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Weekly Spotlight: Kettle River Museum in Midway

Constructed in 1900, the station building at the east end of Midway is seen by many every day as it … More

Arts & Culture, Business & Tech, History, Midway, Spotlight

Jewel Lake Provincial Park Opens May 14

Jewel Lake Provincial Park opens for the 2026 season on May 14, running through September 21. The park is located … More

Camping, Greenwood, Hunting & Fishing, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism

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

Outdoor Recreation, Tourism

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

Camping, Christina Lake, Gladstone Provincial Park, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism & Travel

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

Hunting & Fishing, Kettle River Recreation Area, Outdoor Recreation, Rock Creek

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

BC Parks, Camping, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism & Travel

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

Business & Tech, Eating & Dining, Food, Greenwood, Spotlight

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

Business & Tech, History, Midway

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

FG Combat Sports, Grand Forks, Sports

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

Business & Tech, Coffee & Espresso, Food, Grand Forks

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

Big White, Outdoor Recreation, Winter

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

Arts & Culture, Events, Grand Forks

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

Business & Tech, Rock Creek

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

Tourism & Travel

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

Conkle Lake Provincial Park, Outdoor Recreation

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

Baseball, Grand Forks

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

Lakes & Rivers, Outdoor Recreation

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

Grand Forks, Hiking, Observation Mountain

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

BC Parks, Outdoor Recreation

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

Disc Golf, Outdoor Recreation

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