one that big, but you never know... At the very least, you’ll be able to come back with a decent “fish that got away” story. Dozens of lesser-known lakes dot the valleys around us. Hidden gems, you might say. The muleys and whitetails roam our back woods, drawing in hunters from far and wide in autumn. You might just want to be one of them... Summer visitors have a difficult decision to make: there is simply too little time and too many lakes and rivers to enjoy, to do it all. Anyone tells you to “go jump in the lake,” and you’re going to have to ask: “Which one?” Drawing devoted river tubers back each summer, the Kettle River runs right through the Boundary. So no matter what you choose as your mode of transportation—river float, ski, snowshoe or by wheel on horseback or snowmobile, or just by the power of your own two legs— the Boundary is yours to explore. Midway is Mile 0 of the Kettle Valley Railway, which is itself part of the Trans Canada Trail network. Visit www.spiritof2010trail.com or bctrail.ca for more information on this and other trail systems. It is open to hikers, cyclists, walkers and horses. Some of the trail passes through private agricultural land. Respect signs and gates, and if you must travel with a dog, please keep it on a leash as unleashed dogs have harassed livestock. Midway has a well maintained network of trails for residents and visitors to enjoy. The trails received major upgrades in 2009 and an active committee of local enthusiasts work to keep it maintained through an a stewardship agreement with Recreation Sites and Trails BC. The trails meet International Mountain Bike Association standards and are open to both hikers and mountain bikers. Maps and more information is online at www.midwaytrails.tripod.com The “Riverwalk” Trail is especially suited to the casual hiker. It is mostly level as it meanders through the trees next to the Kettle River. For those who want to stay in shape during the winter season, it is also a great location for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. The trails are suitable for all levels of hikers and mountain bikers. You could spend an hour or a couple of days exploring them all. There are a total of 12 km of trail on the mountain and 2.1 km along the river. The average grade of the mountain trails is approximately 12 per cent with a maximum grade of 25 per cent. We don’t have a lot of ready-made attractions here. No waterslides, giant malls or amusement parks. Our brand of experience demands a bit of imagination. You’re expected to make your own adventures here. We can point you in the right general direction, give you some tips and pointers... but after that it’s up to you. No one’s coming along to hold your hand or carry your bags for you. This is Boundary Country—a place where the wilderness runs off in every direction, waiting to be discovered and rediscovered, where the forests, lakes and rivers teem with life.
KETTLE RIVER ART CLUB
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Specialty Coffees, Delicious Baking and a Great Atmosphere. All here on main street in the smallest city in Canada
COPPER EAGLE
CINO C U P P CA A ND BAKERY
Greenwood, BC Highway #3
Open 6 am - 4 pm every day!
“Serving the finest in coffees and baked goods since 1997.”
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Come for breakfast, lunch or just grab a coffee and a snack for the road. Homemade soups, paninis, breakfast burgers & quiche. Fresh breads, pastries, cheesecakes, gluten-free treats and much, much more. Famous for Paradise breads, buttertarts and real rumballs.
GREENWOOD Brian Blair
Interesting Stuff Boundary drinking water has again been voted as some of the best tasting water in the world! Greenwood’s municipal tap water has placed in the medals four of the last five years at the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting in West Virginia, the largest and oldest water tasting event in the world. Greenwood won gold in 2012 and bronze in 2010, 2013 and 2014. The Greenwood Museum is a great place to get an overview of the history of the area. It bears witness to the great things that can be realized by the committed efforts of volunteers filled with old-fashioned community spirit. The past few years have seen the city experience a rebirth of sorts. The recent census indicates that Greenwood is the fastest growing community in the regional district. A wave of new residents has arrived, bringing fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the area. They’ve set up new businesses, revitalizing the city’s downtown core. Greenwood is a community on the rise. It is a place where businesses are taking root and where snowbirds and retirees are settling in. Spend an afternoon strolling Copper Street, stopping in at some of our interesting shops—stay for lunch or stay forever.
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Take a break in your travel– ride or walk in our beautiful countryside!
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PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE WEST BOUNDARY WE OFFER A COMPLETE FINANCIAL PACKAGE. • LOANS • MORTGAGES • INVESTMENTS • WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES • BUSINESS AND PERSONAL ACCOUNTS
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HISTORIC GREENWOOD HISTORIC GREENWOOD HISTORIC GREENWOOD Canada’s Smallest Incorporated City (1897) Canada’s Smallest Incorporated Canada’s Smallest IncorporatedCity City(1897) (1897)
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Supreme Courthouse of B.C. Supreme Courthouse of B.C. Supreme Courthouse of B.C. Built in 1903 in 1903 Built inBuilt 1903
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GREENWOOD MUSEUM VISITOR CENTRE GREENWOOD MUSEUM &&VISITOR CENTRE GREENWOOD MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTRE GREENWOOD MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTRE 214 Copper Ave., GREENWOOD, BC 214S. S. Copper St. GREENWOOD, BC S. Copper GREENWOOD,BC BC 214214 S. Copper St.St. GREENWOOD, PHONE: 250-445-6355 PHONE: 250-445-6355 PHONE: 250-445-6355 PHONE: 250-445-6355 EMAIL: museum@shaw.ca EMAIL: museum@shaw.ca EMAIL: museum@shaw.ca EMAIL: museum@shaw.ca WEBSITE: www.greenwoodmuseum.com WEBSITE: www.greenwoodmuseum.com WEBSITE: www.greenwoodmuseum.com WEBSITE: www.greenwoodmuseum.com
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GREENWOOD Interesting Stuff There are reminders of Greenwood’s role as an internment camp for Japanese-Canadians during the Second World War throughout the city. Look for signs on heritage buildings that were used as dormitories, schools and bathhouses. The museum displays three murals commemorating work done In Greenwood by the Franciscan Sisters of Atonement. The order was active in BC’s JapaneseCanadian communities prior to the war and they accompanied the wave of new residents to the community, staying for 25 years. Actor Robert Ito, probably best known for his seven-year role as forensic lab technician Sam Fujiyama on the popular TV series Quincy, M.E. received his first instruction in drama at the school run by the sisters. New gallery displays for 2014 at the museum include the Modiste—a shop selling ladies dresses and accessories. Look for the handmade beadwork birds made in 1878 and 1908, lighting fixtures throughout the museum show some of the original globes used in the city, including the original gasworks fixture beside the entrance to the Pacific Hotel. A hotel lobby and bar display will feature a mannequin dressed as John Jarrett. Jarrett rode with the James-Younger Gang in Missouri in his earlier years. He died in 1906 at the Sister’s Hospital in Greenwood. A display features the history of hockey in the early years. The sport has a rich local heritage. In 1908 the Boundary Hockey League was the first league formed in B.C. and the Phoenix Hockey Club challenged for the Stanley Cup in 1911 when the team won the McBride Cup, B.C. and International championship. The Oscar-nominated movie Snow Falling on Cedars was filmed here in 1998. Greenwood took on the role as the fictitious community of Amity Harbor in the film. Take a close look at Greenwood’s downtown businesses and try to identify the signs that remain from the film. Visit the museum and browse through the photo collection that documents the community’s participation. Motorcyclists take note: the roads in the Boundary stretch on forever. We dare you to try to run out of twisty back roads to ride—trust us, you won’t do it.
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Come to the Nelson Kootenay Lake area for a magical experience: fresh air, stunning views along Kootenay Lake, heritage buildings, places to stay, dining, boutique shopping, live performances, rafting, galleries, hot springs, museums, hiking, biking, movies, skateboard parks, yoga, spas, and more. Check out our many Travel Deals, and if you’re not sure what to see & do visit our Trip Ideas and Events Calendar on our new website.
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Nelson Kootenay Lake.com Nelson • Balfour • Ainsworth Hot Springs • Kaslo • Lardeau • Meadow Creek
GOLF COURSES Cindy Alblas
Christina Lake Golf Course Established as a nine-hole course in 1962, Christina Lake Golf Course was expanded to an 18 hole, 6785-yard course in 1986. The course expansion was designed by Les Furber and shows off his signature architecture with elevated tees, strategically bunkered greens and fairways and multi-tiered greens. The signature hole on the course is the 9th, a 215-yard par three. An elevated tee box looks down upon a green bordered by two sand traps on the right and a large lateral water hazard along the full length of its left side. Located on the scenic Kettle River, the course is surrounded by Ponderosa Pine and fir trees, with the Monashee and Selkirk Mountains providing a beautiful backdrop. The course is located minutes from Christina Lake (known as the warmest lake in Canada) and is only a half mile from the U.S. border and two and a half hours southeast of Kelowna. The course has a restaurant, full RV sites and banquet facilities.
Number of holes: 18 Length: 6,785 yards (6,204 meters) Par breakdown: Four par 5s and four par 3s Restaurant: Yes Rentals available: Yes Carts available: Yes Driving range: Yes Hours: Generally 7 a.m. until one hour before dark. April 1 to Oct. 31. Address: 230 2nd Ave., Christina Lake Phone: 250-447-6104
Cascade Par 3 Come play one of nature’s most picturesque courses located at Christina Lake, a magnificent nine-hole course designed to challenge any golfer. With sheltering hills all around, this course has tranquility that draws residents and tourists alike. It is a well maintained public course that boasts large greens, testing elevation changes, strategically placed water hazards and bunkers. Cascade Par 3 is a place where golfers of all levels of ability are made to feel welcome. It’s a perfect place to learn the game, improve your skills, or simply enjoy a round of golf. Those who make the effort to visit Cascade Par 3 will enjoy the look and feel of the championship course without the extra distance. Play time is one hour and 12 minutes (eight minutes per hole).
Number of holes: 9 Length: 2,047 yards (1,871 meters) Par breakdown: Par 3 Rentals available: Yes Carts available: Yes Lessons: Yes Driving range: No Hours: Dawn to dusk, seven days a week Address: 282 2nd Ave. Christina Lake Phone: 250-447-9705
Kettle Valley Golf Club The Kettle Valley Golf Club is situated in the middle of the scenic Kettle Valley between the Village of Midway and the community of Rock Creek. The course offers scenic vistas of rangeland, rolling Ponderosa Pine and larch covered hills alongside the beautiful Kettle River. Visitors and members find the Kettle Valley Golf Club, which was established in 1927, both a challenging and enjoyable golfing adventure for all skill levels. It’s a joy to play for young and old alike. The Kettle Valley golf course is an affordable, walkable and very playable nine-hole golf course in one of the more beautiful areas in southern British Columbia. The greens have both obvious and subtle breaks and their speed varies with weather conditions. They are always a challenge and fool even the most experienced putters. Wildlife can be spotted on a regular basis including bald eagles, wild turkeys, quail, coyotes, whitetail and mule deer, elk and even the occasional nosey black bear.
Number of holes: 18 Length: 5,892 yards (5,387 meters) Restaurant: Yes Rentals available: Yes Carts available: Yes Lessons: No Driving range: No Hours: Dawn to dusk Address: 3280 Highway 3, Rock Creek Phone: 250-446-2826
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ADULT PASSES LESS THAN $40!
Best Kept Boundary Secret! www.skiphoenix.com Ph: 250-444-6565
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For ski and snowboard enthusiasts who seek an affordable, relaxing, and family oriented mountain experience with powder stashes, groomed runs, expansive views, and a top-to-bottom terrain park, Phoenix Mountain is the Boundary’s alpine choice for cheap fun at all skill levels! With free night ski events, powder Fridays, and affordable ski school programs, Phoenix Mountain has something for everyone! Discover our hidden gem this winter.
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Open Mid-December to April 3rd
Check www.skiphoenix.com for hours of operations and events listing.
BOUNDARY REGION SKIING The Boundary Region has been home to skiing since the turn of the century. The now disappeared City of Phoenix hosted provincial ski clubs in ski race and jump competitions. By 1910-11, the Phoenix Ski Club built a ski run close to city streets which also had a ski jump. The Phoenix Ski Club hosted race and ski jump competitions and traveled to competitions. Long distance cross country ski races were also run between Greenwood and Grand Forks over the mountains. The sport of skiing grew in the 1960s when three ski areas were started in the Boundary Region: Phoenix Mountain, Mt. Baldy and Big White. The Phoenix Mountain Ski Area opened for its first season in 1968-69 with the direction of local business and community leaders who wanted to downhill ski. Located off of Hwy 3 between Greenwood and Grand Forks, Phoenix Mountain is situated in the middle of the Boundary region in the southern Monashees. Phoenix Mountain offers fresh powder, expansive views of the southern Monashee Mountains and skiing and snowboarding the old-style way. Old-style is fresh turns at the end of the day, smart grooming if you choose, and a “backyard safe” atmosphere where kids can make runs with their buddies. Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society is one of two volunteer-run, non-profit societies dedicated to providing an affordable and family-oriented ski area in the British Columbia Southern Interior (the other is Salmo Ski Hill). When you make travel plans to ski and ride this winter, be sure to include a stop at Phoenix Mountain, “the best little mountain in B.C.!” The Mt. Baldy Ski Area opened in 1968 and hosted the British Columbia Winter Games in 1985. Mt. Baldy Ski Resort is located just 1 hour 40 minutes (135 km, or 84 miles) from Grand Forks; and approximately 50 minutes (46 km, or 28.5 miles) from Osoyoos. Turn off Highway 3 onto McKinney Road, which is a winding, unpaved road—but well-maintained, plowed and sanded. Mt. Baldy has 10 kilometres of cross-country trails, an abundance of snowshoe trails and 17 downhill runs for the skier or snowboarder. In 2014 the ski area was purchased by the Baldy Capital Corporation and brought back skiing and snowboarding for the 2014-15 winter season. Next season Mt. Baldy plans to open all of their skiable terrain and has many new initiatives planned. The origin of Big White Ski Resort dates to 1963 when the hill opened with a day lodge and the longest T-bar in Canada. Big White is located at the northwest corner of the Boundary, about a one hour drive southeast of Kelowna. Big White has 16 chairlifts and offers 14 km (8 miles) of Nordic trails groomed with state of the art grooming equipment for both skate and classic technique For cross-country skiers, the Boundary Region offers hundreds of kilometres of rail trails, and trails at Jewel Lake, Grand Forks and Christina Lake. There is also excellent cross country Nordic skiing at Marshall Lake Recreation Site which is located up the Phoenix Mountain Road next to the downhill ski area. With over 17 km of trails, Marshall Lake offers great snow, quite solitude and spectacular views of the Boundary Country. The Phoenix Cross Country Ski Society is a non-profit society of dedicated volunteers that maintains the Marshall Lake trails By Ciel Sander and a unique dacha (shelter).
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Come to our cozy riverside cottages for the perfect little getaway! All the comforts of home in the private, peaceful setting of a working ranch. Enjoy the quiet of our valley, explore the wilderness and watch the wildlife. Our secret beaches are the best way to experience the summer sun and our shady trail rides a great way to start the day. Sit in our hot tub and enjoy the stars or relax by a campfire in the beauty of our forest. We also offer the whole area as a venue for big events such as weddings and family reunions. Open Year Round Cottages sleep 2-7 Free Wifi
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GRAND FORKS Heritage Grand Forks’ history is closely tied to the mining and railroad boom of the 1890s and early 1900s. The original settlers came for the rich farmland and stayed on as the industrial era took over. The area saw the building of three railroads, mines, smelters and power plants. Following the town site survey in 1895, a large number of wood frame buildings were constructed. A fire in 1908 and another in 1911 virtually wiped out the original downtown core of Grand Forks; however, business was booming and many of the commercial buildings were rebuilt. Many of Grand Forks’ historic homes still remain as do a number of commercial and industrial sites. The slag piles, remnants of the days of the smelter, can be seen just a short distance from town. The first lumber mill was established by Ernest Spraggett in 1895, just south of town. He cut twothirds of the lumber used to build the town. Later, Spraggett had a plant at Smelter Lake until it burned in 1901. The first school was opened in the valley in 1892, and a hospital was established at about the same time. The post office opened in 1896. In 1897, the City of Grand Forks was incorporated under the Speedy Incorporation Act, with John Manly as the first mayor. His home, and many of the early city officials’ homes, are listed in the Boundary Museum’s Heritage Walking Tour brochure. The CPR built the first railroad into the Boundary Country in 1899. The station, the oldest CPR station in B.C. still in its original location, is located in West Grand Forks in what was originally the City of Columbia. This building is now home to a pub. There was intense competition between the two cities, for both wanted to be the commercial and railroad centre of the valley. In 1903 the two cities amalgamated. The name Grand Forks was chosen to represent the confluence of the Kettle and North Kettle (Granby) Rivers. The City of Grand Forks maintained its own water and electrical system as early as 1898, and was also connected to the outside world by telephone. The population, which started with just a few farmers, continued to grow. The population in 1896 was 200 and had reached 1,000 by 1899. Today the city’s population is over 4,000 with an area population of over 10,000. Some 3,200 miners were employed in the area in 1899, bringing in monthly wages in excess of $300,000. Merchants estimated their annual trade supplying the mines was $1,250,000. In 1911, the brick courthouse was completed with many beautiful stained glass windows depicting the agricultural history of the valley. The original post office was replaced with a new modern brick building in 1913, with a copper-clad clock tower erected in 1914. Today this building is the City Hall, having undergone extensive interior renovation and exterior restoration in 1985. Grand Forks’ economy today is based on the lumber (Interfor) and insulation (Roxul) industries, and tourism also plays a large part in today’s economic growth. If you’re a newcomer to the area, we bid you welcome, you’ll find the natives friendly and helpful. If you’re just passing through, we invite you to come back and visit us often.
ART & HERITAGE CENTRE
Gift Shop Please visit website for Current Exhibitions and events
www.gallery2grandforks.ca 250 442 2211
One Stop... Starts Your Journey 524 Central Avenue Grand Forks, BC
250 442 5835
gftourism@g2gf.ca
Book your Rock Candy Mine Tour Restaurant & Accommodation Guides Fishing Licenses, Maps & Trail Guides Self-guided Historical Walking & Driving Tours
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ATV’S • Motorcycles • Scooters • Parts • Accessories We can provide you with the latest & best in Power Sports and Power Equipment. Family owned & operated since 1963 250-442-3555 7466 2nd St. Grand Forks, BC bandfsales.com
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Bamboo skirts, leggings, dresses Other local BC artisan products Bamboo baby essentials and cloths Honey, hot sauce, jelly Bamboo towels and headbands Jewlery, skin care products
www.xenjawear.com 1121 Central Ave, Grand Forks • Friday thru Monday 10am to closing Contact: 250-442-6066 or xenja@live.ca follow us on Facebook Find the largest selection of locally handcrafted ORGANIC products in the Boundary Area!
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For calendar of events & photographs check our website at www.boundaryarts.org and our facebook page.
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GRAND FORKS Interesting Stuff There’s so much interesting stuff to see in Grand Forks but the best place to start is at the Boundary Museum and Interpretive Centre. The museum is located at the Fructova Heritage Site at 6145 Reservoir Road, north of the highway as you sweep down Spencer Hill from the west. The museum operates a number of exhibits and sites throughout the Boundary region, including the main site at Fructova, the Heritage Flour Mill, and an outdoor exhibit in Gyro Park in downtown Grand Forks.
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If you’re looking for a cool, beautiful place to while away a summer’s afternoon, visit gallery 2—Grand Forks and District Art and Heritage Centre. It’s located in our former courthouse at the corner of Central Avenue and Fifth Street. The gift shop is a bright and vibrant shop carrying some Boundary artists’ handcrafted items as well as from the Kootenay region and other B.C. artists. The Grand Forks Visitor Centre is housed at the rear of the building and offers everything from maps and detailed information to washrooms. The Grand Forks and District Public Library, also on Fifth Street, is a thriving place offering quiet reading areas, exciting storytime sessions, and Internet and computer access, to name a few of its services. Gyro Park, also at Central (Highway 3) and Fifth, is where you’ll find a flourishing farmers’ market, from spring through fall. You’ll discover music in the park, too, usually on Wednesday evenings weather permitting. The Grand Forks Aquatic Centre is located in the Recreation Complex at Hwy 3 and 19th Street. Hours and fees will be posted at the facility; or call 250-442-2202. If you’re visiting between September and the end of March, the Jack Goddard Memorial Arena features public skating and drop-in hockey as well as other specialized programs and events. Again, call 250-442-2202. Skateboarders, we hope you brought your board—there’s an outdoor park right there in the rec complex.
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GRAND FORKS Interesting Stuff But a visit to Grand Forks is not complete without discovering the Kettle and Granby Rivers! The confluence of the Kettle and the Granby Jann Beliveau (North Kettle) Rivers is located on the east edge of the city. Pick up the Peter Kalasz riverside trail behind the fire hall, off of Riverside Drive—it’s an easy walk of under 10 minutes southward to the confluence. Take a break on the bench while your dog has a drink and gets some exercise. The best spots for swimming that have easy access are at Grand Forks City Park, “The Bend” on Riverside Drive, and Barbara Ann Park on 83rd Avenue off of Riverside Drive. Both rivers are also popular for tubing: the Kettle is slower, the Granby a bit more challenging. The Grand Forks Visitor Centre can help you with detailed information on how to access our rivers, giving you maps, advice and letting you in on the secrets the locals know. As well as a swimming hole, City Park boasts Grand Forks’ municipal campground, a wonderful setting whether you are tenting or have a 40 foot RV. There are hook ups for both electricity and water and there is a free sani-dump handily located close to the camping area. Extra clean showers and washrooms are provided for camper’s convenience. Contact the Grand Forks Visitor Centre for reservations (gftourism@g2gf.ca; 250-442-5835). The Tot Lot swings and slides provide entertainment for kids, big or small. Picnic tables are placed throughout the park for your dining pleasure or maybe an escape from the office for an hour or two of paperwork in the sunshine. It’s also the perfect place to walk with or without a dog. City Park is dog friendly, though dogs must be kept on a leash and scooping is mandatory. In the heart of downtown Grand Forks, City Park is just a short walk from amenities such as grocery stores and banks. The park is also the home of the Grand Forks BMX Track, where you can see amazing feats performed by BMXers of all ages. Also nearby are restaurants specializing in Russian cuisine, and serving Grand Forks’ famous borscht. If you’re visiting in the nighttime hours, you may notice a light on a mountaintop. High on the top of Observation Mountain, an illuminated star welcomes visitors to our “Sunshine Valley,” as it’s also known. It is the welcome home as you sweep around the brow of Spencer Hill from the west or approach from the east. It was not always a star. It was first erected in 1935 to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V, and was officially lit on May 6. The crown was 16’x16’ and had 25 large lights to symbolize his 25 years of reign. Smaller lights completed the outline, with red lights representing the jewels. The idea came from John A. Hutton, city clerk. Commendation was given to A.N. “Polly” Docksteader for electrifying the board with the crown outline. There were no roads or 4x4s to the top of Observation in those days so Mr. Docksteader built a winch powered by an old Star engine, put the machine (which he called the donkey) on skids and winched the poles and cable straight up the face of the mountain. After the crown was erected in 1935, Flight Commander Eric Redgrave Gunner of Alaska and Mrs. Ethel Cammett of San Francisco were married beneath it. The groom wished to be married under the symbol of recognition of the British Crown. The crown fell into disuse, only to be followed by a star being erected in 1958 for the centennial of the birth of B.C. Over the years thoughtless persons have shot out the lights, but again in 1972, the crown was resurrected as a star. The city works crew is diligent about replacement.
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CHRISTINA LAKE Heritage In early history, the Christina Lake region was inhabited by the Sinixt First Nations. Pictographs are still present today on the rock face shores of Christina Lake’s warm waters, evidence of these first inhabitants, and offer a tantalizing glimpse into a past that remains largely unspoken. Old growth Herd Noseworth cedar forests at the north end of the lake add to the history and intrigue of times gone by. y By the late 1800s, prospecting had spilled into the region and most residents were trappers or prospectors. Yearly expeditions were made between the Hudson Bay Company headquarters in Colville to the Kamloops headquarters via Christina Lake. Metis Christina MacDonald, whose father and husband both worked for the Hudson Bay Company, was British Columbia’s first woman shopkeeper. She eventually ran a trading post in Kamloops where it rivaled Hudson Bay Company. The lake was named after MacDonald because as a child she saved an important mail packet from Christina Creek by saving it when she fell in. Eventually, the railroad arrived connecting Christina Lake to Spokane in the U.S.A. and Vancouver on the coast of B.C. This spurred the establishment of additional community amenities like the dance pavilion as well as a recreational area for day trippers from Grand Forks and Phoenix.
Interesting Stuff Come explore the outdoors and discover what generations of families already know: Christina Lake is full of outdoor recreation activities like mountain biking, hiking or water sports. It is Canada’s warmest tree-lined lake, nestled in the Monashee mountain range in BC’s Southern Interior. Access it along Highway 3 or the historical Kettle Valley Rail Trail. Enjoy walking in old growth forest remnants in Gladstone Provincial Park, golfing along the Kettle River amongst mountain views and tall pines or cross-country skiing in the winter amongst natures beautiful vistas. Christina Lake is a laid back, fun-filled adventure land that will have you dreaming of ways to make it your home. Cascade Falls is one of Christina Lake’s most treasured natural attractions. Carved over millions of years as the Kettle River scoured through its metamorphic rock, the Cascade Gorge is truly a site to see. The Christina Living Arts Centre is the region’s newest and greenest facility. The Living Arts Centre has fast become Christina Lake’s information hub, hosting the Visitor Info Centre, a gallery and shop, The Christina Lake Stewardship Society, The Christina Gateway Community Development Association as well as the popular bistro. The centre also features a 3-D floor mural depicting the regions attractions set amongst the community nature park and bird sanctuary, woven with walking paths. The Christina Lake Community Hall is the heart of the community. Overlooking the beautiful lake vistas, it makes a perfect backdrop for any occasion. Bring your mountain bike or rent one and hit Spooner Creek trail first thing, enjoy the forest environment and the viewpoints. Next, head on down another trail like TNT, or kayak to the north end of the lake. Leaving from the marina, you will see pictographs on the east shore cliffs and an old-growth cedar stand at the north end. Relax afterwards at the beach in the park before heading back to town for dinner. Rent everything you need including powerboat and equipment from the marina and head out to enjoy the 18 kilometres of fun. Enjoy exploring Gladstone Park’s boat access campsites. Christina Lake is an ideal environment for an array of outdoor adventures: horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, bird watching, blueberry picking, tennis or relaxing on the beach. There are many ways to spend your days in Christina Lake. Whether it is relaxation or adventure, Christina Lake hosts it all. Discover areas you can only reach by boat, find the pictographs on the rock face along the shorelines. Discover the old growth cedar forest, and escape into the natural beauty of this majestic place. Stay for a shoreline lunch, go swimming, explore the flora, the fauna and the creeks which host Kokanee spawners in the fall. The spawners also bring in the eagles, always a treat to see. Take in the wildlife from the water, where you’ll see eagles, osprey, otters, loons, swans, ducks, a variety of birds who migrate here from the south each summer. You will likely see deer on the shoreline, and could even see moose, elk, cougar, lynx or bear! Discover beach access only campsites where you stay the night. You can also hike or bike along some great trails with amazing views. Christina Lake is home to one of the finest sections of the Trans Canada Trail: the Columbia and Western has long bridge trestles, a tunnel and the magnificent Cascade Gorge. Take a leisurely walk along the lake at the Community Nature Park, climb the provincial park’s Mount Gladstone, or travel the Christina Crest trail for sweeping valley views. Excellent single-track intermediate trails abound for mountain bikers, and now steep and challenging trails for experts are open. Stop by our welcome centre to pick up the new map of all our trails or stop by our local sports store for directions. Take a step back in time and discover the Cascade Canyon and Kettle River by horseback. These adventurous rides will take you to varying terrain with hills, rocky slopes, and some narrow pathways, as well as forested scenic trails, sandy beaches, river swims and absolutely incredible breathtaking vistas. 2015 OFFICIAL VACATION GUIDE | BOUNDARY 53
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Formed over 45 million years ago, this colourful hill is home to glittering GREEN and PURPLE flourite, sparkling quartz geodes and brilliant YELLOW barites. Come explore and collect crystals in a family fun, educational and kid safe environment. FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT: Grand Forks Visitor Centre
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OUTDOOR RECREATION Trans Canada Trail Through Boundary Country, the Trans Canada Trail stretches 168 kilometres, offering diverse terrain for hikers, bikers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers as part of the Columbia and Western and Kettle Valley Rail Trails. You will experience bridge trestles and tunnels set against a breathtaking mountain landscape. It is open to hikers, cyclists, walkers and horses. Some of the trail passes through private agricultural land. Respect signs and gates, and if you must travel with a dog, please keep it on a leash as unleashed dogs have harassed livestock.
Hiking No matter which direction you start from, or how much time you have to explore, you’ll find a trail just right for you. Meet up with other hikers in the hamlet of Rhone, where a replica train caboose doubles as a pit stop on your KVR adventure. Climb Greenwood’s great slagheap for a photo atop one of three hell’s bells, our local name for the bell-shaped heaps of slag. Summit Observation Mountain’s craggy slopes then turn around and drink it all in — the view of Grand Forks spreading out beneath you is worth the effort it takes to reach the very top. Continue on to the majestic Christina Lake, where trails abound—perhaps the most famous being the Dewdney Trail.
Biking The entire region has trails to satisfy the full spectrum of bikers, from novice to hardcore. An easy ride itself, the Kettle Valley Railway (Trans-Canada Trail) provides a number of access points to the mountain-biking trails, and for the freerider the trails are free-flowing to steep and gnarly, with jumps and installs. Pick up the Mountain Bike Trail Guide for Grand Forks, Christina Lake and Midway for excellent trail descriptions. In Christina Lake there are excellent singletrack intermediate trails for mountain bikers, as well as steep and challenging trails for experts.
Greenwood east to Eholt (12 km one way/24 km return} This trip takes you along the abandoned CPR Columbia and Western Railway. Please be aware that the trail is blocked just east of Greenwood so be prepared to traverse the barrier or to bike five miles along Hwy 3 and join the trail where it runs parallel to the highway. Your turnaround point is at Eholt, once home to about 300 people. Return to Greenwood. Greenwood west to Midway (15 km one way/30 km return) Head west out of Greenwood along the trail. Most of this route runs fairly close to Highway 3. As you leave Greenwood, slag heaps and a crumbling stack nearby mark the site of the B.C. Copper Company smelter. Approximately 4 km west of Greenwood you will come across Boundary Creek Provincial Park, a small park on the banks of Boundary Creek. You may see evidence of the area’s mining history along this stretch of trail. Continue on to your destination of Midway, where one of the main attractions is the Kettle River Museum, housed in an early 1900’s CPR station building. Many services are available in Midway. Return to Greenwood. Greenwood west to Kettle River Provincial Recreational Area (40 km one way/80 km return) Again, your trip begins from Greenwood as you head west past Midway where the trail meanders along the banks of the Kettle River. Rock Creek is the next stop, located at the junction of Highways 3 and 33. This small community of 300 has some accommodations, shops, restaurants and a first aid clinic. The final stop on this trip is the Kettle River Provincial Recreation Area, 5 km north of Rock Creek. This park offers campsites or plan to stay at a B&B, guesthouse or hotel in the area, many of which cater to cyclists. Return the next day to Greenwood. Maps and more information are online at www.midwaytrails.tripod.com.
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Christina Lake Community Hall “Heart of the Lake”
* first-rate facility including a hall with capacity for 300, two smaller meeting rooms, a commercial kitchen, internet access, screen with media presentation, a portable stage, lakeview garden, outdoor sports areas and parking * available for rental for weddings, family events, conventions, AGMs, meetings, music events, dances, etc.
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Cascade Cove Campground & RV Park L o c a t e d a t t h e fo o t o f C a s c a d e F a l l s
• Large pull - through sites • Fully Serviced • Free WiFi • Rental Trailer • Hot Showers • Laundromat • Kid’s Playground • Equipped Pavilion • Firepits ~ wood, ice and snacks available ~ Swimming Hiking Fishing Golfing (1 mile)
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OUTDOOR RECREATION Thrive Outside! An Adventure for All Seasons
Grand Forks has the perfect combination of wide-open spaces and beautiful rivers where you can relax or turn on the adventure—there is an outdoor experience here for you.
Peter Kalasz
Get Wet
When you have two rivers in town, water sports are a way of life. Tubing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and boating are an amazing way to spend the day in Grand Forks. Find your own secluded beaches or join a tour.
Rock Candy Mountain
On Big Rock Candy Mountain, your family will find abundant and colourful gems that have been waiting 45 million years to be collected by you! Originally a Cominco mine that closed in 1929, Rock Candy Mountain offers family-friendly nature tours where you’ll enjoy mountain scenery and wildflowers while learning and exploring southern British Columbia’s rich geologic history.
Family Fun
Need some ideas to ensure your little ones are having fun? Grand Forks is the region’s centre for kid-centric entertainment. Hear the laughter when you take them tubing down the river or go for a paddling in a canoe or kayak. On land, hit the skatepark, BMX track, rent a bike or play a round of mini-golf at the Victorian Motel. And there’s nothing easier than letting them run loose at any of the city’s local parks: City Park, Gyro Park and Barbara Ann Park. Too rainy or cold to go out? The Grand Forks Recreation Centre is home to a pool, fitness area, skating arena and curling rink, or visit the 100-year-old GEM Theatre to take in a movie—have some delicious buttery popcorn!—or swing by the local bowling alley or the Grand Forks and District Public Library which hosts a variety of children’s programming.
Phoenix Mountain
Overlooking beautiful Boundary Country, Phoenix Mountain’s slogan reads, “Local. Friendly. Relaxed.” Yes, indeed, it is. This laid-back community-owned ski hill was born from local enthusiasts with a passion for all things snow, and it’s one of only a few non-profit alpine ski hills operating today. Ski or snowboard one of 16 runs, ranging from beginner to expert, and have a bite in their newly renovated day lodge. With a milder climate and lots of snow you won’t want to leave what people call “The Best Little Mountain in B.C.!”
Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling is quickly becoming a favourite British Columbia pastime. The Boundary Snowmobile Club promotes safe and responsible recreational snowmobiling and they invite you to contact them for trail and terrain information so you can enjoy the area’s rugged and natural beauty.
On the Water
Christina Lake is home to Canada’s warmest, clean, tree-lined lake, so no wonder the summertime here is a water adventure! Enjoy waterskiing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, tubing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding or boating. The marina and local adventure-sport shop have everything you need for your stay.
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HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES IN B.C. WATERWAYS.
THOROUGHLY CHECK ALL WATERCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE LAUNCHING AND BEFORE LEAVING.
HISTORY History of the Doukhobors Members of the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ (USCC) are more commonly known as Orthodox or Community Doukhobors. They are descendants of Russian peasants, derisively named Doukhobors, or “Spirit Wrestlers”, for their reject of icon worship and other church rituals. They adopted the name, stating they wrestled with, not against the Holy Spirit, using power of love to live in harmony with the Law of God and the teachings of Jesus Christ. Two centuries of persecution by church and state only strengthened the faith of the Doukhobors. By the late 1800s, many Doukhobors grew concerned that their manner of living did not reflect their spiritual values. On the advice of Kalmikova’s successor, Peter V. Verigin, they adopted a simple communal lifestyle, renounced alcohol and tobacco as impediments to one’s health and spiritual development, and embraced vegetarianism and pacifism. When several thousand Doukhobors refused military service and burned their firearms on June 29, 1895, Tsarist authorities launched a wave of persecution that almost decimated them. Assisted by their benefactor Leo N. Tolstoy and his colleagues, almost 8,000 Doukhobors migrated to Canada between 1899 and 1905.
Life in Canada Settled on the Canadian prairies with assurances that they would be allowed to live according to their beliefs, the Doukhobors felt betrayed when Canadian authorities later demanded they swear the Oath of Allegiance and take out individual land titles. When most refused, the government seized some 260,000 acres of land developed through communal effort. Between 1908 and 1911, almost 6,000 Doukhboors followed Peter V. Verigin to B.C., where they established the Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood, the largest experiment in communal living ever attempted in North America. They built villages, sawmills, brick and jam factories, irrigation systems, roads and bridges, and cultivated crops, gardens and orchards. However, the death of Peter V. Verigin in a mysterious train explosion in 1924, efforts by the government to assimilate the Doukhobors, the Great Depression, and depredations by fanatics and others undermined the CCUB. Not even the dedicated efforts of P.V. Verigin’s son, Peter P. Verigin, chosen to succeed his father, were able to prevent foreclosure. So, in 1938, Verigin organized the USCC. Of note in Doukhobor history is that there was a fracture in the community soon after they arrived in Canada. A small radical group that split from the Doukhobors was known as the Sons of Freedom. This group rejected any control by Canadian authorities; they wanted to show their freedom from material possessions as well. The Sons of Freedom garnered much attention from the government, police and media for their radical acts of protest such as bombings, arson, nudist parades and hunger strikes.
Doukhobors today Through the efforts of John J. Verigin Sr., the Doukhobors become better understood. The USCC has continued the Slavic tradition of hospitality, symbolized by the bread, salt and water that grace all Doukhobor functions, and has become well known for its a cappella choirs with their message of peace and love. J.J. Verigin Jr., is now the executive director of the USCC. The Pride of the Valley Flour Mill in Grand Forks was originally built in 1915 to produce flour for the Doukhobors in the region, as well as the rest of the valley. The mill, operated by the Grand Forks Doukhobor Milling Heritage Society, originally ran from 1915 to 1945 as a stoneground mill operated by steam power. The mill reopened in 1962 using an electric hammer mill. Flour has been in production on the site ever since, producing white, whole wheat, rye, and triticale flour, and bran. Fructova School Heritage Site, built by the Doukhobors in 1929, was fully renovated in the 1980s by the Doukhobor Historical Society of B.C. and became home to the Boundary Museum and Interpretive Centre in 2009.
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8690 Riverside Dr. City Park 7389 Riverside Ave. 7291 Hwy # 3 558 Central Ave. 7424 Donaldson Dr. 2420 66th Ave. 8780 Riverside Dr. 2091 Central Ave. 12800 North Fork Rd. 2729 Central Ave. 7351 Hwy # 3 6331 Hwy #3 East Son Ranch Rd (between Greenwood & Grand Forks) 6451 Hwy # 3 East 1591 Central Ave.
www.bedrockbandb.com www.grandforks.ca/campground www.imperialmotel.ca www.johnnysmotel.ca www.bbcanada12067.com
81 Kingsley Rd. 40 Kingsley Rd. 1209 River Rd. 86 Nyberg Rd. Santa Rosa Rd. 1528 Neimi Rd. Christina Lake 1658 Hwy. #3 2013 Carol Court 2037 Hunter Frontage Rd. 31 Kingsley Rd. 1865 Bakery Frtg. 64 Johnson Rd. 159 Alpine Inn Rd. 61 Kingsley Rd.
www.christinalakebluemountainlodge.wordpress.com www.campbeverlyhills.ca
Boundary Area
Grand Forks
Bedrock Bed & Breakfast Grand Forks Municipal Campground Imperial Motel Johnny’s Motel Luna Bed & Breakfast Motel 99 Natasha’s Guesthouse Nobel House Suites Pinegrove Motel PV Ranch Adventures Ramada Riverside Motel Riviera RV Park Son Ranch The Victorian Motel & RV Park Western Traveller
Christina Lake
Blue Mountain Lodge Camp Beverly Hills Resort Cascade Cove RV Park & Campground Christina Lake Cabin Rental Christina Lake Vacation Rentals Christina Pines Campground Gladstone (Texas Creek) Provincial Park Lakeview Motel LaValley Beach Bed & Breakfast New Horizon Motel Park Lane Resort & Motel Schulli Resort Ltd. Skands Tent & Trailer Court Sunflower Inn Bed & Breakfast Totem Motel
One of the Jewels of the Boundary TOLL FREE 1-888-859-0159 • 250-447-9312 2037 Hunter Frontage Rd. (Hwy 3), Christina Lake, BC, V0H 1E2
www.kettlevalleyrailtrail.com honkytonk@img.net krrv@uniserve.com info@kettlevalleyvillas.ca www.vrbo.com/471560 hdremillard@shaw.ca www.mileomotel.com www.oldcowboyranch.com www.midwaycampsite.bc.ca
www.natashaguesthouse.com www.noblehousesuites.com www.pvranchgetaway.com www.ramada.com www.riversidemotelgf.com www.rivierarvpark.ca www.sonranch.com www.thevictorianmotelandrvpark.com www.westerntraveller.ca
www.christinalakevacation.com www.christinapinescampground.org www.discovercamping.ca www.christinalakeviewmotel.ca www.lavalleybeachbb.com www.newhorizonmotel.com www.parklane-resort.com www.sunflowerinnbb.com www.totemmotel.bc.ca
778-969-0010 250-442-5835 250-442-8236 250-442-8242 250-443-3173 250-442-4238 250-442-8201 250-442-3393 250-442-8203 250-442-5525 250-442-2127 250-442-2259 250-442-2158 250-442-2658 250-442-3011 250-442-5566
250-448-6238 250-447-9277 250-447-6662 250-447-7665 250-447-9334 250-447-9587 250-548-0076 250-447-9358 250-447-9764 250-447-9312 250-447-9385 250-447-9269 250-447-9295 250-447-6201 250-447-9322
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RESTAURANTS Name
Address
Email/Website
Telephone
Bored Room Bistro Copper Eagle Deadwood Junction Greenwood City Foods Greenwood Inn Kettle Valley Golf Club Hotel Midway Hot-L Mile “O” Diner Motherlode Ice Cream Bistro & Galleria Pacific Grill Prospector Pub Race Trac Gas
607 8th Ave 325 S. Copper Ave (HWY #3) 502 Silver St. (HWY #3) 298 Copper Ave 321 S. Copper Ave (HWY #3) 3280 Hwy #3 607 5th Ave 625 Palmerston Ave 486 Gold Ave S. 309 S Copper Ave Hwy 3 & Hwy 33 494 Silver Ave
rj.boredroombistro@gmail.com
250-449-2465 250-445-6121 250-445-2255 250-445-6548 250-445-6623 250-446-2826 250-449-2655 250-449-2789 250-445-6778 250-445-6506 250-446-2474 250-445-9911
West Boundary Area
Grand Forks
A&W Borscht Bowl Clyde’s Pub Crowsnest Keep Dairy Queen Gilly’s Restaurant Granby River Roadhouse Grand Forks Station Pub & Columbia Grill Greek Island Restaurant Happy Days 50’S Diner Jogas Espresso Cafe Kocomo’s Coffee House New Century Restaurant Omega Restaurant Panago Pizza Rumours Family Restaurant Subway Tastie Treat The Wooden Spoon Bistro Yaky Jacquie’s Cafe
Christina Lake
Christina Lake Golf Club Christina Lake Marina & Grill Dueling Oaks At Cascade Par 3 Golf The Ice Creamery Kool Treat Lisa’s Lakeside Bistro Marti’s Portly Penguin Pizza Ravenous Smoochies The Crow And Bear Restaurant & Pub
1695 Central Ave 214 Market Ave 7248 2nd St 4415 Rilkoff Frontage Rd 1555 Central Ave 1511 Central Ave 2729 Central Ave 7654 Donaldson Dr 327 Market Ave 131 Central Ave 236 Market Ave 7361 2nd St 7451 5th Ave 7400 Hwy 3 7320 4th St 1460 Central Ave 575 Central Ave 1629 Central Ave 7457 3rd St 258 Market Ave
230 2nd Ave 173 Larson Rd 282 2nd Ave 1651 Christina Frontage Rd 1967 Hwy 3 1675 Hwy 3 C-1670 Santa Rosa Rd 1875 Bakery Frontage Rd 1885 Hwy 3 1770 Sandner Frontage Rd
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www.deadwoodjunction.ca kvgc1927@gmail.com www.motherlodes.com vicdad8@hotmail.com
www.clydes-pub.com www.dairyqueen.com www.gfstationpub.com www.jogas.ca
www.panago.com www.subway.com
www.christinalakegolfclub.com/ www.christinalakemarina.com www.cascadepar3.com www.lisasbistro.ca
250-442-2929 250-442-5977 250-442-3913 250-443-5288 250-442-2253 250-442-3321 250-442-2905 250-442-5855 250-442-1208 250-442-5585 250-442-5558 250-442-0500 250-442-0399 250-442-3124 250-310-0001 250-442-5900 250-442-0266 250-442-3015 250-442-5005 250-442-3332
250-447-6112 250-447-6122 250-447-9755 250-447-9005 250-447-9219 250-447-2554 250-447-9090 250-447-6200 250-447-6555 250-447-6447
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Christina Lake Golf Course
Dewdney Trail
Kettle River on the old Columbia and Western Railway
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