Water Sports

When temperatures start to rise, hit the water! Summer months see an average temperature of 30°C in parts of Boundary Country. Luckily, there’s plenty of room to play and relax at Christina Lake, which stretches 19 km (12 mi) from tip to tip. Gather the family and spend the day relaxing on the beach and enjoying a picnic lunch. Get out on the water and feel the rush of water skiing, jet-skiing, tubing, and wakeboarding. When everyone is played out, watch the sunset from the bow of your boat. You may even see the Kootenay Robusters Dragon Boat Team practicing on Christina Lake. Marina and adventure sports businesses offer boat and watersport rentals to suit your needs.

Remember to pack out what you bring in and help protect our land and water. Leave no trace.

Top Paddling Spots

There’s some major paddling to be done along the shores of rivers and lakes throughout Boundary Country. Here are some of the top spots: • Jewel Lake, outside of Greenwood, is a motor restricted lake (10 hp max) where you can peacefully paddle for hours undisturbed, taking your time to explore the nooks and crannies. • Paddle the Kettle River from Westbridge. • The Granby River in the spring calls to expert kayakers to navigate the rapids at the Staircase and S-Curves. Feel the spray on your face as your heart races. • For waters as gentle as the breeze, paddle the lower reaches of the Granby and Kettle River. • Paddle on Christina Lake to ancient pictographs painted on cliff walls by the region’s Indigenous people.

The fishing is always good

Top Fishing Spots

Those who enjoy the fine sport of fishing can choose from hundreds of small lakes, creeks, and streams in the area. Simply 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. • Christina Lake; Jewel Lake; Conkle Lake; Williamson

Lake; Wilgress Lake; and the Kettle and Granby Rivers open to a variety of fishing styles: Fish from shore, fly-fish, or use a drift boat. Check out the fishing spots where the Kettle and Granby Rivers meet. The Kettle

River is closed to fishing from July 25–August 25, with a bait ban April 1–October 31.

Ask a local for the best fishing holes. You can borrow a couple of fishing rods and tackle from the Grand Forks Visitor Centre for free thanks to the BC Freshwater Fisheries Society.