Castlegar tourist information
In 1908, a pacifist group of Russian immigrants called the Doukhobors settled the Ootichenia Valley on the east bank of the Columbia River, establishing one of the more successful communal enterprises in North America.
This strong Russian influence is still very much in evidence today as seen in such fascinating attractions as the Doukhobor Museum, Zuckerberg Island and the Castlegar Rail Station, which has been recently converted to a museum.
Castlegar today reflects a vibrant mix of commerce, industry and recreation. The Arrow Lakes waterway offers a navigable recreation corridor some 240 kilometres long, providing access to boating, sailing and world-class fishing.
Ski areas are close by at Whitewater, near Nelson and Red Mountain at Rossland. Great golf courses are also in close proximity and the Castlegar Golf Course, located near the airport, is a truly delightful 18 holes.
by The Kootenay Rockies Region
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