Majestic
Mount Baker towers over Cranbrook's picturesque parks, forested
campgrounds and verdant golf courses. It looms as sentinel to
a city positioned on the threshold of five of Canada's most outstanding
provincial parks.
Called
the Serengeti of the Americas the Cranbrook environ is renowned
for its abundant wildlife, classic mountain scenery, crystal-clear
lakes and rivers, and limitless outdoor possibilities.
Accommodation/Adventure
Providers
British Columbia Guest Ranchers' Association: Our guest ranch membership offers a variety of ranch holidays. Some are working ranches, others remote lodges in pristine back country areas and some are luxury resorts. You're sure to find something to fit your taste with the help of our assocation. more
Fresh Adventures Ski Vacations: Ski vacations and guided tours in BC and Alberta. Experience legendary ski resorts, epic terrain, powder and vibrant ski culture. Enjoy multiple mountains in your Western Canada ski vacation. more
Pacific Coastal Airlines: Enjoy scheduled service from Vancouver's South Terminal to Anahim Lake, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Campbell River, Comox, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Klemtu, Masset, Port Hardy (float & amphibious aircraft to coastal communities), Powell River, Trail, Victoria, & Will... more
See The Rockies: Travel Guide to the Canadian Rockies. Map driving routes, explore Canada's Rocky Mountain National Parks, including Banff and jasper. Book lodging at hotels, resorts, guest ranches, and lodges. Plan sightseeing tours, outdoor adventures and more! more
Three Bars Ranch: Located in the Rocky Mountains between Banff Park and Glacier Park, our special part of the world offers an abundance of nature, clean fast moving water, green fields and breathtaking mountain vistas. Enjoy horseback riding and one of the most diverse activiti... more
If you would like to have your business listed, please Click Here.
City
Information
Population:
18,043
Elevation:
921 metres (3022 ft.)
Access:
Cranbrook is serviced by commercial air and buslines. Highway
3/95, both well maintained routes, can take you east to Fernie
or west to Creston.
Local Attractions: Canadian Museum of Rail Travel,
Elizabeth Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, Heritage Walking Tour, Key
City Theatre, Splash Zone Waterslide, St. Eugene Mission
May
- Kootenay Children's Festival
June
- Rockin' in the Rockies, Sam Steele Days
Accommodations:
Travellers can choose from a number of hotel/motels and
camgrounds/RV parks in town as well as bed & breakfasts.
In the surrounding area, there are provincial and commercial
campgrounds, guest ranch and bed & breakfast.
For
Information:
Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce
Cranbrook Visitor Info Centre, 2270 Cranbrook St. N., Box 84,
Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H6 Tel: (250) 489-5261 or (250) 426-5914
Fax: (250) 426-3873