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June 6, 2019

Camping in the Rocky Mountains - Powder Matt joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about great camping spots, whether you're a seasoned pro, or just a beginner. Golden, Fernie and Kimberley are highlighted.

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June 5, 2019

Real-time information sharing during emergencies is one of the tools being developed to keep visitors to the Kootenays safer this summer.  The BC Government is providing a total of $200,000 in one-time grants to support...

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May 30, 2019

Kootenay Rockies Tourism Participates in Tourism Showcase in Victoria in front of the BC Legislature in Victoria on Tues, May 28, a special event hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture in celebration...

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May 28, 2019

7 Amazing British Columbia Adventures You Can't Miss This Summer by Kate Robertson - including Get Gnarly Mountain Biking at Mountain Station, Nelson and Take a Fairytale Hike on the Goldilocks Trail, Island Lake, Fernie.

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May 23, 2019

KRT Highlights Impact of Industry in the Region Tourism Week, an event celebrated across BC and Canada from May 26 to June 2 is a great way to raise the profile of the industry and demonstrate...

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May 21, 2019

The May Newsletter includes information on upcoming Industry Events such as Universal Design Workshops and Grow Your Tourism Business with Google. As well as an Industry Events Review, Stakeholder Updates, KR Media feature of the...

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May 15, 2019

April 15 to May 14, 2019 -  Here is what has been happening on our five social media channels for Koot Rocks, Powder Highway and Koot Rocks 4 Life (Facebook and Instagram - posts and stories).

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May 6, 2019

West Kootenay Destination Development Collaborative receives Funding to Implement Strategy The WKDDC is getting $32,000 from the BC Rural Dividend program to implement its Destination Development short-term plan. This Planning Area is one of the...

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May 6, 2019

Ohm for a Holiday by Anicka Quin - This writer went to the Kootenay-based Yasodhara Ashram near Nelson to look at the architecture, but a welcome dose of wellness found her there too.

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April 11, 2019

Romantic Getaways in British Columbia, Romance is in the Air by Kate Robertson -  BC is one of Canada's most beautiful provinces so why not take yourselves for a romantic getaway to rekindle the flames. ...

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