Cranbrook, BC - City

Incorporation

1905, Cranbrook has a total land area of 25.14 square km (2006 Census).

Location

Cranbrook is located in Southeast British Columbia along Crowsnest Highway3

Climate

This City has the claim to the most sunshine hours in BC and mainly enjoys mild seasonal temperatures. The hottest months are July and August with the coldest months being December and January most of the city’s annual rainfall is in June.

Profile

Indoor Recreation

Cranbrook is home to 3 arenas, the Rec Plex, Kinsman, and Memorial the programs being offered are for all ages and include hockey, figure skating and public skating. Off season these arenas are utilized for various community events

• Swimming - The community Rec Plex’s Aquatic Center features a wave pool, slide, diving boards and separate hot tub.
   
• Walking - is considered the best form of exercise and the Rec Plex arena has proven to be a convenient place to do just that. Due to increased usage the arena has extended its hours to accommodate this popular activity open daily from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
   
• Curling – Love to curl or want to learn? Join the Cranbrook curling club at their very own rink.
   
• Juniper Lanes – 16 automatic lanes

Outdoor Recreation

• Snowmobiling – Trails throughout the Perry Creek and Lumberton areas make these locations hot spots for this sport.
   
• Golfing – There are three 18 hole courses and one 9 hole course within close proximately of the City
   
• Trails – The beautifully maintained community Forrest is home to several mapped and marked walking/hiking/biking trails. Families can enjoy walking, rollerblading or biking their way through the Rotary Way’s seemingly endless maze of paved trails which wind throughout the city and its parks.
  Other activities include camping, fishing, boating and hiking

Local Entertainment

• Sporting events - The Cranbrook Rec Plex is home to the Kootenay’s very own WHL Hockey team “Kootenay Ice” with 182 games of playoff experience, tenth most of the teams who qualified for the post season.
   
• Casino of the Rockies
   
• Rocky Mountain Bingo
   
• Juniper Lanes – 5 pin bowling
   
• Live Theater – Key City Theater and The Stage Door
   
• Movie Theater – Landmark Columbia Theater (5 cinemas)

Local Attractions

• Canadian Museum of Rail Travel
   
• Fort Steele Heritage Town
   
• Elizabeth Lake Sanctuary
   
• Aasland Taxidermy Museum.

Main Community Event

Sam Steel Days – June 18 – 21
Join in on the fun for everyone with a parade, pancake breakfasts, barbecues, fastball, soccer, tennis tournaments, competitions, games and of course the Sam Steele Sweetheart Pageant.

Shopping

Shopping opportunities abound in this City. With two shopping malls, several large box stores including Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Super Store and a newly revitalized downtown core it is no surprise that Cranbrook is often referred to as the hub of the Kootenays.

Schools

?A’q’Amnik Primary School
Independent School K-6
250 489-5183
 
Amy Woodland Elementary
Public School K-6
250 426-7258
 
Amy Woodland StrongStart
Early Learning Program Pre-K
250 426-7258
 
Gordon Terrace Elementary
Public School K-6
250 426-8248
 
Highlands Elementary
Public School K-6
250 489-4391
 
Kootenay Christian Academy
Independent School K-9
250 426-0166
 
Kootenay Educational Services
Alternate Programs GA
250 489-0677
 
Kootenay Orchards Elementary
Public School K-6
250 426-8551
 
Laurie Middle School
Public School 7-9
250 426-5291
 
Mount Baker Secondary
Public School 10-12
250 426-5241
 
Parkland Middle School
Public School 7-9
250 426-3327
 
Pinewood Elementary
Public School K-6
250 426-6201
 
St. Mary’s Catholic
Independent School K-6
250 426-5017
 
Steeples Elementary
Public School K-6
250 426-3352
 
Steeples StrongStart Centre
Early Learning Program Pre-K
250 426-3352
 
TM Roberts Elementary
Public School K-6
250 489-4575

Continuing Education

COTR – Main Campus
2700 College Way, Box 8500,
Cranbrook B.C. V1C 5L7
Telephone 1-877-489-2687 / (250) 489-2751 COTR
 
Gold Creek Campus
1305 24th Ave S.
PO Box 8500
Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7
(250) 489-2751

Senior Services

There are numerous programs and services available within the community for seniors including an adult day program, assisted shopping and transportation such as handy dart, several adult living and retirement communities and assisted living programs.

Closest Hospital

EK Regional Hospital
13 24th Ave North
Cranbrook, BC V1C 4T6
Phone: 250 426-5281

Closest Airport

Canadian Rockies International Airport
1-9370 Airport Access Road
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E4
Phone: 250 426-7913

Helpful Links

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

Regional District East Kootenay
http://www.rdek.bc.ca/

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

Southeast Kootenay School District No 005
http://www.sd5.bc.ca

College of the Rockies
http://www.cotr.ca

City of Cranbrook
http://city.cranbrook.bc.ca/