Come and visit the "Crossroads of the Kootenays" and the best "Dam" city in the world!

Castlegar BC is located in the Central Kootenays, at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers. There are 9 area dams controlling the water flow and providing electricity for all of North America.

Castlegar is proud of its Doukabour heritage which is celebrated at the local Museum. Take time to visit Zuckerberg Heritage Park. Stay in Castlegar accommodation of a bed and breakfast or comfortable local motel.

Recreational opportunities abound and there is great fishing, hiking and biking, as well as skiing at the two world-class alpine ski resorts, and cross-country skiing and golfing in the vicinity.