Nelson
Welcome to Nelson! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places to eat/drink/shop. Everything is rideable in either direction, and with
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the Kootenay region of BC
Southeast British Columbia has endless attractions to experience
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Travel Resources
Visitors’ Centres
Yes, the venerable Visitor Centre is still around! And useful. I know these days you normally just grab your phone and start Googling away. And that can be pretty informative, specially if you’re using the online portal for that Visitors’ Centre. But you know what? The physical location is awfully handy. Parking, bathrooms, WiFi and an actual human you can ask questions to and stave a ton of time with online dead-ends. So here’s a map of where all the actual Centres are, and below are all the links to the various online resources. Happy planning!
Tourism Resources
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Riders Retreat
Located in Beautiful Nakusp, British Columbia, Riders Retreat is the only all-inclusive Motorcycle Campground in the world. It was built exclusively with motorcyclists in mind. It is certainly the most unique accommodations that Nakusp has to offer. Upon arrival at
Grand Forks
Welcome to Grand Forks! Located just North of the US Border and is the gateway to the Granby, there is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride,
Kootenay Pass Loop Route
Ok folks, this one is a classic! A paved, smooth, flowy cruise, it takes the rider through some spectacular scenery. Along the North Shore of Kootenay lake, across the longest free ferry in the world, through the twisties on the
Get Lost, Find Yourself – 2024
“Get Lost…Find Yourself” Adventure and Dualsport Motorcycle camping weekend. Welcome to the Second Annual “Get Lost…Find Yourself” Adventure & Dualsport Motorcycle campout, taking place September 5-8, 2024 on beautiful northern Vancouver Island. This event is a charity fundraiser for HeadsUpGuys.org. https://headsupguys.org/
Rocky Mtn Network
What’s the Rocky Mtn Network? Well, its the corridor of awesomeness that runs North/South along and near the Canadian Rockies. And boy is it a special place! You get a bit of everything, the jagged peaks in the East and
Farnham Glacier
Just West of Radium is the hidden gem that is the Farnham Glacier. Easily accessed most of the way by FSR, the last little bit gets a little spicy! There is a creek crossing that although isn’t extreme, it’s not
Lemon Creek Route
Heading up Six Mile Lake and down Lemon Creek is a classic dual-sport ride. The typical loop is just up, down and back on the highway through the Slocan Valley. But…..there’s options!! Download the .KML Download the .GPX View in
Fernie
Welcome to Fernie! You’ll find a thriving cultural scene, the enthusiasm of a vibrant youthful population and a scenic, tranquil location in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Located in south-eastern British Columbia, Canada (maps), Fernie is a 3-hour
Ride Report – Trout Lake Loop
As part of my mission to bring you’all the most current and detailed info about riding in the Kootenays, I braved the cold and headed out. Found myself with a 3 day window, so headed out to basically do the
Red Rock Garage
A Small Coffee Shop with a Motorcycle Addiction Click here to learn more CONTACT info@redrockgarage.ca Hwy 33 Beaverdell, BC – Canada V0H1A0
Lavina Lookout
With one of the most spectacular 360degree views anywhere, put this one on the list. Download the .gpx file Get the .gpx or .kml file Surface: 100% Gravel Distance: 12km Access: Turn right on Argenta Road toward Argenta and Johnson?s
Riders Ranch
Tucked in off the highway just East of Kitchener BC. The Kootenays region of British Columbia incorporates the Crowsnest Highway (Highway 3), which winds its way through the Monashee Mountains and Selkirk Mountains between Grand Forks and Creston, Slocan Valley
Ride Report – Adventurey Muppets’ Snowy Ride
Guest Ride Report Three muppets rolled out of Calgary in the middle of April headed west in search of adventure. This is their story!!! There’s some stellar pics to come, but they put together a fantastic little video as well.
Horsethief Hideout
Just outside Invermere, tucked in under a cliff of hoodoos hides Horsethief Hideout. It’s a fully proper moto-camping experience and a great place to pitch a tent and use as a basecamp. Horsethief Hideout has been a privately owned ranch
Buchanan Lookout
The Buchanan Lookout stands tall at 1,912 m (6,272 Ft) and offers stunning views of the Kootenay Lake, Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park, Goat Range Provincial Park and the Purcell Mountains. Get the .gpx or .kml file via Gaia Gaia Tutorial
Kimberly
Welcome to Kimberly! A little bit of Bavaria tucked into the mountains of BC. There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and
Fire Tower Lookouts
Fire Lookouts Who doesn’t like a epic view? They put fire towers on the tops of mountains for a reason. But we get to enjoy the view! Some of these locations still have a tower you can climb and really
Castlegar
Welcome to the Castlegar! There is so much amazing riding here to be had, both on and off-road. Here’s a selection of things you can ride, destinations to visit, and places to eat/drink/shop. Everything is rideable in either direction, and
Castlegar-Christina Lake Route
Do you like beautiful Lake views? Do you like groomed railbed gravel? Do you like getting around a mountain pass on the pavement? Do you like old railway trestles? But….are you afraid of the dark? Bulldog tunnel is almost a
Kootenay Lake Ferry
The Kootenay Lake ferry runs across Kootenay Lake, 35 kilometres east of Nelson on Highway 3A, between Balfour (west side) and Kootenay Bay (east side), 70 kilometres from Creston on Highway 3A. Capacity of the M.V. Osprey 2000 is 80
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