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57 km east of Christina Lake, adjacent to Nancy Greene Provincial Park. 45 km of trails have been developed by the BC Forest Service in cooperation with the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club.
Red Mountain Ski Resort is a forty-five minute drive from Christina Lake along a well-maintained highway corridor, no winding dirt roads to this ski area.
Two mountains make up the ski terrain which is accessed by three triple chairs, one double chair, and a t-bar. With over 1200 acres, and 2900 vertical feet, there is a lot to explore. The longest run is nearly five miles! It is an old-time ski area with an old time flavour. Visitors in the winter not only include the town population of Rossland and Trail, but many people come from around the world. All fallen in love with this little-known skier’s paradise.
Along with fantastic terrain and deep snow, the hill boasts short lift lines, long vertical descents, and a network of over 89 established runs (over 80% of which is rated expert). Skiers and boarders can expect to share most runs with few others and will find their legs burning at the end of the day.
Red Mountain ski area is famous for its tree and glade skiing. It was recently rated the number one resort in the world for the hardcore skier or snowboarder by Snow Country Magazine. Skiing Magazine listed Red Mountain in its top ten powder skiing resorts of North America.
Site of the 2000 World Team Trials whitewater rodeo, this hole offers expert paddlers one of the best rodeo features in western Canada. 45 minutes from Christina Lake.
A gentle moving river which warms up in the summer to become a fine destination for a lazy afternoon paddle. This river boasts numerous private beaches, fine fishing for trout and whitefish, and scenic views of the surrounding meadows and mountains. Closer to Christina Lake are some mild rapids which you challenge on your own if you have some experience.
The Granby merges with the Kettle River at Grand Forks, just 15 minutes from Christina Lake. At the top of the Granby is Granby Park, a pristine wildlife reserve with ancient cedars and crystal clear water running from its old-growth forests. It is surrounded by the tallest peaks in the Boundary region.
An eight km paddle starting close to the park ends up in a 4 km class 4 canyon which will reward the best paddlers with its beauty and clarity of water. Further down river and closer to town are tranquil floats to be enjoyed by canoeists. There is even a white water play park just 5 minutes from town.
The one hour drive is well worth it for this hole, site of the ’97 Kootenay Kayak Festival. Experts only.
Christina Lake offers superb kayaking and canoeing! Enjoy the tranquil warm water and numerous sandy beach sites at the north end. (part of Gladstone Provincial Park) Paddle up to see the 8 foot diameter cedar trees or watch the spawning Kokanee in the Fall. Try your luck fishing for bass while exploring the native pictograph’s along the shore.
The outflow creek for Christina Lake, the creek meanders along and is a great place for wildlife viewing. The nesting waterfowl and fish are best appreciated from a small kayak.
Migratory Bird Licences can be purchased at The Christina Lake Post Office
Christina Lake has three courts just across the street from the ball diamond on Park Road. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tennis whites are definitely optional.
Named after the lake’s “father of tennis” who taught generations of residents to play, the courts have been rejuvenated with Sport Court, a plastic all weather interlocking tile surface that provides excellent footing, joint saving cushioning and an aesthetically perfect appearance.
WildWays offers tours, sales, service and instruction for biking, kayaking, standup paddleboards and snow sports, plus a large inventory of related gear, clothing and equipment.
Balfour & Kootenay Bay
Looking for an alternate scenic route to or from Christina Lake? Highway #3A from Creston in the east or Nelson in the west delights the eye with a scenic tour of Kootenay Lake. The Kootenay Lake Ferry links this highway at Kootenay Bay and Balfour. This detour trip will add extra traveling time but well worth the delay.
Galena Bay, Shelter Bay, Needles & Farquier
Another route well worth the trip is Highway #23 From Revelstoke across Arrow Lake on the Arrow Park Ferry. When you arrive at Shelter Bay, follow Highway #23 until Nakusp and then along Highway #6 to Castlegar. The scenery will not disappoint.
Ferry schedules are available from the Province of BC Government website
Nearest city Crossing name Hours
Christina Lake Cascade/Laurier 8am – 8pm
Grand Forks Carson/Danville 8am – 8pm
Osoyoos Osoyoos/Oroville open 24 hours
Rossland Paterson/Frontier open 24 hours
Trail Waneta/Boundary 9am – 5pm
Salmo/Nelson Nelway/Metaline Falls 8am – 8pm
Creston Rykerts/Porthill 8am – midnight/11pm Mid Mar-Nov
As of Dec 07, 2021 Temporary border restrictions and measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern are in place. U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity, citizenship & proof of vaccination and to use ArriveCAN when crossing the border by land. (unvaccinated travelers should check before travelling) For more information on documentation requirements, visit the WHTI website.
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24 hour passenger info
Buses stop at the Lakeside General Store on Highway #3 and at the bus depot in Grand Forks
Departure times from the Lakeside
Traveling east 3:15 am 6:15pm
Traveling west 10:05am 7:05pm
Hours Of Operation
Hours of Operation subject to change. Please call to verify hours before making travel arrangements.
Station
Monday – Friday 08:00 AM – 11:59 AM, 04:00 PM – 05:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 11:59 AM, 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Holiday 11:00 AM – 11:59 AM, 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Greyhound Courier Express
Monday – Saturday 08:00 AM – 11:59 AM, 04:00 PM – 05:30 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 11:59 AM, 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Holiday 11:00 AM – 11:59 AM, 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Ticketing
Monday – Friday 08:00 AM – 11:59 AM, 04:00 PM – 05:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 11:59 AM, 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Holiday 11:00 AM – 11:59 AM, 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
2 hr 30 min drive to Christina Lake
Scheduled flights to & from Seattle WA, Denver CO, Salt Lake City UT, Pheonix AZ, Chicago IL, Portland OR, Minneapolis, MN
2 hr 45 min drive to Christina Lake
Scheduled flights to & from Seattle, Vancouver, Abbotsford, Kamloops, Calgary, Edmonton, Prince George, Victoria
57 km east of Christina Lake, adjacent to Nancy Greene Provincial Park. 45 km of trails have been developed by the BC Forest Service in cooperation with the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club.
57 km east of Christina Lake, adjacent to Nancy Greene Provincial Park. 45...
Red Mountain Ski Resort is a forty-five minute drive from Christina Lake along a well-maintained highway corridor, no winding dirt roads to this ski area. Two mountains make up the ski terrain which is accessed by three triple chairs, one double chair, and a t-bar. With over 1200 acres, and 2900 vertical feet, there is a lot...
Red Mountain Ski Resort is a forty-five minute drive from Christina Lake along...
Site of the 2000 World Team Trials whitewater rodeo, this hole offers expert paddlers one of the best rodeo features in western Canada. 45 minutes from Christina Lake.
Site of the 2000 World Team Trials whitewater rodeo, this hole offers expert...
A gentle moving river which warms up in the summer to become a fine destination for a lazy afternoon paddle. This river boasts numerous private beaches, fine fishing for trout and whitefish, and scenic views of the surrounding meadows and mountains. Closer to Christina Lake are some mild rapids which you challenge on your own if you...
A gentle moving river which warms up in the summer to become a...
The Granby merges with the Kettle River at Grand Forks, just 15 minutes from Christina Lake. At the top of the Granby is Granby Park, a pristine wildlife reserve with ancient cedars and crystal clear water running from its old-growth forests. It is surrounded by the tallest peaks in the Boundary region. An eight km paddle starting...
The Granby merges with the Kettle River at Grand Forks, just 15 minutes...
The one hour drive is well worth it for this hole, site of the '97 Kootenay Kayak Festival. Experts only.
The one hour drive is well worth it for this hole, site of...
Christina Lake offers superb kayaking and canoeing! Enjoy the tranquil warm water and numerous sandy beach sites at the north end. (part of Gladstone Provincial Park) Paddle up to see the 8 foot diameter cedar trees or watch the spawning Kokanee in the Fall. Try your luck fishing for bass while exploring the native pictograph's along the...
Christina Lake offers superb kayaking and canoeing! Enjoy the tranquil warm water and...
The outflow creek for Christina Lake, the creek meanders along and is a great place for wildlife viewing. The nesting waterfowl and fish are best appreciated from a small kayak.
The outflow creek for Christina Lake, the creek meanders along and is a...
Migratory Bird Licences can be purchased at The Christina Lake Post Office
Migratory Bird Licences can be purchased at The Christina Lake Post Office
Christina Lake has three courts just across the street from the ball diamond on Park Road. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tennis whites are definitely optional. Named after the lake's "father of tennis" who taught generations of residents to play, the courts have been rejuvenated with Sport Court, a plastic all weather interlocking tile...
Christina Lake has three courts just across the street from the ball diamond...
WildWays offers tours, sales, service and instruction for biking, kayaking, standup paddleboards and snow sports, plus a large inventory of related gear, clothing and equipment.
WildWays offers tours, sales, service and instruction for biking, kayaking, standup paddleboards and...
Balfour & Kootenay Bay Looking for an alternate scenic route to or from Christina Lake? Highway #3A from Creston in the east or Nelson in the west delights the eye with a scenic tour of Kootenay Lake. The Kootenay Lake Ferry links this highway at Kootenay Bay and Balfour. This detour trip will add extra traveling time...
Balfour & Kootenay Bay Looking for an alternate scenic route to or from...
Galena Bay, Shelter Bay, Needles & Farquier Another route well worth the trip is Highway #23 From Revelstoke across Arrow Lake on the Arrow Park Ferry. When you arrive at Shelter Bay, follow Highway #23 until Nakusp and then along Highway #6 to Castlegar. The scenery will not disappoint. Ferry schedules are available from the Province of...
Galena Bay, Shelter Bay, Needles & Farquier Another route well worth the trip...
Nearest city Crossing name Hours Christina Lake Cascade/Laurier 8am - 8pm Grand Forks Carson/Danville 8am - 8pm Osoyoos Osoyoos/Oroville open 24 hours Rossland Paterson/Frontier open 24 hours Trail Waneta/Boundary 9am - 5pm Salmo/Nelson Nelway/Metaline Falls 8am - 8pm Creston Rykerts/Porthill 8am - midnight/11pm Mid Mar-Nov
Nearest city Crossing name Hours Christina Lake Cascade/Laurier 8am - 8pm Grand Forks...
As of Dec 07, 2021 Temporary border restrictions and measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern are in place. U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a passport or other document that denotes identity, citizenship & proof of vaccination and to use ArriveCAN when crossing the border by land. (unvaccinated travelers should check before travelling) For more...
As of Dec 07, 2021 Temporary border restrictions and measures to address COVID-19...
24 hour passenger info Buses stop at the Lakeside General Store on Highway #3 and at the bus depot in Grand Forks Departure times from the Lakeside Traveling east 3:15 am 6:15pm Traveling west 10:05am 7:05pm Hours Of Operation Hours of Operation subject to change. Please call to verify hours before making travel arrangements. Station Monday -...
24 hour passenger info Buses stop at the Lakeside General Store on Highway...
2 hr 30 min drive to Christina Lake Scheduled flights to & from Seattle WA, Denver CO, Salt Lake City UT, Pheonix AZ, Chicago IL, Portland OR, Minneapolis, MN
2 hr 30 min drive to Christina Lake Scheduled flights to & from...
2 hr 45 min drive to Christina Lake Scheduled flights to & from Seattle, Vancouver, Abbotsford, Kamloops, Calgary, Edmonton, Prince George, Victoria
2 hr 45 min drive to Christina Lake Scheduled flights to & from...
