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Half the fun is getting here and there are many scenic driving routes into The Kootenays.
Hwy 3A is listed in www.destinationhighways.com as the #1 rated road for motorcycles in southern British Columbia, and we are a motorcycle-friendly site. The highway is also part of the Selkirk Loop, a popular touring route which takes you around the Selkirk Mountain range, which has been reviewed in Sunset Magazine.
If you're driving from the west you'll be catching the Kootenay Lake ferry, the longest free ferry ride in the world. Check out the ferry schedule here.
Check out the highway conditions report, especially useful for winter travel.
Want to know what the upcoming weather should be like? Check out the the 5 day forecasts for Creston and Nelson.
Thinking of flying into the area? Check out the Castlegar Airport flight schedule and the Spokane International Airport flight schedule.
Coming from the US? The Porthill - Rykerts border crossing in northern Idaho is open from 7am until 11pm, and the Metaline Falls - Nelway border crossing in eastern Washington is open from 8am until midnight. For information on other crossings see here. Be sure to carry proof of US citizenship and photo-ID as you may be asked to provide these to customs officials when entering Canada. For further details see the US State Department's Consular Information Sheet and About.com's Americans Visiting Canada information page. You can find daily updated US/Canadian currency exchange rates here. |
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