Circle Routes Scenic Driving Guide

h HOT SPRINGS 1 Begin your tour in Cranbrook; a former Centre, a museum that pays tribute to the 6 Continue north on Hwy 95 to Golden, railway town that has now become the on the banks of the Columbia River—home internment of Japanese Canadians during largest city in the Kootenay Rockies. Fuelled to North America's longest, continuous the Second World War. And visit Sandon, a by the railway, the city's 19th -century wetland and a haven for birds and wildlife. historic gold rush ghost town that was once heritage homes reflect the opulence of The town is well known for its backcountry known as the "Monte Carlo of the North." the city's early years. Visit Trains Deluxe – lodges and for being a centre of 11 Follow Hwy 31A to Kaslo, whose natural The Canadian Museum of Rail Travel and outdoor adventure. harbour once bustled with activity view their award-winning collection of as ore barges, rowboats, steamships 7 Rogers Pass, between Golden and restored railcars and locomotives, as well as Revelstoke on Hwy 1, is one of BC's great and sternwheelers jostled for a place the spectacular 1906 Royal Alexandra Hall. mountain crossings. Hiking, picnicking, alongside the busy wharf. Tour the SS 2 Drive north along Hwy 95A to wildlife viewing and a visit to the Rogers Moyie, the world's oldest intact passenger Kimberley. This former mining town, Pass Visitor Centre may be your summer sternwheeler. Launched in 1898, the situated high on the western slope of the highlight. Set in the Columbia Mountains, sternwheeler is one of the most significant valley, has transformed itself into a fourbetween Glacier and Mt. Revelstoke preserved steam passenger vessels in North season destination. Downtown is a bustling national parks, is Canyon Hot Springs with America—a must-see! pedestrian centre and home to Canada's two natural mineral hot pools—great for 12 Continue south along Hwy 31 to Ainsworth largest freestanding cuckoo clock. relieving the aches of travelling. Hot Springs and sink into soothing 3 Head north on Hwy 93/95. Just before 8 During the 19th -century mining boom, mineral waters. This unique hot spring Canal Flats take a forest service road east Columbia River sternwheelers connected has a horseshoe-shaped cave lined with to Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park—here the rugged town of Revelstoke to the stalagmites and stalactites. Explore the the mineral hot pools of Lussier Hot Springs railway. Today, take a heritage walking cave or relax in the main pool overlooking sit beside the Lussier River in a spectacular tour through this scenic city and see more picturesque Kootenay Lake. natural setting. Farther north on Hwy than 70 restored period buildings and the 13 Take the free Kootenay Lake Ferry across 93/95, Fairmont Hot Spring's year-round, fascinating Revelstoke Railway Museum. to Crawford Bay and then travel on Hwy crystal-clear hot spring pools beckon Drive to nearby alpine meadows in Mt. 3A to Creston. The East Shore of Kootenay travellers into their steamy, mineral-rich Revelstoke National Park, or stroll past Lake is a lively artist community, while waters. The resort also offers golfing, hundreds of handcrafted folk art figurines Creston is known for its orchards, wineries skiing, hiking, biking, horseback riding in The Enchanted Forest. Also nearby and brewery, which produces Kokanee and spa services. is Skytrek Adventure Park, the unique beer. Plan a visit to the Creston Valley ghost town of Three Valley Gap and the 4 Continue north to Invermere and Wildlife Management Area—a refuge for waterfalls at Crazy Creek Resort. Windermere Lake, a great summer an estimated 300 bird species. Take the 9 Continue south on Hwy 23 to Halcyon destination. In downtown Invermere, boardwalk trail to a three-storey viewing browse through charming shops and and Nakusp hot springs. Halcyon tower or enjoy the nature programs at the visit the Pynelogs Art Gallery & Cultural Hot Springs features four mineral-rich Interpretive Centre. Centre, host to theatrical productions, pools and plenty of adventure and spa concerts and workshops year-round. opportunities. Nakusp Hot Springs has a Nearby Panorama Mountain Village is lovely setting in the mountains, at the top a four-season resort that offers of a well maintained 12 kilometre (8 mile) accommodation, dining options and many road. In the village of Nakusp, the local outdoor pursuits including hiking, biking, museum highlights the town's pioneer rafting, golfing, skiing, heli-skiing, history. For a peaceful retreat, stroll along snowmobiling and more. the waterfront Japanese gardens where native plants such as hazelnut, pine and 5 Radium Hot Springs, located in Kootenay juniper form a unique meditative space. National Park, is one of the largest hot spring mineral pools in Canada. Soak away 10 New Denver and Silverton sit on the your tensions while gazing up at the red eastern shore of Slocan Lake, where you'll cliffs of Sinclair Canyon. Keep watch for find museums, artisan studios and plenty bighorn sheep, which have long been local of outdoor activity options. In New Denver, residents of the community. visit the Nikkei Internment Memorial Hot Springs DBC-SP-72_CircleRts_Reprint2013.indd 5 5 13-06-13 10:37 AM

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