Area Information
The East Kootenay is an area that offers a great lifestyle, unlimited recreational activities, and more sunny days than any other place in BC. We've compiled this far from comprehensive list of sites and information to help you get a feel for the East Kootenays, the people, the opportunities, and the scenery. For a true East Kootenay experience, please contact us and let us show you around our area.
Cranbrook
Cranbrook is often referred to as the Key City or Gateway to the Canadian Rockies. Cranbrook grew up as an industrial town that has become the service centre for all of the East Kootenay. A growing, evolving town, Cranbrook has been recently discovered by developers and investors from all over the world. There are currently three new golf courses being developed in the immediate area, all with residential developments sprouting up alongside. The quaint downtown houses several interesting shopping opportunites, while providing some of the larger services that might not be available in smaller communities. The people are pleasant, the views are striking, and the homes are still affordable. For more information about Cranbrook, please visit the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce.
Kimberley
The highest city in Canada, at 1,120 metres, Kimberley boasts beautiful four season weather perfect for a stroll through the downtown shopping square and visits to the many boutiques and cafes. Kimberley has an endless summer of festivals, music, art, and theatre. Great fishing, hiking and golf are close by. The winter sports enthusiast can choose from skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and much more. A vibrant community, Kimberley promises the kind of lifestyle many look for in a Rocky Mountain setting. To find out more about Kimberley, visit the Kimberley Chamber of Commerce.
College of the Rockies
The College of the Rockies is a publicly funded, provincially accredited community college, is located in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, Canada. Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, the College is in the centre of a world-famous outdoor recreation environment. The region features famous hot springs resorts, beautiful forests and some of Canada’s finest skiing/snowboarding areas. All with no crowds! The College of the Rockies’ main campus is in the City of Cranbrook (population 20,000). This small, safe, affordable and very friendly college is located a one hour drive from the United States border and a three hour drive from scenic Banff.
Cranbrook Stats
Complimenting our rich scenery this beautiful city also offers a unique and high quality of life. Our organizations and sport clubs offer a diverse range of activities and projects to appeal to all members of the family. Educational facilities from pre-school to post secondary, performing arts, government offices and a well established health care system provide a stable and enriched environment for our citizens. Education is not only found in the schools, it can also be experienced in our heritage homes and buildings that blend well with newly erected structures to add character to our streets and downtown area. For lots of detailed information and stats about Cranbrook and Area, download the Cranbrook Stats PDF (0.3mb). This document has information about taxes, local businesses, population, recreation activities and much more.
Open House Map
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