The Kootenays or Kootenay (/ ˈkuːtni / KOOT-nee) is a region of southeastern British Columbia. It takes its name from the Kootenay River, which in turn was named for the Kutenai First Nations people.

A land of ice and fire, Kootenay National Park is a place of contrasts, with valleys and canyons carved by glaciers and grasslands marked by fire. Take a scenic drive along its historic highway. Step out to …

Jun 1, 2025 · Kootenay National Park in British Columbia is 1,406 square kilometers of pure beauty, bordering Banff National Park; many visitors may not even know they entered a new park when …

The Kootenay region, in the southeast corner of British Columbia includes natural, clean, uncrowded activities and experiences that reflect the lifestyle, the culture and the community of Canada’s West.

Apr 8, 2025 · Meet their smaller, often overlooked, but seriously stunning sibling: Kootenay National Park. Tucked away in southeastern British Columbia, right next door to Banff, Kootenay is a fantastic …

Today, this area is comprised of many small towns, and as with most of British Columbia, this area favors travellers looking for natural beauty and outdoor adventure, rather than cosmopolitan cities.

Kootenay National Park, national park in southeastern British Columbia, Canada. Centred around the Kootenay River, the park occupies the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, adjacent to Banff and …

The Kootenay Rockies region stretches from the Okanagan Valley in the west to the Alberta border in the east. The British Columbia provincial boundary is the continental divide where water to the west …

Jul 5, 2024 · This guide to the best things to do in Kootenay National Park includes trails, campsites, hot springs, and so much more!

Aug 6, 2025 · British Columbia’s Kootenays roughly cover the southeastern corner of the province. The area is known for its many stunning natural features, from the mountain peaks to the Kootenay and …