BEAVERDELL, BIG WHITE, BRIDESVILLE, CHRISTINA LAKE, GRAND FORKS, GREENWOOD, MIDWAY, ROCK CREEK, WESTBRIDGE
Boundary Country Travel Experiences Guide
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Experience Boundary Country – hike our trails
Deer Point Trail, Christina Lake Provincial Park
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Summer or winter, we have the terrain for dynamic outdoor adventure
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Bike in the summer or ski in the winter… it’s your choice at Big White Ski Resort
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Our Story
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Key Attractions
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Our Communities
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Map 40 Outdoor Adventure
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Parks 46 Rail Trails
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Hike, Bike & Ride 50 Water Sports
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Winter 54 History 60 Arts & Culture
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Events 67 Road Trips to the Boundary
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Services 76
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Grand Forks Visitor Centre 524 Central Ave, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0, 250-442-5835 Web: gallery2grandforks.ca/index.php/visit/vic • Email: info@g2gf.ca Greenwood Museum and Visitor Centre 214 S. Copper, Greenwood, BC, 250-445-6355 Web: greenwoodmuseum.com • Email: museum@shaw.ca Christina Lake Welcome Centre 1675 Highway #3, Christina Lake, BC V0H 1E2, 250-447-6161 Web: christinalake.ca • Email: tourism@christinalake.ca Big White Ski Resort 5315 Big White Road Kelowna, BC V1P 1P3, Tel: 250-765-3101 Web: bigwhite.com • Email: concierge@bigwhite.com
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oundary Country is where you’ll find the 49th parallel that divides the nations of Canada and the United States. The first inhabitants of Boundary Country were the First Nations people, who have lived here since recorded time. Then, about 150 years ago, the gold rush attracted pioneers and prospectors, lured here with promises of fertile land, copper and gold. Today, this land is rich in history, culture, and stories. It’s calling your name. Come experience what we were and what we’ve become.
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Dramatic lighting sets the mood for an evening fishing session on Christina Lake
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LET YOURSELF GO in our tranquil and timelessly Canadian landscapes. You’ll find adventure and tranquility in our forested mountains that sweep down into ranchlands and our lush valleys. The Kettle River connects us all together as it flows some 282 km (185 mi) from its source in the Monashee Mountains, then meanders within the watershed until it passes the community of Christina Lake.
Downtown view of Grand Forks, our largest community
Our Communities
Our communities are the backbone of Boundary Country. Come and visit us in Beaverdell, Bridesville, Christina Lake, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Midway, Rock Creek, Westbridge, and Big White Ski Resort, Baldy Mountain and Phoenix Mountain Ski area. Our largest community is Grand Forks with over 4,000 residents. Take time to visit them all. Hear our stories and then use them as a backdrop for your own adventure. There’s the story of Rock Creek’s gold rush and the history of the Doukhobors in and around Grand
Forks. Stop at Midway, Mile 0 of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail before heading out for a hike. There are stories of boom, bust, internment, and redemption in Greenwood. Christina Lake has tales that date back hundreds of years, with new stories told each year by vacationing families. Camp out or rent a cabin in the communities of Beaverdell,
Westbridge and Bridesville. It’s easy to imagine what it was like hundreds of years ago, before the pioneers first came here. The Kettle River was the site of one of Canada’s earliest gold rushes. Our historical trails evoke visions of an era of steam trains and exploration. You can now hike and bike where trains once chugged on the
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Christina Lake, the warmest tree-lined lake in Canada
Biking the Great Trail leads to some of the best scenery in Boundary Country
1 Play in the Kettle and Granby rivers, pan for gold, swim, relax and bask in the sun. 2 Explore our lakes. Paddle the north shore of Christina Lake and discover ancient pictographs left by First Nations people. Rent a boat and enjoy water sports. Go for a dip or paddle in peace and quiet at Jewel Lake. 3 Ride single track, free-style or crosscountry on the trails that link communities from Christina Lake to Beaverdell. 4 Hike or bike the KVR, Great Trail (formerly Trans Canada Trail) and other heritage rail trails starting at Mile 0 in Midway. 5 Take in one of our events, like our music festivals, fall fairs and the Grand Forks International Baseball Tournament.
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6 Discover our provincial parks and dozens of regional and community parks with places for camping. 7 Enjoy the fruits of our labour at Farmers’ Markets, roadside farm stands, flour mills, and cheese makers. We’re famous for our borscht. 8 Explore our mountains. There’s great skiing in the winter and great trails for hiking and biking in the warmer months at Big White, Phoenix Mountain and Mount Baldy. 9 Visit our museums and galleries and learn about our railroad, Doukhobor, pioneer and gold mining history. 10 Take a swing, golfing at courses between Rock Creek and Midway, and at Christina Lake.
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Getting Here
Columbia and Western and Kettle Valley Rail Trails, part of the Great Trail (formerly the Trans Canada Trail)—and on a First Nations Trail, where the Dewdney Trail was later built. Our farmers discovered these fertile lands over a century and a half ago. Today you can taste your way through farmers’ markets, orchards, dairies, flour mills and fall fairs. Thanks to
lots of sunshine, we grow some of the tastiest fruits and vegetables around.
Where We Are
Boundary Country lies midway between Vancouver, BC and Calgary, AB along Hwy 3. At its southern point, it hugs the US border and lies east of Osoyoos and west of the Kootenay Rockies region and the Alberta border.
International boundary marker at Midway
Cruising down Hwy 33 near Beaverdell
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xplore by land or water, by foot, bike or horse, by boat, kayak or canoe. Travel into our past, take part in our celebrations and enjoy our art, music and culture. Boundary Country has no shortage of things to discover, no matter what the season.
KEY ATTRACTIONS
Cycling the Great Trail or paddling the Kettle River will get you started on your bucket list of Boundary Country experiences
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Hike and Bike
Hike or bring your bike on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail and other heritage trails. Wind your way through Boundary Country from Beaverdell to Christina Lake. Hike the trails in and around Big White Ski Resort from the village to Rhonda Lake and back. Take your time and explore the myriad of trails that weave through our region.
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Discover Ancient Pictographs
Explore the north shore of Christina Lake via kayak, canoe or motor boat. Watch for ancient pictographs, left by First Nations people long ago.
Horseback Riding
Experience horseback riding in Boundary Country. Bring your own or go on a tour.
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Christina Lake Homecoming Summerfest, July 14
The 9th Annual Homecoming Summerfest starts Saturday, July 14, 2018. The theme for this year is “Just Add Water” and it’s perfect for Christina Lake whose feature is their beautiful lake! Hosted at the Community Hall and the scenic Christina Lake Provincial Park Beach. A full weekend of pickle ball tournaments, markets, music and games on the beach. Come enjoy the community breakfast and dinner, and grand finale light up the
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lake boat parade. Homecoming Summerfest is a tradition that unifies and celebrates the Christina Lake community, past and present. People come from near and far to celebrate this incredible place to live, work, play and vacation! Follow them on Facebook (Christina Lake Homecoming Summer Festival), check out their website christinalakehomecoming.com, or sign up for the Christina Lake e-Blast for more information about homecoming and other happenings at the Lake at coordinator@christinalake.ca.
Greenwood Walking Tour
No matter the season, you can take a self-guided walking tour of Greenwood’s colourful downtown heritage buildings and nearby residences. Greenwood boasts some of the best-preserved heritage buildings in British Columbia. Stop into the Greenwood Museum and Visitor Centre to pick up the free walking tour map.
CannaFest 2018
Touted as Canada’s hottest rock festival, CannaFest is three days of good old rock ‘n’ roll in Grand Forks. The 2018 line-up includes Gene Simmons (of KISS), Tom Cochrane with Red Rider, Burton Cummings, Bret Michaels, Kim Mitchell, Toronto and more! #BoundaryCountry | boundarybc.com | Boundary Country | 17
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Comfort and Style
Rent a cabin or a campsite for your stay at Christina Lake or Jewel Lake. Extend your day trip into a weeklong adventure. Rent a pontoon boat, speed boat, fishing boat and watersport equipment and enjoy Christina Lake in style.
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Peaceful Paddles
Soak up the sun and go for a paddle in your canoe or kayak on Christina and Jewel Lake. It’s easy to hear the loons call on Jewel Lake where there is a maximum 10 hp boating restriction. In addition, there are several smaller lakes in the area, perfect for paddling.
Kettle Valley Museum at Midway
Located at Mile 0 of the Kettle Valley Railway and spread across a 2.5 acre property, one of the museum’s main attractions is the original Station House. Climb aboard and explore a restored Canadian Pacific Railway caboose. Learn about the Treaty of 1846 that set the 49th parallel as the Canada/USA border.
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Explore our Museums
Discover Greenwood’s colourful past at the Greenwood Museum. It’s here you’ll learn about the infamous American ‘outlaw’, John Jarrett, buried in the Greenwood cemetery. Visit the solar powered
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Boundary Museum and Interpretive Centre in Grand Forks where you’ll find how deep our Russian roots go. During special events, the scent of fresh baked bread wafts over you from outdoor ovens. Try some delicious borscht from one of our many restaurants.
Boundary Museum and Interpretive Centre, Grand Forks
Home Run!
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People come from far and wide to attend the annual Grand Forks International Baseball Tournament in June and July. Come for the games and you might even see a future All-Star player in the making.
Crystal Hunting
Take a Rock Candy Mining Safari from May to September and the Colourful Crystal Tour in July at Rock Candy Mountain. Uncover quartz crystal geodes, and maybe some green and purple fluorite. Collect all you can carry. Goggles and hammers provided. #BoundaryCountry | boundarybc.com | Boundary Country | 21
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Fall Fairs
Experience the very best of rural BC at the Grand Forks Fall Fair and Demo Derby and the Rock Creek Fall Fair in September. Also in the fall, is the Huckleberry Festival at Big White Ski Resort, where you can taste the biggest huckleberry pie in BC.
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The Boundary Museum is the jewel of the Boundary Country. Rich in history, its home is the old Doukhobor School and they have workshops where you can learn to bake bread from scratch. Outside you’ll see the solar power panels that power the museum, and inside, an abundance of artifacts that speak to the past. Twenty minutes west of Grand Forks is The Son Ranch Logging and Chainsaw Museum, where you’ll find historic artifacts from days gone by. Grab a picnic lunch and enjoy the gardens there. Five minutes east of downtown Grand Forks off Highway 3 is the Alpine Wildlife Museum. It’s also BC’s largest wildlife museum. It is located beside a rustic flower garden and a cedar tree maze. In October, it’s transformed into a spooky haunted maze! For those who prefer something a little more laid back, there’s a spa right next door.
Dance the Night Away
The Son Ranch Logging and Chainsaw Museum
Enjoy live bands from all around BC at Rock Creek’s Ponderosa Arts & Music Festival. There’s also the Boogie Bash in Rock Creek, the Greenwood Bluegrass Festival and CannaFest in Grand Forks. Big White Ski Resort has the Craft and Country Beer and Mountain Festival featuring 20 different local breweries and fun for the whole family. The Christina Lake Arts and Artisans host a concert series every year in Christina Lake, featuring well known and local artists, as well as a weekly open mic night. Then during Christina Lake Homecoming Summerfest, you can dance the night away on the beach! #BoundaryCountry | boundarybc.com | Boundary Country | 23
Bunkhouse open July 1 for cyclists
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Go on an Artisan Tour
Go on an adventure and scout out artists’ studios including potters, woodworkers, quilters, painters, metal artists and more. Information available at our Visitor Centres.
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Snowmobiling
In the winter go sledding throughout Boundary Country around Westbridge or the snowy alpine bowls to Pass Creek east of Christina Lake. Midway celebrates their 10th Annual Snowmobile Drag Races in January 2019. Big White Ski Resort has all ages snowmobiling tours from advanced powder riding for adults to Mini-Z snowmobiling on a specially built track just for kids!
Green Time
Take a swing, golfing at courses between Rock Creek and Midway, and at Christina Lake. The Kettle Valley Golf Course has been around for over 90 years! Les Furbur designed the Christina Lake 18-hole course. It has unique black sand traps and is known as one of the top courses in BC. The Cascade Par 3 near Christina Lake is a walk in the park, with large greens, water hazards and bunkers.
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Snowshoeing and Crosscountry Skiing
Snowshoe at the Phoenix Mountain Cross Country Ski Trails at Marshall Lake. Big White has 25 km (15.5 mi) of combined Nordic and wilderness trails perfect for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Baldy Mountain Ski Resort has 6 km (3.7 mi) of snowshoeing and crosscountry skiing trails. Above Christina Lake, you can snowshoe the Great Trail. Take in the scenic winter vistas, or loop through the nature park along the lake front.
Floor Mural and Story Pole
There’s a great 3D effect that happens when you get your picture taken on the KVR train trestle while overlooking Cascade Falls at the Christina Lake Welcome Centre. You may even fall in love with the story/culture pole carved by Native artist Xwa Lack Tun from the Squamish First Nations. He taught local students the history of the totem and then let them be part of carving the pole. This pole is unique in that it has four different First Nations on one pole. The totem includes the wolverine from the Ktunaxa (Tun-ah-ha) First Nations, the coyote from the Okanagan First Nations, the frog from the Sinixt First Nations and the symbol on the bottom of the pole is for the Metis First Nations.
Winter Skiing
Head up to Big White, our world-class family ski resort, for a ski adventure like no other. For smaller mountains and fewer crowds, ski Baldy Mountain Resort and carve the first tracks of the day. At the end of the day, it’s time to get in some powder turns at Phoenix Mountain Ski Area.
Big White Ski Resort
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ome and discover a history rich land set in a landscape of natural wonders. Boundary Country abounds with events, celebrations, hearty food, outdoor recreation and friendly people. Our mountains and communities of Beaverdell/Carmi, Bridesville, Christina Lake, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Midway, Rock Creek, Westbridge, Phoenix Mountain Ski Area, Baldy and Big White are waiting for you. To get more information on great places to go and things to do, visit our local Visitor Centres. They are in Greenwood, Grand Forks and Christina Lake. You can also get information from the kiosk at Rags, Relics and Rutabagas in Rock Creek and at the Beaverdell Community Club in Beaverdell.
OUR COMMUNITIES
Overlooking Midway on a hot summer’s day.
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Baldy Mountain Resort BALDY MOUNTAIN RESORT is a hidden gem among mountains and awaiting your discovery. Powder rests seasonally upon Baldy Resort, which ranks in the top ten of highest elevation ski resorts in Canada. Ski or snowboard and take a ride through the perfectly spaced glades or on our groomed runs. Take a walk through the woods on snowshoes,
ski our cross-country trails, or toboggan with the kids. After it is all done, enjoy some great food and entertainment in the Baldy Resort Bar. It’s one of the best mountains for family-friendly skiing and snowboarding in BC. There is something for every fan of mountain culture at Baldy Mountain Resort.
The ski runs at Baldy Mountain
Beaverdell/Carmi BEAVERDELL is filled with history and outdoor adventure. You’ll find this unique town 51 km (31 mi) north of Rock Creek and 78 km (51 mi) from Kelowna on Hwy. 33. Originally called Beaverton, they discovered silver here in 1897 and it was mined right up until 1987. The 350 residents have lots of stories and information to share. Beaverdell is best known for its hiking and biking trails along the Great Trail. Unplug and rejuvenate as you camp along the Kettle River. There are year-round outdoor activities with the stunning background of Boundary Country. Stay the night in a cabin or bring your tent and camp. The Kettle River provides great fishing and swimming near Beaverdell #BoundaryCountry | boundarybc.com | Boundary Country | 31
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Big White Ski Resort Outdoor adventure is yours for the taking at BIG WHITE SKI RESORT. It’s a winter and summer playground for friends and family of all ages. Pack your camera and your hiking boots for a summer adventure, exploring the alpine, surrounded by the lushness of nature. Feel the rush and excitement of downhill mountain biking at the resort’s new lift serviced bike park – Bike Big White. In the winter, grab your gear and head up the mountain for fun in the snow that will leave you with a snow tan and a big smile. Big White is 56 km (35 mi) from the Kelowna International Airport (YLW). You can access it via Hwy 33 from Hwy 97 at the airport or Hwy 3 from the south.
Riding the trails at Big White
Big White Ski Resort’s alpine village
Fun for the whole family
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BRIDESVILLE is surrounded by rich agricultural lands, rolling hills and pristine mountain views. It’s a great place to stop and take in the mountain scenery, or watch animals roam on nearby ranches. There are B&Bs and a guest ranch in the surrounding area. The Bridesville Townsite Road runs parallel to and enters and exits Highway 3 at both ends. It is 15 km (9 mi) west of Rock Creek and 36 km (22 mi) east of Osoyoos on Highway 3. boundarybc.com | Boundary Country | 33
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Christina Lake CHRISTINA LAKE is a summer home-away-from-home for generations of families. They love it because it is pure Boundary Country get-away-from-it-all. The Monashee Mountains’ Ponderosa pine, fir and cedar forests slope to wide sandy beaches. Dive right in… Christina is the warmest tree-lined lake in Canada. Travelers are naturally drawn here to play along 45 km (28 mi) of storybook shoreline. It’s here where the historic Columbia and Western Rail Trail, part of the Great Trail and Dewdney Trails merge, enticing you outdoors. Laid back and relaxed, time is unhurried at Christina Lake. Summer days revolve around the water and mountains and endless ways to have fun. Spread your beach blanket in a secluded cove or on a broad, sandy beach. Relax on the water, on the golf course or in the mountains. Try out Pickle Ball or the outdoor exercise park. Browse the local galleries, shops and markets for locally produced items. There’s lots of water fun and fishing as well as hiking and biking in the area. Check
Lake shore cabins are available for rent
out the marina for a full range of water sports rentals and activities. In the winter, exchange your swim suit for cross-country skis or snowshoes and explore the winter wonderland around the lake. Over the last 200 years many intrepid explorers have visited Christina Lake and the surrounding area. Christina Lake was part of the region inhabited by the Sinixt First Nations, also known as the Arrow Lakes People. They were an Interior Salish people whose territory stretched roughly from the Monashees to Kootenay Lake, from Revelstoke to north-east Washington. Age-old pictographs are at several places along the north-east lakeshore – evidence of these first inhabitants and visiting tribes. They offer a tantalizing glimpse into our past. Visitors and locals alike can download the free Christina Lake Insider, a mobile app where you can explore Christina Lake, gain points and collect rewards. Available from Apple iTunes and Google Play.
Cascade Falls, Christina Lake
Water fueled fun in Canada’s warmest tree-lined lake
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Grand Forks The Great Trail and the Kettle and Granby Rivers all converge in GRAND FORKS (pop. 4,000+). This urban enclave is nestled in a lush, broad valley flanked by the Monashee Mountains and mile after mile of rolling farmlands. You’ll find postcard scenery, abundant outdoor recreation, heritage sites and cultural attractions unique only to this part of BC. Grand Forks is Boundary Country’s largest city. We’re sure you’ll fall in love with its endearing smalltown charm. It’s where stories of farmers, prospectors,
Doukhobors and up-and-coming baseball players reveal themselves. The timeless architecture of our downtown core invites a stroll through the galleries and shops that anchor our vibrant arts scene. Gallery 2, was once the court house. City Hall was a post office in 1913. Then there are the Great Trail, and the Kettle and Granby Rivers which beckon you outdoors – no matter the season. There are a variety of places to stay here including, hotels, motels, B&Bs, and campgrounds.
A hiker takes in a panoramic view of Grand Forks
Grand Fork’s city hall
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Greenwood A deer calmly approaches Greenwood’s city hall
Historic buildings line the main street
The streets of GREENWOOD hold countless stories. Tales range from boom to bust to revitalization during the darkest days of World War II. You’ll find Greenwood tucked into a narrow valley beneath Jubilee Mountain, between Midway and Grand Forks. Greenwood has a population of 700 and is Canada’s smallest city. Residents proudly boast that it has the best drinking water in the world. Stroll the streets, where more than 60 colourful heritage buildings dating back to the 19th century evoke stories from days gone by. Our story is varied with reminders of mining heydays never more than a few steps away. There are also stories told of internment and redemption and the rebirth of the town. When it comes time to settle down for the night, you have your choice of campsites and roadside motels. Greenwood is filled with history
Overlooking Greenwood and the valley
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Midway Look around and you can easily imagine what it was like here in the old west. MIDWAY sits right at the international border with the United States, and is a natural stopping point on any Boundary Country adventure. The Monashee Mountains gently give way to rolling meadows of bunch grass, rock roses and a semi-arid landscape. This is where you’ll find Mile 0 of the famed Kettle Valley Railway. It’s the half-way point between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Discover the sweetness of life in a small town. Take the time to visit the Kettle River Museum, connecting with stories of railway wars, and prospector’s dreams. Discover how fast you can tap your toes to traditional music at our Midway MusicFest. Originally known as Boundary City, the village of Midway (pop: 621) is a great place to step out on the trails that surround the village. Settle down for the night at a heritage inn, roadside motel or RV park.
The valley near Midway
Phoenix Mountain Ski Area Nestled in the mountains just northwest of Grand Forks, PHOENIX MOUNTAIN Ski Area is a regular destination for local ski and board enthusiasts during its winter months. Phoenix provides terrain for all skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced. There’s a rope tow, T Bar and ski rentals here. Spend some time at the day lodge where you can dine on the deck. There’s a unique community atmosphere here that is always welcoming and inviting. They often have free night skiing with headlamps. There is no accommodation on the mountain, but Grand Forks and Greenwood are both very close and have plenty of places to stay. Next to Phoenix Mountain Ski Area are the tracked and groomed Marshall Lake cross-country ski trails. They make great mountain biking and hiking trails in the warmer months.
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Rock Creek In 1859, gold put ROCK CREEK on the map, but it’s the wealth of outdoor recreation that keeps people coming back. Bolstered by golden dreams and heartened by tales of riches, thousands of miners created a rollicking frontier town. Whispers of those heady gold rush days are still evident on the now quiet streets of Rock Creek, where the Crowsnest Highway intersects with Highway 33. Hike, bike, horseback ride, snowshoe or cross-country ski on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR), part of Canada’s iconic Great Trail. Between the Kettle River, Rock Creek, and Conkle Lake you’ll find plenty of craggy shoreline
where you can drop in a line. Bring your fishing gear and see what’s biting. Catch and release is practiced in this area, so check regulations online before you go. One of the best swimming holes in Boundary Country is at the Kettle River Recreation Area, just outside of town. Pitch your tent beneath towering Ponderosa pines. You’ll fall asleep with the scent of summer bunchgrass tickling your nose. Private campgrounds and RV resorts and two provincial recreation areas near town provide lots of space to sleep under a blanket of stars near Rock Creek.
Rock Creek is nestled in the rolling hills of Boundary Country
Westbridge WESTBRIDGE is the perfect spot for a picnic or an outdoor adventure vacation. It’s surrounded by lush green forests and open meadows. Take in the waves of colourful wildflowers in the spring. Come again in the fall and experience the reds and yellows of larch and poplar trees. There’s plenty of nature to go around, so bring your camera. Bear, deer and moose are often found grazing along the highway. Westbridge is a small, unincorporated area just 13.5 km (8.4 mi) north of Rock Creek and 35 km (22 mi) south of Beaverdell on Highway 33. Camping is available at several parks in the area, as well as a ranch house stay.
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et out and play in Boundary Country’s great outdoors! Our parks, trails, lakes and rivers are made for outdoor enthusiasts. Boundary Country has four seasons of outdoor fun. Hike and bike the Great Trail, on the historic Columbia and Western and Kettle Valley Rail Trails through stunning landscapes that hug the Kettle River. Take a hike around Cascade or Boundary Creek Falls. Take your time on our rivers and lakes. Go kayaking, canoeing, fishing and enjoy summer time water sports. When autumn colours kiss the landscape, explore by foot, bike or horse for a colourful view of our changing vistas. Come winter, bundle up and get outdoors for snow fun that lasts from dawn to dusk. Our valleys, lakes, hills and mountains await. It’s time to come and explore them. No matter what outdoor activity you are planning, be prepared. Follow the three Ts—trip planning, training, and taking the essentials. AdventureSmart (adventuresmart.ca) is a great resource to help you get informed before heading outdoors.
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PARKS
We have provincial, regional and community parks throughout Boundary Country. Take the time to unwind and enjoy them. Discover a world of mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls, sweeping grassland, sun-drenched beaches and abundant wildlife. Take your time and explore. Savour the wide-open spaces as you hike and bike where big horn sheep, elk, and deer still roam. Bask in the quiet of the wilderness as you fish tranquil lakes and slow-running rivers.
Conkle Lake Provincial Park
Located near the communities of Rock Creek and Westbridge, windsurfing and great fishing are what draw most people here. Motorized watercraft are restricted on this 3 km (1.8 mi) long lake, giving you much deserved peace and quiet. There are 34 vehicle accessible campsites for quality wilderness camping.
Kettle River Provincial Recreation Area Located near the community of Rock Creek, this is one of the most popular destinations in Boundary Country
in all four seasons. The Kettle Valley Rail Trail runs right through the park for great hiking and biking. Try your luck at panning for gold or picnic by the river. In the winter, head out on the cross-country skiing or snowshoeing trails. There are 114 vehicle accessible campsites here, with 78 of them being wheelchair accessible.
Johnstone Creek Provincial Park
Come and enjoy this small, forested campground just off Hwy 3. Come relax in a natural setting less than 10 minutes from Rock Creek and Kettle River Recreation Area. There are 16 campsites, first come, first serve. Pit toilets and hand-pump water is available. Pet friendly and great wildlife viewing and hiking opportunities.
Boundary Creek Provincial Park
Located just outside of Greenwood, Boundary Creek Provincial Park is a tranquil place to stay along the Crowsnest Highway near Greenwood. Camp in the shadow of an abandoned copper mine. Scramble a slagheap, snapping a selfie atop of Hell’s bells. Stop for a picnic on your KVR ride, or drop in a line, fishing the Kettle River for rainbow and brook trout. There are 17 vehicle accessible campsites here.
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Kettle River Provincial Recreation Area
Jewel Lake Provincial Park
Located near the community of Greenwood this is a great place to disconnect for the day. There’s great beachside trails, fishing, and swimming in the warmer months. In the winter, try your hand at ice fishing or enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing the park’s forested trails. Pick the season, sand or snow, and get tranquil at Jewel Lake Provincial Park. There are 26 vehicle accessible campsites in the Park.
Granby Provincial Park
This rugged, raw, and vast wilderness can be found near Grand Forks. Here you’ll find old-growth forests as well as alpine and sub-alpine meadows. Wilderness adventures are as varied as the landscape itself. Hike, bike or saddle up and ride the trails once used by stagecoaches. Make sure you are prepared for wildlife encounters, including bears. There are no vehicle accessible campsites here, but feel free to bushwhack your way to a wilderness campsite.
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This wildlife rich area is located near Grand Forks and Christina Lake. These wide-open spaces are perfect for
hiking and biking. Watch for big horn sheep, elk, and deer roaming through the semi-arid grasslands. Ride single-track mountain bike trails or search for hidden geo-caches. Plan on sleeping elsewhere as this is one of the few parks in Boundary Country that does not permit overnight camping.
Boothman’s Oxbow Provincial Park
Enjoy this peaceful park between Grand Forks and Christina Lake. Kayaking, swimming, fishing, picnicking, hiking and wildlife spotting are great here.
Christina Lake Provincial Park
Located near Christina Lake, you’ll find a golden beach leading you to the shallows of the warmest tree-lined lake in Canada. Swim, kayak, canoe, fish, and SUP (stand up paddleboard) your way through the summer. In the winter, come back for ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Camping facilities are located at Gladstone (Texas Creek) campground, 10 km (6.2 mi) east of Christina Lake.
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from today’s busy world. Drive or hike to the wilderness campsites and enjoy your time on the relaxing pocket beaches. Find yourself surrounded by an untouched landscape of old-growth cedar and hemlock forest, set against the backdrop of the Monashee Mountains. This is the only area along the eastern shores of Christina Lake that you’ll find pictographs along the shore.
Bluejoint Creek Recreation Site
This beautiful recreation site near Grand Forks has a semi-open campsite great for overnight and group camping. Bluejoint serves as a staging area and accesses a network of ATV trails in the area. Located approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) north of Grand Forks. Access is off Granby Road and then forest service roads. Check with the Grand Forks Visitor Centre for road conditions.
Cascade Falls near Christina Lake Provincial Park
Waterfalls
Take a hike around Boundary Creek Falls, halfway between Midway and Greenwood. About 31 m (100 ft) upstream from the falls is the remains of an old dam that once generated power for Greenwood. Go exploring around the small canyon and view the 12 m (40 ft) falls from the canyon rim. Cascade Falls is another great area to explore. It is located just south of Christina Lake and slightly north of the Canada/USA border. This 31 m (100ft) cascading waterfall has quite a history behind it. Long ago it was a meeting place and trading ground for First Nations people and a great source for fishing. In the early 1900s a state-of-the-art hydro project was built here. It was one of the very first locations to pioneer 3-phase 60-cycle alternating current generators and was operational until 1919. It was based on Nikola Tesla’s revolutionary model of alternating current. It is said this project was what finally settled a rivalry between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison on the AC/DC debate. Today you may still find some remnants of the old plant as you explore the beauty of this area. Fisherman Creek Falls is located not far from Grand Forks right off the Great Trail. Travel several kms northwest either by foot or bike and just before the junction of the Fisherman Creek Forest Service Road there is a cool and shady path to the left. Follow your ears until you hear the falls. The Fisherman Creek Tunnel and old railway bunkhouse is not far past this point.
Community Parks
There are several community parks in Boundary Country. Each of our parks is uniquely different. Explore the great slagheaps and Hell’s Bells at Greenwood’s Lotzkar Memorial Park or have a picnic and let the kids play in the playground at Lion’s Park. Take an evening stroll along Midway’s Riverfront Park. Camping is available in a serene setting on the river with amenities nearby, and some of the most amazing bathrooms around! The Grand Forks City Park is right beside the river and has a spray park, playground, BMX track and a campground. Sway along to Music in the Park at Grand Forks’ Gyro Park on a Wednesday night in summer. Christina Lake hosts an extensive outdoor recreation park including baseball diamonds, children’s play and Bike Pump Park, tennis courts, outdoor exercise park, and new pickle ball courts, with tournaments throughout the summer. 48 | Boundary Country | boundarybc.com | #BoundaryCountry
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he Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR) is an immersive experience weaving a historical path through Boundary Country. Through the combination of aboriginal culture, railway history, and natural beauty, the KVR connects rural communities and presents a variety of farm flavours, folklores, and local pastimes. From rugged mountain passes to tranquil river valleys, the KVR sweeps you across a vast and ever changing landscape. The KVR and the Columbia and Western Railway (C&W) meet at Midway and now form a 240 km (149 mi) section of the Great Trail (GT), formerly Trans Canada Trail. The GT follows the KVR from McCulloch downhill to Carmi and Beaverdell along the West Kettle River. As it nears Westbridge it meets the Kettle River, following the Kettle River to Midway. From Midway it climbs gradually to Greenwood on an easy gradient. Diverse landscapes merge with one another as you hike or bike along the trail. Tranquil river shores meet up with ancient grasslands, ranchlands, mountains and communities. At Midway, the KVR portion of the trail ends and the C&W begins. There are several communities and campgrounds along the way. It is 15 km (9 mi) from Midway (km 0) to Greenwood. Eholt is at km 28 (17 mi), Grand Forks at km 49 (30 mi) and Christina Lake at the end of the trail.
There are campgrounds at Midway, Grand Forks, and Christina Lake. Take a day trip or spend the night camping under the stars. The GT, KVR, and C&W offer a myriad of experiences for explorers of all ages and agility. These trails are best experienced on 2.4 inch (60 mm) tires. For a great rail trail experience, bring the family to ride the Kettle River Heritage Trail from Grand Forks to Cascade West. The first part of the trail through Grand Forks, and the next 5 km (3 mi) to Whitehall Road is paved. This C&W section is approximately 18 km (11 mi) in total and follows along the Kettle River. This trail has a new surface and is great for any kind of bike. For a list of suggested hikes and rides along our rail trails visit boundarybc.com and bcrailtrails.com. Enjoying the view from one of the many bridges on the Great Trail
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HIKE, BIKE AND RIDE
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hether you’re riding atop your horse or bike, hiking, snow-shoeing or cross-country skiing, there are boundless trails for you to discover. Be prepared for ageless landscapes through valleys, along river shores and through forests of Ponderosa pine, spruce, and fir. There are over 1,000 km (620 mi) of all types of trails that link communities from Christina Lake to Beaverdell. This is cowboy country where some of the best views you can have are from high in the saddle! Working ranches dot the area, and several offer guided trail rides along the GT and KVR. You’ll ride by the Kettle River, and cross rolling ranges of native bunchgrass and wildflower-strewn meadows. Explore our communities as you ride our trails. Sturdy bikes and mountain bike tires 1.4 – 1.5 in (35 – 38 mm) wide are highly recommended. There are rough washboard sections, as well as deep sand. Gloves are recommended as many a rider has lost their balance on the soft sand. Papa Harpold, Ripper, Fisherman-Neff, Midway, and the historic Dewdney Trail are only a few of
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the thrilling trails found in Boundary Country. There are several services in Boundary Country for those who love to cycle. There are guided tours where your guide rides with you and informs you about the area. There’s a service that will pick up you and your bicycle and take you where you want to go, and another that assists you with planning your cycling adventure and will meet up with you at the end of the ride and transfer you to your chosen accommodation. Hiking our trails can be a rigorous workout or a gentle stroll. Head to the hills to enjoy the hiking trails, most of which have gentle inclines. There is even a paved 5 km (3.2 mi) accessible trail in Grand Forks. Our communities are the perfect place to take a stroll after dinner. Gather the kids for a walk by the river. Stretch your legs and lift your spirits on an easy outdoor walk. Just ask any local, they’ll be happy to point you in the right direction. In the winter, strap on your cross-country skis or snowshoes and experience Boundary Country in a totally new way. Ask at our Visitor Centres for the best trails for winter exploration. In any season, stop by our Visitor Centres in Grand Forks, Greenwood and Christina Lake for information and local trail maps.
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n the warmer months, be sure to get out on the water and enjoy life the Boundary Country way. There’s plenty of room to play and relax at Christina Lake. It stretches 18 km (11 mi) from tip to tip. Grab the family and spend the day relaxing on the beach and enjoying a picnic lunch. Get out on the water and enjoy a paddle along the shores or get in some waterskiing, sea-dooing, tubing and wakeboarding. When everyone is played out you can watch the sun set from the bow of your boat. The marina at Christina Lake has boat rentals as well as watersport rentals to suit your needs. Jewel Lake, outside of Greenwood is a motor restricted lake (up to 10 HP only). You can peacefully paddle your kayak or canoe for hours undisturbed. Take your time and explore every nook and cranny. You can also canoe and kayak the Kettle River and put out at beautiful Westbridge. The Granby River in the spring is where expert kayakers navigate the rapids at the Staircase and S-Curves. Feel the spray on your face as your heart races. There’s some major paddling to be done here. For something less heart pounding, put in on the lower reaches of the Granby and Kettle Rivers. The water there is as gentle as the breeze. For those who prefer the fine sport of fishing, you can
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just drop your line and let nature take its course. Fishing is almost that easy in Boundary Country. Kokanee, rainbow trout, small mouth bass, burbot, and whitefish are usually biting. Just ask the locals where to find the best fishing holes. There’s Christina and Jewel Lake as well as hundreds of small lakes, creeks, and streams in the area. There’s also the Kettle and Granby Rivers, open to a variety of fishing styles. Fish from shore, fly-fish, or use a drift boat. Not far off the beaten path, you’ll find Conkle, Williamson, Wilgress and Xenia Lakes. Wilgress Lake has great picnicking facilities, as well as washrooms and a wonderful new dock for offshore fishing. Check out the fishing spots where the Kettle and Granby Rivers meet. #BoundaryCountry | boundarybc.com | Boundary Country | 53
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here’s plenty of winter recreation fun in Boundary Country. Shred, sled, ride or glide your way through the day. Boundary Country is all about getting outside! Our frozen lakes, valleys and snowy slopes invite exploration.
WINTER FANTASIES
Get out and shred a few gorgeous ski runs. It’s yours at Big White Ski Resort.
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Skiing fresh powder at Big White Ski Resort
COME AND DISCOVER Boundary Country by ski, snowshoe, snowmobile, skates, fat bike or dog sled. Explore our vast outdoors. Cross-country ski the Great Trail, or head up to one of our three ski hills. Big White Resort, Phoenix Mountain Ski Area, and Baldy Mountain Ski Resort are ready for you to have some serious champagne powder fun. Try something different and go fat biking on the trails. Sled the snowy alpine bowls near the Paulson Summit, or skate or ice fish the frozen shores of Jewel Lake. You can also take part in our winter celebration. Christina Lake’s Winterfest in January has people jumping in the lake while others stand on the shore drinking hot cocoa and cheering them on. There’s snopitch, ice hockey and sliding down the ice hill and more fun things to do all day with music in the evening. In February in Grand Forks, they celebrate Family Day all weekend. There’s a ton of free things to do like skating, swimming, skiing, ski lessons, movies, bowling and so much more. Have fun at the pond, then fill up on tasty hot dogs, chili, and Rotary kettle corn. Keep warm with a
steamy hot cup of hot chocolate as you take in a game of curling or hockey. One thing is certain, Boundary Country winters are snow much fun!
Snowmobiling
Feel the crisp mountain air on your face as your snowmobile vibrates beneath you. Bundle up and climb to the Paulson Summit near Christina Lake. You can stop to warm up in the alpine hut. Take a deep breath of fresh air and be amazed at the mountain peaks laid out before you as you ride through Big White Ski Resort’s snowcovered forests on a snowmobile tour. Check with the Visitor Centre for more backcountry and mountain snowmobile areas.
Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding
Bomb the black diamond, chill out on the bunny slopes, jib and jam at the terrain park, get stoked riding and sliding winter’s white blanket in Boundary Country.
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There are three ski hills, each one with a winter wonderland for you to conquer. • Phoenix Mountain Ski Area – family friendly and affordable skiing at its best. Free headlamp night skiing – the only place in North America where you can ski with a headlamp in the dark
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Fat bikingskiing outside Cross-country at Marshall Lake near Grand Forks the Phoenix Mountain Ski Area
Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing
Wind your way through forested landscapes covered in snow. Drink in the crisp winter air, hearing only the sound of your snowshoes or skis breaking the stillness surrounding you. • Historic Trails – spend your day snowshoeing and cross-country skiing the Great Trail and the historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail • Baldy Mountain Resort – approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails here, first created for 1995 BC Winter Games • Big White Resort – 25 km (15.5 mi) of combined Nordic and Wilderness trails created for crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing with dedicated pet friendly trails • Marshall Lake – over 14 km (8.5 mi) of trails above Phoenix Mountain Ski Area • Christina and Jewel Lakes – Hiking trails that go around the lakes are perfect for your winter adventures on snowshoes or cross-country skis #BoundaryCountry | boundarybc.com | Boundary Country | 57
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Ice Fishing
The fish are biting all year long in Boundary Country. Clear a skiff of snow from the lake’s frozen surface and drill a slushy hole. Then erect your shack or tent and drop in your line. Just beneath the glassy ice surface are
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rainbow trout, brook trout, burbot, and mountain whitefish. Some of the locals’ favourites include Jewel, Williamson, Wilgress and Xenia Lakes. Check with local Visitor and Welcome Centres, to find out about ice fishing derbies during your stay here in the winter.
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OURS IS A LAND RICH in natural resources and fertile ranch and farmland. It’s little wonder gold and copper-seeking prospectors, Doukhobors, and cattle ranchers were drawn to our region to settle down. They all left their imprint on Boundary Country, leaving a legacy of historic, cultural and heritage experiences that shape the stories we tell here today. Uncover our stories, then make them your own on a Boundary Country vacation you’ll always remember.
OUR HISTORY
The Entwined Trees in Midway are of importance to Native Americans and Canadian First Nations
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Adventure: Unlimited. Here are some ways to uncover our past – • Search for Treasures – Mine precious fluorite crystals at Rock Candy Mine near Grand Forks • Relive the Gold Rush – pan for gold near Rock Creek • Explore BC’s first internment camp – explore Greenwood’s colourful streets and learn about their resiliency • Learn Boundary Country Heritage with a visit to the Boundary Museum and Interpretive Centre in Grand Forks. • Taste our Russian Heritage – several area restaurants serve authentic Russian borscht • Cowboy Up – explore the area on a horseback riding tour • Learn about the history of Cascade Falls, once a fishing and hunting ground for many First Nations people. It was dammed in the early 1900s using the Nikola Tesla theory of energy • Visit the Entwined Trees in Midway, joined together by Native Americans and Canadian First Nations. While there, visit the Kettle River Museum for some railway history.
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pend some time in Boundary Country and you’ll be captivated by the vistas and sweeping visuals that captured the hearts and minds of artists and artisans over the years. Get inspired by a range of events, galleries, and studios throughout the region.
ARTS & CULTURE
Contemporary art at Gallery 2 in Grand Forks
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Adventure: Unlimited. Here’s how to uncover the talent of Boundary Country – • Go on an adventure and scout out our artists’ studios • Attend open mic night in Grand Forks and Christina Lake • Check out Christina Lake Art and Artisans Society’s line up of live performances throughout the whole year • Browse the art gallery at Deadwood Junction in Greenwood and the Arts on 3 Gallery and Tina’s Trading Post Gift Shop in Christina Lake • Roam the Art Walk or the Kettle River Woodcraft gallery in Rock Creek • Explore the three art galleries at Gallery 2 in the old historic court house • Take an art class and feed your soul at the Christina Lake Welcome Centre and explore several studios and shops that surround the lake. You can also enroll in environmental classes with the Christina Lake Stewardship Society at the Christina Lake Welcome Centre • Take in the performing arts at the Gem Theatre in Grand Forks and Rivers’ Edge and Boundary Musical Theatres • In Grand Forks, pick up a guide of Artisan Studios at the Visitor Centre or enjoy Music in the Park on Wednesday nights at Gyro Park
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e love to celebrate in Boundary Country! Come join in with the visitors and locals and have some fun. We have an entire calendar of special occasions on our website; here are some of the highlights. For more information on events visit boundarybc.com/events.
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Karaoke Night – every Friday night – Lisa’s Bistro – Christina Lake – lisasbistro.ca Open Mic Night – every Thurs. June, July and Aug., every 3rd Thurs. rest of year – Christina Lake Welcome Centre – christinalakearts.com Karaoke Night – last Saturday of the month at the Hot L – Midway Travelling Rainbow Market – Gyro Park – Grand Forks, every Saturday June 16–Sept 1
JANUARY > Winterfest – Christina Lake – christinalake.ca/wp1/ > Annual Snowmobile Drag Races, Midway Airport Lands FEBRUARY > Family Day celebrations throughout Boundary Country > Fishing Derby – Wilgress Lake – BC Family Day weekend > Grand Forks BC Day Family Day Celebrations – Grand Forks, Rec Centre and Phoenix Ski Hill - grandforks.ca/festivals-events > Snowmobile Races – Midway Airport > Wildlife Banquet – Rock Creek MARCH > Slackcountry Cup – Baldy Mountain Ski Resort – slackcountrycup.com > Winemakers Cup – Baldy Mountain Ski Resort – baldyresort.com > Ales and Après – Big White Ski Resort – bigwhite.com
Annual Neil Edgeworth Memorial Banked Slalom – Big White Ski Resort – bigwhite.com
APRIL 1 Slushcup at Baldy Mountain Ski Resort – baldyresort.com/events 6-8 Peak Pride – Big White Ski Resort – rebelliousunicorns.com/peak-pride 28 Grand Forks ATV Club Spring Fling – Grand Forks Save On Foods – gfatv.ca > Spring Fling Spaghetti Dinner and Dance – Christina Lake – christinalake.ca/wp1/ > Easter Egg Hunt at The Welcome Centre – Christina Lake – christinalake.ca/wp1/ > Easter Egg Hunt – Grand Forks - grandforks.ca/festivals-events MAY 4-5 Spring Fling – Pipes and drums pipe band competition and parade– Grand Forks 9 Old Fashioned Tea – Greenwood Museum – greenwoodmuseum.com 18-20 Grand Forks ATV Club Campout – Grand Forks – gfatv.ca 29 ATV Club Midnight ATV Rides – Grand Forks – gfatv.ca > 3-D Archery Shoot – Christina Lake – christinalake.ca/wp1/ > Kettle River Arts Club Show – Greenwood – greenwoodmuseum.com
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Adventure: Unlimited. JUNE 1-3 Robb’s Ride – Cyclist event – Grand Forks – robbsride.com 13-14 Grand Forks ATV Club Sunshine Rides – Gilpin to Grand Forks – gfatv.ca 26-30 International Baseball Tournament — Grand Forks – (June 26 to July 2) – grandforks.ca/festivals-events 28 Summer Opening Weekend – Big White Ski Resort – bigwhite.com 30 ATV Club Midnight ATV Rides – Grand Forks – gfatv.ca 30 Community Quilt Show – Grand Forks 30 Craft & Country Beer and Mountain Fest – Big White Ski Resort – bigwhite.com > Christina Lake Recreation Triathlon – Christina Lake
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JULY 1 Canada’s Birthday Celebrations – throughout Boundary Country 1 Community Quilt Show – Grand Forks 1-2 International Baseball Tournament — Grand Forks – (June 26 to July 2) – grandforks.ca/festivals-events 7 Bike Big White Invitational Slopestyle – Big White Ski Resort 13-14 Homecoming Summerfest – Christina Lake 14-15 Founder’s Day – Greenwood – foundersday.ca 14-15 Settle Down 2018 (formerly Kettle River Classic) Ultimate Frisbee Tournament – Grand Forks 15 Mudd, Sweat & Tears – Big White Ski Resort – bigwhite.com 18 Grand Forks ATV Club Long Ride – Kootenay Rockies – gfatv.ca 20-22 BMX Tournament – Provincial Qualifiers – Grand Forks 22 L’Alpe de Grande Blanc – Big White Ski Resort – bigwhite.com 22-24 Grand Forks ATV Club Campout – Bluejoint – Grand Forks – gfatv.ca 23-24 Greenwood Bluegrass Festival – Greenwood 28 Ciderfest– Big White Ski Resort – bigwhite.com > Kettle River Days – Midway > Celebrate the Arts – all communities > Music in the Park every Wednesday night at 7 at Gyro Park – Grand Forks > Christina Lake Arts and Artisans Society – Music in the Park – Christina Lake – christinalakearts.com/events AUGUST 3-6 29th Annual Boogie Bash — Rock Creek Fairground – Rock Creek – aiminteriorbc.org 4-5 Geo Hiking – Big White Ski Resort – bigwhite.com 4-6 Sand castle competition – Christina Lake 9-11 Cannafest – Canada’s Hottest Classic Rock Festival – Grand Forks – cannafest.ca 11 Huckleberry Festival – Big White Ski Resort – bigwhite.com 11-12 Kootenay Cup – BMX Race Series – Grand Forks/Salmo/Cranbrook 12-14 Greenwood ATV Club Ride – Phoenix Mountain – gfatv.ca 17 Gallery 2 Taps and Tapas Beer Tasting – Grand Forks – gallery2grandforks.ca 17-19 Ponderosa Arts & Music Festival – Rock Creek – ponderosafestival.com
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Park in the Park Car Show – Block Party – Magnum Auto – Grand Forks – grandforksparkinthepark.ca Airport Appreciation Fly-in – Grand Forks Pasta Fiesta – Christina Lake Celebrate the Arts – all communities Music in the Park every Wednesday night at 7 at Gyro Park – Grand Forks Christina Lake Arts and Artisans Society – Music in the Park – Christina Lake – christinalakearts.com/events
SEPTEMBER 1-2 BC Cup Downhill Series – Big White Ski Resort – bigwhite.com 3 Closing Day for the summer – Big White Ski Resort – bigwhite.com 8-9 Grand Forks and District Fall Fair – Grand Forks – grandforksfallfair.ca 8 Grand Forks Demolition Derby – Grand Forks 15-16 Fall Fair – Rock Creek – rockcreekfallfair.ca 19-20 Grand Forks ATV Club Sunshine Rides – Gilpin to Grand Forks – gfatv.ca OCTOBER 24 Grand Forks ATV Club Moonlight Rides – Grand Forks – gfatv.ca 31 Halloween Bonfire and Fireworks – Greenwood, Christina Lake and Grand Forks > Baldy Marathon – Baldy Mountain Ski Resort Ski Resort – baldyresort.com/events > Spaghetti Dinner and Dance – Christina Lake NOVEMBER 24 Wine Tasting at Gallery 2 – Grand Forks – gallery2grandforks.ca 30 Gallery 2 Artisan Faire – Grand Forks – gallery2grandforks.ca > Health Care Auxiliary Tea – Christina Lake DECEMBER 1 Gallery 2 Artisan Faire – Grand Forks – gallery2grandforks.ca 7 Santa Claus Parade – Grand Forks > Baldy Mountain Resort opens – baldyresort.com > December Craft Fair – Christina Lake Community Hall When travelling in Boundary Country, look for a comprehensive list of weekly events, activities and festivals posted at area Visitor Centres, tourism businesses, RV parks, campgrounds and online at boundarybc.com. For Big White events go to bigwhite.com.
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here are several ways to start your Boundary Country adventure. Hwy 3 is the main highway that traverses Boundary Country. Take a day trip or stay for a week or two. This is cottage country. It’s a great place to relax, hike an iconic trail, explore ghost towns, soak in hot springs, pan for gold, or play at a beach. Mountains, valleys, canyons, rivers and lakes all form part of the landscape. We are electric car friendly with charging stations in Beaverdell, Rock Creek, Midway, Greenwood, Grand Forks and Christina Lake.
ROAD TRIPS TO THE BOUNDARY
Highway 33 outside Beaverdell
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Adventure: Unlimited.
Crowsnest Hwy 3
From Vancouver, travel east to Hope, then at the junction take Crowsnest Hwy 3 east through the Similkameen Valley. Manning Park and China Ridge are where you can enjoy year-round activities. Cycle the Great Trail (formerly Trans Canada) and the Kettle Valley Rail Trail from Princeton to the hamlets of Tulameen and Coalmont. Princeton is legendary for its fishing. Stop at Hedley and learn about First Nation people at the Snaza’ist Discovery Centre. Cawston/Keremeos is home to organic fruit, vegetable growers and a wine region that boasts almost 20 wineries. Travel onwards to Osoyoos, cross Route 97 and enter Boundary Country. From Calgary, AB, drive south on Hwy 2 and venture west on Hwy 3 for your Boundary Country adventure. Your first stop is Christina Lake with plenty of beaches and water fun. In the winter, strap on your skis or snowshoes and explore the area.
Hwy 33 and the Big White Road Trip
You can connect to Hwy 33 at the junction of Hwy 97 and 33 in Kelowna. From Kelowna, travel east on Hwy 33 to the Big White Ski Resort—the home of champagne powder in the winter and lush mountain wild flowers in the summer. Take a Big White Road Trip and travel Hwy 33 south from Big White through Boundary Country’s communities of Carmi, Beaverdell and Westbridge. Stop in Rock Creek, at the junction of Hwys 3 and 33 and 72 | Boundary Country | boundarybc.com | #BoundaryCountry
explore the Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR), part of Canada’s iconic Great Trail. In warmer months, dip your pan in the river. You may discover gold! At Rock Creek, you can drive further into Boundary Country east on Hwy 3 towards Midway and beyond to Christina Lake, or turn west for Bridesville. From there you’ll connect to Osoyoos, at the junction of Route 97 and Hwy 3. At Osoyoos you can travel further west on Hwy 3 through the Similkameen Valley, go north on Route 97 up the Okanagan corridor, or head south to the United States.
The Boundary Monashee Road Trip
Take your time enjoying Boundary Country and then go on a Boundary Monashee Road Trip (see map at right). From Christina Lake, connect to Hwy 3A to get to Hwy 6 and head north. This is Kootenay country, where revitalizing, natural mineral hot springs abound. Soak your cares away or relax on Upper Arrow Lake. Head west on Hwy 6 and drive through the charming agricultural communities of Cherryville, Lumby and Coldstream on your way to Vernon, where you’ll connect with Hwy 97. Then it’s time to choose between three routes. Head north to the Shuswap, travel south down the Okanagan Corridor or head back for more fun times in Boundary Country. From Alberta, take Hwy 1 to Revelstoke. From here you can access Boundary Country on the Boundary Monashee Road Trip. Drive south on Hwy 23 to Nakusp
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ROAD TRIPS LEGEND Route 97 Central Corridor Historic Highlands, WA Boundary Monashee, BC Big White, BC
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Hwy 3 near Christina Lake
Rock Creek on Hwy 3
WHERE TO FIND ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING There are car charging stations throughout the Boundary area. Most are free, some charge by the hour, others are by donation. Beaverdell – Level 2 • Red Rock Garage, 5842 Hwy 33, 2-120V wall outlet and 2-EV Plug (J1772)s Rock Creek – Level 2 • Discover Rock Creek Society, (Rags, Relics, and Rutabagas) 1585 Victoria St, EV Plug (J1772), Tesla Model S / Model X Midway – Level 2 • Kettle River Museum, 904 Crowsnest Hwy 3, EV Plug (J1772), Tesla Model S / Model X Greenwood – Level 2 and DC Fast • Greenwood Museum and Visitor Centre, 214 S Copper Ave, EV Plug (J1772), CHAdeMO DCFC, Tesla Model S / Model X, CCS DCFC. FLO Account needed for CHAdeMO plug and CCS FLO
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Christina Lake – Level 2 and DC Fast • Christina Lake Welcome Centre, 1675 Highway 3, 120V, CHAdeMO DCFC, Tesla Model S / Model X, CCS DCFC. FLO Account needed for CHAdeMO plug and CCS FLO • Christina Pines Campground, 1528 Neimi Road, multiple 120V • New Horizon Motel, 2037 Hunter Frtg Rd, 2- 120V • Reflections RV Park, 25-63 W Lake Dr., multiple 120V, 15 amp and 30 amp Grand Forks – Level 2 • Grand Forks City Hall, 7217 4th Street, EV Plug (J1772) • Victorian Motel and RV Park, 6451 Hwy 3 E (Central Ave), multiple 120V, 15 amp and 30 amp • Johnny’s Motel, 7291 Hwy 3 (Central Ave), multiple 120V • Grand Forks Municipal Campground, 7100 – 7198 6th Street, multiple 120V, 8 NEMA 14-50s • RB Mechanical, 7436 Donaldson Dr., EV Plug (J1772) For those of you who wish to access maps of charging stations online, please go to our website at boundarybc.com/plan/car-charging.
Adventure: Unlimited. and enjoy the hot springs before you connect with Hwy 6 south. You’ll drive through the Kootenays and connect with Hwy 3 at Castlegar where you’ll travel west to Christina Lake. From there it’s a short drive to all that Boundary Country has to offer. Once you’ve enjoyed Boundary Country, you can continue onto the Boundary Monashee Road Trip. Travel west on Hwy 3 to Route 97, then travel north to Vernon where you can take Hwy 6 east to Nakusp and return to Hwy 1 near Revelstoke.
From the USA
There are several ways to arrive in Boundary Country from North Central Washington State. Cross into Canada at the Nighthawk or Oroville/ Osoyoos border crossing and drive east on Hwy 3 to Boundary Country. You can also take the Historic Highlands Road Trip to one of the smaller border crossings in Boundary Country. Enter off Route 97 at Tonasket (to Hwy 20) or Oroville, (to Chesaw Road) WA. You’ll travel through lush ranchlands and countryside, through ghost towns and picturesque communities. Cross over into Boundary Country at Ferry/Midway
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crossing on US 501 or the Danville/Carson (US 21) crossing near Grand Forks. When coming from the Spokane, WA area, cross over near Christina Lake at the Laurier/Cascade border crossing via Hwy 395. Check online for border crossing times.
From Here to There
Here is a list of distances from major cities near Boundary Country. No matter which route you take— these are road trips you’ll not soon forget. Calgary, AB
700 km
435 mi
Edmonton, AB
998 km
620 mi
Jasper, AB
850 km
528 mi
Kamloops, BC
364 km
226 mi
Kelowna, BC (via Hwy 3 & 33) 209 km
130 mi
Seattle, WA
540 km
336 mi
Spokane, WA
203 km
126 mi
Vancouver, BC
521 km
361 mi
Should you prefer to fly, all the above cities, except for Jasper, have their own airport. Beach on the Kettle River beside Hwy 3
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xplore Boundary Country from tip to tip. Weave your way through our eclectic collection of small hamlets and growing towns. The services section lets you know where you can stay and eat throughout our communities. Enjoy our hospitality.
SERVICES
Paddleboarding on Christina Lake
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Adventure: Unlimited. ACCOMODATIONS ADDRESS Highland Cabins 80 Second Ave. Red Rock Retreat 5842 Kirshner Rd. Zacks Creekside Tenting Big White Central Reservations 5315 Big White Rd. Blue Mountain Lodge 81 Kingsley Rd. Camp Beverly Hills Resort 40 Kingsley Rd. Lakeview Motel 1658 Hwy #3 Parklane Resort & Motel 31 Kingsley Rd. SunFlower Inn B&B 159 Alpine Inn Rd. Totem Resort & RV Park 61 Kingsley Rd. Cascade Cove Campground & RV 1209 River Rd. Silver Birch Family Camground 1654 West Lake Dr. Reflections RV Park 19 West Lake Dr. Christina Lake Vacation Homes Christina Lake RentChalets Christina Lake Christina Lakeside Resort 1835 Bakery Frontage Rd Christina Pines Campground 1528 Neimi Rd. Christina Lake Rentals 1648 Maida Frtg. Schulli Resort 1865 Bakery Frtg. Rd. Skands Court 64 Johnson Rd. Gladstone Provincial Park 3359 East Lake Dr. New Horizon 2037 Hwy #3 Bedrock Bed & Breakfast 8690 Riverside Dr. Country Hideaway Campground 1285 Manly Meadows Grand Forks Municipal Campground City Park Imperial Motel 7389 Riverside Ave. Johnny’s Motel 7291 Hwy #3 Night Inn Motel 1531 Central Ave. Luna Bed & Breakfast 558 Central Ave. Motel 99 7424 Donaldson Dr. Natasha’s Guesthouse 2420 66th Ave. Noble House Suites 8780 Riverside Dr. Pinegrove Motel 2091 Central Ave. Pioneer Organic Farm & Glamping 6200 Hwy 3 West PV Ranch Adventures 12800 North Fork Rd. Ramada Inn 2729 Central Ave. Riverside Motel 7351 Hwy #3 Riviera RV Park 6331 Hwy #3 East Son Ranch Timber Cottage Rental 5000 Dondale Rd. The Victorian Motel & RV Park 6451 Hwy #3 East Western Traveller 1591 Central Ave. Evening Star Motel 798 Government St., (Hwy #3) Greenwood Motel & RV Park 256 North Copper Ave. 10K Campsite Hwy #3 Jewel lake Resort 200 Jewel Ave. Kerr Creek Adventures 740 Kerr Creek Rd. between Jewel Lake Cottage Ventures 15 Enterpise Ave. Kingfisher Cove 455 Jewel Ave. Midway Mobile Home & RV Park 925 Thirteenth Ave. Mile Zero Motel 622 Palmerston Ave. Riverfront Park Campground 620 5th Ave. Kettle River RV Park 3255 Hwy #3 Kettle Valley Villas Hwy #3, (east of golf course) Rock Creek Hotel 1620 Hwy #33 Riverview Cabins 1625 Hwy #33 Rock Creek Riverside Campground 1680 Hwy #33
Services
COMMUNITY WEBSITE/EMAIL PHONE TOLL FREE Beaverdell kettlevalleyrailtrail.com 250-484-5505 Beaverdell retreat@redrockgarage.ca Beaverdell zack2852@hotmail.com 250-484-5532 Big White bigwhite.com 250-765-8888 1-800-663-2772 Christina Lake bluemountainlodgebc.com 250-448-6238 Christina Lake campbeverlyhills.ca 250-447-9277 1-877-777-0555 Christina Lake christinalakeviewmotel.ca 250-447-9358 1-877-447-9358 Christina Lake parklane-resort.com 250-447-9385 1-888-834-8886 Christina Lake sunflowerinnbb.com 250-447-6201 Christina Lake totemmotel.bc.ca 250-447-9322 1-888-447-9322 Christina Lake cascadecove.ca 250-447-6662 Christina Lake siverbirchresort@shaw.ca 250-447-9467 Christina Lake christinalakerv.com 250-870-4001 Christina Lake stayandplaycl.com 250-442-9772 1-888-983-3412 Christina Lake rentchalets.com 250-765-9131 1-877-397-0955 Christina Lake christinalakesideresort.ca 250-447-9213 Christina Lake christinalakepines.com 250-447-9587 Christina Lake christinalakerentals.com 250-447-9337 1-855-295-3378 Christina Lake Facebook: Shullis Resort 250-447-9269 Christina Lake skandscourt.com 250-447-9295 Christina Lake env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks Christina Lake newhorizonmotel.com 250-447-9312 1-888-859-0159 Grand Forks bedrockbandb.com 778-969-0010 Grand Forks wendy@countryhideawayrv.com 250 870 6269 Grand Forks grandforks.ca/campground 250-442-5835 Grand Forks imperialmotel.ca/impmotel@gmail.com 250-442-8236 Grand Forks johnnysmotel.ca 250-442-8242 Grand Forks 250-442-8218 1-800-614-3112 Grand Forks lunabnbgrandforks.site 250-443-3173 c: 250-444-0581 Grand Forks 250-442-8501 Grand Forks natashaguesthouse.com 250-442-8201 Grand Forks nobelhousesuites.com 250-442-3393 Grand Forks 250-442-8203 Grand Forks pioneerorganicfarm.com 250-442-0805 Grand Forks pvranchgetaway.com 250-442-5525 Grand Forks ramada.com 250-442-2127 Grand Forks riversidemotelgf.com 250-442-2259 Grand Forks rivierarvpark.ca 250-442-2158 1-877-700-2158 Grand Forks sonranch.com 250-442-2658 Grand Forks thevictorianmotelandrvpark.com 250-442-3011 Grand Forks westerntraveller.ca 250-442-5566 Greenwood eveningstarmotel.ca 250-445-6733 Greenwood thegreenwoodmotel@shaw.ca 250-445-6363 Greenwood 250-449-2675 Greenwood jewellakeresort.com 250-445-6500 Greenwood & Midway Facebook: boundarybc 250-449-2675 Jewel Lake jewellakecottage.com 250-445-2215 Jewel Lake vrbo.com/471560 604-885-3943 Midway hdremillard@gmail.com 250-449-2739 Midway milezeromotel.com 250-449-2828 1-844-449-2828 Midway midwaycampsite.bc.ca 250-449-2467 Rock Creek krrv@uniserve.com 250-446-2225 1-888-441-2225 Rock Creek info@kettlevalleyvillas.ca 250-449-8323 Rock Creek 250-446-2000 Rock Creek oldcowboyranch.com 250-446-6808 Rock Creek Facebook: rockcreekriversidecampground 250-869-7515 #BoundaryCountry | boundarybc.com | Boundary Country | 77
Services Old Cowboy Ranch Double E Sportsman’s Camp
Adventure: Unlimited. 3175 Hwy #33 5575 Christian Valley Rd.
Westbridge Westbridge
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EATERIES Rocky Top Ice Cream 5864 33 Hwy Beaverdell Big White Ski Resort There are a variety of dining options at Big White, visit www.bigwhite.com for more information. From The Hearth Bakery 6 Johnson Rd. Christina Lake fthbakery.com 250-447-6195 Christina Lake Golf Club Restaurant 230 2nd Ave. Christina Lake christinalakegolfclub.com 250-447-6112 Creekside Blueberries Christina Lake blsouth@nethop.net 250-447-6682 Dueling Oaks 282 2nd Ave. Christina Lake cascadepar3.com 250-447-9755 Huckleberry Mountain Market 1720A Sandner Frtg Rd. Christina Lake FB: huckleberrymountainmarket 250-447-6171 Ice Creamery 1651 Hwy #3 Christina Lake Facebook: The-Ice-Creamery 250-447-9005 Kool Treat 1967 Kool Treat Frtg Rd. Christina Lake FB: Kool-Treat-A-Christina-Lake-Tradition 250-447-9219 Lisa’s Bistro 1675 Hwy #3 Christina Lake lisasbistro.com 250-447-2554 Marina Grill 173 Larson Rd. Christina Lake christinalakemarina.com 250-447-6122 Portly Penguin Pizza 1670 C Santa Rosa Rd. Christina Lake portlypenguin.com 250-447-9090 Smoochies 1885A Bakery Frontage Rd. Christina Lake FB: smoochiesbrewingco 250-447-6555 A & W 1694 Central Ave Grand Forks 250-442-2929 Board Room Café 353 Market Avenue Grand Forks boardroomcafe.ca 250-442-2728 The Borscht Bowl 214 Market Ave Grand Forks 250-442-5977 Needed Bread Sourdough Bakery /Pascales Baked Goods – 125B Market Ave Grand Forks 250-444-0737 Clyde’s Pub 7248 2nd St. Grand Forks Facebook: clydespub 250-442-3913 Dairy Queen 1555 Central Ave. Grand Forks dairyqueen.com 250-442-2253 Gilly’s Restaurant 1511 Central Ave. Grand Forks 250-442-3321 Golden Chopsticks 7325 2 St. Grand Forks FB: Golden Chopsticks Grand Forks 250-442-8316 Grand Forks Station Pub & Columbia Grill 7654 Donaldson Dr. Grand Forks Facebook: Grand-Forks-Station-Pub 250-442-5855 Happy Days 50’s Diner 131 Central Ave. Grand Forks Facebook: Happy-Days-50s-Diner 250-442-5585 Jitterz Coffee & Espresso 1573 Central Ave Grand Forks 250-442-6277 Jogas Espresso Cafe 236 Market Ave. Grand Forks Facebook: jogasespresso 250-442-5558 Kocomo’s Coffee House 7361 2nd St. Grand Forks Facebook: kocomoscoffeehouse 250-584-4534 Mama’s Pizza and Pasta Express 7457 3 St. Grand Forks FB: Mama’s Pizza and Pasta Express 250-442-1499 Marvelous Munchies Bakeshop 7383 2nd Street Grand Forks 13pastrychef13@gmail.com 250-921-4203 Mrs. B&B’s Bakery 5875 Como Road Grand Forks 250-442-2304 New Century Restaurant 7451 5th Ave. Grand Forks 250-442-0399 Omega Restaurant 7400 Hwy #3 Grand Forks 250-442-3124 Panago Pizza 7320 4th St. Grand Forks panago.com 250-310-0001 Subway 575 Central Ave. Grand Forks subway.com 250-442-0266 Sushi Ocean Dream (Japanese Restaurant) 2729 Central Ave. Grand Forks 250-442-0340 Tastie Treat 1629 Central Ave. Grand Forks 250-442-3015 The Wooden Spoon Bistro 221-B Market Ave. Grand Forks FB: thewoodenspoonbistrograndforks 250-442-5005 The Thyme and Plate 327 Market Ave Grand Forks FB: Thethymeandplate 250-442-1208 Yaky Jacquie’s Cafe 338 Market Ave. Grand Forks 250-442-3332 The Mineshaft Restaurant 298 S. Copper Ave Greenwood ctmech02@hotmail.com 250-445-2298 Copper Eagle 325 S. Copper Ave. (Hwy #3) Greenwood FB: copper-eagle-cappuccino-bakery 250-445-6121 Deadwood Junction 502 Silver St. (Hwy #3) Greenwood www.deadwoodjunction.com 250-445-2255 Race Trac Gas 494 Silver Ave Greenwood gwdauto@shaw.ca 250-445-9911 Hotel Midway Hot-L 607 5th Ave. Midway 250-449-2655 Mile 0 Diner 625 Palmerston Ave. Midway 250-449-2789 Phoenix Mountain Eatery Open December thru March Phoenix Mountain www.skiphoenix.com Kettle Valley Golf Club 3280 Hwy #3 Rock Creek kvgc1927@gmail.com 250-446-2826 Rock Creek Petro Can - Deli 4105 Hwy #3 Rock Creek 250-446-2722 Rock Creek Hotel and Pub 1620 Hwy #33 Rock Creek 250-446-2000 Rock Creek Trading Post 4128 Hwy #3 Rock Creek 250-449-8333 Su Casa Mexican Café 1155 Wagon Wheel Rd Bridesville Facebook: Su Casa Mexican Café 250-689-1453 Baldy Mountain Resort 2680 Mount Baldy Road Mt. Baldy baldyresort.com 250-498-4086
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