Jewel Lake Provincial Park opens for the 2026 season on May 14, running through September 21. The park is located … More
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Boundary Creek Campground Opens May 7
Boundary Creek Provincial Campground opens for the 2026 season on May 7, running through September 21. The 16-site campground, situated … More
Gladstone Provincial Park Opens April 30 at Christina Lake
Gladstone Provincial Park’s Texas Creek Campground opens for the 2026 season on April 30, running through September 27. The park … More
Kettle River Recreation Area Opens April 23
The Kettle River Recreation Area near Rock Creek opens for the 2026 season on April 23, with full operations underway … More
Boundary Country Campgrounds Ready to Open
Provincial campgrounds across Boundary Country are set to open through April and May. Here is the full schedule for the … More
Weekly Spotlight: Copper Eagle Cappuccino & Bakery in Greenwood
Situated at the base of an iconic heritage building, the venerable Copper Eagle Cappuccino & Bakery on Highway 3 has … More
Historic Midway Hotel is Back in Business
Since first opening in the early 1900s, the two-storey Midway Hotel on Fifth Avenue has been a cultural cornerstone of … More
MMA Training at Future Glory Combat Sports in Grand Forks
Combat training is a fun activity that challenges body and mind. Did you know the West Boundary has its own … More
A Brief History of McDonald’s in Grand Forks
It was more than one decade ago now that the Golden Arches first glinted in the Grand Forks, B.C. sunlight. … More
The Wonder of Winter at Big White
Two thousand metres above sea level, at the northwestern edge of Boundary Country, lies Big White—the region’s most popular winter … More
Wine Tasting Gala Supports Boundary Country Arts Community
An annual event that blends wine tasting, art, and philanthropy returns to Boundary Country for 2023. The 2023 Wine Tasting … More
Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Rock Creek
The Boundary now has another source of cannabis. Over the summer, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary approved the opening of … More
Hotel and Motel Accommodations in Boundary Country
Given the endless adventure Boundary Country offers, it is no surprise that explorers need places to spend the night. The … More
The Call of Conkle: A Legacy of Mystery
The man behind Conkle Lake carries about him an aura of mystery. Not the man behind the lake itself—that was … More
39th Annual Tournament Brings Best of Baseball Back to Boundary
This summer, baseball enthusiasts will flock to the community of Grand Forks, British Columbia, to partake in a tradition spanning … More
Where to Paddle in Boundary Country
Paddling is an accessible, versatile way to interact with Boundary Country’s beautiful lakes. It’s a great way to stay cool on … More
Summit Trail Offers Much to Observe on Iconic Grand Forks Mountain
As the early morning sun rises above Observation Mountain, casting its golden light over the landscape, intrepid hikers set out … More
An Ancient Oxbow Hiding in Plain Sight
One would be forgiven for driving past Boothman’s Oxbow Park, situated beside Highway 3 between Grand Forks and Christina Lake, … More
Disc Golfing in Boundary Country
Disc golf, a sport that combines elements of golf and frisbee, has been on the rise in popularity in recent … More
Pondering the Pine
The northern edge of Boundary Country is home to the biggest and oldest Ponderosa pine tree in Canada. The aptly … More
