Cranbrook
The East Kootenay’s largest municipality is home to a historic downtown surrounded by a fantastic network of trails for hiking or biking accessible to all ages and ability levels. The converted rail bed between Cranbrook and Kimberley is an easy and fun 28km paved trail to explore. The area is dotted with many quaint lakes and streams and highlighted by the Elizabeth Lake Wildlife Sanctuary. After you’ve spent the day in the great outdoors enjoy the Kootenay’s most extensive selection of live theatre, cultural attractions, and a diverse array of culinary delights.
Explore Cranbrook BC - A Place of History, Culture & Nature
Located within the Kootenay Rockies, Cranbrook offers an array of historic and heritage attractions. Explore the surrounding trails and natural surroundings, then head downtown for shopping and local cuisine.
Kootenay BC Road Trip (Part 2 of 3) - Cranbrook & Kimberley
In our Kootenay BC Road Trip series part 2, we visit Cranbrook and Kimberley, which includes biking the Rails to Trails Pathway, Canada's most challenging mini-golf, one of North America's largest train collections, an underground mining tour, and more!