Castlegar, BC - City

Incorporation

1946, Castlegar has a total land area of 19.8 square km (2006 Census).

Location

Castlegar is located in the Kootenays at the junction of Highways 3, 3A and Highway 22, on the southern tip of the Arrow Lakes chain, at the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers.

Climate

Seasons are generally mild with the warmest months being July and August. The coldest months are typically December and January.

Profile

Indoor Recreation

• Aquatic Center - 25 meter 6 lane pool, zero depth tots spray pool, steam room, whirlpool, dance studio weight room and outdoor patio.
   
• 2 Ice Arenas – The Complex arena is a 1050 seat ice arena that includes a regulation ice surface and the Pioneer Arena a 180 x 80 ice surface that operates from the middle of October to the middle of March.
   
• Leisure Guide – You’ve got to check this out! From art to fitness, this beautifully designed guide is jam packed with fun activity ideas for all ages.

Outdoor Recreation

• Nature Trails – are abundant in and around the Castlegar area, many of which are maintained and designed for public use. So whether your passion is walking, biking or hiking there is a sure to be a trail carved out for you.
   
  
• Seasonal Fun – includes fishing, boating, camping, canoeing, golfing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and tobogganing to name a few.

Local Entertainment

• Kootenay Center Cinemas – 5 theater complex
   
• Castle Theater – Newly restored, live entertainment
   
• Castle Bowl – Bowling alley
   
• Element Club ◦ Bar ◦ Grill – Castlegar’s very own nightclub entertainment mecca. This club has been attracting highly acclaimed entertainers from around the country

Local Attractions

• Zuckerberg Island - Suspension Bridge
   
• Museum - Castlegar's Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Museum is housed in a 99 year old station, one of the best preserved in the province.
   
• Doukhobor Village Museum

Main Community Event

Castlegar Sunfest - First weekend in June

Shopping

• Fields Store
   
• West’s Depart Store Ltd
   
• Your Dollar Store with more - Including a variety of specialty retail stores

Schools

Castlegar Primary School
Public School K-2
250 365-5744

Kinnaird Elementary
Public School K-7
250 365-8478
 
On-Line Learning Centre
Alternate Programs 10-12
250 365-0771
 
Stanley Humphries Secondary
Public School 8-12
250 365-7735
 
Twin Rivers Elementary
Public School 3-7
250 365-8465

Continuing Education

Selkirk College Castlegar Campus – Main Campus
301 Frank Beinder Way
Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3
Telephone: 1.888.953.1133 / 250.365.7292

Senior Services

The Community Complex is home the Castlegar & District Seniors Association. The Senior Center is open Monday to Friday 9 am – 4 pm as a drop in center. Activities include floor curling, carpet bowling, bridge, bingo, darts and crib.

Closest Hospital

Castlegar and District Hospital
709 10 St.
Castlegar, BC V1N 2H7
Phone: 250 365-7711

Closest Airport

Castlegar Airport
132 Hall Road, Unit 130
Castlegar, BC V1N 4MS
Phone: 250 365-5151

Helpful Links

BC Stats
http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca

Regional District Central Kootenay
http://www.rdck.bc.ca

Government of British Columbia
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca

Kootenay-Columbia School District No 020
http://www.sd20.bc.ca

Selkirk College
http://www.selkirk.ca

City of Castlegar
http://www.castlegar.ca/