Grand Forks , BC - City

Dubbed the “Jewel of the Boundary”

Incorporation

1897, Grand Forks has a total land area of 10.44 square km (2006 Census)

Location

Travel West along Hwy 3 to where the Granby and Kettle rivers join and you will happen upon the City of Grand Forks

Climate

With four distinct seasons Grand Forks summers are dry and hot with temperatures averaging upwards of 30°C in July and August. Autumns here are a pallet of spectacular color. The winter season spans from mid-November through February. The coolest months are December and January. May and June are typically the rainy months welcoming an abundance of colorful spring blooms.

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Indoor Recreation

Public library – Provides free computer use with inexpensive printing options. There are various programs for kids and teens and a wide variety of reading material as well audio and ebooks.

Arena – Home to team and recreational hockey, figure and public skating as well as several other scheduled events the arena can be enjoyed from late August until the end of March.

Aquatic Centre – Open year round with four 25 metre lanes, sauna, whirlpool and a shallow leisure area as well there are regularly scheduled aqua fit programs designed to suit all skill levels.

Aquatic Centre - for those who prefer a dryer workout experience there is a well equipped fitness room where circuit weight training classes are available or sign up for a variety of other classes including Yoga, Aerobics and Step.

Curling Rink – 4 sheets

Outdoor Recreation

The hills and mountains above Grand Forks provide the perfect terrain for hiking and mountain biking enthusiasts.

Walking trails – Get your Grand Forks Valley Walkabout pocket guide and enjoy the many maintained trails within the City.

BMX track - All ages groups are welcome to join the BMX club where like minded can enjoy the thrill of the race from spring to fall at the specially designed track.

Skateboard Park – A beautifully designed skatepark for all skill levels to enjoy.

Tennis Courts - public tennis courts

Other fun activities include camping, fishing, hunting, golfing, cross-country skiing, and all types of water sports on the many nearby lakes and rivers.

Local Entertainment

Bowling – Tambolanes is a 6 lane 5 pin bowling facility with computerized scoring, as well as Cosmic Bowling.

Gem Theater – a 286 seat movie theater

Local Attractions

Boundary Museum – Visitors are immersed in the unique local history of the Doukhobor heritage and the trek that led them to settle in the City of Grand Forks .

The city is famous for its Doukhobor cuisine so visitors can expect to find vereniki, pyrahi tarts, galooptsi and borscht soup on the menus.

The Grand Forks Heritage Centre - is home to various exhibitions this years focus is International Year of Natural Fiber “Threads of Our Heritage”

Grand Forks Art Gallery – host to an array of scheduled monthly art exhibitions as well as a venue for other scheduled and fund raising events. Take time to peruse the gallery gift shop featuring the work of many a local and regional artesian

Mine Tours – Such as the Rock Candy Safari tour are a big hit with visitors who are interested in an interactive exploration of local history and geology that the entire family can enjoy.

Biking and Kayaking - Adventure Tours are hosted by Wild Ways Adventure Sports and Tours whose retail outlet carries a wide range of outdoor equipment and gear.

Main Community Event

Big on Baseball – Labor Day weekend is Grand Forks time to host the annual International Baseball Tournament with a varying line-up each year of teams from all over Canada and the US .

Festival of Freedom – music festival held in July

Shopping

Specialty boutique shops and three large grocery stores are conveniently located in and around the downtown core

Schools

Continuing Education

Selkirk College Grand Forks Campus
486 72nd Avenue
Grand Forks , BC V1H 1H0
Telephone: 250.442.2704

Senior Services

Home to two Senior Centres

Closest Hospital

Boundary Hospital
7649 - 22nd St
Box 2647
Grand Forks , BC
V0H 1H0
Ph: (250) 443-2100

Closest Airport

Grand Forks Municipal Airport
P.O. Box 220 / 5980-2nd Street
Grand Forks , B.C. V0H 1H0
250-442-5344 (Terminal)

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

Kootenay Boundary Regional District
http://www.rdkb.com

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

Boundary School District No 051
http://www.boundaryschools.com

Selkirk College
http://www.selkirk.ca

City of Grand Forks
http://www.city.grandforks.bc.ca