For those seeking high value in the housing market, plus access to an airport, big box retail, higher education and diversified employment opportunities, Castlegar is the Kootenay answer. Of all the towns in the region, this parallels Cranbrook for services and amenities, with a milder climate and longer growing season. The city is influenced by its history and places importance on preserving those stories. Public art, river walks and museums reflect residents’ practical commitment to community. Bus transit exists across town.
Distances: to Nelson — 44 km | 35 min; to Cranbrook — 247 km | 3 hr; to Kelowna — 274 km | 3 hr 15 min